Fair Grove R-X School District

The tornadic weather we experienced this week provided an important opportunity to reevaluate our sheltering procedures and policies for the FEMA building. We are incredibly grateful to have this facility on our campus and are committed to making it available to our community when needed. We want to ensure the community is aware of the procedures for using the FEMA shelter during the school day. Clear communication and understanding will help us keep everyone safe. Our students' safety is always our priority. Please share this with any of your family or friends who may not be on social media or the school's contact list.

Last night, we proudly celebrated the graduation of our second cohort of teachers who have completed their master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction through our partnership with Evangel University. Our students will benefit greatly from the knowledge and skills these educators have gained through their commitment to continuous improvement. They prove to our students that hard work and perseverance lead to meaningful growth and achievement. We also celebrate Dr. Samantha Orr, Middle School Assistant Principal (2025–2026), for completing her doctoral degree. What an incredible achievement that reflects her dedication to leadership and lifelong learning. Congratulations, Graduates!! Back row: Superintendent, Mr. Mike Bell with Brooke Coates, Joanna Winterberg, Cole Johnston & Marshall Groves Front row: Natalie Palomo, Stephanie Brown, Kezia Price & Shiawa Page Not pictured: Krista Miller & Will Reed

All safe at school. We are currently out of power. We are going to hold in the FEMA building for about another 20 minutes and reevaluate.

The Lady Eagles 3-Peat State Champs basketball shirts can be picked up in the high school office. Office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

Fair Grove Municipal Election Set for April 8: High School Marketing Class Partners with City Council to Educate Public on Bond Initiative The City of Fair Grove will hold its Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, with polls open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Fair Grove United Methodist Church. Among the items on the ballot is a General Obligation Bond Improvements question that has become the focus of an innovative partnership between the Fair Grove High School marketing class and the City Council. In an effort to raise awareness and understanding of the ballot initiative, the marketing students worked alongside city leaders to develop a public information campaign. They created a social media advertisements, a digital billboard, and in-home mailers. The ballot question seeks voter approval to extend the existing tax levy—not raise it—to fund critical infrastructure improvements. If passed, the bond will provide the necessary funding to upgrade the city's wastewater treatment process and stormwater culverts, improving efficiency, reliability, and overall service to residents. In addition, the bond would pave the way for future community projects focused on pedestrian safety, such as widened lanes and improved sidewalks throughout the city. Fair Grove Alderman Kelly Petty praised the students’ involvement, stating: “I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the Fair Grove High School marketing class and Cayse Overstreet for their outstanding efforts in partnering with the City of Fair Grove to develop a marketing campaign for the upcoming ballot question regarding a general obligation bond for our wastewater system and stormwater management. The students have been incredible throughout this project. Their engagement and investment have been truly inspiring. It has been phenomenal to witness the school's willingness to partner with us. One of my favorite moments was seeing the students' excitement for a project that directly impacts them and their community. When I joined the Board of Aldermen, my main goal was to foster engagement between the community and the city. It has been an honor to achieve this with the help of these dedicated students. Thank you for your hard work and commitment to making a positive difference in our community!” Voters are encouraged to participate in this important local election and consider the long-term benefits of the bond for Fair Grove’s infrastructure and quality of life. Again, voting will take place on Tuesday, April 8, from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Fair Grove United Methodist Church. For more information, please visit the City of Fair Grove’s website, contact City Hall, or marketing teacher Cayse Overstreet. Cell: 314-413-6915 Email: overstreetca@fgsmail.org

The FG Lady Eagles basketball team won their third consecutive Class 3 MSHSAA sate championship! T-shirt orders can be made through this link: https://creatordesigns.com/collections/fair-grove-girls-state-champs-a445 The store will close down next Thursday at noon.

