Back to School - Holden R

Welcome Back to School
The Holden R-III School District welcomes students back to classes for the 2014-2015 school year on
Wednesday, August 13, 2014. A full day of classes will be held on opening day, school buses will run full
routes and a school breakfast and lunch will be served. High school and middle school students are asked to
report to their first hour classes. Elementary children will be
directed to their home classrooms by teachers and volunteers.
We hope the information on this page will help children and
their parents prepare for the upcoming school year. We take this
opportunity to greet new students to the district and welcome
our other pupils back for another school year.
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HOLDENR-IIISCHOOLDISTRICT
IMMUNIZATION LAWS Missouri State Immunization Law For Schools
is MANDATORY. No student will be admitted to class until compliance
with the Immunization Law has been met.
Missouri Immunization Law requires that all school children must be
adequately immunized in order to enroll in or attend school. To remain in
school, students "in progress" (Imm.P.14) must receive immunizations as
soon as they become due.
Any questions concerning your child’s health or immunization records,
please call the health services coordinator at 850-4444, Ext. 2011.
Vaccines
Required
for School
Attendance
DTaP/DTP/DT
IPV (Polio)
Hepatitis B
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT - Monday, August 11, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The Holden Elementary School staff members
are anxious to begin the new school year and to
meet the students. There are a number of items
which parents and students will want to note:
* Classes begin at 8:10 a.m. and dismiss at 3:25 p.m.
Children not riding a bus should not arrive before 7:45 a.m.
* To ensure student safety, parents should load and unload their
elementary children in the circle drive. Parents are welcome to
utilize the northwest parking lot if you plan to enter the building.
* On the first day of school, elementary staff will assist students in
finding their classrooms and in boarding the correct buses to go
home.
* Parents are expected to send a note to the office any time their
child is using his/her secondary form of transportation instead of
his/her primary form of transportation.
* Parents are expected to report to the main office upon entering
the building during the school day. Visitor badges may be
obtained there. For parent convenience, visitor badges and a
sign-in table will be located in the drop-off area located just
inside the north foyer. Parents may sign-in and sign-out at that
entrance each morning.
* Parents wishing to pick up their student(s) from school can meet
their student(s) in the K-2 cafeteria each evening (the cafeteria
is located at the north end of the building). Please enter through
the entrance near the circle drive. Parents may again utilize the
northwest parking lot. Please exit promptly through the same
entrance or cafeteria doors as our Day Plus students will need
the cafeteria for after-school activities each day.
* Parents must sign their children out at the main office before
taking them home early from school. Parents may not take their
children directly from their classrooms.
* School supply lists are in this issue, posted on the school’s
website and posted in local stores.
Students new to the school district may enroll from 12 p.m. until
7 p.m. on July 31st and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 1st at the
Holden Elementary School Library. Parents need to bring proof of
residency (utility bill or pay stub), student’s birth certificate, student’s
social security card, student’s immunization record and any
applicable court documents regarding guardianship.
A Back-to-School Night will be held at the Holden Elementary on
Monday, August 11th. Students and parents may visit the elementary
school from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to meet the teachers and find
students’ classrooms. Class lists will be posted at the main entrance
to the building and outside the classroom doors. Students are
encouraged to bring their school supplies to place in their desks.
Names of kindergarten students who do not have current
immunization records on file in the school nurse's office will not be
placed on a class list. All families are welcome to stop by and enjoy
a complimentary grilled hot dog behind the high school at the outside concession stand from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. that evening.
Angie Helms
Elementary Principal
MIDDLE SCHOOL
The Holden Middle School staff is eager to have students return to
school and begin the 2014-2015 school year. We are excited to
have the privilege to work with your children and to watch them grow
intellectually, physically, and socially.
Classes at Holden Middle School (HMS) will start at 8:00 a.m. and
dismiss at 3:15 p.m. Students who do not ride the bus should arrive
no earlier than 7:35 a.m. All students currently enrolled have been
sent registration materials.
Students new to the school district may enroll from 12:00 p.m. until
7:00 p.m. on July 31st and from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on August 1st
at the Holden Elementary School Library. Middle school students
who are new to the district will be sent information in the mail about a
new student orientation/pizza party that will occur on August 6th from
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the HMS Library.
Students may pick up schedules and locker assignments on
August 4th and August 5th in the middle school commons, if they
bring all completed registration materials. The middle school will be
open from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on August 4th and 8:00 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. on August 5th.
Sixth grade students have been invited to attend an orientation
day (Bridge Day) on August 6th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at
HMS. Students received information regarding Bridge Day in May. If
your child did not sign up in May, please call the Middle School Office
at (816) 732-4125 and register to attend.
The school supply list for each grade level can be found in this
issue, posted on the school’s website, and displayed in local stores.
