The Champs are Here: PCR-3 Robotics Win State Tournaments. Congratulations to our PCR-3 Robotics Teams! Three PCHS teams and four PCMS teams competed in the Missouri Vex State Championship in late March at North County High School in Bonne Terre, MO. Both PCHS and PCMS came home with a championship team each! Click here for additional details.
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DISTRICT CELEBRATIONS AND NOTICES |
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PCR-3 "Purples Up" for Military Kids
Several schools participated in Thursday's Purple Up for Military Kids, by wearing purple. April is the Month of the Military Child and this is a visual way to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. Purple symbolizes all branches of the military: the combination of Army green; Marine red; and Coast Guard, Navy, and Air Force blue.
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PCHS FBLA Wins Big at State Conference
Fifty-five PCHS FBLA members entered the Missouri Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference in April and brought home numerous awards including Gold Chapter of the Year, Outstanding Service in Local Chapter to Chamberlain Brownsberger, and four State Champion teams! A total of 31 PCHS FBLA members qualified to compete at the 2021 National competition in late June/early July, a top ranking for PCHS FBLA. Click here to read more. |
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Last Day of School Set for May 26, 2021
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 is designated as our last day of school for the 2020-21 school year, and will be a 3-hour early dismissal. Platte County High School seniors' last day is set for May 14, a full day of school.
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Online Re-enrollment/Proof of Residency for Existing Students; Planning Survey for 2021-22
Resident parents of existing K-11th grade students are asked to complete online re-enrollment forms and electronic proof of residency, as well as a brief planning survey for the 2021-22 school year.
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All Students Learning Remotely April 20:
2nd Dose Vaccination Clinic for Staff
In collaboration with Truman Medical Center, the District will be holding our second-dose, closed COVID-19 vaccination clinic for staff on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
PCR-3's staff vaccination clinics will be required work days for staff; but to allow every PCR-3 employee who wants the COVID-19 vaccine, ALL students will participate in their learning remotely, using an AMI-X day on April 20. There will be no live instruction for students, and this day will not be made up.
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New Board Members Take Office
At the annual reorganization meeting held on April 15, Board Secretary, Vicki Diggs administered the oath of office to newly elected board members, incumbent Doug Doll and new board member Karen Bryant. Members re-elected Buffy Smith as Board President and Gary Brown as Board Vice President.
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Voters Approve April 2021 Bond Issue; Progress Updates
Platte County School District’s no tax increase bond issue to fund our growth management and facility improvement projects passed, receiving 61.16% of our voters’ support. We will begin the competitive bidding process for the construction of these projects, and we will keep our community updated on the design and construction progress. Progress updates will be shared in monthly e-Treasures newsletters, via social media, and on the District website here.
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Pirate Pride: PCR-3 Robotics Success & Director of Communications Award
For the Pirate Pride portion of the March meeting, the Board recognized PCHS and PCMS Robotics Teams on their successful seasons; both schools had teams that won the state championship Congrats to these students and their coaches! Click here to read more. |
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The Board also recognized Laura Hulett, Director of Communications, recipient of Missouri School Public Relations Association's Tina Zubeck Spirit Award, awarded to members who exhibit an ongoing desire to help colleagues find their own personal success and are a positive voice for public education, |
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SCHIVIR Me Timbers Staff Recognition
Each month, PCR-3 recognizes staff members who are living our vision, mission, and values, by presenting the "SCHIVIR Me Timbers" award. SCHIVIR is an acronym for our values:
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Student Focus
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Collaboration
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High Expectations
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Integrity
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Visionary Leadership
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Innovation
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Results Orientation
At the April board meeting, Dona Clark and Amanda Morgan, Compass Elementary lunch monitors, were recognized for their high expectations, in fostering a positive lunch environment amidst challenges to mitigate the pandemic.
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Elementary Schools' Strategic Plan Updates
Leadership teams from PCR-3's elementary school buildings (Compass, Pathfinder, and Siegrist) each provided the Board of Education with a building-level strategic plan update at the April meeting. View the presentations by clicking the links below:
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Business Services Key Process Update
As part of the District's efforts to proactively and responsibly manage District finances to support student success, Mrs. Hughes highlighted the following opportunities for improvement:
- Maintain a systematic, strategic and integrated budget process for continuous improvement of our financial condition
- Access to resources to ensure success for all learners, meaningful experiences, and a safe and caring environment
- Collaboration and proactive growth management
- Systematic process for training and educating stakeholders
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Construction Bids Approved for PCHS Phase 1 and Siegrist Elementary Playground Improvements
At the April board meeting, the Board approved Bid Package 1 for the first phase of PCHS's rebuild project to allow sitework to begin and long-lead-time materials to be ordered while the
Additionally, the Board approved the site work and playground turf surface bids for playground improvements at Siegrist Elementary. This project is part of the District's capital improvement budget plan for the 2021-22 school year. |
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Photography and Yearbook Services Selected
At the April board meeting, the Board approved the recommendation and selection of Reed Portrait Group for the District's student and school photography services, as well as yearbook services for grades K-8, following a request for proposals and interview process. |
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COMMUNITY EVENTS/INFORMATION |
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PCYFL Anchors Away 5K - April 17
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Friends of the Arts Virtual Tea - April 25
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Northland Mother's Day 5K/10K
The Platte County Back to School Fair Association invites you to participate in the 6th Annual Northland Mother's Day 5K/10K. The event will raise money to purchase school supplies for eligible children. THIS RACE WILL BE VIRTUAL DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS. Run or walk on your favorite trail, road, or treadmill! Register by April 19 to receive a race t-shirt. Click here to register and for more information, |
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Remote Learning Caregiver Support Group - First and Third Tuesdays
Tri-County Mental Health and Show-Me Hope are hosting a virtual support group for caregivers of remote learners on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6-7:30pm. Register here or call 816-468-0400. See flier for details. |
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April 19, 20, 21: Kindergarten Kickoffs at Compass, Pathfinder, and Siegrist Elementary, call schools to sign up
April 20: AMI-X Day for Staff COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, All students learn virtually
April 21: PLC Day, 2-hour early dismissal
May 14: PCHS Seniors Last Day of School, full day
May 20: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30pm, (reconvene from closed session which begins at 5:30pm)\
May 22: NCC Graduation, 10am, Hy-Vee Arena, attendance limited
May 23: PCHS Graduation, 3pm, Hy-Vee Arena, attendance limited
May 26: Last Day of School, 3-hour early dismissal
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Thank you to our Pirates ROCK Stars!
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Vision: Building Learners of Tomorrow...
Mission: To prepare individual learners for success in life,
the Platte County School District provides meaningful experiences in a safe and caring environment.
Values: Student Focus, Collaboration, High Expectations, Integrity, Visionary Leadership, Innovation, Results Orientation
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