🦅💜 Eagle Pride in Action! 💜🦅 We are incredibly grateful for our partnership with Bank of Missouri and their ongoing support of our students! Every time you make a purchase using your Eagle Pride debit card, the bank donates 5 cents to our school, helping fund important programs and opportunities for our students. Thank you to Bank of Missouri for investing in our school, and thank you to our community for choosing to give back with every swipe! If you don’t have an Eagle Pride debit card yet, visit Bank of Missouri to get yours today. #EaglePride 🦅

FGHS is hosting a community pep assembly on Wednesday, March 26th, from 10:50 to 11:19 AM to recognize the Lady Eagles' third consecutive basketball state championship! Any community member who wants to attend can enter through the HS gym lobby entrance. The assembly will occur in the HS gymnasium. All community members will sit in the chairback bleachers.

The Fair Grove Lady Eagles Final Four t-shirts are now available for pick-up in the HS office. Office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. The office will be closed over spring break.

The FG Lady Eagles are headed to the MSHSAA State Final Four for the third consecutive year! The Lady Eagles will play Lone Jack on Wednesday, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO, @ 4 PM. All tickets must be purchased at MSHSAA.org. Order your Final Four shirts below. All orders must be placed by 11 AM on Monday. https://creatordesigns.com/products/fair-grove-girls-final-four-2025-a4436

MSHSAA Girls' Basketball State Quarterfinal Information Saturday, March 8th, 3 PM, at Fair Grove Fair Grove vs. El Dorado Springs Tickets can be purchased on the MSHSAA.org website. When buying a ticket for the game, use the presale code M2K2M3 This presale code is specific to Fair Grove fans and community members only. Please do not share this code on social media. El Dorado Springs has a code specific to their fans and community. GO EAGLES!

The FG Eagles and Lady Eagles district championship t-shirts are available for pick-up in the high school office. Office hours are 8 AM-4:45 PM, Tuesday-Friday.

PTO would like to welcome our school families and the community to our March PTO Meeting this Tuesday, March 4th at 6:30pm in the Elementary Library. Candidates for the school board have been invited to speak. Please see the agenda for the meeting below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13L7PZHE1qWaE23YxDI1DIWgmKixrCp2Dv1c3Tfhgor0/edit?usp=sharing Thank you!

MSHSAA State Sectional Basketball Information: Boys Sectional Game Monday, March 3rd, 6 PM, at Fair Grove Fair Grove vs. Thayer Tickets can be purchased on the MSHSAA.org website. When purchasing a ticket for the boy’s game, use the presale code J572F9 Girls Sectional Game Tuesday, March 4th, 6 PM, at Fair Grove Fair Grove vs. Thayer Tickets can be purchased on the MSHSAA.org website. When purchasing a ticket for the girl’s game, use the presale code KH6J46 The presale codes are specific to Fair Grove fans only. Please do not share these with the folks from Thayer, as they have their own specific presale code. GO EAGLES!

Your FG Eagles and Lady Eagles are both district basketball champs! Get your Eagles and Lady Eagles combined district champions t-shirts below! Orders must be placed by 6 PM Sunday night. https://creatordesigns.com/products/fair-grove-girls-district-champs-2025-a404 Information related to the boys and girls MSHSAA State Sectional games will be sent out when all details for the games have been finalized.

❄️ Snow Make-Up Day Reminder! ❄️ School will be in session on Monday, March 3rd, as a make-up day for our recent snow day.

Order your state wrestling qualifier shirts below! Orders are due March 3rd! https://creatordesigns.com/collections/fair-grove-high-school-wrestling-a220

Due to hazardous road conditions, Fair Grove Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, February 21st. However, learning will continue through a virtual learning day. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has recently released new guidance allowing districts to utilize up to six AMI Days. Tomorrow will be the district's last AMI Day. Please check your email this afternoon for further AMI instructions. Stay warm and stay safe!

The HS boys basketball team will host Clever tomorrow, February 21st. A C-game half will start at 5 PM and be followed by the JV and V games. At halftime of the varsity game, Junior Cheer will perform and FFA will be hosting its "Cover the Court" event. Students can bring a new stuffed animal (with the tags still on) and receive free admission to the game. The stuffed animals will be donated to a charity.

Due to road conditions, Fair Grove Schools will be closed tomorrow Thursday, February 20th. Tomorrow will be a traditional snow day, made up on Monday, March 3rd. Stay warm and be safe!