Cross country runners and coaches cleaned up the trail for our students to enjoy. Thanks Coach Scott Meyer and crew.
Open House is an awesome time in Eagle Nation. Parents and students get to meet their teachers, get the lay of the land, and follow their schedules.
It's a great time to be a Grandview Eagle.
Excitement is in the air. Only five days until the start of the 2023-2024 school year.
Grandview has launched our new Online Curriculum! For four years our incredible staff has been developing plans and implementing lessons towards being able to share all their talents with the world. You can now visualize what your student will be learning while at school.
Here is a video of Mr. Jeffries, R2 Curriculum Director, outlining how you can access the curriculum tool.
It's an exciting time at Eagle Nation!
https://youtu.be/ILA4Yret-qg
It is a great day in Eagle Nation. All staff gathered today for the Welcome Back Breakfast in preparation for another great year at Grandview.
We can't wait to see you this Thursday at open house from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Thanks to the Bond passing this spring, David Todahl and our IT Department have started upgrades to the Districts camera systems. Safety updates are taking place all over campus.
If you want to set up a physical for your student on August 10th, please email Nurse Jessica at Fielderj@grandviewr2.org.
The Dr. will be doing physicals from 9 am to 2 pm.
$25 cash.
Guess who is WIL's latest Hometown Hero. Spoiler alert . . . it's our own head school nurse Kadie Castens. Now everyone else knows how awesone she is. Follow the link to WIL's website to learn more.
https://923wil.com/hometown-heroes/kadie-castens/
At the end of the year barbecue last Friday retirees Deb Stukey and Jason Van Houten were joined by their families, as they were honored for their service to Eagle Nation. In addition, they both recieved a resolution read on the floor of the Missouri House of Representatives.
The elementary staff had meet and greet lunch with the 2023-2024 principal Dr. Duffie.
Grandview has posted an Elementary Reading Interventionist position for the 2023-2024 school year. If you are interested contact Human Resource Specialist Rebecca McAnally at mcanallyr@grandviewr2.org. Or call 636.944.3941 , choose option 6.
https://tinyurl.com/R2interventionist
The date of the regular May School Board Meeting has been changed to Tuesday May 16. This is to keep it from conflicting with the high school graduation this Thursday. It will be held in the new Board Room located in the Fassen Building.
Here is a message from Dr. Brian Duffie, the elementary principal for the 2023-2024 school year. Let's welcome Dr Duffie to Eagle Nation.
https://5il.co/1tx5u
We have received many questions about the School Safety Grant Program. Rest assured, this was one of many grants we apply for throughout each year. Unfortunately, we did not receive it this year. But we have been assured that there will be another round of this grant next year.
We have a number of open positions for the 2023-2024 school year. A complete listing can be found on MOREAP.
https://www.moreap.net/jobsrchDistrict.php?district=500020000
If you are interested in any of these positions contact Human Resource Specialist Rebecca McAnally at 636.944.3941 and choose option 6.
Hope to hear from you soon.
We regret to inform you due to low enrollment Grandview will not be able to provide on-campus summer school this year. There will be a virtual option and the Hillsboro and De Soto school districts have agreed to accept K-8 Grandview students in their programs.
Here is a link to a message concerning this news which includes links for enrollment:
https://5il.co/1t2lm
The Grandview R2 campus has not recieved any signicant damage due to this evenings storms.
Be safe and we will see you Tuesday.
Attention:
This afternoon the fire alarm system was triggered in the high school. Students and staff were evacuated following safety procedures and the fire department was automatically alerted and were on the scene.
After an investigation, it was found that there was not an actual fire and the students and staff were in no imminent danger. The alert system was triggered from a fault in the alarm system. The fault in the alarm system is being addressed so this event is not repeated.
The administration commends the students and staff for their professionalism during the event today and appreciates the prompt and efficient action of our rescue services.
Become a Grandview Bus Driver:
Starting pay is between $18.01 and $19.06 depending on experience.
Will Train for FREE
Yearly Steps and can bring in up to 5 years of experience.
Benefits package including Board paid health and dental insurance with short-term disability
Extra trip opportunities are available
Incentive Program:
Anyone who officially recommends a bus driver, that the school hires and that driver works for the district for 3 months will receive a $500.00 finders check.
At the completion of 3 months of driving on the school calendar, not calendar months, all new drivers will receive a $1000.00 Incentive
At the completion of 6 months of driving on the school calendar, not calendar months, all new drivers will receive a $1000.00 Incentive
Any staff member who is willing to become a driver could qualify for all 3 incentives
Full-time bus drivers receive a $500 retention incentive at the beginning of each year and a $500 retention incentive at the completion of each school year.
Interested parties should contact Human Resource Specialist Rebecca McAnally at 636.944.3941 ext.6 or mcanallyr@grandviewr2.org.
Attention families of students who are planning to attend summer school and have not informed district staff.
Right now the enrollment numbers for in-person summer school are too low. Please note that in order to ensure the program will be offered this summer student participation must increase. If you are planning on utilizing on-campus summer school, a great program each year, and have not enrolled yet please contact Chana Hires at the high school counseling center (636.944.3941 x 4 or hiresc@grandviewr2.com) to inform us of your intention.