Holden Middle School students are invited to attend the Back-toSchool Dance in the HMS Gym on Friday, August 15th from 7:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Students planning to participate in interscholastic athletics and
Marching Band need to pick up physical and insurance forms in the
Middle School Office. Physicals and all other paperwork must be
completed before the first day of practice. Seventh and eighth grade
students may participate in cheerleading, cross country, football, and
volleyball during the fall athletic season. Basketball, cheerleading,
and wrestling will be offered during the winter season. Track is
offered in the spring.
In addition to athletics, middle school students are encouraged to
get involved in an extracurricular activity. Throughout the school
year, students may participate in Art Club, Drama Club, Honor
Society, Math Team, Scholar Bowl, Science Olympiad, Student
Ambassadors, Student Council, and Yearbook. Students may also
choose to enroll and participate in Band or Choir classes.
Middle school students can receive homework help by attending
Homework Club Monday through Thursday each week until 4:30
p.m. Students can receive additional tutoring by making a request
for a tutor through the guidance department. Students participating
in after-school activities may choose to ride the Activity Bus which
departs from the middle school at approximately 4:35 p.m., Monday
through Thursday. The Activity Bus stops are located at the Enon
Baptist Church and the Elm Commuter Parking Lot.
We hope that parents and students are able to attend the Back-toSchool Night on August 11th between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Students and parents will have an opportunity to meet and visit with
their teachers in their classrooms during that time. We also invite
families to enjoy a complimentary hot dog served behind the High
School building that evening. We look forward to seeing you on
August 11th and to a wonderful year ahead.
Mike Hough,
Middle School Principal
HIGH SCHOOL
It is a great pleasure to welcome you
to the 2014-2015 school year! I hope that the summer months have
provided you with some rest, relaxation, and an opportunity to rejuvenate.
Please join me in welcoming our new staff members! Welcome
Aboard: Angela Brown, Counselor (Even Graduation Years); Michelle
Kearfoot, FACS; Dorell Murray, Science; Katy Stoverink, Freshmen
Math, and Barry Wheeler, Physical Education.
Student Success: While we are filled with pride at the accomplishments of our students, we know they will need our continued help to
succeed. We have provided additional academic support for our students during the school day during SOAR time. During SOAR, students receive additional instruction and individual assistance to
achieve academic success. This additional help is part of our
Response to Intervention (RtI) model. We will offer a robust system
of support in order to meet the educational needs of all students.
After school hours, we will continue to provide support for our students during homework club from 3:20-4:20 p.m.
Student success is the goal of every staff member at Holden. We
believe with our structure and dedication to high quality, researchbased best practices, every student will learn to full potential. We are
prepared to offer time and support as needed.
Attendance: One of the challenges that Holden High School has
faced the last few years has to do with attendance and excessive
tardies. Regular attendance is essential for student learning and
progress. Please coordinate your family vacations when school is not
in session (*see school calendar). Students lose out on critical
instruction when they are absent or are not in school for the entire
day. Therefore, late arrivals and early dismissals are highly discouraged. We request that medical and dental appointments be scheduled after school hours, if at all possible. If students are ill and unable
to attend school, please notify our office the morning of the absence.
Please refer to the student handbook located on the high school web
page for more detailed information.
Academic Achievement: Last year, we implemented a co-teaching
model in three of our classrooms. I am pleased to share that we are
expanding our co-teaching model this year to six classrooms. Coteaching is an instructional framework that is used in a variety of
classrooms at the elementary, middle and secondary level. Co-teaching occurs when two educators jointly deliver instruction in a shared
classroom. This approach provides opportunities for greater levels of
differentiation of instruction within the classroom. The co-teaching
model also allows teachers to maximize the intensity of their instruction and effectively respond to the needs of all learners in a classroom.
Student Involvement: Holden High School provides amazing
opportunities for students to prepare for their future. Experience
shows us that students who are involved in activities beyond the
classroom find greater success academically. As a result of this fact,
Holden High School offers a wide variety of activities, clubs and
sports and encourages every student to become an active member
within our school. View the website at: http://holdenathletics.org/ for
more information about extracurricular activities that are available.
Stay informed with your child’s academic progress and activities
by signing up for Parent Link, One Call Now, and Text Alerts. For
more information on how to sign up for these services, please contact the high school office. Stay up-to-date throughout the school
year by checking out the district website at http://holdenschools.org.
We are committed to working collaboratively with you and with
one another to provide instruction that focuses on the success and
achievement of every student. Serving as principal is as great an
honor as it is a responsibility. I believe that the foundation of our
future accomplishments will be found in the power of our combined
efforts.
Ginger Jones,
High School Principal
It is the mission of Holden High School is to provide the skills, tools, and
knowledge for our students to become productive citizens and life-long
learners.
July 31
August 1
August 4
August 4
August 5
August 11
August 11
August 13
Important Dates for High School Students
New Student Enrollment, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Holden
Elementary School Library
New Student Enrollment, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holden
Elementary School Library
First practice day of fall sports and activities. Students
must have a physical and proof of insurance on file
prior to participating in practice.
