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Volleyball
Chicks Volleyball will play Mountain Grove at Mountain Grove, Saturday, Oct. 29, 3pm. If they win they will play at 6pm. Directions and a link to the full championship bracket is available on district website.

Football
Roosters Football will host the Monett Cubs in Class 3 Regional game on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 7pm at A.W. Eklund Field. More details will be posted on the district website when available.

FFA Focuses on Conservation
At the last FFA Meeting Conservation Agent Kevin Zilkie came to talk to forty-six members about the upcoming fall hunting seasons. He answered many questions that students had about tagging, point restrictions, code of violations, Operation Game Thief, and the fall hunting seasons overall. Other topics included Missouri's mountain lion population, feral hogs, hunter ethics and careers in Conservation. Students also watched videos about hunters who had hunted from vehicles and the consequences that came with those choices, and hunters who had transported game illegally and consequences for those actions as well. Following Agent Zilkie's presentation, regular business occurred with members deciding to host a coat drive and sponsor the local Angel Tree.  

Region 12 Leadership Conference in Sedalia, Oct. 20
Front row: Markie Roach, Michaela Richards, Taylor Gallagher (Region 12 President), Elisabeth Mansfield (Region 12 Devotional Leader), Alleana Holt and Ali Novak. Middle row: Hannah Dustman, Codi Winslow, Vyktoria Harris, Crystal O'Malley, Mariah Jones, Anthony Holt. Back row:  Anna Chandler, Tara Goosey, Kacey Breitbach, Renee Edenburn, Haley Cash, Morian Elam, Ashley Blann, Rachel Liley, Alex Holt

Middle School to present "Sleepy Hollow 10591"
Students from the Pleasant Hill Middle School will present “Sleepy Hollow 10591” on Friday, Oct. 21, 7pm in the HS PAC. Ticket prices are $3 for adults and free for students. Cast members include: Madi Bailey, Robin Brundage, Maranda Arcuri, Blake Rutherford, Karen Greisbach, Noah Campbell, Alex Whittington, Brooke Wood, Fiona Bolte-Bradhurst, Levi Phipps, Ricee Cade, Tommy Phelps, Brooke Young, Lauren Larkins, Marley Moran and Jaryd Smith.

 

To Holden - 58 Bridge out
At Strasburg
E Highway North 1/4 mile
Right on Struzick Rd - 1/2 mile
Right on 191st - 3/4 mile
Right on Shimel Rd - 1/2 mile
Left on 58 Highway
(It is all gravel roads)

 

Battle of the Brains
A former graduate of Pleasant Hill High School, Jesse Hartter, presented information to Mr. Jeff Scott’s fourth hour Physics class. Mr. Hartter is an engineer with Burns & McDonnell . He answered questions about the Battle of the Brains competition the students are participating in. He explained the contest asks students to design an exhibit to be built and displayed at science city.  The students have been given a $200,000 build budget.  The winning team will actually have their display constructed in science city and the students will be a part of the engineering and build process.  The winning teams school will also win $50,000 for their school. 

 

Fire Safety Week
The Pleasant Hill Fire Department visited the Elementary School and the Primary School recently. The firemen talked to the students about Fire Safety. They shared about the importance of knowing their address, calling 911 in case of an emergency and having a safe place to go. The students were given the chance to take a ‘close’ look at the fire truck and the ambulance.

 

Academic Letters presented to 149 HS students
This Fall, one hundred forty nine (149) High School, students were presented academic letters on Tuesday, Sept. 27 for the 2010-2011 school year. To earn an academic letter, a student must earn a 3.5 or better GPA (grade point average) for the school year.

Earning academic letters were:
Freshman – Kassidy Albright, Justin Bell, Kacey Breitbach, Krista Bricker, Jamie Brookshier, Abbie Brown, Haley Cash, Trenton Clarke, Zachery Cohen, Matthew Cox, Sutton Crabtree, Brooke Crotty, Jacob Davis, Kaylea Dennis, Benjamin Dobson, Hannah Dustman, McKenna Gates, Kenton Hanifl, Heather Hughes, Mallory Humphrey, Bailey Heublein, Alexander Hurd, Schyler Johnston, Kiahla Kirchhoff, Kami Lamar, Erica Loney, Mariahe Long, Moriah Longo, Emily McKee, Leah Miller, George Montag, Allison Novak, Kristin Orpin, Nathan Phillips, Alisha Price, Mattie Rogers, Haleigh Rottinghaus, Paige Shifflett, Hannah Shinn, Mackenzie Snyder, Taylor Stevenson, Rachel Triplett, Haylee Votipka, Codi Winslow, Trevor Young and Allie Zahn.

Sophomore - 1 st year – Brad Barnett, Karin Bock, Devon Jarrett, Taylor Louthan, Kaylee Smith, Baleigh Wheeler. 2 nd year – Taylor Bonnesen, Samantha Bornaman, Trevor Burge, Douglas Bybee, Rachel Casteel, Noah Dayson, Katharine Debortoli, Dillan Findley, Jenna Greenwood, Steven Greufe, Joseph Griffith, Shannon Haws, MaryBeth Hertzog, Amethyst Hughes, Elizabeth Jerabek, Jamie Kelly, Jessica Kemerling, Summer Kirchofer, Rachel Lauve, Kaitlin Long, Justin Longmeyer, Brittani Lugenbeel, Elisabeth Mansfield, Kaylee Mathiason, Hannah Meyer, Mallory Miller, Tyler Miller, Brandon Norris, Nicole Patterson, Mysti-Ane Pearce, Anna Prewitt, Mackenzie Powell, Jacob Randle, Adams Reeves, Dylan Ross, Brad Smith, Dominic Taylor, Taylor Thomas, Gregory Troiani, Shelby Walton, Kindred Wesemann, Hannah Widaman, Charlotte Williams, Abigail Yoder, Lonnie Yost.

Junior – 1 st year – Samantha Cobb, Breeona Foster, Avery Gully, Karissa Kramer, Matt Mallett, Hunter Mounce, Ashley Ogle, Amber Small, Michael Smith, Jacob Tyler. 2 nd year – Jordan Coates, Stephanie Cox, Brittney Parton, Clinton Richardson, Bo Sumner. 3 rd year – Spencer Adams, Tyler Alexander, Benjamin Anderson, Jared Burge, Kala Cleveland, Amanda Crawford, Cheyann Dillon, Katharine Driscoll, Cole Eason, Joshua Griffith, Brittany Hastings, Justina Homan, Holly Hoover, Brianna Jackson, Braye Jones, Allie Josselet, Katie Lane, Ashten Link, Kevin Mahoney, Hunter Melies, Cheyenne Nelson, Andrew O’Neill, Julia Pittman, Daniel Peters, Mallory Purnell, Emily Reed, Trenten Roach, Sarah Rutherford, Nikki Sherwood, Brett Siebeneck, Luke Stevenson, Abigail Shields, Corey Todd, James Watson, Brecklynn Williams, Miriam Young, Tiffany Zinn.

Pictured is 1999 Graduate, Jenny Neal.

 

NoteAbles Carnival
The Noteables sponsored a fun filled weekend on Sept 16 and 17.  The NoteAbles Carnival brought in over 100 children from the community Friday night.

New ticket booth constructed by Agricultural Education Program
Students from the Agricultural Education program at Pleasant Hill High School constructed the ticket booth for the football field.  The combined effort from the Agricultural Education's Special Projects Structure's class and the current Ag Construction I & II class designed, made the bill of materials, roofed and sided the booth as part of their skills training within each class.  Students learned how to construct floors, walls, headers, install doors and windows, figure and cut out rafters, lay shingles and put siding on under the instruction of Mr. Mike Keilholz, Agricultural Education Instructor.  Students pictured are:  Sam Hutsell, P.J. Waugh, Troy Faulkenberry, Caleb Quick, Dakota Jackson and Chris McFarland.  Those not available for the picture are:  Lowell Elliott, Cole Strain, Logan Baker, Sam Brown, Matt Hale, Devin Lees, David Routh and Chase Snyder.

 

Community Emergency Response Team Training
Recently 22 teachers from the Pleasant Hill R-III School District took part in Community Emergency Response Team training. Fourth Grade teacher Christy Goad and Elementary Art teacher Nicole Albin attended Train the Trainer courses earlier this year to be certified to teach the training. The training is designed to give teachers the skills necessary to be first responders in an emergency situation and enable them to handle a situation until police, fire and rescue, EMT’s and other first responders can arrive on location.

The training covered such areas as disaster preparedness, medical operations, fire safety including training on how to properly put out a fire with a fire extinguisher, search and rescue, and terrorism. Representatives from the Pleasant Hill Fire Department were on hand to help with the training.

 

Annual Performance Report (APR)
For the seventh consecutive year, the Pleasant Hill R-III School District will receive a Distinction in Performance award as a result of our score on the Annual Performance Report (APR) released from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This annual report is based on MAP scores, ACT scores, percentages of students enrolled in advanced and vocational courses, graduation rates and attendance. Overall, these results provide evidence that the District is consistently providing students the best learning opportunities in their continuous effort to increase student achievement. Pleasant Hill R-III School District received MET in 13 of 14 areas assessed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as part of the District’s Annual Performance Report. The District also MET on two bonus categories as a result of growth on state testing. The bonus categories were: Voluntary Science/Social Studies Assessment Achievement and Grades 3—8 Math / Communication Arts growth. As a result of the District meeting the two bonus categories our score is 14 on APR. Districts earning a MET in at least 13 of 14 areas including all MAP students, receive the designation ‘Distinction in Performance’. Despite possible misconceptions, it is not an easy feat for a District to earn 14 points on the APR, as we did this school year. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Becky Gallagher stated “ The way to improved student achievement is through a planned, systemic, and concerted effort on the part of stakeholders. Our entire staff has worked extremely hard to ensure students are provided all necessary ingredients to be successful both during their school experience and upon graduation.” The State APR assesses fourteen separate standards as opposed to the Federal government’s Adequate-Yearly-Progress (AYP) which only assesses student progress in Math and Communication Arts.

