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We hope this message finds you and your loved ones healthy. Below are several important updates we wanted to share in regards to returning to school in August. COVID19 health-related protocols will be shared by August 13. Have a safe and healthy rest of your summer!
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School Starts August 23
We're looking forward to another great school year in Republic! The 2021-22 school year begins on Monday, August 23. Visit republicschools.org/backtoschool for all the back to school details you'll need! Keep in mind, we are continuing to add information at this point.
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Back to School Registration NOW OPEN! Please Complete by August 12!
Starting July 26, nearly all back to school forms will need to be completed online through the SISK12 Parent Portal by August 12 As a reminder, the Parent Portal is a tool that parents can use to monitor items like meal balances, grades, attendance, etc. We recommend using it throughout the school year!
This tool makes the back to school form process as easy and smooth as possible for our families. Please login to the Parent Portal and complete the needed forms by August 12. ALL students (preschool through 12th grade) must have a parent/guardian complete these required forms. Take note that specific forms must be completed for students to participate in various activities, including technology usage.
To find the Parent Portal CLICK HERE or simply visit republicschools.org and click on the "Parent Portal" icon. This can also be accessed through the district's free mobile app. As a reminder, to login use the email address you have provided to the district and enter the password you have created. If you've forgotten it, simply click on the "forgot password" button and follow the prompts.
TAKE NOTE: Do not choose "Register New Family" if your student has attended Republic School District in the past or is registered to attend EC or kindergarten for the 2021-22 school year. This option is for new to Republic families only.
If you're returning to Republic, you're able to login to the Parent Portal per the directions above using your former login credentials and re-enroll your students by selecting the "re-enroll student" button near the top of your home screen.
EC and Kindergarten Families: We appreciate you completing the online forms when you enrolled your child for preschool or kindergarten screening. However, there are additional forms to complete so please plan to access the Parent Portal by August 12 to fill those out. Thank you!
TROUBLESHOOTING: If you are having issues or are receiving errors, we recommend trying the following:
1. Changing your browser- the system operates best on Google Chrome.
2. Clearing your cache. On the screen in which you are having issues, hold the shift button and press refresh. Keep the shift button held until the refresh button is done spinning.
Online Form Tips:
- Your username is the email address you have provided to the district.
- If you do not know your password, simply select "forgot password" on the login screen, follow the prompts and a new one will be emailed to you.
- At the bottom left of each form you must select the "completed form" statement in red to move forward.
- You can only submit your forms to the district one time each school year. Once they are submitted you cannot go back and change them.
- Once all forms are "complete" select "save" ---> "list" and a pop up screen will appear asking if you are ready to submit to the district. If you are, select "ok" and a congratulatory pop up will appear.
There is a toolbar at the bottom of each form that should be used. Here are a few items to note:
- Only use the arrows in this toolbar to navigate through the forms. Do NOT use your internet browser arrows.
- Click the "list" button at any time to return to the full list of forms.
- The "save" button can be used to save your work if you need to logout and come back later to complete the forms.
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COVID19 Health-Related Protocols to be Released by August 13
Our focus during the COVID19 pandemic has been to implement protocols and practices that will keep our students and employees as safe and healthy as possible during their time at school. That focus will not change as we dive into the upcoming school year.
Over the next few weeks (and into the school year) we will continue to consult with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department along with other healthcare experts to determine our response to COVID19's impact on our school community. Our plan is to release our health-related protocols by August 13.
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School Supply Option through Teacher Lists
 Republic School District is pleased to partner with Teacher Lists to make your school supply shopping easy. By visiting https://www.republicschools.org/schoolsupplies you now have the option to use one click online ordering or to print supply lists and go to the store directly for purchasing. Local vendors will also have these lists available, just as in the past.
Additional supplies for high school students will be presented the first week of classes in course syllabus documents.
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Transportation Information
Students who selected they will be riding a bus this year during online registration will need to login to the Parent Portal to see bus information.
Bus letters are no longer mailed out.
 For those who have completed online registration by August 12, bus information will be viewable on August 18 in the Parent Portal. Those who have not completed online registration by this date will experience a lag in being able to view transportation details in the Parent Portal.
