Grandview R-2

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.

Today was the first day of a snack program sponsored by New Hope Fellowship Church in House Springs. Any day school is in session a snack will be provided, free of charge, at the end of the day.

Mr. Zoph's Superintendent's Report to the Board can be found using this link: https://5il.co/1l1vp

Sending out a friendly reminder that Grandview is scheduled to have school this Friday, November 21.

Last Sunday, Grandview Junior Gabriella Byers received the Daughters of the American Revolution's Good Citizen's Award for Grandview High School. This award recognizes and rewards individuals who possess good citizenship qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. Teachers nominate students whom they feel reflect these qualities to an outstanding degree. Gabriella was nominated by several of her teachers for her work with Gabby's Gowns. One teacher's thoughtful nomination read, "She's a wonderful student, she's very respectful of her teachers and her peers, and her dress donation program that she put together for Homecoming was an incredible act of empathy and community leadership." Congratulations, Gabby!

Services information for Jean Kuczka from the Kutis Funeral Home Website: Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, Monday, October 31, 9:00 a.m. to Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis (New Cathedral) for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Mass will be live streamed at https://cathedralstl.org/liturgy-sacraments/livestream will start streaming at 9:45 am. Interment: Resurrection Cemetery. Contributions to Jean’s J.D.R.F. Ride to Cure Diabetes page or venmo@thekuczkafamily are appreciated. Visitation Sunday, 2-8 p.m.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those impacted by the tragic incident at Central Visual Performing Arts High School. Below is a link to a message from Superintendent Matt Zoph to all of Eagle Nation. https://5il.co/1js8y P.S. Please hug your loved ones.

Hey Eagle Nation, Remember a few day ago we mentioned the upgrade to the elementary playground? Just thought you might want to see some artist renderings of the new equipment going in.

Attention: The Elementary playground will be closed for a time due to a construction project starting tomorrow, Thursday, October 20. The parking area on the east side of the Fassen building will also need to remain clear during the project. Thank you for your patience during this upgrade to our facilities.

Tonight at the Missouri Teacher of the Year banquet Emily Hilligoss was honored as a Semifinalist. We are proud of her accomplishments and are so glad she is a part of Eagle Nation. Way to go Ms. Hilligoss!