Board presents MAP / EOC TrackMakers
The overall purposes of a recognition program are to build individual self-esteem, improve individual performance, retain quality employees, enhance individual and corporate pride, and provide reinforcement and reward for achievement toward the mission of the organization.   With these purposes in mind, the Pleasant Hill R-III Board of Education established a TrackMaker Recognition Program several years ago. 

This Fall, students at the High School, Middle School, Elementary School and Intermediate School who earned ‘Advanced’ level on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) and End of Course (EOC) exams last spring will be presented TrackMakers by the R-III School Board.

Earning TrackMakers at the High School were: MAPCommunication Arts - Lane Adams, Madison Barker, Christopher Barzilla, Zachary Bates, Nicole Beard, Brogan Bellamy, Thomas Blair, Riley Bonnesen, Arron Correa, Renee Edenburn, Tyler Evans, Kyle Feeler, Jacob Fetters, Courtney Fountain, Katherine Friederich, Susanna Goodellfields, Lauren Hawkins, Marcus Hicks, Spencer Homan, Catherine Josselet, Jacob Lauve, Joseph Madison, Kayla McDaniel, Elijah Mijares, Cole Miller, Noah Moore, Nicole Nulsen, Justin Orpin, Cassy Reeves, Tyler Repp, Thomas Schaefer, Molly Takacs, Steven Vaughan, Makenzie Voorhees, Emma Widaman, Zachary Winkler, Olivia Woodruff. Mathematics – Rebekah Anderson, Christopher Barzilla, Weston Boehm, Riley Bonnesen, Kaylene Bramwell, Tiffany Butler, Aaron Couch, Dillon Davis, Tyler Evans, Kyle Feeler, Susanna Goodellfields, Spencer Homan, Catherine Josselet, Autumn Kirchhofer, Drew Laforte, Jacob Lauve, William Livingston, Elijah Mijares, Nicole Nulsen, Justin Orpin, Caitlin Rash, John Romer, Thomas Schaefer, Lewis Sharp, Kai Wesemann, Emma Widaman, Zachary Winkler, Olivia Woodruff, Trace Young. Science – Brogan Bellamy, Weston Boehm, Garrett Bolden, Riley Bonnesen, Kyle Feeler, Susanna Goodellfields, Austin Hiler, Autumn Kirchhofer, Jacob Lauve, Joseph Madison, Elijah Mijares, Nicole Nulsen, Lewis Sharp, Kaleb Walker, Zachary Winkler. EOCCommunication Arts English I – Justin Bell, Kacey Breitbach, Alexis Caraker, Haley Cash, Brandon Clevenger, Zachery Cohen, Matthew Cox, Tristan Dooly, Matthew Gully, Kenton Hanifl, Bailey Heublein, Heather Hughes, Mallory Humphrey, Erica Loney, Mariahe Long, Moriah Longo, Emily McKee, George Montag, Julian Moreno, Allison Novak, Kristin Orpin, Cole Reeves, Seth Rice, Hannah Shinn, Mackenzie Snyder, Bailey Strain, Kayla Torrence, Rachel Triplett, Haylee Votipka, Trevor Young. Communication Arts English II – Brad Barnett, Caleb Basile, Samantha Bornaman, Trevor Burge, Douglas Bybee, Noah Dayson, Dillan Findley, Jenna Greenwood, Logan Hawks, Shannon Haws, Mary Hertzog, Amethyst Hughes, Elizabeth Jerabek, Dallas Kelly, Jamie Kelly, Erika King, Summer Kirchhofer, Rachel Lauve, Kaitlin Long, Justin Longmeyer, Brittani Lugenbeel, Elisabeth Mansfield, Kaylee Mathiason, Hannah Meyer, Mallory Miller, Tyler Miller, Brandon Norris, Mysti-Ane Pearce, Mason Potter, Jacob Randle, Gregory Reeves, Elizabeth Sherman, John Smith, Rachelle Smith, Gregory Troiani, Shelby Walton, Hannah Widaman, Charlotte Williams and Lonnie Yost. Mathematics Algebra I – Kassidy Albright, Tristan Dooly, Christopher Barzilla, Weston Boehm, Riley Bonnesen, Dillon Davis, Tyler Evans, Anthony Holt, Spencer Homan, Catherine Josselet, Jacob Lauve, William Livingston, Elijah Mijares, Nicole Nulsen, Justin Orpin, Cassy Reeves, Olivia Woodruff. Mathematics Algebra II – Noah Dayson, Justin Longmeyer, Kaylee Mathiason. Mathematics Geometry – Justin Bell, Kacey Breitbach, Trenton Burdette, Brooke Crotty, Benjamin Dobson, McKenna Gates, Kenton Hanifl, George Montag, Allison Novak, Nathan Phillips, Cole Reeves. Science Biology I – Shawn Ashmore, Brad Barnett, Ashley Blann, Scott Blann, Taylor Bonnesen, Trenton Burdette, Trevor Burge, Douglas Bybee, Rachel Casteel, Noah Dayson, Jacob Denney, Colbi Ford, Matthew Gray, Jenna Greenwood, Steven Greufe, Joshua Hatten, Logan Hawks, Shannon Haws, Devon Jarrett, Jamie Kelly, Joel Ketchum, Summer Kirchofer, Drake Kramer, Rachel Lauve, Jarrod Lightfoot, Kaitlin Long, Justin Longmeyer, Kaylee Mathiason, Hannah Meyer, Mallory Miller, Tyler Miller, Brent Norris, Nicole Patterson, Mysti-Ane Pearce, Jacob Randle, Gregory Reeves, Dylan Ross, Elizabeth Sherman, John Smith, Rachelle Smith, Emily Snider, Dominic Taylor, Matthew Townsend, Gregory Troiani, Jordy Valentin, Shelby Walton, Hannah Widaman, Charlotte Williams, Hannah Winkler, Lonnie Yost. Social Studies American History – Matthew Cox, Keegan Curtis, Brett Garten, George Montag, Cole Reeves, Trevor Young. Social Studies Government – Spencer Adams, Kenneth Albin, Curtis Barger, Wesley Bridges, Jared Burge, Cody Clark, Stephanie Cox, Amanda Crawford, Cheyann Dillon, Katharine Driscoll, Brett Garten, Joshua Griffith, Justin Hanes, Brittany Hastings, Calee Johnson, Alexandria Jones, Mary Josselet, Nathaniel Kiger, Mathew Lally, Taylor Lewis, Ashten Link, Kevin Mahoney, Matthew Medearis, Danny Morris, Tyler O’Brien, Andrew O’Neill, Brittney Parton, Daniel Peters, Julia Pittman, Mallory Purnell, Mason Quinn, Emily Reed, Clinton Richardson, Trenten Roach, Nikki Sherwood, Abigail Shields, Jenni Stark, Luke Stevenson, Cole Strain, Corey Todd, James Watson, Miriam Young.

Earning MAP TrackMakers at the Middle School: Communication Arts – Addison Ackley, Brylea Burkhart, Kaycee Clements, Josie Cotter, Malynn Creighton, Kiersten Danner, Christian Durst, O’Tillia Jerabek, Katie Krug, Mikaila Livington, Cheyenne Long, Jacob Longmeyer, Marley Moran, Marissa Paris, Levi Phipps, Nathaniel Ryan, Kaler Selvin, Brianna Shuler, Sienna Smith, William Stanley, Jamie Vaughan, Claire Villegas, Margaret Waddle, Joshua Young, Kevin Aguilar, Hannah Beissel, Fiona Bolte Bradhurst, Donna Borer, Haley Burge, Jaymie Clevenger, Joseph Davis, Rachel Dustman, Micheala Emond, Jacob Fisher, Kaley Hays, Kylie Heublein, Alyssa Kramer, Lauren Larkins, Aidan Link, Robert McCormick, Kirsten Medearis, Emma Moore, Christian Moreno, Augustus Newberry, Thomas Phelps, Paige Sailors, Robert Sees, Drake Sivils, Racheal Snyder, Cody Suelter, Johnna Walls, Justin White, Holly Wilhelm, Colleen Wouters, Luella Yoder. Mathematics – Dalton Burge, Josie Cotter, Malynn Creighton, Christian Durst, Garrison Fields, Joely Hughes, Levi Jack, O’Tillia Jerabek, Kasey King, Mikaila Livingston, Cheyenne Long, Jacob Longmeyer, Marley Moran, Emilee Nulsen, Nathaniel Ryan, Brianna Shuler, Sienna Smith, William Stanley, Madolyn Swinney, Margaret Waddle, Jacob Watson, Anna Whitlock, Kaytlynn Whitney, Joshua Young, Fiona Bolte Bradhurst, Donna Borer, Haley Burge, Mathew Campbell, Jaymie Clevenger, Isaac Denney, Rachel Dustman, Micheala Emond, Jacob Fisher, Kaley Hays, Kylie Heublein, Jason Hudlemeyer, Lane Jellison, Alyssa Kramer, Lauren Larkins, Dan Li, Aidan Link, Caleb Long, Kirsten Medearis, Emma Moore, Christian Moreno, Paige Sailors, Christina Waddle, Brooke Wood.

