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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"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
"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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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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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.
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 fifth fact: other names for paraprofessionals include paraeducators, teaching assistants, or instructional aides. We call our paras at the Early Childhood Learning Center assistant teachers. No matter what you call them, they are the glue that holds together our district. We couldn't do it without the over 70 paras we celebrate today!
Here is our team of assistant teachers from the Early Childhood Learning Center! Pictured from left to right, top to bottom in the "Part 1" pic: Alaena Bradshaw, Tessa Attebery, Zoe Bowen, Robert Bray, Karen Burns, Dannan Crossgrove, Katie Grossnickle, Rachel Haley, Jennifer Smith, Taylor Kissee, Kristen Gunnels, Alexis Luebbering, Tracy Mathews, and Natousha Moots.
Pictured from left to right, top to bottom in the "Part 2" pic: Jimi Motter, Michelle Muffley, Pam Kilmer, Jennifer Potter, Angelica Roland, Shanea Rusk, Samantha Taylor, Sheila Smith, McKayla Stonecipher, Sarah Trauernicht, Zan Tyler, Janelle Vorkink, Sarah Ward, Krystal Wilcox.
Thank you ECLC assistant teachers for all that you do each day! #welovekirksville #kvpride #kvtigers
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day fourth fact: even if your child doesn’t have a one-on-one para or get to work with one daily, chances are they have one somewhere that has taken time to encourage them and be a positive role model for your kiddo. Here is our team of paras from Kirksville Primary School! Pictured from left to right, top to bottom in the "Part 1" pic: Christine Aldrich, Joshua Anderson, Kelly Chaumont, Debbie Grgurich, Christiana Eitel, Teri Gibbs, Vanessa Gomez, and Sophia Hoskinson. Pictured from left to right, top to bottom in the "Part 2" pic: Meredith Kinney, Lauryn Shoush, Joshua Meehan, Kenda Roberts, Audrey Sandefur, Jill Stewart, Tracie Rieger, and Whitney Ward. Thank you KPS paras for all that you do each day! #welovekirksville #kvpride #kvtigers
Info on our summer school program, Summer Journey, went home last week! Forms are due back to the school offices on Monday, May 6, 2024 to receive busing for the first week!
Summer school runs June 3-June 28, five days a week.
