The Tiger Roar - MCR-II Weekly Update - Monday, April 21, 2025

Posted Date: 4/21/25 (5:13 PM)

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Monday, April 21, 2025

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District News

District Level News & Updates

A graduation announcement for the class of 2025, featuring a black graduation cap, gold ribbon, and confetti on a dark blue background. 2025 High School Graduation to be held Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 8 p.m. at Versailles High School on the high school football field. Rain location is the high school gym. The event will be streamed on the Morgan County R-II School District Facebook page.

MCCKC Pulled Pork Fundraiser for Back to School Fair - May 1

MCCKC Pulled Pork Fundraiser - Thursday, May 1

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. @ First Assembly

Funds raised are used to buy supplies for the Back to School Fair in Morgan County.

A flyer for a pulled pork fundraiser hosted by the Morgan County Caring for Kids Coalition. The event will be held on Thursday, May 1st from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the First Assembly of God Church.

Open Positions for the 25-26 School Year

The Morgan County R-II School District is accepting applications for the following open positions for the 25-26 school year:

High School Assisted Studies Teacher
High School Science Teacher
High School Biology Teacher
High School Geometry Teacher
High School Assistant Volleyball Coach
Special Services Paraprofessional
High School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
High School Assistant Football Coach
High School Assistant Volleyball Coach

For more information, contact Danielle Johnson, Executive/Board Secretary by calling (573) 378-4231 or emailing her at johnsond@versaillestigers.org. Or, go to our website to learn more: www.versaillestigers.org/employment.

This Week @ MCR2 🐯

Monday, April 21, 2025 - Sunday, April 27, 2025

Monday, April 21:

- District - School Is Not In Session - Easter Break/All Offices Closed

- VMS - No MS Baseball Practice

- VHS - V/JV Boys Golf @ Sacred Heart Invitational (AWAY) @ 12:00PM / Bus leaves @ 9:30AM

- VMS - MS B/G Track & Field @ Osage Warpath Relays (AWAY) @ 2:00PM / Bus leaves @ 12:30PM

Tuesday, April 22:

-NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

APPRECIATION DAY-

- VMS - MS Practice resumes at the normal time.

- VHS - Varsity B/G Track & Field @ SBU Bearcat Classic (AWAY) @ 9:30AM

- VES - 3rd Grade Vocal Music Concert (PAC) @ 6:00PM

Wednesday, April 23:

-ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS’ DAY-

- VHS - FFA State Convention and JAG @ Nationals

- VHS - Varsity B/G Track & Field @ Cole Camp (AWAY) @ 3:45PM

Thursday, April 24:

- VHS - FFA State Convention and JAG @ Nationals

- VMS - MS B/G Track & Field @ Versailles Invitational (HOME) @ 4:00PM

- VHS - V/JV Boys Golf vs. El Dorado Springs (AWAY) @ 4:00PM (Butler Country Club)

- VHS - V/JV Boys Baseball vs. El Dorado Springs (HOME) @ 4:30PM

- VHS - V/JV Girls Softball vs. El Dorado Springs (AWAY) @ 5:00PM

Friday, April 25:

- VES - 4th Grade Field Trip

- VMS - StuCo Hat Day

- VHS - FFA State Convention, JAG @ Nationals, and DECA @ ICDC

- VHS - Varsity Girls Softball @ Adrian Tournament (AWAY) / 10:30AM/1:30PM, 3:00PM or 4:30PM

- VHS - Varsity Boys Baseball @ Versailles Turf War (HOME) @ 4:00PM

- VMS - MS Boys Baseball vs. Lincoln (AWAY) @ 5:00PM

Saturday, April 26:

- VHS - DECA @ ICDC in Orlando, Florida

- VHS - Varsity Boys Baseball @ Versailles Turf War (HOME) / Time TBD (8:00AM/10:00AM/12:00PM/2:00PM)

- VHS - Varsity B/G Track & Field @ Clinton Invite (AWAY) @ 9:30AM / Bus leaves @ 7:15AM

- VMS - MS B/G Track & Field @ MS State Track Meet @ 10:00AM / Bus leaves @ 7:15AM

Sunday, April 27:

- VHS - DECA @ ICDC in Orlando, Florida

- VHS - BETA Induction (PAC) & Meal Following (HS Commons) @ 5:00PM

Reminder - School will be in session Monday, April 28. This will be a snow day makeup day.