Earning MAP TrackMakers at the Intermediate School were: Communication Arts – Carly Barker, Mackenzie Beaman, Matthew Blair, Brooke Cash, Levi Cohen, Michael Denney, Jacob Figley, Brett Greufe, Jordan Hamlin, Joseph Heinrich, Dominic Hemme, Richard Hughes, Eric Humphrey, Kyley Keith, Cameron Knapp, Brylee Langford, Grant Long, Nathaniel Longo, Jack Marconett, James McKee, Callie Miller, Alexander Moore, Alexandra Pierce, Madison Roach, Nicholas Ryan, Brayden Smith, Evan Wehner, Trent Wilson, Michael Wright, Daniel Albin, Marissa Bowman, Sydney Bunch, Wesley Burkhart, Faith Griggs, McKenna Hanover, Reagan Harrison, Sophia Harvey, Miranda Kelley, Corey Kelly, Grace Kenyon, Taylor Markham, Hayden McMillion, William Pryor, Samuel Ross, Joe Sosko, Mszayah Vanzant, Taylor Vincent, Benjamin Yoder. Mathematics – Jordan Anderson, Carly Barker, Matthew Blair, Levi Cohen, Kacie Creighton, Michael Denney, Sam Easton, Brett Greufe, Jordan Hamlin, Joseph Henrich, Dominic Hemme, Eric Humphrey, James McKee, Callie Miller, Alexandra Pierce, Mackenzie Robinson, Jordan Rottinhaus, Nicholas Ryan, Trent Wilson, Faith Griggs, Miranda Kelley, Grace Kenyon, Hayden McMillion, Judah Rice, Joe Sosko, Taylor Vincent. Science – Carly Barker, Mackenzie Beaman, Matthew Blair, Jeremy Brant, Dillon Bray, Gaige Brunell, Levi Cohen, Victoria Combs, KacieCreighton, Rachel Denney, Joseph Dryer, Shawn Gallagher, Brett Greufe, Joseph Heinrich, Dominic Hemme, Ryan Hopkins, Richard Hughes, Eric Humphrey, Cordell Jellison, Cameron Knapp, Kaitlyn Lloyd, Nathaniel Longo, Jack Marconett, James McKee, Callie Miller, Alexander Moore, Connor O’Malley, Alexandra Pierce, Madison Roach, Mackenzie Robinson, Jordan Rottinghaus, Nicholas Ryan, Brayden Smith, Tanner Todd, Sidney Walters, Trent Wilson, Evan Yokley.

Earning MAP TrackMakers at the Elementary School were: Communication Arts – Logan Bailey, Collin Brockman, Kylie Campbell, Grace Chambers, Nicole Clapp, Austin Dinges, Desmond Ewing, Tanner Graves, Jaden Greenwood, Angeleena Hook, Savannah McIntosh, Aidan Moore, Cailee More, Colin Paris, Emily Perisho, Alexandria Prosser, Jayden Reyes, Micah Taylor, Morgan Wehner, Alexis White, Morgan Wilhite. Mathematics – Jaden Greenwood, Hanah Hocker, Emily Perisho, Cole Swofford.

 

West Central District Choir
The following Pleasant Hill High School students auditioned and were selected to be a part of the West Central District 11/12th grade District Choir on October 8th.  This event will be hosted at Smith Cotton High School in Sedalia, MO with the concerts starting at 5:30pm.  They are (first row) Summer Kirchofer, Katie Lane, Lindsey Beck, Kaitlin Long, Brandon Alesi, (second row) Kavin Rickel, Corey Todd, Samantha Dunlap, Tyler Wilson, Hannah Meyer, Andrew O'Neill and (third row) Cassidy White, Hannah Meyer, Adam Reeves, Jared Burge, Noah Dayson, Rachel Lauve and Lonnie Yost. Also making the choir but not available for the picture were Allison Josselet, Alexandria Jones, Trevor Burge and Jacob Wright.

 

 

Parent Teacher Conferences

Primary School:

• Parent/teacher conferences at the primary school are scheduled individually by teachers and parents.  Parents are given opportunities to schedule dates and times at Open House held in August before school starts.  Any parents that do not indicate a time preference are contacted directly by the classroom teachers for a scheduled time.  Teachers will accommodate parental schedules as much as possible any time from Oct. 17 through Oct. 20, but are primarily scheduling conferences Monday, October 17, and Wednesday, October 19, from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Elementary School:

• Most teachers have already scheduled their parent-teacher conferences. If you have not been contacted by your child’s teacher, please call the school at 540-2220.
• If you are unsure of your appointment time, please call the school.
• If you are unable to attend at your scheduled time, please call and make arrangements for a new time.
• Parents will be asked to take a short survey after the conference.

Intermediate School:

The Intermediate School will hold conferences on Tuesday, October 18 and Wednesday, October 19 from 4:20-8:00 p.m.

• Parent-Teacher Conferences will be conducted by the core team of teachers that work with your child.
• All parents are asked to call 540-3156 or email their child’s teacher to set up a conference if one has not been previously arranged.
• Reminder notices will be provided to parents that signed up previously.
• Any parent unable to attend the scheduled time should call and make arrangements for a new time.
• Parents will be asked to take a short survey after the conference.

Middle School:

STUDENT LED CONFERENCES: Monday & Tuesday, October 17 & 18 from 4:00-8:00pm

Our middle school format, referred to as “student-led conferences”, allows students to play an important role in acknowledging their educational responsibilities under the guidance of their advisory teachers. Each student has a portfolio which he/she is responsible for filling with the following required elements: pieces of choice work from each class, teacher behavior information sheets, grade card and student prepared plan of progress. 

Eighth graders and parents will meet in the gym while seventh graders and their parents will meet in the cafeteria. Individual tables will be set up in each location. Students will present their portfolios to their parents and a teacher will be at the table to answer specific questions and help guide the student through this process. Each conference will take approximately 10 minutes.

There is no need to make an appointment, just follow the schedule below: (unless you have a special concern that requires meeting individually with a specific teacher without your student present). 

Monday evening’s designated schedule

4:00-5:00: Parents with student whose last name begins with A-M

5:00-6:00: Parents with student whose last name begins with N-Z

6:00-7:00: Those who could not make the above schedule

7:00-8:00: Requested private, individualized teacher conference w/out student (by appointment only, call 540-2149 if requested)

Tuesday evening’s designated schedule

4:00-5:00: Requested private, individualized teacher conference w/out student (by appointment only, call 540-2149 if requested)

5:00-6:00: Those who can not make the below schedule

6:00-7:00: Parents with student whose last name begins with A-M

7:00-8:00: Parents with student whose last name begins with N-Z

High School:

• Beginning on October 3rd, parents can contact teachers to arrange Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please contact teachers via phone or email to set appointments between the times of 5:00 –8:45 p.m. on Monday, October 17 or Thursday, October 20.
• Each teacher will conduct conferences in his/her classroom. Parents may call the school, 540-3111, to contact each teacher individually to set up 15 minute conferences.

MCDA Honor Choir
Kacey Breitbach, Trenton Clarke, Hannah Winkler, Haley Cash, Cassidy White, Lonnie Yost, Rachel Lauve, Taylor Hayes, Mary Beth Hertzog and Kaitlin Long auditioned and were selected to represent Pleasant Hill High School at the Missouri Choral Directors Association Honor Choir in Jefferson City in July.  They were under the direction of  Sandra Snow of Michigan State. They joined 150 singers from the state of MO for this one day music event. 

Fall Picture Day
Picture day is coming!
Elementary School - Aug. 24
High School - Aug. 18
Intermediate School - Aug. 25
Middle School - Aug. 24
Primary School - Aug. 23
Don't forget to bring your pre-payment envelope on picture day. Click on link for order form or call 816-331-8586 for more information.

National FCCLA Conference
Taylor Gallagher, MO Region 12 FCCLA President and Suzan Smith, PHHS FCCLA Advisor recently attended the National FCCLA Conference in Anaheim, California.  Evaluating STAR events, attending leadership sessions and networking with members from across the nation were some of the activities that Smith and Gallagher participated in.

District welcomes new staff
Staff vacancies and reassignments within the district have allowed nine new staff members to join the district this fall. They will begin new teacher workshops on Aug. 8.

Primary School
In her first year of teaching, Staci Waibel will serve as a Special Education teacher. She completed her student teaching in the Warrensburg School District. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Minor in Special Education from University of Central Missouri.

Intermediate School
Tiffani Thompson will serve as a Vocal Music teacher. She completed her student teaching with Eagle Glen Intermediate School in Raymore, MO and Shawnee Mission South High School in Shawnee Mission, KS. She holds a BME in Choral Music Education from University of Missouri - Kansas City.

Bringing 15 years of experience working in the Health Care field, Lora Watson will serve as a Nursing Supervisor and part-time Health Room Clerk.

Middle School
Ryan Bird will serve as a Special Education teacher. For the past 3 years he was an Elementary School teacher for the Raytown C2 School District. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from University of Central Missouri.

Bringing 12 years of experience working in the health care field, Robin Denney will serve as a Health Room Clerk. She is a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant and certified in CPR and First Aid.

High School
Bringing 4 years of experience to the District, Johna Jensen Geist will serve as a Biology teacher. She held the position of Biology Lab Instructor, Talent Development Center Tutor, Freshman Advisor and Biology Department Aid at Northwest Missouri State University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Psychology from Northwest Missouri State University.

In her first year of teaching, Crystal Monath will serve as a Language Arts teacher. She completed her student teaching with Holden High School. She holds a Bachelor of Science in English Education from University of Central Missouri.

Bringing experience to the District, Elizabeth Simmons will serve as a Language Arts teacher. For the past two years she taught upper level English at Iron County C-4 High School District in Viburnum, MO. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from Truman State University in Kirksville, MO.

Summer School
Summer School was held May 31 through June 24. The overall enrollment for the PreK-12 program was approximately 900 students. Several enrichment classes were available and were geared for the students to experience new information and skills. Remedial classes were available for Middle School and High School students to recover credit. Some of the classes for PreK - 6th Grade included Fantastic Fairy Tales, Science and Math Experiements, Cultural Explorers, Writing in the 21st Century, Be A Book Cook, How Science and Math Can Be Friends, Readers Theatre, Games Galore, Math in the Kitchen, Outdoor Education, Kidville and Adventurous Trips.

CCC Awards
The following Pleasant Hill Students received awards at the Cass Career Center Awards Ceremony Monday, May 9.