Additionally, those needing to utilize the shuttle buses from the high school to the middle school can find information at
If you do not see any bus information in the Parent Portal August 18, 2021, please call the Transportation Department at 417.732.3680. Information is updated nightly in the Parent Portal.
Due to the volume of students being routed, bus stop locations and times need to be adjusted, so please check the Parent Portal the day before school starts for the most up to date bus stop information. Questions regarding transportation can be directed to 417-732-3680.
The safe transportation of our students is a top priority for the Republic School District. To ensure that each route and trip provided to our students is safe and pleasant, it is imperative that a safe, clean and controlled environment is provided on the bus. In that regard, we ask that all bus riders and guardians review the bus riding expectations listed HERE.
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Tiger STRIPES, TEENS & PAWS Registration Open
 STRIPES 360 is looking forward to another great school year serving our families through before and after school care programs. An initial enrollment period will take place for Tiger STRIPES, Tiger TEENS and Tiger PALS July 26-August 8.Like many other organizations and businesses, STRIPES 360 is struggling to fill staff openings, which impacts the number of students we are able to serve. That said, to best ensure your student's spot, it is important that you register as soon as possible. Spots will be first come, first served. Within a few days from you registering you will receive communication from STRIPES 360 with either confirmation of your student's registration along with an invoice for your registration fee OR notification that your student has been placed on a waiting list.
STRIPES 360 continues to be committed to providing a fun, safe environment for students needing before and after school care. We will continue to work diligently to fill our staff openings so that we can serve as many students as possible. When we evaluate enrollment numbers on August 9, after the registration deadline, we are hopeful that there will not be a need for a waiting list. Regardless, we will keep you informed along the way.
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Immunization Requirements & Opportunities
With the upcoming school year approaching, we wanted to remind families of the immunizations required for students. This mainly impacts incoming kindergarten, 8th and 12th grade students. CLICK HERE to see the requirements.
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Accidental Damage Protection Plan
Every student in grade preschool-12 will be issued a technology device as part of the RepMO Ready plan. Our goal is to provide a digital learning device to all secondary students for use both at school and at home. Elementary devices will remain at school until inclement weather season arrives. At that point devices will go home daily so that an AMI day (remote learning) can be implemented if needed. 
Students are responsible for the care of their assigned device at all times, both at school and home. The district strongly encourages families to purchase an Accidental Damage Protection Plan explained in the online form found on the Parent Portal. Students will not be allowed to use school technology resources until the appropriate online form has been completed. To purchase the ADPP follow the link: https://republicschools.revtrak.net/protection-plan-1/ or payment can be made at open houses or in the building office.
The deadline to purchase is August 30. Take note that any damage that occurs (either at school or at home) without ADPP payment will incur the full cost for repairs or replacement of the device.
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Food Service: FREE MEALS THROUGH JUNE 2022
The district Food Service Department offers daily breakfast and lunch options. Due to an FDA grant, all meals through June 2022 are FREE for all students!
Alacarte items are not included in the free meal program. Therefore, those items may be prepaid for by submitting cash/check to the school office in a sealed envelope with the student(s) name and amount enclosed on the outside of the envelope. Another option for payment can be done through a secure system, ConnexPoint, accessed via the SISK12 Parent Portal. Like other online payment systems a processing fee is applicable. ConnexPoint charges a 3.99% processing fee for transactions. To make an online meal payment simply login to the SISK12 Parent Portal, select the Meal Service Balance icon and follow the prompts. CLICK HERE for directions to assist with this process. As a reminder, to find the Parent Portal simply visit republicschools.org and click on the "Parent Portal" icon. This can also be accessed through the district's free mobile app. As a reminder, to login use the email address you have provided to the district and enter the password you have created. If you've forgotten it, simply click on the "forgot password" button and follow the prompts. The Parent Portal is the same system used for back to school registration forms and to view student information like grades and attendance. Also, the Free and Reduced Meal application is available HERE. A new application must be completed each year.
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District and Community Announcements
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For questions or comments please contact me via email or by calling 417-732-3605.
Sincerely,
Josey McPhail
Director of Communications
Republic School District
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