Grandview R-2

August Menus Are Now Posted!
Check out what’s for breakfast and lunch this month at Grandview R-II!

View the August menus here: https://www.grandviewr2.com/page/food-service

Let’s start the school year strong and well-fed!
#GrandviewR2 #MayMenus #EagleEats

Hey Eagles! Big news — we’ve got a brand new way to keep up with your teachers, coaches, and staff!

Rooms is your one-stop spot for important info and updates — no more juggling multiple apps like Dojo, Remind, or GroupMe.

Just download the Grandview R2 Eagles app on iOS or Android, tap Rooms, and you’re in! There is even a QR code to make it easier

Stay connected. Stay informed. Go Eagles! 💙

🦅 Meet the Eagle Staff!
Say hello to Dr. Jessica Smogorzewski (aka Dr. S), our Curriculum/Instruction Coach & MSIP Coordinator! She’s new at Grandview R-II and has been in education for 13 years. Outside of school, she loves watching her kids play sports, reading, hiking, and traveling — and her dog Wally always keeps life interesting! 🐾

Learn more about Dr. S in the Central Office Spotlight by following this link: https://www.grandviewr2.com/page/central-office-spotlight

Tomorrow Friday August 15th and Saturday August 16th. The entire campus will have a paint crew here to add the parking lot lines, crosswalk lines, bumper barriers, ect. There will be many crews working in many different parts of the campus at one time.
Please be mindful of where they are working and if at all possible avoid being on campus those days.

Attached is a map showing the only areas of campus not affected by the paint. Highlighted yellow is where you are able to park those days if you must be on campus.

The VAST MAJORITY of the roads & parking lots will be getting painted.
The more the paint crew is able to be undisturbed the faster and more efficiently it will be completed.
Thank you.

Subject: 2025-2026 “At A Glance” Calendar Now Available

Dear Grandview R-II Families and Staff,

The 2025-2026 “At A Glance” is now available! This easy-to-read guide lists major district dates for the upcoming school year, including:

First and last days of school

Grading period end dates

Holiday breaks

PD Mondays

Major district events (Homecoming, Graduation, Promotions, etc.)

📄 Download the PDF: https://aptg.co/RXqs5k
🌐 View Online in a couple of views: https://www.grandviewr2.com/page/2025-2026-at-a-glance

These dates are current as of now and may change as new information arises. If updates are made, both the PDF and the website will be revised so you always have the latest information.

We encourage you to save or print a copy for quick reference throughout the year.

🎉 We’re Proud to Share Some BIG News! 🎉
Grandview Middle School has been recognized by the PRiME Center at Saint Louis University as one of Missouri’s top-performing schools for student growth in English Language Arts from 2022 to 2024!
📚 Ranked 19th in the entire state for ELA growth among all students, Grandview Middle joins a distinguished group of schools that have shown exceptional academic progress over the past three years.
This recognition highlights the hard work of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the strength of our community. 💛
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributes each day to making Grandview Middle a place where all students grow and thrive!

Chartwells has asked us to help spread the word. They have some openings for this school year.

-No nights and no weekends
-Paid sick days and holidays
-Full and part time positions
-401k, bonus pay & discount programs
-Career growth opportunities
-Free shift meals

Apply online today at www.compassgroupcareers.com
Or call 636-584-9439 for more information.

Please limit any on campus traffic to very essential business. The asphalt company is beginning major work today on campus roads and parking areas and the less traffic on campus the earlier the job will be accomplished.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

The Jefferson County Health Department’s Smiles To Go Mobile Dental Clinic will be on the Grandview R-II campus from September 16–25! This in-school dental clinic provides students with convenient access to professional dental care during the school day. 📄 A letter with more information is available here:https://5il.co/3l0w5 🔗 Register online: https://jeffcohealth.jotform.com/212355327744052 📱 You can also scan the QR code on the image attached to this post to register. We are proud to partner with the Jefferson County Health Department to help keep our students healthy and smiling!

June Board Meeting Report Now Available The monthly Board of Education report for the June 25, 2025 meeting is now available. To view the full report, including updates on district projects, policy changes, and financial decisions, visit: https://5il.co/3kmqm

Remember that the regular Board of Education meeting for June has been moved to next Wednesday, June 25. A PDF of the agenda can be found here: https://5il.co/3joy5

Unfortunately we have to inform all of the loss of another long term former member of Eagle Nation. Dr. H. Michael Brown, former Superintendent of Schools, has passed away. His "country charm", dedication to Grandview and his love of education helped many students and staff members over his time here. A celebration of life has been scheduled: Saturday, June 7th 6:00–8:00 PM 220 Fair Oaks Drive, Oakland, TN 38060 He will be missed

From Coach Smith: To all elementary & MS girls! It's not too late to sign up for our girls basketball camp. Below is the information. Sign up anytime. Walk-ins are fine too! Of you want a shirt, email Coach Smith your size soon. Looking forward to a fun 3 days of basketball!

We have a few pics of some of the construction projects for this summer. New parking areas and sidewalks, a new basketball court, and a new pickleball court. Thank you again for the improvements made possible by the Project Safe Eagles bond issue.

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