Grandview R-2

Campus Update – Resurfacing Work Begins Today (May 22, 2025)! Starting today, resurfacing of campus driving and parking areas is underway and will continue for about a month. This is part of the Project Safe Eagles improvements funded by the April 2023 bond issue. Please note: This work may impact multiple summer activities, including—but not limited to—youth baseball/softball, Grandview summer camps, and district sports workouts. We ask everyone to use caution and avoid marked construction areas. Thank you for your continued support! #SafeEagles #GrandviewProud

We hosted sectionals this past Saturday at home and our athletes showed up and competed well! Thanks to everyone who volunteered to make the day a success. Special congrats to the following athletes on qualifying for the state meet this weekend: Catherine Wakeland - 200m dash, 300m hurdles, 100m hurdles, 4x200m relay Brooke Lunsford - Triple jump, Long jump, 4x200m relay Elyse Wienke - 4x200m relay Eydie Thole - 4x200m relay Blake Brown - Pole Vault Brendan Martin - Pole Vault Ethan Smith - Shotput Wyatt Keim - Javelin

Superintendent Report on the May Board Meeting Either follow this link or copy and paste the url into a web browser to access a PDF of the report on the May Regular School Board Meeting: https://5il.co/3ggdu

Just a quick reminder that the sectional track meet is tomorrow at Grandview. Please, only go on campus if you are attending the meet. Thanks for your understanding.

April Staff of the Month! Join us in celebrating our outstanding staff members for the month of April! These individuals go above and beyond every day to support our students, staff, and school community. * Support Staff of the Month Kyerstyn Verhaeg – Elementary Secretary "This building could not run without Kyerstyn. She keeps us all organized. She greets everyone with kindness and a smile. She is a great representative as the first impression for all that enter. She takes phone calls, text and emails no matter the day or time. She does all she can to support our students, staff and community. " * Elementary Teacher of the Month Kaylyn Sparks – Special Education "Kaylyn has been MAP testing with students for the past couple of weeks. On top of testing the students she has also taken on new IEPs and all that comes with assessing and creating new goals for those students. She still manages to support all of her students even when half of her day is taken with testing. Ms. Sparks never complains, she loves all of her students and gives up a ton of free time to support them. She stays positive and focuses on kids. She is a asset to our building. She is a great Coach, teacher, colleague and mentor to all around her." * Middle School Teacher of the Month Matt Bilin – Band "Mr. Bilin cares about his students & has high expectations for them.. The students always look forward to seeing him. He is a great member of the staff." * High School Teacher of the Month Ryan Cantrell – Math "Ryan is a truly outstanding teacher here at Grandview. He cares deeply for our students and is always quick to connect with our counselors if he notices someone may need a little extra support. His genuine kindness and empathy shine through in everything he does—not only do the students appreciate him, but he’s also deeply valued by the staff. We’re so fortunate to have him as part of our team." Thank you all for your hard work and commitment to excellence at Grandview R-II! #EagleNation #StaffOfTheMonth #WeAreGrandview

As we prepare for Eagle Nation graduation tonight, we thought you might like to see some pics from the graduation ceremonies for the online school, MOVA. These students were able to complete the Stride/K-12 program and walk the stage of Centene Center last week. Congratulations to all graduates.

Grandview R-II Graduation Livestream – Tonight at 7:00 PM! Join us in celebrating the Class of 2025! The ceremony will be livestreamed starting at 7:00 PM on our YouTube channel. 📺 Click the link and select the first video labeled "Graduation" when it goes live: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@eaglenation6126 Let’s celebrate our Eagles! 🎉🦅 #EagleNation #Graduation2025

EAGLES SUMMER VOLLEYBALL YOUTH CAMP Coach Haun reached out and asked to spread the word. When: • June 23-26 • 3rd - 5th Grade 3:30 – 5:00 pm • 6th - 8th Grade 5:00 – 7:30 pm • Fee: • $40 - includes a t-shirt • Cash or Check (made out to Grandview Volleyball) • Due to Mrs. Ketcherside (middle school secretary) before May 30.

This Week In Eagle Nation: https://5il.co/3fscg Also: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education do a periodic School Culture and Climate Survey. Here is the URL to access this survey if you feel so inclined: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQCdC4G6t2LTHP2RBBs9CMXzcY321-Mi7aGLCI7gEBdKuS7Q/viewform?usp=sharing 5/12 Varsity Baseball vs Crystal City - 4:30 pm Board Meeting - 7:00 pm (Agenda: https://5il.co/3fqg4) 5/13 Home Varsity Baseball vs Kingston - 4:40 pm 5/14 High School Graduation - 7:00 pm 5/15 Kindergarten Promotion - 5:30 pm 8th Grade Promotion - 6:30 pm 5/16 Early Dismissal - 1:00 pm Last day of student attendance 5/17 High School Track @ Sectional Meet (Grandview is hosting)

We have a few calendar reminders and a date change: Reminders Monday, May 12 - There will be NO on campus school Wednesday, May 14 - High School Graduation @ 7:00 pm Thursday, May 15 - Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony @ 5:30 with 8th Grade Promotion following, approx. 6:30 pm Friday, May 16 - Last day of student attendance (Early Dismissal @ 1:00 pm) Date Change: The Regular Board Meeting for May was changed to Monday, May 12 @ 7:00 pm to not clash with Kindergarten/8th Grade Promotion (Agenda Link: https://5il.co/3fqg4)

Today for Teacher Appreciation Day the District treated the whole staff to lunch from Stop-N-Go Taqueria. #awesome

