Grandview R-2

Guess who is WIL's latest Hometown Hero. Spoiler alert . . . it's our own head school nurse Kadie Castens. Now everyone else knows how awesone she is. Follow the link to WIL's website to learn more. https://923wil.com/hometown-heroes/kadie-castens/

At the end of the year barbecue last Friday retirees Deb Stukey and Jason Van Houten were joined by their families, as they were honored for their service to Eagle Nation. In addition, they both recieved a resolution read on the floor of the Missouri House of Representatives.

The elementary staff had meet and greet lunch with the 2023-2024 principal Dr. Duffie.

Grandview has posted an Elementary Reading Interventionist position for the 2023-2024 school year. If you are interested contact Human Resource Specialist Rebecca McAnally at mcanallyr@grandviewr2.org. Or call 636.944.3941 , choose option 6. https://tinyurl.com/R2interventionist

The date of the regular May School Board Meeting has been changed to Tuesday May 16. This is to keep it from conflicting with the high school graduation this Thursday. It will be held in the new Board Room located in the Fassen Building.

Here is a message from Dr. Brian Duffie, the elementary principal for the 2023-2024 school year. Let's welcome Dr Duffie to Eagle Nation. https://5il.co/1tx5u

We have received many questions about the School Safety Grant Program. Rest assured, this was one of many grants we apply for throughout each year. Unfortunately, we did not receive it this year. But we have been assured that there will be another round of this grant next year.

We have a number of open positions for the 2023-2024 school year. A complete listing can be found on MOREAP. https://www.moreap.net/jobsrchDistrict.php?district=500020000 If you are interested in any of these positions contact Human Resource Specialist Rebecca McAnally at 636.944.3941 and choose option 6. Hope to hear from you soon.

We regret to inform you due to low enrollment Grandview will not be able to provide on-campus summer school this year. There will be a virtual option and the Hillsboro and De Soto school districts have agreed to accept K-8 Grandview students in their programs. Here is a link to a message concerning this news which includes links for enrollment: https://5il.co/1t2lm

The Grandview R2 campus has not recieved any signicant damage due to this evenings storms. Be safe and we will see you Tuesday.

Attention: This afternoon the fire alarm system was triggered in the high school. Students and staff were evacuated following safety procedures and the fire department was automatically alerted and were on the scene. After an investigation, it was found that there was not an actual fire and the students and staff were in no imminent danger. The alert system was triggered from a fault in the alarm system. The fault in the alarm system is being addressed so this event is not repeated. The administration commends the students and staff for their professionalism during the event today and appreciates the prompt and efficient action of our rescue services.

Become a Grandview Bus Driver: Starting pay is between $18.01 and $19.06 depending on experience. Will Train for FREE Yearly Steps and can bring in up to 5 years of experience. Benefits package including Board paid health and dental insurance with short-term disability Extra trip opportunities are available Incentive Program: Anyone who officially recommends a bus driver, that the school hires and that driver works for the district for 3 months will receive a $500.00 finders check. At the completion of 3 months of driving on the school calendar, not calendar months, all new drivers will receive a $1000.00 Incentive At the completion of 6 months of driving on the school calendar, not calendar months, all new drivers will receive a $1000.00 Incentive Any staff member who is willing to become a driver could qualify for all 3 incentives Full-time bus drivers receive a $500 retention incentive at the beginning of each year and a $500 retention incentive at the completion of each school year. Interested parties should contact Human Resource Specialist Rebecca McAnally at 636.944.3941 ext.6 or mcanallyr@grandviewr2.org.

Attention families of students who are planning to attend summer school and have not informed district staff. Right now the enrollment numbers for in-person summer school are too low. Please note that in order to ensure the program will be offered this summer student participation must increase. If you are planning on utilizing on-campus summer school, a great program each year, and have not enrolled yet please contact Chana Hires at the high school counseling center (636.944.3941 x 4 or hiresc@grandviewr2.com) to inform us of your intention.

Just an update on the remainder of this year's calendar: The last day of attendance for grades Pre-K through grade 11 is Friday, May 19. High school graduation remains on May 18, in the high school gym. Seniors' last day of attendance stays on May 12. Kindergarten and 8th grade promotion will be on Wednesday, May 17 in the high school gym. Kindergarten will begin at 5:30pm & 8th grade at 6:30pm. 8th grade last day of attendance is May 19. Summer school is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 23 and be in session for 18 days, ending on Friday, June 16, dependent on enrollment.

There has been a change in the school calendar for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year. Due to not having to use inclement weather days the Grandview R-II School Board has voted to change the last day of student attendance to Friday, May 19. Teachers will work as if the date has not changed in order to fulfill their contracts for the school year. Information concerning how Kindergarten and 8th Grade promotions will be impacted by this change will follow.

Congratulations to Shane Frazier, Steve Kuczka, and Rachel Wofford for being elected to the Grandview R-II School Board. They will take their oath of office at the next Regular Board Meeting; Tuesday, April 18.

A huge thank you goes out the the voters of Eagle Nation. Project Safe Eagles passed!

Here is a tv news story about some of the area schools asking for funds to upgrade security. Grandview is one of those schools. https://www.ksdk.com/video/news/politics/elections/schools-in-jefferson-county-asking-for-security-funding/63-19e95c41-441a-4985-be48-c2b90fa64ed5

In order to ensure the safety of Grandview students and staff, concerning the incoming severe weather, we will dismiss classes at 1:30 p.m. today, Friday, March 31. This will allow our bus drivers to be able to transport our student population and get home themselves before the severe weather hits. Be safe.

A few school districts in the area have decided to release early tomorrow for bad weather. At this time Grandview is planning on having a full day of school. Please rest assured we will be monitoring the weather closely tomorrow and will release if it becomes necessary.