Niangua R-V School District

Mark your calendars! Here are some important upcoming dates for Niangua R-V families!

We have an exciting new opportunity developing for students!

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).

You're Invited!

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.

Our new school year is fast approaching!

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.

Please find the approved meal prices for the 2025 - 2026 school year below.

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

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: 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.

Hello Cardinals!

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!

Annual online registration forms for the 25-26 school year are now open! 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.

ATTENTION STUDENT ATHLETES, CHEERLEADERS & BAND MEMBERS! Before you hit the field or court — make sure your paperwork is complete! 🔹 Physical Exam Required All students participating in sports, cheer, and/or marching band must have a Pre-Participation Physical Exam on file. 🩺 This physical is valid for 2 years from the date of the exam. 📄 Download the form to take to your doctor here: 👉 https://www.mshsaa.org/resources/SportsMedicine/MSHSAA-PPE-MH-SSMB.pdf 🔹 Annual Pre-Participation Document In addition to the physical, EVERY student must submit this form EVERY YEAR — even if your physical is still valid. 📝 This includes important health history info that must be reviewed annually. 📄 Find the annual form here: 👉 https://www.mshsaa.org/resources/SportsMedicine/MSHSAA-AnDoc-ALL.pdf Questions or need to check your student’s current document status? Contact Athletic Director Jennifer Callaway at jcallaway@nianguaschools.com

: 📣 Own a Piece of Niangua History! 📣 We’re offering a unique opportunity to take home a true local treasure — an old scoreboard console from Niangua Schools. It's a one-of-a-kind piece of our community's athletic legacy! 📆 Bidding closes at 5:00 PM on July 18 🎯 Goes to the highest bidder 📍 Item: Vintage scoreboard with console (console condition unknown — may or may not work) 📸 See photo for details! 🔹 To place a bid: Email jcallaway@nianguaschools.com or send a private message on Facebook. All bids must be submitted by 5:00 PM on July 18. Questions? Contact Jennifer Callaway directly. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Niangua history!

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: June 26th, 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. 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/1wgBHiMo8YEdLVbOVrYZq_9cHvfvFSVQgy0OBKjii83k/edit?usp=sharing Use the link below to access the official meeting notice: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-BeMA0nD0uLk1fw6RvS9wCHV2pvGOPpq/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.

CHEER CAMP REMINDER: Participants must have waivers signed and fee paid by Friday at 5PM for this camp to happen. Please contact Coach Brengle at (417)241-3475 or on the Team Reach App under the Cheer Group (Code is Cheer25summer) to sign up.

We have two summer school pieces of information to share! As a reminder, school will not be in session tomorrow, June 19th, in observation of the federal holiday. Additionally, the K-3 trip to Rutledge Wilson Farm has been rescheduled for June 24th, weather permitting. We'll be using the original permission forms for the event. If you have any questions or need to adjust your student's permission, please call the school office!

Due to weather, there will be no volleyball tonight, 6/4.

Summer Athletics Update from the Cardinal Athletic Department School may be out for the summer, but the gym is staying open! The Cardinal Athletic Department has a full summer schedule packed with conditioning sessions, shootouts, camps, and more. Stay informed by checking out the Cardinal Athletic Calendar on the Athletic Website (link below) to see all the exciting events our coaches have planned. We’re also launching a new Facebook page to highlight our amazing athletes and provide real-time updates on games and events. Be sure to follow us so you don’t miss a thing in the upcoming school year! Important Reminder for Middle School Summer School Students: If your middle school athlete is enrolled in summer school, please note the following attendance policies: **Shootouts or All-Day Events Off Campus: Students will be counted absent and will not qualify for the attendance incentive. **On-Campus Conditioning Sessions During School Hours: Students must check in with their teacher first, then return to class after the session for their attendance to count. Let’s make it a strong and successful summer season—Go Cardinals! Athletic Page for Summer Calendar: https://www.nianguaschools.com/page/cardinal-athletics Facebook Page: Niangua Cardinal Athletics (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575550442395)

Summer school packets were delivered to enrolled students this morning! Packets include a letter from administration, a calendar, and a field trip form. Should you need a new copy, you can pick one up at the building office. We'll be running our normal school day from 7:50 AM - 3:48 PM, with breakfast starting at 7:30 AM. Session dates are indicated on the attached calendar!

Congratulations to our graduating class of 2025! We wish you great success in your next chapter. Please feel free to download and share photos via this digital link. Photos were taken by Davison Visuals https://davisonvisuals.pixieset.com/nianguagraduation/

Prom 2025 was a night to remember! Relive the memories and download your favorite moments via this digital gallery link. Photos were taken by Blink of an Eye Photography https://galleries.page.link/FGCLM