Grandview R-2

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.

Grandview summer school teacher, parent, wife, friend, HERO! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMjEOG4C1RQ

Under an abundance of caution and transparency, we are sending this to inform you of a student issue. A high school student received a threatening message from another high school student. The message threatened the student would be harmed with a firearm. The Grandview R-II School District considers the safety of Eagle Nation as the highest priority and takes all threats seriously. We have been working closely with law enforcement and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department has investigated the issue. It was determined there was no credible threat involved and that no one is in any immediate danger. Tomorrow, March 1, there will also be additional police presence on District grounds.

One of the requirements of schools that receive Title I funds is to survey the district as part of their plan. If you wish to take the time, please fill out this Google Form survey: https://forms.gle/jbJGWUE1RSmq65qg9

4-Day Week Update: Senate Bill 4 was approved out of committee WITHOUT the amendment related to the 4-day school week. I have also been told that we should not consider this a permanent “win” for the 4-day week as a local control option. I’ve heard that this same amendment (that includes the 4-day week) could very well appear again on later bills----so, please do not let this change your efforts to advocate for your position on the 4-day week, whatever it may be. Of course, new amendments could pop up or be added to future bills. Thank you everyone for your efforts, I will try to keep you updated, Matt Zoph

Here is a letter from Superintendent Matt Zoph about a bill in the state legislature concerning the 4-Day Week. Please take notice and let your state legislatures know your thoughts. https://5il.co/1oqbj

Grandview will have AMI Day 1 tomorrow 1/31/23.

Grandview will have a traditional snow day Wednesday, 1/25/23. No AMI. The middle school basketball games scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday will be pushed back one day. Be Safe

You can find Mr. Zoph's report to the School Board from the meeting on Thursday, December 15, here. https://5il.co/1m7fl

The Grandview R-II School District is adding a Kindergarten Teacher position open for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year. Interested parties should send a current resume, a completed employment application, three letters of recommendation, proof of certification, and transcripts to Human Resource Specialist Rebecca McAnally at mcanallyr@grandviewr2.org and Elementary Principal April Byrd at byrda@grandviewr2.org. (636)944-3941 https://www.moreap.net/job_postings/76969/MO01/MO01#.Y5jTTnbMLDc

Remember that this week is a five day week for Grandview, with school being in session tomorrow, Monday, December 12.

Congratulations Dr. Byrd!

Bond Issue Committee Meeting (All Members of the Community Invited) On December 8th, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, the Bond Issue Committee will meet to discuss potential projects and if there is a need to run a bond issue in April of 2023. This meeting will be held in the High School Library before the Band Concert and is open to any and all community members who would like to attend.