Here are some reminders for the rest of this week! Don't forget Thursday is our public Open House at KHS from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Stop by for a tour of our newly remodeled building!
Wednesday, 10/28/26: Regular School Day
🐅ECLC: No After School Tiger Club
🐅KPS: No After School Y-Care
🐅RME: No After School Y-Care; No After School Arts
🐅All Buildings: Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, 10/29/26: 2-Hour Early Out
Dismissal will be two hours earlier at all buildings, and PM buses will run two hours earlier.
🐅ECLC: AM preschool dismissal times remain the same. Full-day preschool start time is unchanged, but students must be picked up at 12:45 PM. There are no PM preschool classes. No after school Tiger Club.
🐅KPS: No After School Y-Care
🐅RME: No After School Y-Care; No After School Arts
🐅KHS: Public Open House 2:00 PM-6:00 PM
🐅All Buildings: Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences
Friday, 10/30/26: No School
Drop in to learn more about our District Continuous School Improvement Plan!
We’re hosting interactive stakeholder sessions across our buildings on October 28th & 29th. Stop by to hear an update on district progress, review our planned action steps, and share your feedback and ideas to help guide the district. Sessions are centered around the broad district goals rather than a specific focus on the building where the meeting is held - meeting times and locations are meant to provide convenience to allow parents and community members to attend.
Wednesday, October 28:
KPS: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
RME: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Thursday, October 29:
WMMS: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
KHS / KATC: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
ECLC: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
We look forward to seeing you there!
Apply here: https://kirksville.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5957387
Thank you to our crew!
ECLC: Austin, Chris, Jonathan
KPS: Stacy, Justin, John, Mark
RME: Jessica, Kyle, CJ
WMMS: Meghan, Leroy, Kristy
KHS: Kyle, Chelsea, Randall, Mark
KATC: Terry, Thomas
Districtwide: Terry
Maintenance: Wes, Jay, Will
Reminder: No school on Friday, September 25, 2026. It is a professional development day.
We are hiring two full-time positions for the 2026-2027 school year. We also have some open coaching opportunities! Please share!
Sixth Grade Social Studies Teacher at WMMS, apply here: https://kirksville.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5890780
Preschool Paraprofessional at the ECLC, apply here: https://kirksville.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5651023
Middle School Assistant Track Coach, apply here: https://kirksville.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5714451
High School Assistant Track Coach, apply here: https://kirksville.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5636579
High School Assistant Baseball Coach, apply here: https://kirksville.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5803166
Good job, Mrs. Stephens!
KHS Open House:
Thursday, October 29, 2026
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Please help us welcome Mr. Bruce Munden, new special education teacher at Kirksville High School!
Bruce comes to us with 16 years of teaching experience, having taught elementary grades and math throughout his career. Bruce is originally from Slidell, Texas. He earned his bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University and his master's degree in administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. For Bruce, the best part of teaching is seeing those "aha!" moments when things click for a student.
Outside of school, he is married to fellow Kirksville teacher, Mrs. Coach Munden, and they have four kids. You will find their family cheering on the sidelines at Tiger events year-round!
Hannah comes to us having been a paraprofessional at Rolla Senior High School and a substitute teacher here in Kirksville. Originally from Rolla, she earned both her bachelor's degree in creative writing and her master's degree in elementary education from Truman. For Hannah, the most rewarding part of teaching is building strong relationships with her students and watching them grow throughout the year.
Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her other half and her two dogs, exploring the outdoors, getting lost in a good fantasy book, and adding to her plant collection.
Kim brings eight years of experience with her, having been a paraprofessional for five years in Illinois before joining Kirksville R-III as a para for the past year and a half. Originally a graduate of Gothenburg High School in Nebraska, she earned her bachelor's degree from Central Christian College and her master's degree from Lincoln Christian University. For Kim, the most rewarding part of teaching is knowing she has made a difference in a student's life.
Outside of school, she has been married to her husband, Jim, for 24 years, and they have an 18-year-old son, Noah. In her free time, she loves traveling to National Parks and visiting museums with her family.
Maren is a Kirksville High School graduate, who is excited to be back in her home district after earning her bachelor's degree. For Maren, the best part of teaching is building relationships with her students and watching them grow throughout the year!
Outside of school, she enjoys playing tennis, spending time with her family, and hanging out at home with her husband, Ethan, and their cat, Darwin.
Please help us welcome Ms. Abby Micke, new speech-language pathologist at Kirksville Primary School and Ray Miller Elementary!
Abby is starting her first year as a school SLP with us this year. A graduate of Fort Zumwalt South High School, she earned her bachelor's degree from Mizzou, and her master's degree from Maryville University. For Abby, the best part of her job is seeing the kids succeed!
Outside of school, she loves playing volleyball and spending time with her mini Bernedoodle, Anya.
Please help us welcome Mrs. Alexis Uecker, new third grade teacher at Ray Miller Elementary!
Alexis comes to the district after subbing and teaching second grade at Faith Lutheran the last few years. She is originally from McCook, Nebraska, and earned her bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Peru State College. For Alexis, the best part of teaching is the connections she gets to make with her students and watching them grow throughout the year.
Outside of school, she loves spending quality time with her family and friends—and she is extra excited to welcome a baby boy to her family this November!