Cody Clark, Outstanding  Junior, Construction Technology Program
Erin Fountain, Outstanding Senior, Health Sciences Program
Breanna Gale, Outstanding Senior, Life Careers Program
Erin Fountain, Outstanding Sending School Senior from Pleasant Hill High School

Students receiving Program Performance Awards: Lacey Ballew, health Sciences; Shelby Cassity, Health Sciences; Erin Fountain, Health Sciences; Breanna Gale, Life Careers; Avery Gully, Life Careers and Holly Hoover, Health Sciences

Students receiving Gold Level Portfolios: Lacey Ballew, Health Sciences; Shelby Cassity, Health Sciences; Erin Fountain, Health Sciences and Breanna Gale, Life Careers

'Race for Change' 5K
The Pleasant Hill Middle School hosted the first annual "Race for Change" 5K on April 25, 2011. The race was a huge success with over 200 runners/walkers. Over $1,200 was earned and all money will go toward advancing programs for bully prevention and positive school climate.

Middle School Fire Drill
On Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Pleasant Hill Middle School students, parents, staff and community members participated in a building-wide evacuation as a mock-scenario of a kitchen fire was established and contained.  Pleasant Hill Police Department and Fire/Rescue personnel helped facilitate this crisis drill, helping to establish a safe perimeter and search the building for students and staff who needed assistance due to injuries, while also assessing the scene.  Parents also participated in this event as part of the reunification process.  The building's crisis team was called into action to role play in the areas of Search & Rescue, Security, Family Reunification, First Aide, & Mental Health.

End of Year Staff Recognition Reception
The Pleasant Hill R-III School District hosted its annual end of year staff recognition reception May 4 at Pleasant Hill High School. The event honored eight staff members who are retiring at the end of this school year as well as the recipients of the Excellence in Education Awards, “ABC” Award, Rookie Awards and service pins.

Honored retirees included

• Part-time nurse for the Intermediate School, Jalynn Bruno will be retiring. She has been with the District for 21 years.
• High School Social Studies teacher, Joanne Finley, will be retiring after 23 years. She joined the District in August of 1988.
• Elementary School Special Services teacher, Debi Harding will be retiring after 33 years. She plans on returning part-time next school year.
• Middle School Math Teacher, Deborah Montgomery will be retiring. She joined the District in August of 1974.
• Middle School Vocal Music Teacher, Rita North will be retiring after 26 years.
• Maureen Stahl , Primary School Title 1 K-2 Reading Teacher. She has been with the District for 6 years and plans to return part-time next school year.
• High School Custodian, Charles Taylor will be retiring after 25 years.
• District Special Services Director, Wintress Welliver, will be retiring after 31 years. She plans on returning part-time next school year.

Rookie Awards went to staff members who have completed their first year with the Pleasant Hill School District. They included: Andrew Guyer, Elizabeth Bunch, Al Iantorno, Ashley Knoll, Jenna Loucks, Greg McClure, Kyle Reeves, Courtney Shillcutt and Jeff Wyatt

The Pleasant Hill R-III District presented the Excellence in Education Awards. This award is designed to recognize an overall contribution to education by an educator. Candidates should have the ability to inspire learning, should show genuine concern for students and should be active in their profession and/or community. (A ‘certificated’ recipient was recognized from each building. Each building’s Excellence in Education award recipient then completed for the district honor of Teacher of the Year.)

• The Primary School Excellence in Education Award went to Title 1 K-2 Reading teacher, Maureen Stahl. Maureen was chosen because she has served the district professionally in leadership roles as well as through her creative teaching strategies to her students. She is a very dedicated and driven teacher who not only loves her job but loves her students to create an atmosphere of a safe place for her students to grow and learn. Maureen is building valuable life skills with her students that will carry them through the rest of their lives.

• The Elementary School Excellence in Education Award went to Physical Education teacher, Emily Haines. Emily was chosen because she is always reaching for excellence in everything she does to benefit the individual. She has a genuine heart to educate others to stay healthy and take care of our bodies by staying physically active. She is viewed by her peers to be an asset to our district.

• The Intermediate School Excellence in Education Award went to 5 th Grade Language Arts teacher, Rebecca Murray. Rebecca was chosen because she is viewed as a positive role model that has a heart for the students. Her creativity in her teaching spills over to the other teachers in her building which makes her a ‘team player’. She exhibits a positive attitude with innovative teaching methods that benefit the students.

• The Middle School Excellence in Education Award went to Special Services teacher, Andrea Cohen. Andrea was chosen because creating an interest in learning at this level can be a challenge. She is viewed by her peers and students as a creative teacher who is giving and does whatever it takes and more to help the individual. Without complaint, Andrea is dedicated to the students above and beyond with a positive attitude.

• The High School Excellence in Education Award went to Language Arts teacher, Patty Breckenridge. Patty was chosen because she is busy doing behind the scenes work with the students and staff daily with a positive attitude. Patty has the dedication to her students in creative teaching concepts. Having a ‘can do attitude’ goes a long way in helping the overall individual.

• The Educator of the Year went to Maureen Stahl. Maureen is viewed not only by the staff of the district but by the students as a dedicated teacher that has the ‘best interest’ of the student or individual in mind. She is one of those treasured individuals that make learning and growing ignite in the hearts and minds of her students. She puts a ‘spark’ into the lives she touches daily. Giving above and beyond makes her a valuable asset to our school district.

The ABC award is presented annually to a classified staff person who has given outstanding service to the school district.  We look particularly for the person who has significantly contributed to the mission of the school and to the overall educational climate.  The award went to High School Accompanist, Janet O’Neill. Janet was chosen because she is viewed by faculty, parents and students as a positive role model and is dedicated to serving in our school district. Her work ethic and ability to go above and beyond show in the daily things she does with a positive attitude.

Service pins were awarded to individuals that have completed a minimum of 5 years full-time employment with the Pleasant Hill School District. Those receiving service pins included:

5 years:   Janis Yokley, Dena Alexander, Kristy Beagle, Juanita Bermel, Cindy Blair, Jacquelyne Cattron, Rachel Courtney, Michelle Dick, Tammie Evans, Becky Gallagher, Clay Gene Hamilton, Deenia Hocker, Dana Hornbostel, Michelle Humphrey, Jessica Jones, Pamela Maxey, Brian McDavitt, Jane Pierce, Stephen Reese, Mary Beth Rich, Jonathan Seaman, Courtney Williams and Stefanie Kesler

10 years :   Patrice Adams, Janet Anderson, James Beerends, Gretchen Benware, Eric Bloom, Beverly Cline, Darla Echeita, Jackie Emo, Veronica Love, Ryan Messinger, Rebecca Russell, Melinda Snyder and John Griffith

15 years: Linda Ford and Greg Reeves

20 years: Janell Hamilton, Julie Hancock and Gayle Revelle

25 years : Heidi Conrad, Diana Redwine, Paul Smith and Charles Taylor

30 years:Cynthia McManis

Newly Elected Board Members Sworn In
In regular session, the Board approved Election results and three R-III Board of Education members were given the Oath of Office, administered by Secretary of the Board, Vicki Kohler. Receiving the oath were David Adamczyk (1021 votes), Ron Baker (868 votes) and Jamie King (916 votes).
Officers were elected with Cliff Borgstadt as President, Ron Baker as Vice-President, David Burge as Treasurer. Jamie King was appointed as a delegate to the Missouri School Board Association and David Adamczyk as alternate,
Vicki Kohler was appointed Secretary to the Board.

Reel Spirit: Young Filmmaker Showcase 2011
The focus was on young filmmakers in elementary and middle schools. Reel Spirit included entries from both Missouri and Kansas. Student productions were reviewed and evaluated by independent judges from different fields in media production. Young filmmakers received the red carpet treatment, had an awards presentation and viewed their productions on a movie screen. All of this excitement happened on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the Screen Crossroads Theatre, in Kansas City, MO.

Very Creative Sculpture
Michael Doss, a third grade student in Ms. Thiry's class at the Pleasant Hill Elementary School created this town from erasers and cut paper.

District receives Accreditation with Distinction
The Pleasant Hill R-III School District was recognized for receiving Accreditation with Distinction in Performance by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education during a banquet March 28 at the University of Central Missouri. Receiving the award on behalf of the district was CTA President, Nicole Albin; R-III District Teacher of the Year, HS Spanish Teacher and A+ Coordinator, Chris Purnell and Board of Education member, Chris Livingston. Presenting the award were Julie Blaine, left, director of the Central Regional Professional Development Center at UCM; and Ron Wilken, right, Area F supervisor for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

State FCCLA Leadership Conference
Taylor Gallagher, Laura Hudson and Michaela Richards at the State FCCLA Leadership Conference at the end of March.  Taylor received a gold medal for her Teach and Train STAR event.  Laura and Michaela received a bronze medal for their Digital Stories for Change STAR event.

Morning Motivator
Our Positive School Climate Club, at the Pleasant Hill Intermediate School, puts on a Minute To Win It challenge once a month during our Morning Motivator.

Cass County Spelling Bee
Brooke Cash, a fifth grader in the Pleasant Hill School District, was one of six students who competed March 8 in the Cass County Spelling Bee. Only one other participant was younger than Brooke - a fourth grader from Belton. Typically, the participants in the Cass County spelling bee are seventh and eighth graders from across the county. She is pictured with Dr. Jeff Kyle, Superintendent of the Raymore-Peculiar School District, which was the host for the bee. At right is Karmin Ricker, coordinator of 7-12 curriculum and assessment for the Ray-Pec School District. Brooke received a Cass County Spelling Bee medallion as recognition of her participation. The winner was Andrea Ambam, an eighth grader at Raymore-Peculiar East Middle School. Andrea will represent Cass County on June 1-2 at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. The Cass County Democrat-Missourian is the sponsor of the county bee, and the Peculiar Charitable Foundation provides most of the funding for the event and prize package for the winner.

March 4 Kids Blitz Campaign
The local Optimist Club is sponsoring Pleasant Hill Library storytime, March 23, 10 a.m. Optimist members will be on hand for reading, crafts and treats.The Optimist Club of Pleasant Hill underwrites many youth initiatives in the Pleasant Hill community touching the lives of over 1,000 youth yearly. They encourage others to join their efforts in "bringing out the best in kids."

