We are so proud of Mrs. Sara Williams, our activities director! She has earned the title of Certified Athletic Administrator by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA). A very elite group of athletic admin nationwide earn this title--based on their experiences, contributions to the field, and a rigorous comprehensive exam.
Congratulations, Sara, we are happy you are a Kirksville Tiger! #welovekirksville #kvpride #kvtigers
At Wednesday evening's school board meeting, Angela Caraway and Nick Billington were sworn into their new three-year terms by our secretary to the board, Kristy Panos. Both were originally elected to the board in 2021 and re-elected last week.
We asked what makes them most proud of Kirksville Schools, this is how they each replied...
Angela Caraway: I’m most impressed by the district’s commitment to providing students with multiple resources to help them achieve their educational, social, and emotional wellness goals. The efforts made to engage families and the community in fostering student success is an exceptional testimony to the teachers, administration, and staff of the Kirksville R-3 district.
Nick Billington: My favorite thing about our district is how passionate our staff is for our kids. I also love to see the KATC kids have a passion for a skill or trade. My favorite thing to do personally is watch Tiger football Friday evenings at Spainhower!
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We are so proud of Mrs. Tracy Vorkink, math teacher at Kirksville High School! She has earned her National Board Certification for teachers. NBC is the highest certification a teacher may obtain--only 1.66% of all Missouri teachers have earned this distinction.
Congratulations, Mrs. Vorkink, we are happy you are a Kirksville Tiger!
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Are you ready for more eclipse day pictures? Pics from across campus, part six... #kvpride #kvtigers #welovekirksville
We are so proud of Mr. Matt Kennedy! He has been named High School Teacher of the Year for the Missouri Council of the Social Studies!
We are glad you are here, Mr. Kennedy, and we are glad you are getting the recognition you deserve around the state. Check out the MCSS website here: https://www.mosocialstudies.com/copy-of-teacher-of-the-year
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Did we mention that thanks to our Kirksville Hy-Vee we were able to get almost all of these eclipse glasses for our students and staff? They even donated enough for all students at ECLC, KPS, and RME. Thank you, Hy-Vee! Pics from across campus, part seven... #kvpride #kvtigers #welovekirksville
J. R. R. Tolkien said, "Look, up at the sky. There is a light, a beauty up there, that no shadow can touch." He was mostly right, except shadows are involved in an eclipse and literally don't look directly at the sun unless you have the proper glasses, Mr. Tolkien. Pics from eclipse day across campus, part eight... #kvpride #kvtigers #welovekirksville
"Once you have tasted the taste of sky, you will forever look up." --Leonardo da Vinci.
Pics from eclipse day across campus, part nine... #kvpride #kvtigers #welovekirksville
"Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead." --Louisa May Alcott.
Our tenth, and final, installment of pics from eclipse day across campus... #kvpride #kvtigers #welovekirksville
Today in the hallways of Kirksville Schools you heard teachers talking about eclipses they remember watching as students. Hopefully this one stands out in the memories of many of our students for years to come. Pictures of the day across campus, part one...
MO DHSS Asks Schools to Help Prevent a Measles Outbreak
As of March 21, 2024, there are 64 confirmed measles cases in the U.S., compared to 58 total cases reported for the entire year of 2023. Among the cases reported in 2024, over 90 percent were linked to international travel, and most have been among children aged 12 months and older who had not received the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.
It was one of those days when the outside world we teach in our classrooms shows up in our literal backyard. Pictures of eclipse day across campus, part two...
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The weather was perfect for being outside here in Kirksville on a Monday afternoon. Pictures of eclipse day across campus, part three... #kvpride #kvtigers #welovekirksville
All buildings were engaged with the eclipse today, all age levels. The district provided viewing glasses for all. Pictures of eclipse day across campus, part four... #kvpride #kvtigers #welovekirksville
As you check out the eclipse picture posts, notice it wasn't just about watching it. The background, the science, was taught and recreated. From eclipse cookies to eclipse math to art projects, many different contents also got involved! Pictures of eclipse day across campus, part five... #kvpride #kvtigers #welovekirksville
This week has been National Assistant Principals Week and we have five of the best! We appreciate all of their hard work, even when it might seem unnoticed. #kvpride #kvtigers #welovekirksville
April is School Library Month; April 4th is School Librarian Appreciation Day. We have four important librarians that we appreciate. Thank you ladies for passing on your love of books, reading, and information to countless students! #kvtigers #kvpride #welovekirksville
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day third fact: some paras work with a variety of students and in a variety of classrooms throughout their day, they provide support for small groups and individual students.
Here is our team of paras from Ray Miller Elementary School! Pictured from left to right, top to bottom: Emilianaey Cisse-Baez, Patricia Power, Dolores McClenathan, Emma Hanks, Cleona Dillavou, Kendra Talbert, Sasha Cook, Renuka Quinn, Sydney Byers, Mary Carpio, and Christopher Baker.
Thank you RME paras for all that you do each day! #welovekirksville #kvpride #kvtigers
Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Here is your first fact about paras: Kirksville Schools have over 70 paraprofessionals working in our classrooms and buildings.
Here is our team of paras from William Matthew Middle School! Pictured from left to right, top to bottom: Alexis Pettus, Lane Feeney, Denice Pierce, Heather Parks, Teresa Masden, Jack Snyder, Brittney Lewis, Cory Selby, and Velda Salt.
Thank you WMMS paras for all that you do each day! #welovekirksville #kvpride #kvtigers