High School schedule pick up, Grades 10-12, 8 a.m.
to 3 p.m., High School Office
Freshman Kickoff, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., High School
(Lunch provided)
Back to School Celebration, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at
High School.
Meet the Eagles, 6:30 p.m. - Come and support all
of the participants in our fall sports/activities.
First Day of School, Bill Cordes, Guest Speaker: You
Only Get Out What You Put In, 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.,
High School Gym
SCHOOL CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
We take this opportunity to inform parents of the procedure used in the dismissal of school due to inclement weather or other unforeseen
emergencies. Closings are announced on the following stations and with the following means of communication:
Radio: KDKD 95.3 FM
TV:
WDAF (Channel 4) Internet: http://holdenschools.org
Phone: A recorded message will be sent to all Holden R-III families.
KXKX 105.7 FM
KCTV (Channel 5)
Subscribers to Text Alerts receive a text message.
KMZU 100.7 FM
KMBC (Channel 9) Text:
KOKO 1450 AM
KSHB (Channel 41) E-mail: Subscribers to Holden R-III News Updates receive an e-mail.
Twitter: @HoldenR3Super
WDAF 106.5 FM
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
The district's fee based before and after school care service, Day Plus, offers character building, conflict resolution, and developing life skills
for lifelong learning. Day Plus also offers homework help and supervised activities. Day Plus, operates from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on all school days and 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on teacher in-service days, early dismissal days, snow days depending on
severity of weather, some holiday vacation days when school is closed for students in grades Pre-K-5 (full days). Day Plus is also offered
during the summer. A variety of fee options are open to families, and drop-in service is available. For families on a limited budget, the district
offers sliding scale fees to families which qualify for Department of Family Services financial assistance. For additional information about Day
Plus, contact Catherine Evans at (816) 732-6071 or (816) 850-4444, ext. 3023.
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The district will kick off the school year with a Back to School Night & Meet the Eagles on Monday, August 11th for all buildings from 4:30
p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Fall student-athletes will be introduced at the “Meet the Eagles” event starting at 6:30 p.m. at the high school. All families
are welcome to stop by and enjoy a complimentary grilled hot dog behind the high school from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. that evening.
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COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Where there is reasonable cause to
believe that a student enrolled in the District has a communicable
disease, the parent, parents, guardian, or other custodian must respond
to such request and furnish to appropriate school officials a report from a
physician who has examined such students subsequent to the District's
request. If no physician's report is provided, a decision will made on
exclusion from school and/or referral to the Johnson County Health
Department.
Any outbreak of communicable disease will be reported to the local
health authority immediately, including even a single case of
vaccine-preventable disease. Appropriate outbreak control measures
will be implemented in accordance with the State laws and rules
governing disease control (RSMo 167.191, 13 CSR 50-101.010
through 50-101.090 and 50-110.010).
ACUTE INFECTIOUS DISEASE (Measles, Mumps, Chickenpox,
Flu, etc.) Students suffering from or liable to transmit an acute infectious
disease must be excluded from school. Students who are excluded from
school for an acute infectious disease may return, with physician
approval, after the number of days specified in the current "Prevention
and Control of Communicable Disease-A Guide for school
Administrators"-MCH 16. If that period of time has not lapsed or if the
student needs laboratory proof regarding noncommunicable status, a
physician must submit approval in writing before readmission to school.
CHRONIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE (AIDS, Hepatitis, Herpes, etc.)
Because of the risk of transmission of these diseases in the school in the
least restrictive environment, decisions regarding the type of educational
setting for any student with a chronic infectious disease or a student at
risk of having a chronic infectious disease should be based on the
behavior, neurologic development and physical condition of the student
and the expected type of interaction with others in that setting. These
decisions are made using the team approach. In each case, risks and
benefits to both the infected child and to others in the setting should be
weighed.
PROCEDURES To reduce the possibility of transmitting any infection,
the District has routine procedures for handling blood or body fluids
(urine, stool, vomitus).These procedures shall be posted in all buildings.
Persons involved in the care and education of students with these
communicable diseases should respect the student's right to privacy,
including maintaining confidential records. Only those persons who have
a need to know (in order to assure proper care and to detect potential for
disease transmission) should be advised.
All medication MUST be transported to and from school by parents
and/or an adult. NO medication (prescription or OTC) can be
transported on District school buses unless explicitly authorized in
accordance with Board policy JHCD. This policy has been placed in effect
to provide a safer environment for students and to insure that medications
are not received by the wrong individuals. No medication will be stored
in health rooms longer than a five day period. Any medications not picked
up will be destroyed.
All students in grades K-12 must have verification and medical forms
on file with the office. The student’s enrollment will not be complete until
the forms are on file. Students not in compliance by the end of the 5th
school day will be suspended until the forms are completed and on file.