Girls Basketball - Elite 8
According to MSHSAA rules No Drums, Noisemakers, No Stomping on the Bleachers, Signs, Banners, Posters, Towels to wave, Foam Fingers, etc are allowed at this level and beyond of the state playoffs.  Also Storming the court at the completion of the game is prohibited.

Jump Rope for Heart
The Pleasant Hill Elementary and Primary School students helped fight heart disease and stroke by participating in Jump Rope For Heart raising $5985.25 for the American Heart Association.
Jump Rope For Heart is a program designed to promote physical fitness and heart health through the fun activity of jumping rope. The event is co-sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Funds raised in Jump Rope For Heart help fight heart disease and stroke, the nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers.
Elementary school raised $2627.25 for the American Heart Association in December. Which was $895.75 more than last year.
The top fundraiser was Beau Brown with $455.00 with Parker Snow raising $400.00.
Students that raised $150.00 or more were: Dawson Ferdig-$200.00, Dawson Sivils-$260.00 and Truman Cartner-$155.00. Raising $100.00-$150.00 were: Taylor Shewmaker-$100.00 and Faith Griggs -$105.00. Students raising $50.00-$100.00 were Saylor Zurcher-$65.00, Julia Longmeyer-$95.00, Jeffrey Hatfield-$60.00 and Megan Swinney-$66.00.
The top class raising $825.00 was Mrs. Young’s class.
The Primary School raised $3362 for the American Heart Association.
Three Heart Ambassadors this year that told their story of how they were affected by heart disease or stroke. They were Isabella McCarty, Owen Bailey, and Ms. Jessica Jones.
The staff at PHPS donated items for a silent auction, and the auction raised approximately $200.
The student who raised the most money, $260, was Averie Snyder from Mrs. Young’s class. Also raising over $100 was Keegan Zizza $251, Tyler Rowe $205; Wyatt Lawrence $155, Evan Burns $150, John Doyle $140;Nelson Descombes, $115, Landon Fatino $105; Addison Zurcher $100; Mason Smith $100, Isabella McCarty $100.

National Honor Society
Inducted into National Honor Society recently were:
Seniors - Darcy Barnett, Ross Bruns, Kolton Cline, Chelsey Korn and Paige Norris.
Juniors - Spencer Adams, Jared Burge, Kala Cleveland, Stephanie Cox, Cheyann Dillon, Kate Driscoll, Cole Eason, Josh Griffith, Brittany Hastings, Kim Hohmann, Justina Homan, Brianna Jackson, Braye Jones, Allison Josselet, Katie Lane, Kevin Mahoney, Hunter Melies, Cheyenne Nelson, Daniel Peters, Julia Pittman, Mallory Purnell, Emily Reed, Trenten Roach, Sarah Rutherford, Nikki Sherwood, Luke Stevenson, Corey Todd, Nathan Watson and Miriam Young.

District Calendar
The District will not be revising the calendar due to the inclement weather on Friday, February 25.
State law requires the districts make up all of the first six snow days. Beginning with the seventh snow day, districts make up one day for every two days missed. The make -up day for Wednesday, February 9 and Friday, February 25 remains Thursday, May 26.
Under the direction of this new state statute, the most days that would have to be made up is 10.

Pleasant Hill Middle School takes 3rd place
The Missouri State LifeSmarts Championships were held in Jefferson City on February 15, challenging students to test their knowledge of real-life marketplace issues.  More than 100 students participated in game show-style team competitions in varsity and junior varsity categories.
LifeSmarts is a consumer-education competition that challenges students in grades 6-12 to learn about personal finance, health and safety, the environment, technology, and consumer rights and responsibilities. It is sponsored by the National Consumers League.  American Century Investments, located in Kansas City, provides financial support for Missouri’s program. Pictured are: Front row: Left to right: Rachel Liley, Dillon Davis, Team captain, Anthony Holt. Back row: Ella Roberts, Victoria Mosier, Team Coach, Renee Edenburn

FAFSA Night
PHHS will host a FAFSA night for you and your parents on Wednesday, Mar. 2.  Financial Aid Representatives will be in the library from 2:45pm-6pm to help you and your parents file the FAFSA.  The FAFSA is required for EVERY senior who is planning on attending college and is based on your parents' 2010 taxes.  The deadline to file the FAFSA is April 1st.

Local drivers awarded 2010 Safety Challenge
School bus drivers in Pleasant Hill and Strasburg were recently awarded the 2010 “Safety Challenge” competition trophy for achieving the highest safety challenge score among the Durham School Services locations in the Midwest Region. The Midwest Region is made up of 29 locations serving School Districts in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma.  The Pleasant Hill, MO location provides student transportation for the Pleasant Hill and Strasburg school districts.

The safety of the students they transport, their employees and the communities they serve is Durham School Services’ top priority. The company wide “Safety Challenge” competition is designed to assist in keeping safety top of mind for all employees while ensuring superior safety performance is recognized across the company.  School bus drivers at each location compete against other Durham School Services locations in their region and throughout North America to receive quarterly and annual awards.  

The Pleasant Hill / Strasburg location has an A+ safety grade and had no preventable motor vehicle accidents or injuries in 2010. Congratulations to all Pleasant Hill and Strasburg team members and thank you for your dedication to safety.

Region 12 STAR
On Feb. 10th Pleasant Hill HS FCCLA participated in the Region 12 STAR events the following students earned medals in their categories.  Left to right:  front row:   Elisabeth Mansfield (silver medal), Anna Chandler (silver medal), Lauren Crawford (bronze medal), Tara Goosey (bronze medal), Taylor Gallagher (gold medal and advancing to state) and Jessica Barbee (silver medal).

Back row:  Alyssa Smith (silver medal), Krista Christenson (silver medal), Jordan Ryerson (bronze medal), Cassie Barger (bronze medal) and Iris Mansfield (silver medal).

FCCLA Regional Officers
Elisabeth Mansfield Region 12 Devotional Leader and Taylor Gallagher Region 12 President. The Region 12 officer screening was held on January 26 in La Monte Missouri.

Middle School Career Fair
Sixteen business and individuals participated in a Career Fair held at the Pleasant Hill Middle School recently.

Participants were: Kevin Enyeart, Construction loan officer; Randy Mosier, Social worker / youth paster; Andy Bailey, Meteorologist; Garren Allard, IT specialist; Dr. Corey Piva, Chiropractor; Susan Fitzpatrick, Heath Care; Riki Klein, Realtor; Dr. Ron Baker and Dr. David Hertzog, Veterinarians; Jamie King, Hr Consultant; Randy Sallee, Homebuilder; John Edenburn, Funeral Director; Sharon Arteaga, Civil Engineer; Scott George, Parks and Recreation Director; Ed Clements, Lawyer, Dedee Novak, Totally U; Carrie Barker, Serve Pro.

Middle School Counselor, Beth Pate said “It was a fabulous turnout with wonderful presenters. The career fair at Middle School is really turning out to be a wonderful educational experience for our students.”

Perfect Attendance
Pleasant Hill administration has release the names of those students who maintained perfect attendance for first semester of the 2010-2011 school year.

Primary School:
Kindergarten - Brayden Bass, Calli Bloom, Ema Graham, Jacob Hanes, Wesley Irwin, Avery Lawrence

1 st Grade - Garret Beerends, Riley Cole, Michael Collins, John Doyle, Jordan Fisher, Peyton Franklin, Dharma Gilsdorf, Sophia Gregory, Elizabeth Hawkins, Lucas Holloway, Cheyann Johnson, Liam McAnany

2 nd Grade - Camden Curtis, Morgan Jenkins, Evan Knapp, Michelle Kramer, Zachary Miller, Caitlyn Rogers, Luke Starks, Olivia Trask

Elementary School:
1 st and 2 nd Quarter
3 rd Grade – Truman Cartner, Clay Froehlich, Lawrence Graham, Paige Hicks, Emme Kirchhoff, Blaine Kleyh, Hayley Newell, David Rivera, Lily Spear, Thomas Swilley, Eli Vanatta, Miguel Venegas

4 th Grade – Emily Chace, Trey Clevenger, Amy Cox, Delaney Davis, Ryan Edenburn, Chase Gray, Sophia Harvey, Grace Kenyon, Luke Winkler

Intermediate School:
5 th Grade – Michael Denney, Rachel Denney, Shawn Gallagher, Brett Greufe, Joe Heinrich, Cameron Knapp, Luke Swofford, Tanner Todd, Cassadee Turner, Zach Uebele, Michael Wright, Gennavieve Wrobel, Tori Young

6 th Grade – David Brown, ryan Cox, Hayley Kerrick, Alyssa Kramer, Daniel Lee, Tyler Livingston, Hannah McCommon, Kirsten Medearis, Kelsey Miller, Jamie Ross

Middle School:
7 th Grade – Dalton Burge, Brylea Burkhart, Kaycee Clements, Malynn Creighton, Garrison Fields, Jamie Freed, Ruben Freed, Mikalah Gibson, Joshua Hink, Joely Hughes, Taylor Jackson, O’Tillia Jerabek, Dannon Kiger, Eryn Livingston, Mikaila Livingston, Cheyenne Long, Irvin Lopez, Madison Louthan, Kaylee Lugenbeel, Rhys Martin, Matt Neill, Emilee Nylsen, Levi Phipps, Bandon Pruett, Taylor Ross, Brianna Shuler, Kennedy Todd, Anthony Um, Claire Villegas, Coleman Winslow, Amber Woolford

