It's home opening week for your HS Volleyball and HS Baseball teams. Be sure to catch the action and cheer them on loud and proud Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!
Practice times for this week: Baseball Monday 7-8am, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 4-6pm; Volleyball Wednesday and Thursday 4-6pm, MS Basketball Tuesday through Friday 6-7:30AM, CC Tuesday through Thursday 6am, Friday after school and MS Cheer will practice Tuesday 6am, Wednesday and Thursday 4-6pm and Friday 6am.
Be sure to follow the Niangua Cardinal Athletics for updates and be sure all parents/players have joined their team's team reach group for team specific updates.
Bus 3 (Rickole's Route) is having mechanical issues. I have made the decision to suspend that route until we can address those concerns. Until further notice, we will have three bus routes. If you have any questions, please reach out to either Beth Christensen or myself.
Thank you!
Dr. Baker
Students were dismissed a few minutes early today to allow emergency services to use our field for an outside incident. This incident did not involve any student or staff member and did not take place on our campus.
Thank you!
Order your 2025-26 Niangua Cardinals Yearbook today! Relive all the memories, big wins, school spirit, and special moments that will be make this year unforgettable.
Simply scan the QR code attached to purchase your copy! Contact Mrs. Callaway if you have any questions.
Notice is hereby given that an open public session of the Board of Education of the Niangua R-5 School District will be held at the place, on the date and time set forth below, to wit:
Place: Niangua School FEMA Building
Date: August 21st, 2025
Time: Tax Rate Hearing, 6:15 P.M., Regular Meeting, 6:30P.M.
The tentative agenda for such an open public session is attached. Representatives of the news media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting:
Dr. David Baker
301 Rumsey Street Niangua, MO 65713
417-473-6101
Use the link below to access the tentative agenda:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UABHeW1-3uifgwZ6EMLpihEYOHSQ429JyxWoRKmJdWo/edit?usp=sharing
Use the link below to access the Tax Rate Hearing notice:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_MywcFmqH539tq-A3Nc5v5WPkzUBz661SiT_BaiAuJM/edit?usp=sharing
Use the link below to access the official meeting notice:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rNuo0siY7OSIXEzwEVN3K0UgDbNW8dqN/view?usp=drive_link
The public is welcome and invited to attend. As a reminder, the Patron Comment section is available for district residents and staff to speak on any topic listed on the agenda. District residents and staff are welcome to contact Dr. Baker to add an item to the Board Agenda.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EkLCu-ip_GWtDUTExPvf1aC132ke3c7zynbErALIZGM/edit?usp=drive_link
We want to inform you about an important update regarding student cell phone use during the school day. In accordance with newly passed Missouri legislation (Senate Bill 68), all public schools must adopt policies limiting the use of personal electronic devices by students during the entire school day.
Effective with the start of the 2025-2026 school year:
-Students may not use their cell phones or other personal electronic communication devices at any time during the school day, from 7:50 AM to 3:48 PM.
-This includes passing periods, lunch, and any other non-instructional time during the school day.
-Phones and other personal electronic communication devices must remain powered off or silenced and stored out of sight – in backpacks, lockers, or designated storage areas – throughout the school day.
If a student needs to contact a parent during the day, they may do so through the school office. Likewise, if you need to get in touch with your child during school hours, please contact the main office, and we will ensure the message is delivered promptly.
Additional information, including how the policy will be enforced and the role of staff in supporting students, can be found in our student handbooks https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1N_QDxgtJwTLdK7uGb8wBAxAE-fIIhLlg?usp=drive_link
Thank you for your support as we work together to help our students thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your building principal.
Reminder of Fall First Practice dates and times for MS & HS CC, HS VB, HS Baseball, MS Basketball and MS Cheer. Please be sure your athlete has an up to date physical so they can participate. Provide the updated forms to the coach at the beginning of the first practice. Looking forward to a fall full of Cardinal athletics!
Counselor Patty Murray will be leading Niangua's participation in the expanded rootEd Missouri Career Advising Initiative, a statewide effort to ensure rural high school students have access to a dedicated college and career advisor to support their success after graduation.
You can read more about Ms. Murray and this program at the following link: bit.ly/rootEdCardinals (the link is case sensitive).
Join our Athletic Department on Tuesday, August 12th from 5–7 PM for a special Meet the Coaches Night
*Come and go as you please, but don’t miss the official introduction of our coaches at 6 PM!
*Check out all the exciting upgrades to the Gym
* Enjoy food provided by the Booster Club
Let’s kick off the season together—see you there!
Contact Jennifer Callaway at jcallaway@nianguaschools.com if you have any questions.
Secondary students wanting to discuss their schedules are welcome to meet with our office personnel on the following dates from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM:
August 11: 11th and 12th grade
August 12: 9th and 10th grade
August 13: 7th and 8th grade
August 14 - 15: New Students
State assessment results will be available for pick up during the same time frame for all participating students in grades 3 - 12 during the 2024 - 2025 school year.
Fall Sports will be starting soon. Be sure all athletes have current physicals prior to the first day of practice. Watch for specific times to be posted soon.
*Aug 11th- Cross Country (MS & HS), HS Baseball, HS Volleyball
*Aug 18th - MS Basketball and MS Cheer
Meet the Coaches/Athletic Open House will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 12th from 5 to 7pm. More details coming soon but be sure to save the date to meet our coaching staff and get a sneak peek of all the gym upgrades!
This is a reminder that enrollment forms for the 25-26 are open. Both incoming and returning students will have sets of forms that need to be completed to confirm enrollment.
To access the forms, go to niangua.powerschool.com/public to sign into your Parent Portal to complete by computer, or use the PowerSchool App to use your phone. Our district code is PZGK. Open the 'forms' tab and complete all forms for each student. Please complete forms by July 28th.
Should you have any questions concerning enrollment, please reach out to Gina McMahan at gmcmahan@nianguaschools.com.
We encourage all families to complete a meal program application. Even if your household does not qualify, your application helps with both state and federal funding for our district.
Paper meal applications can be acquired through our school office. A digital application can be completed at the following link: https://forms.gle/7ySdnSJ6TE1tYKuGA
Place: Niangua School FEMA Building
Date: July 17th, 2025
Time: 6:30P.M.
The tentative agenda for such an open public session is attached. Representatives of the news media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting:
Dr. Samm Ravens
301 Rumsey Street Niangua, MO 65713
417-473-6101
Use the link below to access the tentative agenda:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E7n-l2GwyjzrkZnHyOeWVrPW36CfN5USN594YN6i83Y/edit?usp=sharing
Use the link below to access the official meeting notice:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qTpBtt8gnTDShWoMGqYQfp94fixGNlhS/view?usp=sharing
The public is welcome and invited to attend. As a reminder, the Patron Comment section is available for district residents and staff to speak on any topic listed on the agenda. District residents and staff are welcome to contact Dr. Baker to add an item to the Board Agenda.
Elementary supply lists for the 25-26 school year can be found at the following link: http://bit.ly/4nJdE9X
Secondary supplies will be communicated by teachers through their syllabi at the start of the year. Teachers from both buildings will be available to answer questions at our Meet the Teacher event on August 14th!