FBLA recently attended the Missouri State Competition in Springfield. The first evening began with students already being recognized: Khloe Declue, Caitlyn Cortner, and Maram Almajedi were recognized for their BAA’s on the big screen at the Great Southern Bank Arena. Grandview R-II was also recognized for restarting our charter which has not been active at the state or district level for many years. We ended the first evening with our very own Maram Almajedi walking across the stage in front of thousands recognizing her accomplishment of completing 3 BAA’s. This is a huge accomplishment that many members do not achieve. She was one of just over 15 students in the state. Attending leadership, skills, career breakouts were the next day’s activities. The students committed to a competition against all the schools in the state which included trivia, challenges throughout the conference, and insightful essays of business-oriented questions. The students continued to reach out and network which resulted in 2nd place in the state against huge schools! This was not an easy task. They had the privilege of touring Missouri State University and had access to over 300 colleges and employers across the state! Lastly, we came home with many accomplishments including: Jackson Clifford - 14th in the state with digital career portfolio and top 100 in state in Public Policy & Advocacy Teddy Barrett and Caitlyn Cortner - 10th in state in Digital Animation Hailee Hawn - 12th in state in Insurance and Risk Management and top 50 in state in journalism Khloe Declue - top 100 in state in Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure Kayleigh Kitchener - top 100 in state in Introduction to Business Procedures Teddy Barrett - 17th in state for Introduction to Business Concepts Mrs. Pemberton added “For these students to come from this new concept of competing for FBLA events with the limited technology and class availability in the subject manner really walked away with something to truly be proud of. They are amazing leaders, and I am so excited to hear them say they had fun. They are already talking about next year! I have been doing this for a long time, and they were the most well-behaved students I have ever taken on a trip. I have taken large and small groups all over the United States and these students are one of the best groups that I am proud to have the opportunity to be a part of. They wanted to be there! Thank you for supporting them on this trip.”

Congratulations to these students! They scored a perfect score on at least one portion of last year's Biology EOC or Science MAP test! They got to enjoy pizza from Domino's during RTI.

March Staff Awards We’re proud to recognize our outstanding educators and support staff who go above and beyond every day for our students and school community! 👏 Support Staff of the Month: Kaitlyn Koch – Elementary Counselor 📚 Elementary Teacher of the Month: Brandy Shade – 3rd Grade 🏃‍♂️ Middle School Teacher of the Month: Corey Hanger – PE/Health 📖 High School Teacher of the Month: Micah Schultz – Social Studies Thank you all for your hard work, dedication, and the positive impact you make at Grandview R-II!

Let's hear it for our own "Grandview Granny," Ms. Jane Allen. She completed her treatments today and was able to ring her bell.

This Week In Eagle Nation! This is Teacher Appreciation Week. Follow this url for a PDF of the events: https://5il.co/3fbk7 . There is also a rundown of events listed below. If there is something missing email us at vanhoutenj@grandviewr2.org. TUESDAY 5/06 Teacher Appreciation Day WEDNESDAY 5/07 School Nurse Appreciation Day Spring Choir Concert Home Softball vs Arcadia Valley (Senior Night) - 4:30 pm Varsity Baseball @ Jefferson R-7 - 4:30 pm THURSDAY 5/08 Softball @ District Tournament Home JV Baseball vs Bishop DuBourg - 4:00 pm FRIDAY 5/09 Child Care Provider Day SATURDAY 5/10 High School Track @ District Meet (Lutheran North) Middle School Band @ Trills and Thrills Festival MONDAY 5/12 Home Varsity Baseball vs. Crystal City - 4:30 pm

May Menus Are Now Posted! Check out what’s for breakfast and lunch this month at Grandview R-II! View the May menus here: https://www.grandviewr2.com/page/food-service Let’s finish the school year strong and well-fed! #GrandviewR2 #MayMenus #EagleEats

This Week in Eagle Nation PDF version: https://5il.co/3enin Tue 4/29 Middle School Track @ Hillsboro Invitational – 3:00 PM Wed 4/30 High School Track @ Conference Meet – 2:30 PM Softball @ Ste. Genevieve – 4:30 PM Varsity Baseball @ Jefferson R-7 – 4:30 PM Title I Informational Spring Meeting – 5:30 PM Thu 5/1 High School Track @ JCAA Conference Meet – 2:30 PM Home Varsity Baseball vs Crystal City – 4:30 PM Fri 5/2 School Lunch Hero Day Sat 5/3 Band performs at Redbird Rookies Parade – 9:00 AM Grandview FFA & Ag Auction – 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Mon 5/5 Teacher Appreciation Week (Day 1) Middle School Track @ JCAA Conference Meet (Festus) – 3:00 PM Home Softball vs Kingston – 4:30 PM

Our district SRO, Deputy Thomas Smogorzewski, recently met with Fire Marshal Gary Arnold to discuss an exciting opportunity to support families in our community. A local company has generously offered to donate specialized smoke alarms designed for individuals who are hearing impaired. These devices feature strobe lights and bed shakers to help ensure safety during emergencies. If you or someone you know within the district could benefit from one of these smoke alarms, please contact Deputy Smogorzewski directly at smogorzewskit@grandviewr2.org. He will coordinate with the appropriate contacts to make sure these resources reach the families who need them. We are grateful for the opportunity to enhance safety for all members of our community!

Grandview Board Report Now Available! We’re excited to share that the latest Grandview Board Report is ready for viewing. This time, we’re trying a new method of delivery using the Smore application for a more engaging and accessible experience. Use the link/URL below to view the report: https://secure.smore.com/n/71myf We also have the regular PDF available by following this link/URL: https://5il.co/3eiuo Thank you for staying informed and connected with Grandview R-II!