All students requiring stitches, surgery, broken bones, etc. must have
a current physician's release on file prior to returning to school.
School-wide head checks for head lice will be conducted the second
day of school and randomly as needed.
All checks returned NSF will be
RETURNED CHECKS NOTICE
electronically debited for the face value plus a returned processing fee as
allowed by state law.
TEXTBOOKS Free textbooks are supplied grades 1 through 12, but
pupils must supply necessary materials such as pencils, paper, pens,
notebooks, etc. Supply lists for elementary and middle school children
are posted on the school web site, in this issue of the local newspaper, in
local stores, or may be obtained in the school offices.
STUDENT INSURANCE The school district is not responsible for
accidents or injury on school property. The district does make available
a student accident insurance policy for a premium of $36.00, school time
only. If around the clock protection is desired, the premium is $144.00.
Electronic enrollment for student accident insurance is available via
the Markel website at http://markel.sevencorners.com. All athletes
must have insurance coverage to participate in interscholastic athletics.
Parents must sign the “Agreement to Participate” form indicating family
purchased insurance is in effect or a school policy can be bought.
COST OF SCHOOL LUNCH AND BREAKFAST
2014-2015
K-5
6-12
Adult
Reduced
Extra Milk
Lunch
$2.05
$2.15
$2.50
$0.40
$0.40
Breakfast
$1.35
$1.45
$1.45
$0.30
$0.40
Forms to apply for the confidential free and reduced price meals
program are available at each office and on the school website. The
school district encourages eligible families to apply.
HOLDEN R-III LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROGRAM
The Holden R-III School District announces its revised free and
reduced price policy for school children unable to pay the full price of
meals served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and
the School Breakfast Program. Local education officials have adopted
the following family-size income criteria for determining eligibility:
Household Maximum Household Income Maximum Household Income
Size
Eligible for Free Meals
Eligible for Reduced Meals
Annually
Monthly Weekly Annually Monthly
Weekly
1
$15,171
$1,265
$292
$21,590
$1,800
$416
2
20,449
1,705
394
29,101
2,426
560
3
25,727
2,144
495
36,612
3,051
705
4
31,005
2,584
597
44,123
3,677
849
5
36,283
3,024
698
51,634
4,303
993
6
41,561
3,464
800
59,145
4,929
1,138
7
46,839
3,904
901
66,656
5,555
1,282
8
52,117
4,344
1,003
74,167
6,181
1,427
Each add’l
member
5,278
440
102
7,511
626
145
Children from families whose current income is at or below those
shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Applications are
available at the school office. To apply, fill out a Free and Reduced
Price School Meals Family Application and return it to the school. The
information provided on the application is confidential and will be used
only for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may be
submitted any time during the school year. A complete application is
required as a condition of eligibility. A complete application includes:
(1) household income from all sources or Food Stamp/Temporary
Assistance case number, (2) names of all household members, and
(3) the signature and last four digits of social security number or
indication of no social security number of adult household member
signing the application. School officials may verify current income at
any time during the school year.
Foster children may be eligible regardless of the income of the
household with whom they reside.
If a family member becomes unemployed or if family size changes,
the family should contact the school to file a new application. Such
changes may make the children of the family eligible for these benefits.
Under the provisions of the policy, the Executive Secretary will
review the applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is
dissatisfied with the ruling of the determining official, they may wish to
discuss the decision with the hearing official on an informal basis or he
may make a request either orally or in writing to the Superintendent.
Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy. A complete copy of the
policy is on file in each school and in the central office where any
interested party may review it.
“In
accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from
discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability. To file a complaint of
discrimination write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC
20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech
disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136
(Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August 13 . . . . . . . . . . . .First Day of School for Students
September 1 . . . . . . . . . .No School - Labor Day
September 12 . . . . . . . . .No School - Teacher In-service
October 13 . . . . . . . . . . . .No School - Teacher In-service
October 13 & 15 . . . . . . .Parent Teacher Conferences, 4-8pm
October 17 . . . . . . . . . . . .No School
November 26-28 . . . . . . .No School - Thanksgiving Break
December 19 . . . . . . . . . .Early Dismissal @ 1pm - Teacher Workday
December 19 . . . . . . . . . .End of First Semester
Dec. 22-31 . . . . . . . . . . . .No School - Holiday Break
January 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . .No School - Holiday Break
January 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .No School - Teacher In-service
January 19 . . . . . . . . . . . .No School - M.L. King, Jr. Day
January 26 . . . . . . . . . . . .No School - Teacher In-service
February 9 . . . . . . . . . . . .No School - Teacher In-service
February 16 . . . . . . . . . . . No School - President’s Day *Scheduled Make Up #1
March 16-18 . . . . . . . . . .No School *Scheduled Make Up #3, 4 & 5
March 19-20 . . . . . . . . . .No School - Spring Break
March 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . .No School - Teacher In-service
April 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No School - Easter Break
April 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No School - Easter Break *Scheduled Make Up #2
May 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last Student Day / End of 2nd Semester
May 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Teacher Workday *Scheduled Make Up #6
May 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Graduation
May 18-21 . . . . . . . . . . . .Scheduled Make Up Days #7-10
Priority of Make Up Days: February 16, April 6, March 16-18, May 15, May 18-21
HOLDEN R-III BOARD OF EDUCATION
Bobby Hoffman
David Loveall
Bevy Fletchall
Patty Raker
HOLDEN R-III STAFF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
1612 S. MAIN - 732-5568 OR 850-4444
Raker, Patty
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
WADE SCHROEDER, SUPERINTENDENT
Executive Secretary
Miller, Ann
Mike Daldrup
Bill Faust, Jr.
