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5 Things To Know This Week - October 12 - October 17

Posted Date: 10/11/26 (05:55 PM)
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Parent/Teacher Conferences

The end of the first quarter is next week and that means parent/teacher conferences will be happening soon as well.  If you haven't already heard from your child's teacher or principal about a conference, you will soon. This year's parent/teacher conference dates are:

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Monday, October 26 - 4-7:30
Tuesday, October 27 - 4-7:30

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Monday, October 26 - 4-7:30
Tuesday, October 27 - 4-7:30

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Monday, October 26 - 4-7:30
Wednesday, October 28 - 4-7:30

MIDDLE SCHOOL
Tuesday, October 27 - 4-7:30
Wednesday, October 28 - 3-6:30

HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesday, October 27 - 4-7:30
Wednesday, October 28 - 4-7:30
 
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Are You Experiencing Notification Overload?

Tired of getting multiple emails and notifications throughout the school day? ParentSquare puts you in control of how and when you receive news from our school.
  • All your news in one place: Choose the Digest setting to receive a single, easy-to-read summary email every evening around 6:00 PM containing all posts and updates from that day.
  • Instant alerts for true emergencies: Urgent safety alerts and direct messages will always come through instantly, no matter your settings!
  • How to customize your notifications:
  1. Open the ParentSquare App or log in at ParentSquare.com.
  2. Go to Account > Notification Settings.
  3. Choose Digest (or Off) for Email, Text, or App notifications based on your personal preference.
 
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Powered By Purpose

There are many students, faculty and staff who are doing great things in our District.   They are all "Powered By Purpose."   You can see their stories throughout the school year in our "Powered By Purpose" video series here.
 
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Superintendent Newsletter

Superintendent Dr. Nicki Ruess will be sending her first newsletter of the school year this week. Watch your inbox or ParentSquare feed for that on Tuesday.
 
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This Week's Schedule

Monday, October 12, 2026
  • Tennis (Girls V) - Districts @ Sunset Park (4:00 PM)
  • Volleyball (Girls JV) @ Seckman High School (4:15 PM)
  • Volleyball (Girls F) @ Seckman High School (4:15 PM)
  • Softball (Girls V) - Fox High School @ Tiger Field (4:30 PM)
  • Volleyball (Girls 7&8) @ Perryville Middle School (5:00 PM)
  • Football (JV) @ HANNIBAL SR. HIGH (5:00 PM)
  • Softball (Girls JV) - Fox High School @ Tiger Field (6:30 PM)
  • Volleyball (Girls V) @ Seckman High School (7:00 PM)
  • (Note: Soccer (Boys V) @ St. Paul Lutheran previously listed for 5:30 PM is CANCELED)
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
  • Soccer (Boys V) - Maplewood @ Tiger Stadium  (5:30 PM)
Thursday, October 15, 2026
  • Volleyball (Girls F) @ Perryville High School (4:15 PM)
  • Volleyball (Girls JV) @ Perryville High School (4:30 PM )
  • Volleyball (Girls 7&8) @ HILLSBORO JR. HIGH (5:00 PM )
  • Football MS - North County Middle School @ Tiger Stadium (5:00 PM)
  • Volleyball (Girls V) @ Perryville High School (7:00 PM)
  • Board of Education Meeting @ Central Office (7:00 PM)
Friday, October 16, 2026
  • Football (V) @ POPLAR BLUFF HIGH (7:00 PM )
Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • Cross Country (Boys V) @ JCAA Invite (All Day)
  • Cross Country (Girls V) @ JCAA Invite (All Day)
  • Volleyball (Girls 7&8) @ Conference Tournament (All Day)