With heavy hearts, we share the sad news of the passing of Peggy Gibson, a dedicated paraprofessional at Grandview R-II School District. Her warmth, kindness, and commitment to our students will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
We invite you to honor Peggy's life at a Memorial Gathering on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church, located at 11441 Ware Church Road, Hillsboro, MO 63050. The Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 am, officiated by Revs. John Kuykendall and Stan Gibson.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Peggy's family and friends during this difficult time. Let us come together to celebrate the beautiful impact she had on our community.
Open Positions For The 2024-2025 School Year
If interested in these positions, try the Quick Application. If you have reference contact information, employment history, and transcripts on your resume, the Quick App takes about five minutes to complete.
https://bit.ly/R2QuickApp
Buses have finished the afternoon drop-off runs for today. For safety and security sake campus is closed tonight.
Eagle Nation is full of rockstars. Students and staff stepped up and kept their cool under extraordinary circumstances today. We also would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to parents and guardians for their understanding and cooperation on a difficult day with weather conditions.
We, as always, feel lucky to be a part of this community and proud of how we come together in difficult times.
Students have been loaded on the buses and they have left campus. Bus 8 will have to circumvent water and could be held up later than the other routes
We are starting a modified bus loading process at this time. Thank you for your patience during today.
* Note*
District phones and internet connections are down at this time due to power outage.
All students have returned to campus. With the incoming storm front all Grandview buildings will be sheltering in place. Please do not come to pick up your students until after the storm has passed.
Happy School Nurses Day to our nurses who are wonderful, spectacular, wise, friendly, outstanding, and whatever positive adjective you would like to add.
To get ahead of the predicted storms today all field trips will be back on campus before noon.
The weather will be watched closely today and we are in contact with weather services at all times to stay informed of updates in patterns.
Any emergency situations or changes in schedules will be communicated with Eagle Nation immediately.
Exciting update! Adventures In Learning daycare in De Soto is eager to partner with Grandview for next school year if interest is high enough. 🎉✨ They have indicated that they would be willing to work with our transportation department with possible before and after-school options. 🚌 If this sounds like it would be beneficial to you and your family, please fill out this survey to express your interest and help us make this collaboration a reality: https://bit.ly/AdventuresInLearningSurvey
Remember that in addition to this being the last week of student attendance for the 2023-2024 school year it is also a full 5 day week. We will have on-campus classes this Monday, May 6.
The starting time for the Special Executive Session Board Meeting tonight has been moved up to 7:00 pm.
Here is the link for Eagle Nation This Week: https://5il.co/2k28l
Also, DID YOU KNOW that Eagle Nation has an award winning Preschool program? We are lucky to have three amazing instructors for our littlest eagles. Spread the word to anyone in the district that would benefit.
Just released: Highlights from our latest Regular Board Meeting on April 16, 2024!
https://5il.co/2jb7m
📚 Let's give a round of applause to our incredible school librarians! 🎉 Today, we celebrate School Librarian Appreciation Day and recognize the invaluable role they play in shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning. 📖 From recommending the perfect book to creating engaging learning spaces, our librarians go above and beyond to inspire curiosity and fuel imagination. 🌟 Thank you for your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to enriching our school community! 📚❤️ #SchoolLibrarianAppreciationDay #LibrariansRock #ThankYouLibrarians #GrandviewR2
Today, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the amazing ladies and gentlemen who serve as paraprofessionals in our school community. 🎓 Your dedication and compassion make a world of difference in the lives of our students. Many times, you are the guiding light, the reason they come to school with smiles on their faces. 🏫 Your unwavering support and commitment do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do! 🙌 #Paraprofessionals #GrandviewR2 #ThankYou
Here is the Eagle Nation This Week. There are some make-up games this week from rainouts.
https://5il.co/2hiub
The school breakfast and lunch menus for April:
Elementary - https://5il.co/2hfyh
Middle School - https://5il.co/2hfyi
High School - https://5il.co/2hfyj
🎉 Join us in welcoming Kaitlyn Koch (pronounced Cook) to our elementary school community as our newest Counselor! 🌟 Ms. Koch will be supporting our students for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year and beyond. We're thrilled to have her on board! Let's give her a warm welcome! 👏 #NewCounselor #WelcomeMsKoch #GrandviewR2📚
🚗🗳️ Attention Eagle Nation Community! 🗳️🚗
📍 Important Notice: April 2nd Election Venue Change to Charles A. Fassen Building! 📍
In our commitment to prioritize the safety of our students and staff, voting for the April 2nd Election will be held at the Charles A. Fassen Building, to limit the number of individuals in the main school building.
Here's what you need to know about parking:
🚫 Staff Parking: There will be no staff parking permitted around the Charles A. Fassen Building or in front of the elementary school on Election Day.
🅿️ Parking Options: Please refer to the attached map for designated voter parking areas around the campus. You're also welcome to park in the middle school parking lot.
♿ Accessibility: For those needing handicap accessibility, note that the rear entrance of the Fassen Building is fully accessible, while the front entrance has stairs.
Your participation is vital, but so is the safety of our community. Please spread the word and encourage everyone to vote safely.
Best Regards,
Matt Zoph
Superintendent of Schools
🚗🗳️ #EagleNationVotes #ElectionDay #GrandviewR2