Tom Haun
Gregg Montgomery
Member
Member
Member
Member
DONNA FIZER, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
District Accountant
Baker, Lisa
Communications Coordinator
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1903 S. MARKET - 732-6071 OR 850-4444
ANGIE HELMS, PRINCIPAL
Farmer, Paige
Funnell, Josh
Glover, Kristi
Madsen, Brenda
Shanley, Candy
Funnell, Kaylee
Huffman, Gylin
Martin, Jamie
Morris, Patricia
Ringen, Megan
Adams, Mallori
Atkinson, Stephanie
Brockhaus, Ruth
Gudde, Kristi
Walter, Kaila
Elkins, Vickie
Gassen, Cindy
Hibner, Nicole
Norris, Lisa
Tilden, Shelli
Callender, Anita
4th Grade
Eggers, Danielle
4th Grade
Eissler, Robin
4th Grade
Tate, Tina
4th Grade
Abel, Sarah
5th Grade
Davidson, Trina
5th Grade
Ewing, Carly
5th Grade
Kilgore, Kathy
5th Grade
Scholljegerdes, Melissa
Preschool
Andree, Susan
Counselor, 3-5
Parris, Katie
Counselor, Pre-K-2
Hoffman, Melody
Librarian
Wescott, Travis
P.E.
Farrar, Lindsey
Music
Carey, Sarah
Art
Wright, Renne
Art
Sisk, Robyn
T.A.R.G.E.T.
Collett, Kari
RtI/Reading
Rigdon, Karen
Title I Math
Taylor, Tracy
Early Childhood Sp.Ed.
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
1st Grade
1st Grade
1st Grade
1st Grade
2nd Grade
2nd Grade
2nd Grade
2nd Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
3rd Grade
3rd Grade
3rd Grade
3rd Grade
SARAH BURKS, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Birkle, Vicky
MacLeod, Abigail
Ringen, Emily
Wooster, Niki
Manor, Mitti
Thieman, Tami
Special Ed.
Special Ed.
Special Ed.
Special Ed.
Speech Implementer
Speech Implementer
SUPPORT PERSONNEL:
Reiman, Kristel
Secretary
Shumate, Tracy
Secretary
Garten, Dana
Guidance Secretary
Lloyd, Connie
Library Media Assistant
Bailey, Cristy
RtI Interventionist
Castaneda, Patty
RtI Interventionist
Frazier, Tierra
RtI Interventionist
Smith, Ginger
RtI Interventionist
Quinn, Dee
Preschool Assistant
Wilkinson, Amy
Parents Educator
Evans, Catherine
Day Plus Director
MIDDLE SCHOOL
301 EAGLE DRIVE - 732-4125 OR 850-4444 MIKE HOUGH, PRINCIPAL
Brockhaus, Emily
Burks, Morgan
Coomer, Cindy
Corwin, Allison
Davidson, Dusty
Do, Bryan
Fennewald, Amy
Gilcrest, Linda
Habermehl, Matt
Helmig, Jim
Hermann, Ashley
Science - 8th
Science - 6th
Counselor
Girls’ Fitness / Health
Agriculture
Science - 7th
Math - 7th
Language Arts - 6th
Boy’s Fitness / Health
Band
Counselor
HIGH SCHOOL
James, Baillie
Language Arts - 7th
Littrell, Teresa
Language Arts - 8th
Martin, Jamie
Math - 8th
Orton, Dustin
Social Studies - 6th
Riley, Debbie
Social Studies - 8th
Sisk, Robyn
T.A.R.G.E.T.
