Current Openings for the Puxico R-8 School District.
Hey Puxico Students look at this!
A BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIR for students in Pre-K to 12th grade.
Did you see they are offering FREE Sports Physicals too? Make sure to mark your calendars and help us spread the word. The first day of school will be here before you know it.
REMINDER: Public Auction Thursday, July 1
June 22, 2021
Parents Of Senior Students:
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services require all incoming 12th grade students to have a Meningococcal (MCV) vaccination.
All senior students are required to have 2 doses of MCV, or if given after the age of 16, one dose of MCV to attend school in August.
Please bring proof of your child’s MCV vaccination to Ms. Teresa in the High School Office or Nurse Mallory in the Health Office on the back-to-school registration dates. Students will not be permitted to begin the school year without presenting proof of these immunizations.
You can also have your physician fax it to 573-222-3137
MCV immunizations are available from:
*Local Physician/Pharmacies
*Stoddard County Public Health Center, 573-568-4593
*Wayne County Public Health Center,
573-224-3218
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Nurse Mallory at mbarnes@puxico.k12.mo.us
June 22, 2021
Dear Parents of 8th Grade Students:
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services require all incoming 8th grade students to have a Tdap and a Meningococcal (MCV) vaccination.
All 8th grade students must provide proof of immunizations prior to or at registration. Students will not be permitted to begin the school year without presenting proof of these immunizations.
Proof can be brought to Ms. Su in the Middle School Office or Nurse Mallory in the Health Office during school registration days.
You can also have your physician fax to 573-222-3137.
Tdap and MCV immunizations are available from:
*Local Physician/Pharmacies
*Stoddard County Public Health Center, 573-568-4593
*Wayne County Public Health Center,
573-224-3218
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Nurse Mallory at mbarnes@puxico.k12.mo.us
Apply today, for next year, to be ready when we start the school year. We will need substitutes for K-12, Little Indians Preschool, and bus driving.
Applications are available on our Puxico.K12.mo.us website. Select MENU, DOCUMENTS, and then DISTRICT FORMS. The application for these positions is labeled “support services”.
We are accepting applications for our growing P.A.T. Program.
Please contact Nate Wills with any additional questions at 573-222-3542.
This position can be a part time role, providing services in the afternoon/evening for families that enroll. Program approved training is required. Retired teachers, students in the education field, current educators, and individuals that meet the qualifications for a substitute certificate are great candidates for these roles.
Career opportunities for the upcoming 21-22 school year.
Free Grab & Go Lunch Program for Summer School
Congratulations to Cole Barnfield on being selected for the 2021 spring baseball All District Team! #gopuxico
We are so excited to see all of our summer school students tomorrow!
Public Notice for upcoming auction.
Congrats to Alivia Taylor for being selected for the 2nd Team, Class 1 Region 2 All Regional Team. An amazing honor. #gopuxico
Hall of Fame is right around the corner. #gopuxico
Congratulations to Alivia Taylor on making the SCAA All-Conference Team for the 2021 softball season. Alivia finished the season with a .600 batting average and pitched over 40 innings this season. #gopuxico
Career Opportunity for 2021-2022 school year!
The staff at Puxico R-8 School surprised their administrators with a day of their own!
Our students appreciate all that you do to support their learning and provide opportunities to prepare them for the next stages in their lives. We appreciate the service that you have provided to the Puxico R-8 School District, and the many hats you wear each day while being an administrator.
Even a pandemic couldn’t get you to close the school, and you still found a way to make it as normal as possible for our students! Thank you for being with us every step of the way!
There were several awards presented this evening at the FFA Banquet including numerous Greenhand awards and the Star Greenhand award that went to Lily Stephens. Several officers were recognized for their Proficiency Awards & State Degrees. Mr. Payne recognized honorary FFA members for their outstanding contribution to the organization. Congratulations to everyone this evening! Well done!
Tonight was the 65th Annual Puxico FFA Banquet. The 20-21 FFA Officers handed over the reigns to the new 21-22 Officers as they took the oath this evening. President: Lucas Plunkett- Lizzie Kight, VP: Carly Sifford-Eric Riddle, Secretary: Maddie McMeans-Thomas Burch, Treasurer: Eric Riddle-Lily Stephens, Reporter: Lizzie Kight-Adysen Shepard, Sentinel: Caleb Robison- Seth Zimmerman Chaplin: Thomas Burch- Chloe Foster, Parliamentarian: Brayden Kaempf
The seniors also said farewell to their fellow FFA members as they enjoyed their final banquet as Puxico students.
Congratulations to all the new Puxico FFA officers, job well done!
After several rainouts, the Puxico Indians Baseball team was back on the field this afternoon at Bernie.
