Monett R-1 School District

Who wants to see a sneak peek of the new Monett Elementary School office and commons area? 👋 The first day of school is August 24th! 🥳

Congratulations to Kenneth Carney on his retirement. Ken has been in education for 17 years. He taught in Jasper and Golden City before coming to Monett. He plans on working in the garden and spending time in his workshop. Ken and his wife Katrina are looking forward to taking a trip to the west in the fall. They are also looking forward to spending time with family. Join me in congratulating Ken Carney on his retirement!

Trooper Samuel Carpenter and Corporal Antonio Sandoval visited our students during summer school. They spoke about the different jobs in the highway patrol, including the Water Division, SWAT, Aircraft Division, and Motorcycle Division. They also talked about their daily routines and what it takes to be a highway patrol. Trooper Samuel Carpenter and Corporal Antonio Sandoval visited our students during summer school. They spoke about the different jobs in the highway patrol field, including the Water Division, SWAT, Aircraft Division, and Motorcycle Division. They also talked about their daily routines and what it takes to be a highway patrol. We thank Trooper Samuel Carpenter and Corporal Antonio Sandoval for taking time out of their busy job to visit our students.

Congratulations to Laurie Woolfolk on her retirement! Laurie has been in education for 31 years. She has been part of our Monett family for eight years at SRTC, serving as the student career counselor. Laurie plans on doing anything she wants and not having to worry about a schedule to follow. She also looks forward to spending more time with her family and five grandchildren. Join me in congratulating Laurie on her retirement!

We have several job openings! Follow this link to apply today: https://monett.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx

This summer, our incoming 7th and 8th graders will be hosting the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair and 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair during the last two days of the month. In preparation for this, students have been divided into small groups and given a country that was represented during these exhibitions. It is their job to research the culture, history, impact on the time period, and the exhibit at the Fair in an effort to re-create it for our own Fair. Students have been designing and building their displays to show off their cultural knowledge from the turn of the century.

Staff Sergeant Kevin McCorkedale and Private Felicity Burnett presented to Mr. Verslues' summer school class. They are both in the Marines and came to Monett to talk to students about the Marines. Students learned about the capabilities of the Marines: ground logistics, aviation logistics, ground combat element, and air combat element. Students also learned about their uniforms and the day-to-day life of a Marine during Bootcamp. Private Burnett is the first member of her family to join the Marines. She is also one of the first females to train at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. Thank you, Staff Sergeant McCorkendale and Private Burnett, for presenting to our summer school students. Fun fact: Mr. Verslues is a Marine! 👏 😊

Tune in tonight to watch Katelyn Schumacher's KY3 news report on the groundbreaking ceremony!

We are super excited about the groundbreaking ceremony! The ceremony will be held next to the SRTC campus tomorrow at 5:30 pm. Feel free to park in the MHS parking lot and walk over to the sign in the photo. See you tomorrow!

🌦Rain or shine, our teachers, staff, and bus drivers, are ensuring students make it home safely. It's another rainy day in Monett!

Congratulations to Tracy Copening on her retirement! Tracy has been in Monett for 26 years and has seen many changes along the way. She plans on sleeping in, work on her garden, and simply enjoy her retirement. She also plans on traveling with her husband and family. We thank Tracy Copening for teaching and loving students in Monett! Join us in congratulating Tracy on her retirement!

The Monett Burl Fowler Stadium will be closing at 10:00 pm today in preparation for the Monett Commencement Ceremony. The football field will reopen on Friday, May 14th, at 6:00 pm. Only three more days to go until the Class of 2021 graduates from Monett!

We are four days away from the Monett High School Graduation. 🎓𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰 𝗮𝘁 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠. The stadium gates will open at 6:00 pm. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the MHS gym. 🚓🚗🚙💨 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟯, 𝗮𝘁 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠. Seniors will begin at MHS and will be led through town by a Monett police car. The route is listed below. We encourage the Monett community to create signs, sit outside, and cheer for our seniors! 🤩🥳

We all have a special teacher that made an impact in our life. Tag or share the name of your favorite teacher in the comments section. We are excited to hear about your favorite teacher stories!

MES has a new patrol officer in training on campus. His name is Officer Harris. His primary duty is to patrol the MES hallways with Officer McCracken each morning before school starts. Officer Harris recently received his official MES Patrol Officer badge from Officer McCracken.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our outstanding Monett educators! Join us in celebrating our educators who have dedicated their lives to educating and loving our students. Drop your appreciation messages in the comment section below! Let's show our teachers how much we appreciate them!

We would like to extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation to the Monett Chamber of Commerce members for their support towards the Monett School District and the community. If you know a Monett Chamber member, please thank them for their service to Monett.

We have a special visitor in town! Dr. Hanson, a former Monett Superintendent, now in Pittsburg, KS, made a trip to Monett with Pittsburg Community Schools USD 250 colleagues to learn more about our GO CAPS program. Dr. Hanson, along with Dr. Jungmann, started the GO CAPS Program back in 2015. Students in the GO CAPS program have the opportunity to learn by immersing themselves in projects with an industry they are passionate about. GO CAPS prepares students for academic, personal, and career success. Thank you, Dr. Hanson, for visiting Monett and bringing your colleagues to learn more about the GO CAPS program. Even though you are a Pittsburg Dragon now, we know you hold a special place in your heart for the Monett Cubs. Visit us anytime you wish! We enjoyed having you in Monett today! Visit the Monett GO CAPS website to learn more about this excellent program for our students in Monett and the surrounding area: https://bit.ly/3nBxQMb

Join us in congratulating Ms. Cindy Rutherford on her retirement! Cindy Rutherford, one of our beloved MIS teachers, will be retiring at the end of this school year. She has been part of our district for 27 years. Thank you for making the Monett School District a special place for students and staff throughout the years. A few weeks ago, Monett Intermediate shared a photo of the teachers celebrating "Dress Like Ms. Rutherford Day" on picture day. Here's the 2020-2021 school picture! We wish you a happy retirement!

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿! Our MHS students will be presenting a series of student-written works. We have five excellent scripts written by four students: Ben Verstraete, Jordan Garrison, Jasmine Hall, and Elizabeth Mercado. 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵, 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝘆, 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱! 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: April 29th & 30th 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: MHS courtyard (near office and circle drive) 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 7:00 pm 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: FREE (donations are accepted) In the event of inclement weather, the show will be moved indoors. Bring your lawn chair or blankets and enjoy the performance!