Sisk, Terry
Social Studies - 7th
Stout, Joan
Art
Swope, Kerri Intervention Specialist/Health
Talley, Camber
Math - 6th
Talley, Karen
Resource
Watson, Sarah
Zielke, Jennifer
Resource
Vocal Music
SUPPORT PERSONNEL:
Aldrich, Arline
Secretary
Doughtery, Renita
Guidance Secretary
House, Carla
Library Clerk
Locke, Justin
Student Support Center
McConville, Nancy
Secretary
1901 S. MAIN - 732-5523 OR 850-4444
GINGER JONES, PRINCIPAL
CALEB VAN DYKE, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
JUSTIN REMINGTON, ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
Book, Sheryl
Brown, Angela
Burnett, Sally
Castle, Charlie
Curry, Cindy
Darden, Cinthia
Davidson, Celia
Davidson, Dusty
Edgar, Jennifer
Evans, Andrea
Fee, Lisa
Garnier, Steve
Gregory, Kristi
Gudde, Spencer
Hedrick, Mike
Weights
Helmig, Jim
Band
Hunt, Chris
Social Studies
Iott, David
Science
Jones, John
Math
Kearfott, Michelle
FACS
Kephart, Rusty
Agriculture
Kiger, Ben
Special Education
Littrell, Luke
Librarian
Murray, Dorell
Science
Parrish, Morgan
English I
Riley, David
Behavior Interventionist
Roberts, Laurelyn
English IV
Stewart, Stephanie
Special Education
English II
Counselor
Business
Social Studies
Spanish
Business
Science
Agriculture
English III
Math
Art
Social Studies
Counselor
Math
Stout, Joan
Stoverink, Katy
Warren, Stacey
Wescott, Dale
Wheeler, Barry
Wright, Renne
Zielke, Jennifer
FACS
Freshman Math
Special Education
Physical Education
Physical Education
Art
Vocal Music
SUPPORT PERSONNEL:
Garten, Dana
Administrative Asst.
Livingston, Dee
RtI Interventionist
Roberson, Brandy
Administrative Asst.
Organowski, Sandy
Administrative Asst.
Wehr, Tom
School Resource Officer
SPECIAL EDUCATION
1901 S. MAIN 816-732-4312 OR 850-4444 ext. 7151 SHAWNA GARD, PROCESS COORDINATOR
PARAPROFESSIONALS:
Goeddel, Becca
Kane, Beverly
Lay, Emily
Maudlin, Kathy
McCaskill, Paula
Turner, Stephanie
FOOD SERVICE
Wallace, Karen
Whitehead, Jenny
PSYCHOMETRIST:
TECHNOLOGY
1901 S. MAIN 850-4444, EXT. 7317 CHRISTIE MOUNCE, DIRECTOR
1901 S. MAIN 732-6784
COOKS:
Kephart, Beverly
CASHIERS:
Beavers, Skylar
Eissler, Una
Harms, Carla
Maguffee, Debra
Martin, Alesia
Nash, Mindy
Page, Shellie
Parker, Misty
Ridenhour, Debbie
Slack, Christie
Spilman, Karen
Stout, Rhonda
Woodworth, Tabitha
Young, Nikki
Abel, Sandra
Cruwell, Cindy
Trustee, Ashley
McCaskill, Dennis
McIntyre, Jeanie
Niermeier, Mike
Parks, Karen
Turin, Ricardo
SIS/Secretary
Peerson, Rose
Gilcrest, Carrie
Bohon, Stan Network Consult
MAINTENANCE
Organowski, Wayne
TRANSPORTATION
TOM CLARK, SUPERVISOR
Acock, Melvin
Cochran, Rhonda
Crust, Tina
Violet Harget
Langston, Becky
MIKE VOGT, DIRECTOR
HEALTH SERVICES
CUSTODIAL & GROUNDS SERVICES
CUSTODIANS:
Owings, Pam
GROUNDSKEEPER:
Gayler, Steve
2000 S. CLAY ST.
732-6541 MARK CARVER, SUPERVISOR
Ralston, Glen
Rice, Norma
Schofield, Bird
Smith, Jolan
Stephens, Patty
Stout, Shelia
Stump, Marty
Taylor, Debbie
BUS DRIVERS:
Barwick, Mark
Conner, Larry
Decker, Dwight
Fowler, Cathy
Freer, Mike
Nash, Mindy
Popplewell, Marilynn
VanVleck, Donna
Villalobos, Lyn
Woodworth, Tabitha
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT:
Francis, Audra
HOLDEN R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE All public
schools are required to provide a free and appropriate public education to
all students with disabilities, including those attending private/parochial
schools, beginning on the child's third birthday through age twenty-one
(21), regardless of the child's disability. Disabilities include: learning
disabilities, mental retardation, emotional disturbance, speech disorders
(voice, fluency, or articulation), language disorders, visually impaired,
hearing impaired, orthopedic/other health impaired, multi-handicapped,
deaf/blind, autism, traumatic brain injury, and young children with
developmental delays.
All public schools are required to provide parents the right to inspect
and review personally-identifiable information collected and used or
maintained by the District relating to their children. Parents have the right
to request amendment of these records if they feel the information is
inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their
children. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S.
Department of Education or the State Department of Education
concerning alleged failures by the District to meet the requirements of the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
The District has developed a Local Compliance Plan for
implementation of Special Education and this Plan is available for public
review during regular school hours on days school is in session in the
Office of the Superintendent of Schools.
