Arcadia Valley R-II School District

It is that time of year again! Call the Elementary Office beginning March 6 to schedule your appointment!

WOW! Super proud of Stone Gill and his Musical Skills! Stone has won 1st place in the “High School Popular Genres-Electronically Produced” category of the Creating Original Music Project at the University of Missouri. In recognition of his musical achievement, he will be awarded $1250. His school will also receive $1250 for his arts program. Stone is invited to attend the Creating Original Music Project Festival on April 22nd, 2023 at the Sinquefield Music Center at the University of Missouri to be presented with his reward.

The VFW sponsors an annual essay writing competition for Middle School Students (Patriot Pen) and High School Students (Voice of Democracy). Students with a winning essay have the opportunity to read their speech at the Veterans Day assembly held in November each year. Students recently received their award for the contest. Voice of Democracy winners receive $100 for 1st place, $75 for 2nd place, and $50 for 3rd place. Patriot Pen winners receive $100 for 1st place and $75 for 2nd place. Voice of Democracy (left to right): Mike Key, Joe Snyder, Sam Erbland (2nd place), Natilie Stricklin (1st place), Kaydence Whited (3rd place), Margaret Snyder, Ricky Turnbough Patriot Pen (left to right) Micah Inman, Joe Snyder, Sawyer Strange (1st place), Hattie Vinyard, Margaret Snyder Fantastic Job!

Spring Sports are just around the corner. If you need hoodies, hats, or sock caps for the cool start to the spring season, stop by the MS/HS Office to purchase yours! All proceeds from the school store go towards HS Student Council activities throughout the year.

AV Elementary February Students of the Month are in! These students have displayed the February Character Trait of Integrity. We appreciate our sponsor for this month Meadowbrook Residential Care! Also thanks to Officer Randazzo for the gift card drawing with the students.

The Reading Camp Out is BACK at the AV Elementary this March! Mark your calendars for the event that parents and kids are invited to! Also during the day will be the AV Read in Day! See info on the flyers below.

AV Middle School had a big day at the Region 8 Science Olympiad Tournament finishing in 2nd place! The team is moving on to the State Tournament in April. 1st Place: Dynamic Planet - Hattie Vinyard & Maddox Coles Roller Coaster - Janell Carter & Rosina Allison Solar System - Nadia & Ben Parker Sounds of Music - Nadia Parker & Leilani Thomas Flight - CJ Ladd & Knox Beard 2nd Place Anatomy & Physiology- Nadia Parker Bridge - Hattie Vinyard & Maddox Coles Fast Facts - Rosina Allison & Janell Carter Green Generation - Knox Beard Road Scholar - CJ Ladd Rocks & Minerals - Rosina Allison & Janell Carter Storm the Castle - Maddox Coles & Hattie Vinyard Wheeled Vehicle - CJ Ladd & Janell Carter Write IT Do IT - Nadia Parker & Leilani Thomas 3rd Place Experimental Design - Knox Beard, Rosina Allison, & Hattie Vinyard

AVHS Art Students at it again! Look at these works of art by Ginny Young, McCoy Lucy, and Sammi Layton! "Reflection of Oneself" drawn by Ginny Young received 1st place at the annual SEMO high school art exhibition! "Getting Ready" by McCoy Lucy received honorable mention and "Purtle" by Sammi Layton was also selected for the show! The 45th annual juried art exhibit was for 11th and 12th grade students in southeast Missouri and southern Illinois. All of the art will remain displayed from February 12- March 12 in the Crisp Museum on the SEMO River Campus. There were 233 entries from 17 schools in southeast MO and southern IL and only 86 were selected into the show.

These AV Elementary Students were nominated by their fellow classmates as displaying Kindness to others as part of The Great Kindness Challenge. There aren't many awards better than getting chosen by your classmates as being KIND!

100th Day of School... Wednesday, February 15... AV Elementary School

Mark your calendars for the Annual AV Elementary Variety Show! February 16th!

Chalk up another award for the AV Art Department! Senior Mccoy Lucy's artwork was recently chosen for the 2023 Senate Student Arts Exhibit at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City! Congratulations! The work was chosen by Senator Rehder.

Officer Randazzo stopped by to meet and greet our students of the month and also did a drawing for 4 gift cards! Thank you Officer Randazzo!

No School Thursday, January 26, 2023

4th graders took some time out of their day to make Valentines cards for some residents at Meadowbrook as part of their way to celebrate The Great Kindness Challenge. Those are some good smiles!

AV Elementary Students of the Month - January Character Trait - Self Control Thank you to our sponsor for the month OPAA! Food Service!

The 2023 Homecoming Court: Queen Candidates: Breanna Ivester, Haley Blankenship, Cate Newstead-Adams, Riley Brogan, Katelyn Strange, and Alyssa Glanzer Escorts: Ralph Salinas, Dillon Mueller, Gage Douglas. Gavan Douglas, Jackson Dement, Colin Whited, and Nolan Inman

AV Elementary December Students of the Month. Character trait of the month is Cooperation. Great job kids! Thank you to Steve & Garrett's ZX Gas Station for sponsoring this month!

AVES Students of the Month for November! Super proud of these kids! Character trait - Honesty Thank you to our sponsor Ozarks Federal Savings and Loan Association!

After a "surprise" snow this weekend, it appears that Winter Weather may already be upon us! Please read this letter for information on School Closings. Our 2022-23 Winter Weather Information Letter on School Closings can be found at https://5il.co/1kn36.