8 th Grade – Madison Barker, Meridth Burns, Aaron Couch, Cheyanne Crabtree, Sara Doty, Renee Edenburn, Tyler Evans, Bailey Fidler, Anderson Fields, Courtney Fountain, Trenton Gilbert, Dylan Hawks, Mason Hertzog, Sarah Hoke, Alleana Holt, Riley King, Rachel Liley, Lonnie Livingston, Zachariah Long, Joseph Madison, Cole Miller, Austin Pate, Tanner Pettet,Christian Price, Caitlin Rash, Kolin Rogers, John Romer, Rachel Schick, Daryl Shreve, Samuel Smith, Madison Stockstill, Kylee Taylor, Marissa Thompson, Amy Venegas, Makenzie Voorhees, Kai Wesemann, Paul Whaley

High School:
9 th Grade – Mikaella Alexander, Christopher Angerman, John Berry, Karigan Bourey, Krista Bricker, Abbie Brown, Brandon Cassity, Matthew Cox, Brooke Crotty, Tristan Dooly, Schyler Johnston, Julian Moreno, Hunter Morgan, Gage Neill, Jacob Ogle, Austin Philipsheck, Bobbie Quick, Seth Rice, Brandon Sackuvich, Nikolas Sanford, Bryce Siebeneck, Tori Stodgell, Andy Um, Nathaniel Whitlock, Codi Winslow, Kevin Wyrick, Derek Ziegelbein

10 th Grade – Taylor Bonnesen, Cordell Boyd, Trenton Burdette, Andrew Couch, Tyler Dlugolecki, Tyler Farrell, Vyktoria Harris, Spencer Harvey, Logan Hawks, Jesse Jamison, Dakota Jarrett, Devon Jarrett, Trenton Jarrett, Summer Kirchofer, Rachel Lauve, Austin Long, Joshua Lukenbill, Elisabeth Mansfield, Tyler Miller, Gage Neve, Mysti-Ane Pearce, Anna Prewitt, Kavin Rickel, Dylan Ross, Nicholas Shore, John Smith, Ryan Spangler, Samantha Stillwell, Taylor Thomas, Brandon Uebele, Ozzy Whaley Cassidy White

11 th Grade – Spencer Adams, Tyler Alexander, Curtis Barger, Samantha Cobb, Moriah Cox, Stephanie Cox, Amanda Crawford, Katharine Driscoll, Samantha Dunlap, Clinton Hughes, Mary Josselet, Morgan Kubicsko, David Luff, Kevin Mahoney, Matthew Medearis, Armando Moreno, Kirstie Roach, Trenten Roach, Amanda Sanders, Abigail Shields, Brett Siebeneck, Michael Smith, Bo Sumner, Corey Todd, PJ Waugh, Tiffany Zinn

12 th Grade – Lacey Ballew, Jacob Brunk, Shelby Cassity, Eric Chen, Phillip Cline, Cheyenne Ferguson, Tasha Finnigan, Melanie Humphrey, James Johnson, Jakelyn Jones, Marshall Jones, Hanna Rogers, Christopher Schlagle, Lindsey Walker

Honor Roll
Pleasant Hill administration has release the names of those students were placed on the honor roll for their grade point average (gpa).

Elementary School
3 rd Grade – Superintendent’s
Logan Bailey, Brandon Baker, Conner Bracken, Andrew Bornsberger, Brian Brunell, Ethan Campbell, Kylie Campbell, Truman Cartner, Grace Chambers, Nicole Clapp, Katie Clay, Natalie Cox, Austin Dinges, Gracie Enyeart, Desmond Ewing, Tanner Graves, Jaden Greenwood, Ethan Hansen, Paige Hicks, Angeleena Hook, Ashlynn Keilholz, Emily Kerchner, Ramsey Kohler, Sydney Lamborn, Bethany Larkins, Dayton Little, Julie Longmeyer, Savannah McIntosh, Aidan Moore, Julia Moore, Cailee Moore, Colin Paris, Emily Perisho, Wyatt Perkins, Alexandira Prosser, Jayden Reyes, Abigale Rice, Madison Roeder, Rain Ruth, Caleb Shepard, Dawson Sivils, Megan Swinney, Cole Swofford, Sayler Todd, Margaret Tribble, Morgan Wehner, Rileigh West, Alex Wheeler, Alexis White, Morgan Wilhite, Rachel Wilhoit, Grant Williams, Grant Wilson

3 rd Grade – Principal’s
Madalyn Allen, Jackson Barnes, Ethan Beagle, Gage Behee, Christian Bowman, Mariah Brattin, Paul Breeze, Morgan Brisbin, Collin Brockman, Lane Burgess, Mellissa Christopher, Mitchell Coon, Hayden Cox, Catherine Davis, Hunter Davis, Michael Doss, Alyson Elder, Kaitlyn Ewing, Jacey Faust, Jade Feeler, Dalton Francy, Clay Froehlich, Abigail Gieschen, Kathlyn Goldston, Lawrence Graham, Samuel Gray, Deidra Gross, Trent Hansen, Jeffrey Hatfield, Cody Henry, Hanah Hocker, Jordan Hoerl, Shyann Jellison, Kya Jenkisn, Emma Kirchhoff, Blaine Kleyh, Jeremyah Knapp, Megan Kurle, Jagger Lawler, Trenton Long, Dante Lopez, Kathryn Maasen, Michael Maasen, Samuel Markham, Joshua Masten, Hailey McCommon, Angela McCormick, Abigail McKee, Maycie Meaders, Randi Miller, Christina Morris, Hayley Newell, Mikayla Ollison, Rosalynn Pax, Garrett Pierce, Kyleigh Roe, Carly Rogers, Shirley Salcedo, Simon Scott, Carson Shoop, Parker Snow, Dominik Sostorexz, Nicole South, Lily Spear, Woody Springer, Thomas Swilley, Micah Taylor, Wesley Tibai, Gunner Tweedie, Austin Tye, Ameyah Valenti, Eli Vanatta, Miguel Venegas, Sarah Watson, Dylan Watterson, Brylee Wells, Samantha Woods.

4 th Grade – Superintendent’s
Jeffrey Aguilar, Daniel Albin, Blake Atkins, Marissa Bowman, Sierra Bowman, Averee Brattin, Sydney Bunch, Kennedy Burton, Garrett Canaan, Morgan Carlile, Roman Carr, Amy Cox, Delaney Davis, Mackenzie Dimarco, Dawson Ferdig, Alexis Frazier, Faith Griggs, Kirsten Gross, Anastasia Hanes, McKenna Hanover, Sophia Harvey, Mitchell Hayes, Madaline Helms, Kayleigh Hitchcock, Micala Huffman, Mazen Jackson, Miranda Kelley, Corey Kelly, Grace Kenyon, Zachariah Ketchum, Adelynn Link, Brittany Marshall, Joey Mazy-Franks, Emma Meuller, Maragh Newberry, Madelyn Phips, Wil Pryor, Ali Ray, Judah Rice, Grace Riley, Skyler Ross, Garrett Schick, James Schoenfelt, Taylor Shewmaker, Keegan Slaughter, Taylor Stith, William Toler, Mszayah Vanzant, Taylor Vincent, Cassandra Waddle, Stewart Watson, Halee Werner, Megan White, Haley Wiggins, Luke Winkler, Benjamin Yoder, Samantha Yokley, Saylor Zurcher

4 th Grade – Principal’s
Andrea Allen, Trace Armstrong, Katherine Bauer, Dylan Berry, Nathan Bledsoe, Chloe Bloom, Brooke Brinkoetter, Randy Burkhart, Brandon Byrd, Holly Cassaday, Emily Chace, Aaron Chen, Kaitlyn Clevenger, Kathleen Cortinas, Derrick Cretel, Shawn Cummings, John Dagley, Joshua Devaul, Ryan Edenburn, Julia Edmonds, Amber Gerken, Morgan Gish, Chase Gray, Jaeden Grego, Tyler Hagan, Reagan Harrison, Nadia Huffman, Shelby Jack, Clifford Jellison, Danielle Lichte, Kayla Markham, Taylor Markham, Emma Marshall, Madison McDaniel, Bryce McGinnis, Hayden McMillion, Joshua Millard, Nolan Miller, Cameron Parker, Max Potter, Matthew Pritchett, Sally Riffle, Megan Rogers, Halie Rouchka, Adrian Sanders, Destiny Sant, Joseph Sosko, Sean Spangler, Devin Vestal, Austin Warren, Mason Waugh, Cierra Williams, Cole Wood.

Intermediate School
5 th Grade – Superintendent’s (4.0 – 3.8)
Sandy Aguilar, Logan Audrain, Gage Brunell, Levi Cohen Victoria Combs, Autumn Ferguson, Logan Gish, Kylie Keith, Keith LaPee, Lauren Redwine, Jordan Rottinghaus, Derek Smith, Kirsten Thompson, Tanner Todd, Michael Denney, Kaitlin Evans, Tabitha Graham, Colten Haak, Eric Humphrey, Jack Mcarconett, Mikayla Norman, Elias Peers, Kassidy Reed, Samantha Rohne, Zane Vanetta, Tori Young, Mackenzie Beaman, Emma Braley, Joseph Dryer, Cody Faust, Brett Greufe, Jordan Hamlin, Lauren Mann, Mackenzie Robinson, Brayden Smith, Amanda Snow, Tristin Sudduth, Gennavieve Wrobel, Kacie Crieghton, Rachel Denney, James McKee, Callie Miller, Trent Wilson, Matthew Blair, Trevor Blankenship, Brooke Cash, Noah DesCombes, Shawn Gallagher, Savannah Long, Alexandra Pierce, Summer Ray, Madison Roach, Nicholas Ryan, Jacob Wilmoth, Even Yokley, Jordan Anderson, Anna Boehm, Makailyn Hernandez, Skyler Kirchhofer, Cameron Knapp, Nathaniel Longo, Alexander Moore, Kylee Reeves, Chance Sullivan, Carly Barker, Jackson Caley, Joseph Heinrich, Dominic Hemme, Richard Hughes, Jordan Jones, Grace Keilholz, Caitlin O’Hanlon, Mariah Thompson, Cassadee Turner, Sidney Walters, Michael Wright.