Public schools in the State of Missouri are required to conduct an
annual census of all children with disabilities or suspected disabilities
from birth through age twenty-one (21) who reside in the District or whose
parent/legal guardian resides in the District. This Census is compiled as
of May 1 each year. This information is treated as confidential and
submitted to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education. Information to be collected includes: name of each child,
parent/legal guardian's name/address; birth date and age of each child,
and each child's disability or suspected disability. Should the District fail
to submit an annual census, the State Board of Education may withhold
state aid until the census is submitted. If you have a child with a
disability or know of a child with a disability who is not attending the
public school, please contact the Holden R-III Assistant Superintendent,
1612 S. Main, Holden, MO, 64040 or phone (816) 850-4444, ext. 5025.
COMPLAINT RESOLUTION PROCEDURE FOR NCLB The Federal
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 requires state departments to
adopt procedures regarding programs authorized under the act,
including Title programs. Part of the compliance directs districts to inform
parents about complaint procedures. The NCLB complaint procedures
may be accessed at: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divimprove/fedprog/
parental_involvement/documents/NCLB_ComplaintProcedure.pdf
HOLDEN R-III SCHOOL PUBLIC NOTICE SURROGATE PARENT
PROGRAM Pursuant to the requirements of state law 162.997-999
RSMo, the State Board of Education is required to appoint a surrogate
parent at such time as it becomes evident that a child with a disability
does not have a parent or a person acting as a parent to participate in
matters dealing with the provision of special education. For purposes of
surrogate parent appointment, "parent" is defined as a biological parent,
a guardian, or a person acting as a parent of a child including, but not
limited to, a grandparent, a stepparent, or a foster parent with whom the
child lives. The term does not include the State if the child is a ward of
the State. The term does not include a person whose parental rights have
been terminated.
The local school district is given the responsibility to determine when a
child with a disability who requires special education and who resides in
the District is without a parent. The District must notify the Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education of the need to
appoint a surrogate parent. Training for persons serving as surrogate
parents will be provided by the Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education and the District.
If you are interested in volunteering to serve as a surrogate parent,
more information can be obtained from the District's surrogate parent
contact person - the person responsible for the District's special
education program. If you are interested you can call Assistant
Superintendent at (816) 850-4444, Ext. 5025 for more information.
NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE The Holden R-III School District
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin,
sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment, and
provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth
groups. For further information regarding non-discrimination policies,
contact the Holden R-III School District's Assistant Superintendent, 1612
S. Main, Holden, MO 64040, (816) 850-4444, Ext. 5025. Grievance forms
are available in the district office and on the school’s website at:
http://holdenschools.org/grievance
ENSURING INSTRUCTION BY HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS
The Holden R-III School District is required to inform parents of the
following information that they have the right to know, according to the
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110).
Upon a parent’s request, the district is required to provide to parents
in a timely manner, the following information:
* Whether the teacher has met state qualification and licensing
criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher
provides instruction.
* Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other
provisional status through which state qualification or licensing
criteria have been waived.
* Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if
so, their qualifications.
* What baccalaureate degree major the teacher has and any other
graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of
discipline of the certification.
In addition to the information that parents may request, districts must
provide to each individual parent:
* Information on the achievement level of the parent’s child in each
of the state academic assessments as required under this part; and
* Timely notice that the parent’s child has been assigned, or has
been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who
is not highly qualified.
ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION
Due to Federal Laws, Holden R-III
School District has contracted services of Terracon Consultants to
perform an asbestos assessment at the various district buildings.
Some areas of asbestos have been identified, but have been
diagnosed as "nonfriable" for the most part and are not presently
considered as a hazard to the buildings' occupants. However, the law
mandates that such materials must be either removed or maintained so
that no future hazard exists. The School District has opted to manage the
majority of asbestos-containing materials in the schools for at least the
next three (3) years and have taken positive measures to ensure its
present sound condition.
All those interested in the specific procedures, location and nature of
the asbestos-containing materials, are invited to view the Management
Plan and Inspection Report. The report may be viewed by contacting the
Superintendent at Central Office.
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC SCHEDULES
VOLLEYBALL
08/26
08/28
09/02
09/06
09/09
09/11
09/16
09/18
09/20
09/23
09/25
09/27
09/30
10/02
10/04
10/07
10/09
10/11
10/13
10/14
10/16
10/20-23
Cole Camp
Pleasant Hill
Oak Grove
Holden Inv.
Odessa
Harrisonville
Knob Noster
Lexington
Odessa JV Tourn.
Higginsville
Richmond
Warrensburg Inv.
Carrollton
Knob Noster
SCA JV Tourn.
Lexington
Higginsville
Grain Valley Inv.
