Grandview was notified today that one of our students in the elementary school has tested positive for Pertussis (whooping cough). This is a respiratory bacterial infection that requires treatment with antibiotics. Pertussis spreads through respiratory droplets released when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Parents should watch for a cold-like start with a runny nose and low grade fever which may progress to more severe symptoms, for prolonged coughing fits that may cause gagging, vomiting, or a distinctive "whooping" sound, especially in older children, and can lead to blue or red lips, difficulty breathing, or pauses in breathing, particularly in infants. Get tested for pertussis if your child has been exposed to someone with whooping cough and is displaying cold-like symptoms or if a cough lasts for more than 7-14 days. If your child tests positive, please notify the school nurse immediately.
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH COMMUNITY FORUM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH @ 7:00 PM
DISTRICT BOARD ROOM
Families, students, and community members are invited to participate in a discussion about the survey outcomes and the qualities and priorities desired in the next superintendent.
Moderated by:
Missouri School Boards’ Association
This will be an interactive feedback session.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH @ 7:00 PM
DISTRICT BOARD ROOM
Families, students, and community members are invited to participate in a discussion about the survey outcomes and the qualities and priorities desired in the next superintendent.
Moderated by:
Missouri School Boards’ Association
This will be an interactive feedback session.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Homecoming Schedule of Events Reminder:
1:30 PM Parade
6:25 PM Homecoming Court Introductions
6:50 PM Choir Performs National Anthem
7:00 PM Kickoff!
Please review the attached parent information for tomorrow's homecoming parade.
Come Join our PTO
Eagle Nation,
The Grandview R-II School District has joined a lawsuit alongside other school districts, fire protection districts, and taxpayers to challenge the constitutionality of Section 137.1055, RSMo, enacted through Senate Bill 3. The new law introduces inconsistent property tax credit provisions that vary by county, creating uncertainty for schools and essential public services across Missouri.
For decades, Missouri’s public schools have depended on stable local property tax revenue to educate students, maintain facilities, and meet their obligations to the community. By dividing counties into different categories with tax freezes, caps, or no limits at all, the law introduces arbitrary and unfair disparities. These inconsistencies undermine schools’ ability to budget responsibly and jeopardize the constitutional promise of equal treatment under the law.
Section 137.1055 establishes unconstitutional classifications, forcing taxpayers who live in the same school district but different counties to be treated differently. The new system creates inequities within a single school community. The law also destabilizes revenue streams not only for schools but also for fire protection districts, libraries, and ambulance services that depend on fair and predictable local funding.
By participating in this lawsuit, Grandview R-II is protecting the local resources that families, students, and local taxpayers count on.
You can access a PDF of this message on the District website here: https://aptg.co/LN26Tg
The Grandview R-II School District has joined a lawsuit alongside other school districts, fire protection districts, and taxpayers to challenge the constitutionality of Section 137.1055, RSMo, enacted through Senate Bill 3. The new law introduces inconsistent property tax credit provisions that vary by county, creating uncertainty for schools and essential public services across Missouri.
For decades, Missouri’s public schools have depended on stable local property tax revenue to educate students, maintain facilities, and meet their obligations to the community. By dividing counties into different categories with tax freezes, caps, or no limits at all, the law introduces arbitrary and unfair disparities. These inconsistencies undermine schools’ ability to budget responsibly and jeopardize the constitutional promise of equal treatment under the law.
Section 137.1055 establishes unconstitutional classifications, forcing taxpayers who live in the same school district but different counties to be treated differently. The new system creates inequities within a single school community. The law also destabilizes revenue streams not only for schools but also for fire protection districts, libraries, and ambulance services that depend on fair and predictable local funding.
By participating in this lawsuit, Grandview R-II is protecting the local resources that families, students, and local taxpayers count on.
You can access a PDF of this message on the District website here: https://aptg.co/LN26Tg
The Two Week Preview of Eagle Nation is ready for review and download. Use this URL to download your very own PDF version: https://aptg.co/hRmxdM
Remember that the Staff and Community Forums to let the Superintendent Search Team know your views are October 7 at 3:30 pm and 7:00 pm respectively.
You can see the whole timeline here: https://www.grandviewr2.com/page/superintendent-search
Remember that the Staff and Community Forums to let the Superintendent Search Team know your views are October 7 at 3:30 pm and 7:00 pm respectively.
You can see the whole timeline here: https://www.grandviewr2.com/page/superintendent-search
Thank you to all of Eagle Nation that filled out the Stakeholder Survey. We just wanted to send out a rundown on the rest of the timeline for finding our next superintendent.