5 th Grade – Principal’s (3.79-3.5)
Dillon Bray, Danielle Caswell, Emma Jo Craven, Garrett Enyeart, John Michael Hays – Elliott, Ryan Hopkins, Connor O’Malley, Julia Ebeck, Jacob Harris, James O’Connor, Seth Barbarick, Jared Clapp, Noah Dowdy, Daisy Fetters, Michael Okyly, Tori Parrott, Jerod Rottinghaus, Meghan Ball, Ryan Bowen, Sam Eason, Layla Heritage, Brylee Lagford, Victoria Long, Zachary Uebele, Even Whener, Kelin Alley, Wyatt Clayton, Morgan Crane, Eielly Danuser, Coleton Ederer, Courtney Jones, Hallie Maasen, Xander Mijares, Sydney Schirlls, Evan Brons, Johana Rosas, Kaitlyn Lloyd, Dale Snider, Luke Swofford, Maegan Ashmore, Makayla Dagenhart, David Shanks.

5 th Grade – Honor Roll (3.49 – 3.0)
Alyssa Coon, Brandon Younce, Auston Crust, Geno Lalumia, Emily Armstrong, Taylor Elias, Marisa Lewis, Grant Long, Jeremy Brant, Alexander Diaz, Makinzie Kiger, Hailey James, Jordan Sidwell, Yesenia Lopez, Johnny Stout, Nathaniel Chace, Brett Guthrie, Cordell Jellison, Angela Klein, Andrea Powell, Brandon Young, Makayla Devault, Jacob Figley, Narris Jackson, Marcus LaPee, EthanMcKown, Steven Starks, Jacob Thompson

6 th Grade – Superintendent’s (4.0 – 3.8)
Haley Burge, Ryan Cox, Issac Denney, Kara German, Alexia Hiler, Noah Kenyon, Alyssa Kramer, Aiden Link, Jarod Medlock, Christina Waddle, Abigail Welther, Kali White, Evan Williams, Rachel Dustman, Cole Lightfoot, EmmaLugenbeel, Courtney Weseman, Noah Campbell, Kaley Hays, Haley Lamborn, Emma Moore, Josey Pate, Shae Williams, Luella Yoder, Donna Borer, Mathew Campbell, Ian Heinrich, Kylie Heublein, Hannah McCommon, Racheal Snyder, Megan Bauer, Sarah Davis, Brandon Long, Blake Rutherford, Paige Sailors, Fernanda Sierra, Drake Sivils, Macee Adams, Fiona Bolte-Bradhurst, Brayden Bonnesen, Jacob Fisher, Kylie Henry, Alexandria Jackson, Dylan Kelly, Caleb Long, Christian Moreno, Clara Plasse, Brenna Rogers, Madison Voorhees, Noah Cooper, Olivia Ferdig, Lauren Larkins, Johnna Walls, Benjamin Watson, Gavin Wheeler, Brooke Wood, Colleen Wouters.

6 th Grade – Principal’s (3.79-3.5)
Lauren Bonnett, Jacob Dennis, Gianna Giandalia-Kegerreis, Jonathan Kosfeld, Kylie Mullin – Struzick, Rebekah Schoenfelt, Nathan Allen, James Barnes, Michelle Butricks, Samantha Clevenger, Casey Gifford, Larry Kiger, Tyler Livingston, Lauren Petersen, Jamie Ross, Cody Suelter, Austin White, Michaela Emond, Lane Jellison, Jake King, Jodee Powell, Courtney Pritchett, Jordan Smith, Tommy Williams, Luke Woodall, Brooke young, Kylie Baker, Sarah Beachner, Jaymie Clevenger, Parker Evans, Jerry Hays, Katie Jones, Hunter Kelley, Austin Marshall, Daisy McMillion, Austin Rash, Cole Taylor, Bryan Stevenson, Adam Wilborn, Griffin Ashcraft, Dalton Bach, Taiha David, Marissa Hatfield, Kirsen Medearis, Heather Miller, Jessica Turner, Justin White, Kyle Beard, Hayley Kerrick, Kelsey Miller, Kaycee Mullin-Struzick, Ashleigh Sostorecz, Hannah Taylor, Alexander Whittington, shelby Williams, Kevin Aguilar, Robin Brundage, Garrett Carlile, Mason Clarke, Daniel Lee, DanLi, Reagan McClendon, Paige Robinson.

6 th Grade – Honor Roll (3.49 – 3.0)
Troy Frieben, Brian Parker, Maleeha Tozier, Cameron Agee, Ethan Baker-Arbuckle, Karen Griesbach, Gage Lawler, Spencer Lees, Cameron McCarty, Gus Newberry, Michaela Shinn, Kylie Torrence, Holly Wilhelm, Harrison Cortinas, Nicholas Griffith, Austin Oden, Donnavon Peters, Alexis Sampson, Sarah Shelton, Michael Simmons, Spencer Eubank, Oliva Lehman, Joshua Mazy-Franks, Rebekah McCoy, Dalton Nixon, Eva Severs, David Brown, Connor Coffel, Thomas Eaton, Ashley Pace, Dakota Runions, Garrett Bakken, Danielle Batliner, Hannah Beissel, Ricee Cade, Ashlynne Click, Joseph Davis, Josh Gustin, Jada Jackson, Robert McCormick, Thomas Phelps, Blake Smith, Ryan Bolden, Tucker Graham, Kameron Trask, Blake Beagle,Baileyann Lees, Madison O’Hare, Trevor Ross, Trevor Scholljegerdes, Robert Sees, Nicholas Winger

Middle School
Superintendent’s Honor Roll
7 th Grade – Addison Ackley, Dalton Burge, Kaitlin Dierking, Garrison Fields, Joely Hughes, O’Tillia Jerabek, Mikaila Livingston, Cheyenne Long, Jacob Longmeyer, Emma Moore, Caolton Neill, Emilee Nulsen, Nathan Ryan, Brianna Shuler, Claire Villegas, Joshua Young

8 th Grade – Madison Barker, Chris Barzilla, Hannah Beachner, Riley Bonnesen, Kaylene Bramwell, Meredity Burns, Tiffany Butler, Renee Edenburn, Tyler Evans, Kyle Feeler, Susanna Goodellfields, Spencer Homan, Catherine Josselet, Autumn Kirchhofer, Drew Laforte, Jacob Lauve, Morgan Messick, Cole Miller, Nicole Nulsen, Justin Orpin, Aubrey Purnell, Caitlin Rash, Cassy Reeves, John Romer, Thomas Schaefer, Rachel Schick, Emily Scholljegerdes, Lewis Sharp, Madison Stockstill, Molly Takacs, Makenzie Voorhees, Kai Wesemann, Emma Widaman, Olivia Woodruff.

Principals Honor Roll
7 th Grade – Maranda Arcuri, Madison Bailey, Phillip Bledsoe, Abbey Breitbach, Brylea Burkhart, Josie Cotter, Tyler Crane, Malynn Creighton, Danielle Gerken, Emily Graham, Cruz Hernandez, Morgan Hoenshell, Levi Jack, Madelynn Kahl, Ean McKee, Marley Moran, Marissa Paris, Walker Reed, Haley Richwine, Madison Ring, Brooke Rottinghaus, Jaryd Smith, Sienna Smith, Cheyenne Struttmann, Madolyn Swinney, Zachary Taylor, Kennedy Todd, Jamie Vaughan, Maggie Waddle.

8 th Grade – Rebekah Anderson, Sarah Baker, Courtney Bakken, Alyssa Batliner, Nicole Beard, Weston Boehm, Garrett Bolden, Eric Brons, Alexandria Burris, Hannah Crawford, Olivia Dotson, Anderson Fields, Courtney Fountain, Karlee Garrison, Gilliam Haight, Lauren Hawkins, Julianna Holguin, Cheyenne Jennings, Rachel Liley, Lonnie Livingston, Joseph Madison, Ryan McClendon, Kayla McDaniel, Elijah Mijares, Jade Milbrandt, Tanner Pettet, Samuel Smith, Kylee Taylor, Chelsea Thompson, Marissa Thompson, Zachary Winkler, Tracy Young.

Regular Honor Roll
7 th Grade – Carlee Adams, Patrick Algin, Tanner Archer, Reagan Carr, Kaycee Clements, Madison Dagenhart, Kiersten Danner, Andrew Dobson, Mikalah Gibson, Garrett Gladden, Joseph Gomez, Alyssa Hale, Jacob Hardy, Cameron Haws, Joshua Hink, Trenton Idel, Bryant Jackson, Kin John, Caitlynn Jones, Jaleah Jones, Kasey King, Eryn Livingston, Kaylee Lugenbeel, Chase Melies, Andrew Nicholls, Levi Phipps, Tyler Robling, Taylor Ross, Brooke Sadler, Amber Seighler, Gonzalo Senda, Joseph Smith, William Stanley, Cole Sullivan, Anthony Um, Jacob Watson, Jacob Waugh, Kaytlynn Whitney, Bailey Wileman, Coleman Winslow, Amber Woolford

8 th Grade – Alexis Allard, Ethan Archer, Keagan Baldwin, Pheobe Barnum, Alex Blankenbaker, Miranda Brisbin, Levi Bryant, Bailey Clements, Amanda Clevenger, Ryan Cribelar, Grace Dayson, Sara Doty, Jacob Fetters, Bailey Fidler, Trenton gilbert, Samantha Gustin, Jeremy Hansen, Olivia Hessling, Austin Hiler, Sarah Hoke, Alleana Holt, Alysha Holt, Anthony Holt, Maxwell Hutsell, Zoe Lapee, Adam Mansfield, Samantha McCarty, Noah Moore, Logan Perry, Tyler Repp, Ella Roberts, Daryl Shreve, Kaytlinn Snoderly, Samantha Stucker, Steven Vaughan, Bailey White, Weston Williasm.

