We are so excited to welcome you back for another school year! As we step into this new year together, let's take a moment to celebrate the heart, dedication, and passion, each of you brings to Monett Schools.

At Monett, we do things ✨The Monett Way,✨ with collaboration, commitment, and connection at the center of everything we do. It’s the way we show up for one another, the way we care for our students, and the way we work together to make a difference every single day.

This year, let’s continue to lift each other up, find joy in the little moments, and keep our students at the heart of all we do. We believe in the incredible work we will accomplish together, and we are so grateful for each and every single one of you.

We want to thank you for the incredible effort you put into making the first day of school smooth and successful.

The organization, the calmness, and the way you welcomed students from Pre-K all the way to MHS/SRTC, you set a positive tone for the year ahead. 

What stood out to us the most was the way everyone worked together, supporting one another and making sure our students felt safe, cared for, and excited to be back in school. 

We are grateful to be alongside a caring and committed group of teachers and staff. Tuesday was a beautiful example of what we can accomplish together, and we know it's only the beginning of a great year! 

We are proud to celebrate two distinguished achievements by Coach Michael Calhoun, a long-time leader, mentor, and role model in our district.

This year, Coach Calhoun reached an extraordinary milestone with his 300th career victory in baseball. In addition, he was recognized as the 2024–2025 Southwest Missouri Middle School Athletic Director of the Year, an honor that highlights his leadership and commitment to creating meaningful athletic opportunities for our students.

Coach Calhoun’s dedication to both athletics and student success continues to make a lasting impact in our district. His dedication and leadership continue to inspire our students, athletes, and community.

👉 Read the full press release here.

We are proud to celebrate Trisha Henry, Marketing Instructor at SRTC, named the 2025 MEMO New Teacher of the Year by the Marketing Educators of Missouri. Trisha was recognized at the annual MEMO conference held in Springfield in July. 

Trisha has made a positive impact on her students and those around her. She brings enthusiasm and high expectations to her classroom, always believing in what her students can achieve. Through her leadership of the SRTC Scotty Store, students are gaining real-world marketing experience, earning industry certifications, and finding success in DECA competitions. 

Beyond the classroom, Trisha's leadership and passion for Career and Technical Education inspire both her students and colleagues. We are excited to see the positive impact she continues to make.

👉 Read the full press release here.

We are excited to see what our Cubs will be learning this year!

Beginning of the Year Star testing is 8/21-9/5 for all 1st-8th grade students. Using data from this assessment, and other BOY formative assessments, remember to set goals for your students. They will reach the expectations we set for them. 

Grade level content meetings are back, starting in September. We are excited to meet with each team to continue the vetting process, creating a guaranteed and viable curriculum for our students and teachers. 

Shout out to all of the teachers that started the school year strong, establishing high expectations, procedures and routines for your students!

Carrie Smith & Heather Romine

This year, we're refreshing Teacher Proud Tuesday with something new: The Cubbies! The Cubbies will honor educators and staff who live out our mission, Student-Focused. Future-Driven., and model the core principles of ✨The Monett Way.✨

We'll be officially rolling out the nomination form next week, but we wanted to share it with you early so you can go ahead and start submitting your nominations.

Please take a moment to fill out the form and submit your nominations! Each building will select one Teacher of the Month and one Staff Member of the Month.

When submitting a nomination, be sure to describe how the nominee demonstrates the 3 Pillars of ✨The Monett Way:✨

You may also share how your nominee models our core values of trust, honesty, positive intent, courage, and commitment.

At the end of the process, each principal will review the nominations and select their building's Teacher of the Month and Staff Cubby of the Month.

👉 Fill out the Cubbies Teacher/Staff Nomination Form linked here.