Remember, you can see this info and other links on the Superintendent Search page on the District website by following this url: https://www.grandviewr2.com/page/superintendent-search
October 7, 3:30 pm – Staff Forum
October 7, 5:30 pm – Stride/K-12 (Zoom Meeting)
October 7, 7:00 pm – Community Forum
October 8, 4:00 pm – Administration Forum
October 16: Stakeholder Survey and Forum Data presented to Grandview R2 Board (Regular Board Meeting)
November 30: Application Window closes
December 3: Review of Candidate Pool
December 10: Screening Interviews – Time TBD
December 15: Finalist Interviews – Time TBD
December 18: Board Decision
The Two Week Preview of Eagle Nation is ready for viewing and download. Here is the link: https://aptg.co/TxGjK_
Also, Today, Monday September 22, is the last day to fill out the Patron Survey for the Superintendent Search. Here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeL23QqQw7QeG1sOLSOhQMM2SSJGyCLBq-KqpVTlfdl1jM5yQ/viewform
Also, Today, Monday September 22, is the last day to fill out the Patron Survey for the Superintendent Search. Here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeL23QqQw7QeG1sOLSOhQMM2SSJGyCLBq-KqpVTlfdl1jM5yQ/viewform
Attention Fans: Middle School Football this week will be at Senn-Thomas at 5:30 on WEDNESDAY September 24, due to Herculaneum Homecoming festivities.
The report on the September Board of Education meetings is ready and posted for you to view and/or download. It can be found at this link: https://aptg.co/_nY46R
Remember that Monday September 22, is the last day to fill out the Parton Survey for the Superintendent Search. Here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeL23QqQw7QeG1sOLSOhQMM2SSJGyCLBq-KqpVTlfdl1jM5yQ/viewform
Remember that Monday September 22, is the last day to fill out the Parton Survey for the Superintendent Search. Here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeL23QqQw7QeG1sOLSOhQMM2SSJGyCLBq-KqpVTlfdl1jM5yQ/viewform
Great news from Mr. Bilin.
The Granview Eagle Pride Band took first place today at the Farmington Invitational. We also won the caption awards for Outstanding Auxiliary, Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding Music, and Outstanding Visuals.
Awesome job! Way to represent Eagle Nation.
The Two Week Preview of Eagle Nation for 9/14 through 9/27 can be found here: https://aptg.co/2HP2M8
There are also links and info concerning the search for Grandview's next superintendent included on the document.
This week's Parent Newsletter is available:
Today the Middle School National Junior Honor Society went and helped collect money for De Soto St. Vincent De Paul. They helped raise nearly $2,000 that will be used to help families in need! Thank you to these students for braving the heat.
The weekly reminder of happenings in Eagle Nation has a new look! 🦅
Check out the latest edition here ➡️ https://aptg.co/4GKt_N
Also, the August Board of Education meeting report is now posted on our District website. View it here ➡️ https://aptg.co/H06GdS
Check out the latest edition here ➡️ https://aptg.co/4GKt_N
Also, the August Board of Education meeting report is now posted on our District website. View it here ➡️ https://aptg.co/H06GdS
Mr. Don Jeffries, Eagle Curriculum Director, wins the Twin City Days Toasted Ravioli eating contest. He ate 25 ravies in 5 minutes. He then ate 13 in the 3 minute eat-off.
📣 Attention Parents and Staff!
JCHD is coming to your campus to offer flu vaccines — making it easier to keep healthy this season! 💉✨
✅ Quick & Easy
✅ Register Online Ahead of Time
✅ Billed to Insurance (but we also welcome uninsured patients!)
It only takes a few minutes, and it’s one less thing to worry about!
👉 Register here: https://jeffcohealth.jotform.com/252176076810153
The team of MSBA and the Grandview R-II School Board would like to hear your opinions and priorities concerning the search for our next superintendent. If you follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/GrandviewSuptSearch you can have access to an online survey to tell us your views. The form will be active until until September 13.
You can also access a pdf from MSBA which also has a link and a QR code to the survey: https://aptg.co/nm9sBX
Don't forget that there will be a community forum on October 7, at 7:00 pm to directly communicate with the team.
There is a page on the District website that has a more indepth timeline as well as links to documents: https://www.grandviewr2.com/page/superintendent-search
You can also access a pdf from MSBA which also has a link and a QR code to the survey: https://aptg.co/nm9sBX
Don't forget that there will be a community forum on October 7, at 7:00 pm to directly communicate with the team.
There is a page on the District website that has a more indepth timeline as well as links to documents: https://www.grandviewr2.com/page/superintendent-search
🍎 Free Food Distribution! 🍎
The Food on the Move truck will be at Morse Mill Baptist Church (6955 State Hwy B, Dittmer, MO) on the third Thursday of every month from 9:30–10:30 a.m. (next on 9/19).
No cost—just provide your name and zip code. The Food on the Move program is sponsored by the St. Louis Area Foodbank. For more info 👉 stlfoodbank.org/events
The Food on the Move truck will be at Morse Mill Baptist Church (6955 State Hwy B, Dittmer, MO) on the third Thursday of every month from 9:30–10:30 a.m. (next on 9/19).
No cost—just provide your name and zip code. The Food on the Move program is sponsored by the St. Louis Area Foodbank. For more info 👉 stlfoodbank.org/events
