Grandview R-2

This Week in Eagle Nation PDF version: https://5il.co/3enin Tue 4/29 Middle School Track @ Hillsboro Invitational – 3:00 PM Wed 4/30 High School Track @ Conference Meet – 2:30 PM Softball @ Ste. Genevieve – 4:30 PM Varsity Baseball @ Jefferson R-7 – 4:30 PM Title I Informational Spring Meeting – 5:30 PM Thu 5/1 High School Track @ JCAA Conference Meet – 2:30 PM Home Varsity Baseball vs Crystal City – 4:30 PM Fri 5/2 School Lunch Hero Day Sat 5/3 Band performs at Redbird Rookies Parade – 9:00 AM Grandview FFA & Ag Auction – 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Mon 5/5 Teacher Appreciation Week (Day 1) Middle School Track @ JCAA Conference Meet (Festus) – 3:00 PM Home Softball vs Kingston – 4:30 PM

Our district SRO, Deputy Thomas Smogorzewski, recently met with Fire Marshal Gary Arnold to discuss an exciting opportunity to support families in our community. A local company has generously offered to donate specialized smoke alarms designed for individuals who are hearing impaired. These devices feature strobe lights and bed shakers to help ensure safety during emergencies. If you or someone you know within the district could benefit from one of these smoke alarms, please contact Deputy Smogorzewski directly at smogorzewskit@grandviewr2.org. He will coordinate with the appropriate contacts to make sure these resources reach the families who need them. We are grateful for the opportunity to enhance safety for all members of our community!

Grandview Board Report Now Available! We’re excited to share that the latest Grandview Board Report is ready for viewing. This time, we’re trying a new method of delivery using the Smore application for a more engaging and accessible experience. Use the link/URL below to view the report: https://secure.smore.com/n/71myf We also have the regular PDF available by following this link/URL: https://5il.co/3eiuo Thank you for staying informed and connected with Grandview R-II!

Softball UPDATE! The softball game tomorrow, April 23, will be at Bourbon starting at 4:00 (was originally at home). The May 2, game at home vs. Bourbon is canceled.

Baseball game MOVED! The baseball game scheduled for Friday, April 25, at Herky will now be played tomorrow, April 23, at 4:30 at Herky. (Trying to avoid a rain out!)

This Week In Eagle Nation For a PDF of the happenings this week in Eagle Nation goto this URL: https://5il.co/3dts3 Here is a rundown of the events as well: Tuesday 04/22: National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day High School Track @ Potosi Invitational - 2:30 pm Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 pm (Agenda: https://5il.co/3dtrq) WEDNESDAY 4/23: National Administrative Professionals Day Home Softball vs Bourbon - 4:00 pm THURSDAY 4/24: Middle School Track @ Potosi Invitational - 3:00 pm Home JV Baseball vs Herculaneum - 4:30 pm FRIDAY 4/25: Varsity Baseball @ Herculaneum - 4:30 pm SATURDAY 4/26: Elementary Color Run - 10:00 am MONDAY 4/28: Softball @ Meadow Heights - 4:30 pm

Welcome Dr. Kimberly Copeland! We are excited to officially welcome Dr. Kimberly Copeland as the Middle School Principal for the 2025-2026 school year at Grandview R-II! Dr. Copeland brings with her a passion for education and a deep commitment to student growth, staff collaboration, and community engagement. We are thrilled to have her leadership and vision guiding our middle school team into the future. Get to know Dr. Copeland! She has shared a special introductory message for our families and community, which can be found on the Grandview website by using this URL: https://www.grandviewr2.com/page/middle-school-spotlight Or view the PDF directly here: https://5il.co/3dt4r Please join us in giving Dr. Copeland a warm Eagle welcome! #WeAreGrandview #EaglePride #WelcomeDrCopeland

V.I.E.W. Award Recipients – February We’re proud to recognize our February Teachers and Support Staff of the Month for their outstanding work and commitment: Support Staff: Rhonda Engler – Lead Bus Driver Elementary: Brittany Zehner – Art Teacher Middle School: Amy Hardin – ELA Teacher High School: Elora Doherty – Science Teacher Thank you for all you do for our students and school community!

Softball today is canceled due to the lack of officials (4-16) No make up date at this time.