Monday, May 5, school will be in session. It will be our second and final snow day makeup day.

Upcoming Events /25-26 SY Calendar Available 📆

The 2025-2026 board-approved Annual District Calendar has been uploaded to the district website. You can find it by going to the District Calendars page. 📣

Upcoming Events - April 2025

Monday, April 28:

District - Snow Day Make-Up Day #1 ‼️

Tuesday, April 29:

VES - Kindergarten Music Program @ 6:00 p.m. (PAC)
VES - MAP Testing Beginsd (3rd/4th)

Thursday, May 1:

District - National Principal's Day

Friday, May 2:

District - School Lunch Hero Day
VES - Elementary Tiger Track Meet
VHS - HS Play

Saturday, May 3:

VHS - HS Play
VHS - 2025 State Music Festival - Choir Solos/Ensembles

Monday, May 5:

District - Snow Day Make-Up Day #2 ‼️
District - National Teacher Appreciation Week (5th-9th)

Tuesday, May 6:

VHS - Decision Day (Seniors - 3pm)
VHS - Choir Rehearsal (PAC) @ 6PM

Wednesday, May 7:

VHS - Honors Night (PAC) @ 6:00PM

Thursday, May 8:

VHS - Band Rehearsal (During School Day)
VHS - Band Concert (PAC) @ 6PM

Friday, May 9:

VMS - MS Dance @ 3:30 - 5:00PM
VES - Elementary Talent Show Concert (PAC) @ 6PM

Saturday, May 10:

VHS - Spring Fling @ 6PM
VMS/VHS - Art Show @ 6PM

Little Tigers Early Learning Center (LTELC) 🧑‍🚀

ECSE & Preschool News & Information

A graduation announcement for preschool featuring a cute tiger wearing a graduation cap. The event is scheduled for May 21, 2025 at Versailles High School PAC at 6:00PM.

LTELC/Elementary Yearbooks On Sale Now - Don't Forget to Order

It's time to order your student's yearbook!

YEARBOOKS ARE ONLY $16!

DEADLINE TO ORDER BY IS 05/23/2025

To order, go to: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/versailleseslittletigerlc

Can’t order online? Call Wagner Portrait Group at (314) 567-5900.

Three colorful posters with school-themed designs, featuring the words 'Coolidge Junior High School', 'Montgomery City Elementary', and 'Memories'.

Versailles Elementary School 🍏

K-5 News & Information

Versailles Middle School To Host 6th Grade Bootcamp for Upcoming 6th Grade Students & Parents

If you have a student going into 6th grade next school year (25-26 SY) you don't want to miss the 6th grade Bootcamp coming up Thursday, May 15th! The event will take place at Versailles Middle School. Doors open at 5:15 p.m.

Come learn about routines procedures, expectations, classes, teachers, our 1-to-1 Chromebook program, and more! This is a great time for parents of current 5th grade students to ask questions in order for you to be prepared for your student going into middle school.

Bring your upcoming 6th grade student and learn more about middle school! We look forward to seeing you there!

A flyer announcing a 6th grade middle school bootcamp on Thursday, May 15th at Versailles Middle School Gym. Doors open at 5:15 PM.

Kindergarten Screening May 12th

If you have a child turning 5 on or before July 31, 2025, live in the Versailles School District, and are interested in sending them to Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year, call (573) 378-4272 to schedule an appointment for screening and enrollment. If your student has previously attended the Little Tigers Early Learning Center, you do not need to make an appointment.

Enrollment Requirements:

Child's state-issued birth certificate
Proof of residence (e.g., utility bill, rent receipt, lease - must have your name and physical address)
Immunization Records
Child's Social Security number

If you have questions about enrollment requirements, please call (573) 378-4272 to speak with the Elementary Principal or email cutsingerl@versaillestigers.org.

A colorful flyer announcing kindergarten screening and enrollment at Versailles Elementary School on May 12, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Elementary Teachers Participate in 'Tat A Teacher' Art Club Fundriaser

Students, faculty, and staff throughout the district helped the middle school art club raise funds by purchasing temporary tattoos for teachers to wear on a selected date in order to raise funds for the art club. The funds raised go towards supplies for the art club. Thank you to all who participated and purchased temporary tattoos! Mrs. Pawling, the art club sponsor, and her art club students appreciate it!

