
James "Jim" Westfall, a former industrial arts teacher and bus driver for the Grandview R-II School District, has passed away. Well known for never meeting a stranger and for always having a story, Jim will be missed.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 23, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, located at 220 N. Main in De Soto. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, August 24, at 11:00 a.m. at the same location, officiated by Biff Mahn, Dan Eaker, and Lonnie Turnbeaugh.
Memorials can be made to Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church or the Jefferson County Cattlemen’s Association to support local 4-H and F.F.A. chapters.


Here's an Eagle that did not get shared yesterday. Apologies for that.


Here is another first day pic. I don't know about you but I think she's got this.


Teachers get into the First Day as well. Especially when their own kids are there as well.




Waiting for the bus on the first day of school.


First day pic with your brother.


More sibling Eagles.



Father/Daughter Eagles



More Eagle Siblings.


Eagle families are the best.






On campus.


Family first day.


First Day Pics are coming in.



🦅 It's the first day of school for the Grandview R-II School District! Welcome back, Eagles! If you want to share your first-day pics with the rest of Eagle Nation, please email them to vanhoutenj@grandviewr2.org. Let's make this year amazing! 📚✨ #EagleNation #FirstDayOfSchool


This was an awesome set up for first day pictures. Love the composition notebook outfit too.



Brother and sister on the first day.


Brothers in Eagle Nation.



Mom said he was really excited today. Who wouldn't be.


A smiling family about to start the new school year.


Looking forward to Axolotl questions.