Big reminder: This week classes are Monday through Thursday with no school on Friday (04/18) This Week in Eagle Nation is ready to download by following this link: https://5il.co/3dcdd Below are the highlights: Tuesday(04/15): Home Softball vs Valle Catholic - 4:30 PM Wednesday (04/16): Home JV Baseball vs Bayless - 4:30 pm Home Softball vs Potosi - 4:30 pm Thursday (04/17): Middle School Track @ North County Invitational - 3:00 pm Home Softball vs West County - 4:30 pm Monday (04/21): Softball @ Oak Ridge - 4:30 Let's have a great week Eagles.

📢 Statement from Superintendent Mr. Zoph 📢 Superintendent Mr. Zoph has released an important message to help clear up some misconceptions regarding the performance of Eagle Nation students on the annual M.A.P. assessments. You can read the full statement on our district website here: 🔗 https://www.grandviewr2.com/page/truth-about-grandview A PDF version of the document is also available here: 📄 https://5il.co/3d2e3 Thank you for taking the time to stay informed and support our students, staff, and school community. 💙🦅 #EagleNation #GrandviewR2 #MAPAssessment

Congratulations to the High School Choir! Today they were adjudicated at the MSHSAA State Large Ensemble Festival this morning and were awarded with a rating of 'Outstanding'! We are very proud of all their hard work! Great job Eagles!

🦅 This Week in Eagle Nation for April 8 through April 14 is now available! Check it out here ➡️ https://5il.co/3cwvn 📅 Important Reminder: School will be in session Monday, April 14 through Thursday, April 17. There will be no school on Friday, April 18 in observance of Good Friday. 👇 Here's a quick rundown of this week's scheduled events: TUESDAY, 4/08: High School Track @ Pacific Invitational - 2:30 pm Home JV Baseball vs Perryville - 4:30 THURSDAY, 4/10: 6th Grade, Jr High, Jazz, & High School Bands Spring Concert - 6:30 pm (High School Gym) FRIDAY, 4/11: Home Softball vs Steelville - 4:30 pm MONDAY, 4/14: SCHOOL IS IN SESSION High School Track @ Grandview Invitational (Senior Night) 2:00 pm Home Softball vs Meadow Heights - 4:30 pm Reminder: Next week school will be Monday through Thursday. No school on Friday April 18 (Good Friday) Let’s make it a great week, Eagle Nation!

Happy School Librarians Day! Today we recognize and thank our amazing school librarians for everything they do. From helping students find just the right book to supporting research and fostering a love of reading, you play an important role in our schools every day. Thank you for creating welcoming spaces where curiosity and learning thrive. We appreciate you!

After a thorough sweep of the high school by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, it has been determined safe for students to return to class. A big thank you to our SRO, Deputy Smogorzewski, and the responding officers for their quick and thorough response. We also commend the student who saw and reported the message to school administration, which promptly involved Officer Smoke. It’s reassuring to see our policies and procedures working effectively, with swift action from law enforcement, to minimize the impact on student learning while prioritizing the safety of students and staff. We are proud to be Eagle Nation.

This is an emergency message to the parents and guardians of Grandview High School students to hopefully lessen apprehension. There was a handwritten threat written in a bathroom of the high school. In order to make sure staff and students are completley safe everyone was relocated elsewhere on campus and we are on a lockdown at this point. As a result, only school personnel and emergency services will be allowed access until local law enforcement are finished with their safety sweep. Any further information will be shared as soon as it is discovered. Thank you for your understanding during this issue.

On April 1, the Grandview R-II High School band participated in the Missouri Small School Band Directors Association (MSSBDA) State Music Festival. The band earned an Exemplary rating, the highest of five possible ratings awarded by the judges. Congratulations to Mr. Bilin and our talented musicians on this outstanding achievement!

Due to incoming storms, Grandview R-II will release students and staff early at 2:40 PM today to ensure everyone gets home safely. Please plan accordingly. Stay safe!

All after school activites for today have been canceled. Have a great day, and be safe.

Happy Paraprofessional Day! Today, we celebrate and appreciate our incredible paraprofessionals who make a difference every day! Your dedication, hard work, and support help our students succeed, and we are so grateful for all that you do. Thank you for being an essential part of our Eagle Nation family!