The elementary nurse for the camera while wearing a black t-shirt with a tiger and the words 'Versailles Elementary, A Great Place to Be!' She shows off her Tat A Teacher tattoo for the MS Art Club Fundraiser.

Mr. Wilson, a 5th grade teacher, with a beard smiles and points to a colorful tattoo on his neck. The tattoo is from the Tat a Teacher fundraiser.

2nd grade teacher Mrs. Simmons, with blonde hair and a black shirt poses for a photo, showing off temporary tattoos on her arms. The tattoos are from the middle school art club fundriaser.

Mrs. White, a 5th grade teacher, wearing a 'My Teacher Era' shirt stands in a classroom, with a sign that reads 'Be Respectful Be Safe Be Responsible Be A Learner' on the wall behind her. She is showing off her temporary tattoos from the recent Tat a Teacher fundraiser.

5th Grade teacher, Ms. Underwood, wears a grey shirt with the words 'Wild About Learning' smiles at the camera. She has colorful temporary tattoos on her arms and face.

Mrs. Courter and Ms. Rauscher stand in a classroom, smiling and showing off temporary tattoos on their arms.

Elementary teacher wears a shirt that says a 'Wild About Learning' shirt smiles at the camera, showing off colorful temporary tattoos on her arms and legs.

Versailles Middle School 🎒

6th - 8th News & Information

VMS Yearbook Sale Ends May 1, 2025

VMS Yearbook Sale Ends May 1. Hop to it and order yours today! $20.00

ORDER ONLINE OR SEND CASH OR A CHECK PAYABLE TO MCR2. To order online, go to: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/versaillesmiddleschoolversailles

Versailles Middle School Faculty & Staff Participate in "Tat A Teacher' Middle School Art Club Fundraiser

A paraprofessional with colorful temporary tattoos on their arm smiles for the camera.

Ms. Bartlett a 6th grade English teacher, wearing glasses and a black shirt sits in an office chair, with colorful temporary tattoos on their arm.

Versailles High School 🎓

9th - 12th News & Information

Versailles Art Department - 2025 Ozark Highlands Art Show

View artwork created by Versailles High School Art Department students (video slideshow 2025 Ozark Highlands Conference Art Show).

High School Faculty & Staff Participate in 'Tat A Teacher' Art Club Fundraiser

Mrs. Smiley, a high school teacher in a denim jacket and black dress stands in a doorway, smiling at the camera. A sign for FCCLA, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, is visible on the wall behind her. She is showing off her temporary tattoo from the Tat a Teacher fundraiser for the middle school art club.

Mr. H wearing a green shirt and glasses gives a thumbs up in a classroom. He has a temporary tattoo of a ship sailing around the globe on his arm.

A high school math teacher wearing a grey sweatshirt with 'TIGERS' on it, stands in a hallway, smiling and showing off a temporary tattoo on her arm.

Mrs. Edgar, high school secretary, in a green sweater smiles at the camera, showing off the colorful temporary tattoos on her arm.

Ms. Anderson flexes her bicep, showing off a colorful temporary tattoo on her arm.

Mrs. Ollison shows off her colorful temporary tattoos as she stands in a classroom, with a whiteboard behind them.

The high school nurse with colorful temporary tattoos on her arm stands in a room with medical equipment.

Mrs. Ferrell wearing a Kansas City sweatshirt smiles at the camera, showing off a temporary tattoo on her arm.

Coach Allen wearing a long wig stands in his office with yellow walls and a tiger mascot on the wall showing off his many temporary tattoos from the fundraiser.

Mrs. Pawling, art teacher, wearing glasses and a green sweater stands in a school hallway, smiling and showing off colorful temporary tattoos on her arm.

VHS FCCLA Selling Spirit Blankets to Raise Funds for National Competition

Versailles High School FCCLA is selling Spirit Blankets to raise funds for travel to national competition in Orlando, Florida. Blackets are $30. Contact VHS FCCLA advisor Donna Smiley at smileyd@versaillestigers.org before April 25 to order or order from a VHS FCCLA member. Blankets are 60"x70", printed in the USA, and will be delivered by mid-May.