Puxico R-8 School District

Election Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Voters that normally vote on the Puxico R-8 School campus are reminded that the polling location has moved to the Puxico Activity Center (FEMA) Lobby. Voters assigned to this location should’ve received a notice from the Stoddard County Clerk’s Office. The best parking lot access for this location is directly off 51 Highway. The address is 490 N. State Highway 51. Polling locations are open from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.

PUXICO CEA WANTS TO HELP YOU SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT! School is getting closer and what better to show your 🧡Puxico Pride🖤then having a Puxico Garden Flag in your yard! These can also be a turned into a door hanger! We have a back to school sale going on for $10! All proceeds go towards Puxico CEA which helps with scholarships for our seniors, staff celebrations and so much more! Please comment/message Erin Armstrong for pickup!

Mark your calendar….

You can tell that the V. F. W. Puxico Homecoming is almost here because it is time to gear up for Puxico Band Camp! 8-12th grade band students can find the schedule for the first week of band camp below. The Puxico Marching Band will have 2 weeks of band camp that stretches from July 22-August 2. The bands’ very first performance will be prior to the beginning of school, so it is essential that all 8th grade and HS band students attend band camp. The Puxico Band will perform in the Puxico Homecoming Parade on Saturday, August 17. The Puxico R-8 School District will host a Director’s Reception on Wednesday, July 24. We invite all of our 6-12 grade band students, and their parents, to drop in for a refreshment and to meet the directors. During band camp, the Puxico Band Boosters will provide lunch for the students. Please message the Puxico Band Booster Facebook group to volunteer, to participate this year with the band boosters, or to make a donation. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 https://www.facebook.com/groups/276113843194599/ Band students should have their physicals completed prior to band camp and bring the necessary form with you on day 1. Click on the link below to access the MSHSAA preparticipation physical form. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 https://www.mshsaa.org/.../SportsM.../MSHSAA-PPE-MH-SSMB.pdf

Posting for the Puxico Alumni Association. All inquiries should be directed to Mrs. Margaret Binford.

Some Indians work until the very last day! Mrs. Marla Clark and Mrs. Tammy Thompson have been working with young learners in public education, each serving for over 30 years. Thank you so much for looking out for our elementary students and our staff. Your dedication to teaching and learning was greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to these two lovely ladies. We hope you enjoy your new IPads.

Puxico Junior Beta students traveled to Savannah, GA to compete at the National level. Annabelle Allen competed in Academics for Math, Dayton Shackleford competed in Performing Arts Solo, Ruger Moit competed in pottery and the engineering group consisting of Drake Armstrong, Colton Stroud, Landon Faries, Ty Owens and Jagur Backus. Members competed Monday and Tuesday and found out results Tuesday afternoon. Of the students competing, the Engineering group finished 7th at Nationals. Congratulations to all of our students and Thank you for representing Puxico Junior High!

Students at summer school going for a nature walk. They will be creating a project from what they collected. Stay tuned.

Kindergarten students having fun learning in summer school.

2nd and 3rd graders.

1st graders having fun learning.

Mrs. Haynes’ classes worked on fractions this past week in summer school so they made cookies and brownies to work on our skills of doubling recipes (fractions) and cutting them in half!

The Summer Food Program is available at Puxico R-8 School for any child under the age of 18 years old, regardless if they are attending summer school or not. If you are interested in participating in the summer food program for your child(ren), please contact Brandy Moore, food service director. You can call 573-222-3762 and ask for the cafeteria or by email at bmoore@puxico.k12.mo.us for more information.

Prize winners the first week of summer school.

Puxico FFA had another successful year, with twenty two members receiving their Greenhand Degrees, one first place CDE team, six first place proficiency winners, two State Degrees, one Area Star, and one American Degree. Last night these members were recognized for their achievements at the 68th annual Puxico FFA Banquet. Continue to work hard and grow in agriculture. Congratulations to all that won this year. Greenhand Degree Jaden Arnold Addalyn Bridges Blade Birkman Gracie Campbell Asher Carr Nathan Conner Hayden Farris Justin Flood Tyler Fortner Bryce Fowler Hunter Goodman Layla Hale Miley Harmon Bryson Helm Prestin Johnson Jude Lawerence Alyssa Maclin Jacob McMeans Ben Melton Aiden Owens Kelsi Placher (Chapter Star Greenhand) Maggie Reinert Agronomy CDE Team Landon Burchard Logan Crisel Bailey Trout Scyler Zimmerman Proficiency Award Logan Crisel Kaylea Chasteen Avery Hancock Allen Sisk Lily Stephens Paisley Wilkerson State Degree Thomas Burch Lily Stephens (Chapter and Area Star Farmer) American Degree Elizabeth Kight

Puxico Class of 2024 Graduation Photo Credits - Tiny Soul-Michele Owens Photography https://tinysoulstudio.com/

Baccalaureate service.

Puxico R-8 School District wants to give a special shout out to our transportation department. They have one of the most important jobs in the district, and we appreciate their dedication to our students while transporting them safely to and from school and other activities. Thank you so much for all you do! **We are missing a few key substitute drivers in this picture.

Happy Nurses Day! We love our Nurse Jessica Benson!