Osceola
Richmond
Carrollton
Districts
FOOTBALL
C/JV/V
C/JV/V
C/JV/V
V
C/JV/V
C/JV/V
JV/V
C/JV/V
JV
C/JV/V
C/JV/V
V
JV/V
JV/V
JV
C/JV/V
C/JV/V
V
JV/V
C/JV/V
JV/V
V
A
H
H
H
A
A
A
H
A
H
A
A
H
H
A
A
A
A
A
H
A
A
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
TBA
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
TBA
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
TBA
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
TBA
6:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
TBA
08/15
08/22
08/25
08/29
09/05
09/08
09/08
09/12
09/15
09/19
09/22
09/26
09/29
09/29
10/03
10/06
10/10
10/13
10/17
10/20
10/24
Clinton
Oak Grove
Oak Grove
SW Early College
Trenton
Grain Valley
Butler
Odessa
Odessa
Lexington
Lexington
Higginsville
Higginsville
Crest Ridge
Richmond
Richmond
Carrollton
Carrollton
Knob Noster
Knob Noster
Districts
SOFTBALL
V
V
JV
V
V
JV
C
V
JV
V
JV
V
JV
C
V
JV
V
JV
V
JV
V
A
H
H
H
A
H
A
A
A
A
A
H
H
A
A
A
H
H
A
A
TBA
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
TBA
TBA
7:00 PM
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
5:30 PM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC SCHEDULES
VOLLEYBALL
09/13
09/15
09/16
09/22
09/23
09/30
10/02
10/07
10/09
10/13
10/14
10/18
10/25
Crest Ridge
Warrensburg
Odessa
Lexington
Higginsville
Knob Noster
Carrollton
Richmond
Clinton
Grain Valley
Pleasant Hill
Oak Grove Tourn.
Oak Grove Inv.
A
H
H
H
H
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
TBA
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
TBA
TBA
09/09
09/16
09/23
09/30
10/07
10/14
University Academy
Lexington
Higginsville
Richmond
Carrollton
Knob Noster
H
H
A
A
A
H
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
A
H
A
A
H
A
A
4:00 PM
8:00 AM
4:00 PM
TBA
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
CROSS COUNTRY
09/11
09/13
09/16
09/20
09/25
10/07
10/15
Oak Grove Inv.
Holden Inv.
Drexel Inv.
Odessa Inv.
Lone Jack Inv.
Barstow Inv.
Sherwood Inv.
CROSS COUNTRY
Oak Grove Tourn.
Sherwood
Knob Noster
Lexington
Higginsville
Richmond
Holden Inv.
Odessa
Carrollton
Knob Noster
UCM Tourn.
Lexington
Leeton
Higginsville
Versailles
Richmond
Carrollton
Clinton
Districts
JV
JV/V
JV/V
JV/V
JV/V
JV/V
V
JV/V
JV/V
JV/V
V
JV/V
JV/V
JV/V
V
JV/V
JV/V
JV/V
V
A
H
H
A
A
H
H
A
A
A
A
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
TBA
TBA
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
TBA
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
TBA
5:00 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
TBA
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
TBA
MEET THE
EAGLES
August 11th at 6:30 p.m.
at the High School
FOOTBALL
B
A/B/C
A/B
A/B
A/B
A/B
A/B
A/B/C
A/B
A/B/C
A/B
A/B
A
08/23
08/27
09/02
09/04
09/09
09/11
09/13
09/15
09/16
09/18
09/19-20
09/22
09/23
09/25
09/27
09/30
10/02
10/06
10/08-11
09/11
09/13
09/16
09/20
09/23
10/01
10/07
10/15
10/16
10/22
11/01
11/08
Oak Grove Inv.
Holden Inv.
Drexel Inv.
Odessa Inv.
Smithville Inv.
Cass Midway Inv.
Barstow Inv.
Sherwood Inv.
Warrensburg Inv.
Conference Meet
District Meet
State Meet
JV/V
JV/V
JV/V
JV/V
JV/V
JV/V
JV/V
JV/V
JV/V
V
V
V
A
H
A
H
A
H
A
A
H
A
A
A
4:00 PM
8:00 AM
4:00 PM
TBA
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
TBA
4:00 PM
TBA
TBA
For the most up-to-date
information, visit us online...
Holden Activities:
http://holdenathletics.com
Follow us on Twitter:
@HHSActivities
Holden R-III Calendar Events:
http://holdenschools.org
FALL PARENT ATHLETIC
HANDBOOK MEETING
Sunday, August 3rd at 6 p.m.
at High School Gym
The Holden R-III School District will host a fall athletic handbook parent meeting in the high
school gym at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 3rd. Justin Remington, Activities Director, will
review the athletics/activities handbook with parents who have children in grades 7-12 who
want to be involved in athletics/activities.
Athletic Participation Packets may be submitted that evening. Athletic Participation Packets
must be turned into the AD’s office before student-athletes are allowed to participate. The
first day of practice for fall sports for the high school is August 4th. The first day of practice
for fall sports for the middle school is August 18th.