Elementary students attended the wonderful Veterans Day assembly last week, but many classes also did some learning and recognition of what being a veteran means.
Fifth graders learning about filtering water in science last week!
FRS Youth Tour – Washington, D.C. Trip
NEMR sponsors at least two students (ages 15–17) to attend the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. Students must also have a parent/guardian with active NEMR service to apply.
Who can apply: Students ages 15–17 with a parent/guardian who is an NEMR customer
Number of students sponsored: At least two
Deadline: January 23, 2026
More info & application: www.nemr.net/youthtour
NEMR sponsors at least two students (ages 15–17) to attend the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. Students must also have a parent/guardian with active NEMR service to apply.
Who can apply: Students ages 15–17 with a parent/guardian who is an NEMR customer
Number of students sponsored: At least two
Deadline: January 23, 2026
More info & application: www.nemr.net/youthtour
Schuyler R-1 School Board Filing Dates
Qualified applicants for the Board of Education may file for office beginning at 8:00 a.m. in the superintendent’s office commencing on the seventeenth (17th) Tuesday prior to the election (12/9/25) and ending at 5:00 p.m. on the fourteenth (14th) Tuesday before the election (12/30/25). The normal business hours for the superintendent’s office are 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, excluding Christmas break (12/19/2025 – 12/30/25). The office of the superintendent will be open for one (1) hour on the last day of filing December 30, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The candidate shall declare his/her intent to become a candidate, in person and in writing to the secretary of the Board of Education. The names of the qualified candidates shall be placed on the ballot in the order of filing.
Candidates must be citizens of the United States and resident taxpayers of the District, reside in his/her district for one year preceding their election or appointment, and are at least twenty-four (24) years of age. Candidates must comply with all of the prevailing laws concerning eligibility and campaign financing. Three (3) directors for terms of three (3) years each will be elected on April 7, 2026.
Qualified applicants for the Board of Education may file for office beginning at 8:00 a.m. in the superintendent’s office commencing on the seventeenth (17th) Tuesday prior to the election (12/9/25) and ending at 5:00 p.m. on the fourteenth (14th) Tuesday before the election (12/30/25). The normal business hours for the superintendent’s office are 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, excluding Christmas break (12/19/2025 – 12/30/25). The office of the superintendent will be open for one (1) hour on the last day of filing December 30, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The candidate shall declare his/her intent to become a candidate, in person and in writing to the secretary of the Board of Education. The names of the qualified candidates shall be placed on the ballot in the order of filing.
Candidates must be citizens of the United States and resident taxpayers of the District, reside in his/her district for one year preceding their election or appointment, and are at least twenty-four (24) years of age. Candidates must comply with all of the prevailing laws concerning eligibility and campaign financing. Three (3) directors for terms of three (3) years each will be elected on April 7, 2026.
JH had a great night tonight earning 4 wins in the Schuyler & Putnam Tournaments. 🏀
Lady Rams A 66-11 B 20-18
Rams 8th 41-32 7th 45-27
A/ 8th grade teams are back @ Putnam tomorrow. B/7th grade back @ Schuyler on Wednesday.
It was a pleasure to have Mrs. Western serve slushies yesterday!
Results from tonight's JH games vs KV. 🏀
Lady Rams B team lost 13-32, A team won 33-15
Rams 7th grade lost 19-47 8th grade lost 7-51
Next week is tournament week! 7th grade @ Schuyler - 8th grade @ Putnam.
Forty-two Schuyler Student Council members traveled to Columbia today for the District Leadership Meeting. Beautiful day!
Varsity basketball kicks off Monday, 11/17 with a Jamboree @ Hallsville. Game time and facility info is below. Entry: $5. 🏀 Go Rams!
Results from tonight's JH 🏀 games @ Putnam:
Lady Rams B Team lost 15-31, A Team won 40-19.
Rams 6/7th grade won 27-20, 8th grade lost 26-34.
Back at it tomorrow night vs KV @ 5. Lady Rams @ home, Rams @ KV.
Nathanial Wheeler with Nathanial Wheeler Agency, LLC American Family Insurance came in and talked to Mrs. Priebe’s Personal Finance and Exploring Business classes about insurance and insurance careers.
🏀JH bb games at Putnam on 11/13 will start at 4:30. Girls B, Boys B, Girls A, Boys A. You can watch online here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/unionville/organization/6418/putnam-county-high-school
YOUTH BASKETBALL 🏀 For tonight's Youth league everyone must enter through the HS gym doors NOT the main doors due to an event in the HS commons.
Veterans Day Assembly 2025
Picture Retake & Winter Sports Pictures
Date: Wednesday, November 12th
Location: High School Gym
Link to Order: https://inter-state.com/myschoolcode
Sports Order Code is: 0209SR
Retake order code: 0084XN
*For students that want to replace their original picture packages with a retake photo, they need to return their original order packet to the photographer and we will replace for free.
SENIORS do not have a preorder code, instead, parents will receive an emailed proof after picture day
Date: Wednesday, November 12th
Location: High School Gym
Link to Order: https://inter-state.com/myschoolcode
Sports Order Code is: 0209SR
Retake order code: 0084XN
*For students that want to replace their original picture packages with a retake photo, they need to return their original order packet to the photographer and we will replace for free.
SENIORS do not have a preorder code, instead, parents will receive an emailed proof after picture day
9-12 grade schedule changes can be made between now and November 14. Changes need to be signed off from the new teacher and your parents.
Preschool has so much fun with a variety of activities each day! They utilized their fine motor skills in lots of ways last week.
First graders made Partners of 10 Monsters
Second grade wrapped up their folktale writing unit. They shared their stories and the puppets they made to go along with them.