High School
Superintendent’s Honor Roll (4.0+)
9 th Grade – Matthew Cox, Hannah Dustman

10 th Grade – Steven Greufe, Rachel Lauve, Mallory Miller, Gregory Reeves

11 th Grade – Stephanie Cox, Joshua Griffith, Kevin Mahoney, Mallory Purnell, Emily Reed, Trenten Roach, Nikki Sherwood, Abigail Shields

12 th Grade – Hannah Guffey, Mary Haight, Bret Smith, Logan Stroburg, Hannah Wouters

Principal’s Honor Roll (3.50 – 3.99)
9 th Grade – Justin Bell, Kacey Beitbach, Katie Brenton, Krista Bricker, Jamie Brookshier, Abbie Brown, Haley Cash, Brandon Cassity, Trenton Clarke, Zachery Cohen, Brooke Crotty, Keegan Curtis, Kaylea Dennis, Benjamin Dobson, McKenna Gates, Kenton Hanifl, Bailey Heublein, Heather Hughes, Mallory Humphrey, Alexander Hurd, Schyler Johnston, Kiahla Kirchoff, Kami Lamar, Erica Loney, Mariahe Long, Kendall Mahoney, Emily McKee, George Montag, Julian Moreno, Allison Novak, Kristin Orpin, Nathan Phillips, Alisha Price, Markie Roach, Mattie Rogers, Haleigh Rottinghaus, Paige Shifflett, Hannah Shinn, Mackenzie Snyder, Taylor Stevenson, Rachel Triplett, Codi Winslow, Trevor Young, Allie Zahn.

10 th Grade – Brad Barnett, Karin Bock, Taylor Bonnesen, Samantha Bornaman, Trevor Burge, Douglas Bybee, Rachel Casteel, Noah Dayson, Katharine Debortoli, Dillan Findley, Jenna Greenwood, Joseph Griffith, Shannon Haws, Mary Hertzog, Amethyst Hughes, Devon Jarrett, Elizabeth Jerabek, Jessica Kemerling, Summer Kirchofer, Kaitlin Long, Justin Longmeyer, Brittani Lugenbeel, Elisabeth Mansfield, Kaylee Mathiason, Hannah Meyer, Tyler Miller, Brandon Norris, Nicole Patterson, Mysti-Ane Pearce, Mackenzie Powell, Anna Prewitt, Jacob Randle, Dylan Ross, John Smith, Kaylee Smith, Dominic Taylor, Taylor Thomas, Gregory Troiani, Jennifer Vandiver, Shelby Walton, Kindred Weseman, Baleigh Wheeler, Hannah Widaman, Charlotte Williams, Lori Williams, Hannah Winkler, Alibail Yoder, Lonnie Yost.

11 th Grade – Spencer Adams, Tyler Alexander, Benjamin Anderson, Curtis Barger, Jared Burge, Michelle Christopher, Kala Cleveland, Samantha Cobb, Amanda Crawford, Cheyann Dillon, Katharine Driscoll, Cole Eason, Avery Gully, Brittany Hastings, Kim Hohmann, Justina Homan, Holly Hoover, Richard Hudson, Brianna Jackson, Braye Jones, Mary Josselet, Karissa Kramer, Katie Lane, Ashten Link, Matt Mallett, Melies Hunter, Armando Moreno, Hunter Mounce, Cheyenne Nelson, Ashley Ogle, Andrew ONeill, Brittney Parton, Daniel Peters, Julia Pittman, Sarah Rutherford, Brett Siebeneck, Amber Small, Michael Smith, Luke Stevenson, Bo Sumner, Corey Todd, Jacob Tyler, James Watson, Brecklynn Williams, Miriam Young, Tiffany Zinn.

12 th Grade – Samantha Baker, Lacey Ballew, Darcy Barnett, Amy Barzilla, Kaytlen Bowman, Collin Boyd, Jacob Brunk, Ross Bruns, Shelby Cassity, Jonathan Cates, Phillip Cline, Jenna Coon, Carl Emanuel, Cheyenne Ferguson, Kaitlin Flick, Erin Fountain, Breanna Gale, Bailey Gates, Jared Gipfert, Melanie Humphrey, Jakelyn Jones, John Jurss, Chelsey Korn, Paige Norris, Kelsee Nunn, Taylor Parris, Jordan Powell, Abigail Predmore, Jonathan Randle, Hanna Rogers, Jordan Ryerson, Alex Smith, Andrew Snow, Rachel Stanley, Katlyn Thompson, Chelsey Webber, Ashley Wood, Tierney Woods, Eveyln Wouters.

Regular Honor Roll (3.00 – 3.49)
9 th Grade – Kassidy Albright, Mikaella Alexander, Hunter Anderson, Tanner Beagle, Brandon Bray, Perri Brown, Greg Brundage, Alexis Caraker, Brandon Clevenger, Kaleb Cline, Zachary Connell-Munns, Sutton Crabtree, Coleman Daniel, Jacob Allen Davis, Makenna Deckert, Tristan Dooly, Lucas Gibson, Jamie Jones, Rachel King, Rachel Long, Leah Miller, Haylee Newport, Chelcie OMalley, Crystal OMalley, Kendra Pryor, Kelsey Radmacher, Cole Reeves, Seth Rice, Christian Richardson, Allie Schwartz, Kimberlyn Selvin, Brandon Senda, Joshua Shewmaker, Cristina Spears, Tori Stodgell, Austin Taylor, Jenny Toler, Haylee Votipka, Braxton, Williams, Jamie Williams, Austin Yount, Derek Ziegelbein

10 th Grade – Shawn Ashmore, Caleb Basile, Cordell Boyd, John Brookshier, Trenton Burdette, Haley Burkhart, Brittany Couch, Christopher Cripps, Jacob Denney, Tyler Dlugolecki, Alexander Dotson, Joyce Fields, Colbi Ford, Courtney Gibbins, Vyktoria Harris, Spencer Harvey, Logan Hawks, Jesse Jamison, Dakota Jarrett, Dallas Kelly, Jamie Kelly, Ericka King, Rebecca King, Allyson Kinne, Taylor Livingston, Taylor Louthan, Abreale Loveall, Brent Norris, Sarah Obrien, Mason Potter, Monica Ramstorf, Samuel Seaman, Mikayla Shepard, Elizabeth Sherman, Nicholas Shore, Ryan Spangler, Samantha Stillwell, Chelsea Stuber, Dakota Sublett, Hailey Taylor, Sheyanna Thompson, Matthew Townsend, Brandon Uebele, Jordy Valentin, Elizabeth Waddle, Cassidy White, Ashley Younce

11 th Grade – Dalton Armstrong, Annette Barbarick, Lindsey Beck, Wesley Bridges, Haley Cantwell, Anna Chandler, Cody Clark, Taylor Clements, Jordan Coates, Alex Cooper, Alexis Cooper, Ashlee Cotter, Moriah Cox, Brittney Downing, James Elliott, Breeona Foster, Jamie Franklin, Taylor Gallagher, Brittany Hayes, Clinton Hughes, John Jarvis, Royce Kerchner, Nathaniel Kiger, Morgan Kubicsko, Taylor Lewis, Matthew Medearis, Kelci Medley, Justin Morgan, Danny Morris, Tyler Obrien, Nicholas Prewitt, Julia Prince, Clinton Richardson, Kirstie Roach, Jessie Schley-Miller, Virginia Schley-Miller, John Summit, Victoria Taylor, Savanna Vescovi, Steven Wilson.

12 th Grade – Ian Allard, Sarah Baker, Cassandra Barger, Giovonna Battaglia, Kyle Beck, Alexander Blevens, Ryan Brown, Eric Chen, Kaylee Cline, Jacob Dierking, TJ Elliott, Jesse Eubank, Kyle Fenton, Austin Heflin, DJ Hink, Shelby Hofstetter, Marshall Jones, Jacob Laning, Iris Mansfied, Heather Martin, Wesley McCoy, Ryan Moran, Aaron Orpin, Bailey Page, Deidra Perrill, Carli Phillips, Cara Powell, Benjamin Roberts, Ashley Ross, Drew Schaefer, Julianne Smith, Kayla Snow, Malory Snyder, Zachary Taylor, Anthony Torrence, Ethan Tucker, Shasta Venegas, Brandon Wait, Lindsey Walker, Emily Webber, Michael Whistle, Paige Wilhelm, Trevor Williams.

Women's Choir to perform at MMEA
The Womens Choir will be performing at MMEA Conference in Tan-Tar-A on Thursday, January 27. Those singing were Abbie Brown, Abby Predmore, Alex Jones, Allison Josselet, Allison Novak, Allyson Kinne, Amanda Crawford, Amy Barzilla, Anna Prewitt, Ashley Younce, Bailey Heublein, Bailey Page, Brianna Jackson, Brittani Lugenbeel, Brittany Hayes, Carli Phillips, Cassidy White, Charlotte Williams, Chelcie O’Malley, Cheyann Dillon, Darcy Barnett, Elisabeth Mansfield, Elizabeth Jerabek, Emily Brittingham, Emily Snider, Emily Webber, Evelyn Wouters, Haley Cash, Hannah Dustman, Hannah Guffey, Hannah Meyer, Hannah Shinn, Hannah Widaman, Hannah Winkler, Hannah Wouters, Haylee Newport, Haylee Votipka, Heather Hughes, Heather Martin, Holly Martin, Jamie Jones, Jamie Kelly, Jamie Williams, Jenna Greenwood, Jenni Stark, Jennifer Vandiver, Jessica Kemerling, Jessica Smith, Julianne Smith, Justina Homan, Kacey Breitbach, Kaitlin Long, Kami LaMar, Karin Bock, Katharine DeBortoli, Katharine Driscoll, Katie Lane, Kayla Snow, Kalyea Dennis, Kayti Bowman, Kelsee Nunn, Kirstie Roach, Lindsey Beck, Madison Dryer, Mallory Humphrey, Markie Roach, Mary Haight, MaryBeth Hertzog, Melanie Humphrey, Michaela Richards, Morgan Kubicsko, Moriah Longo, Nicole Volland, Paige Norris, Perri Brown, Rachel King, Rachel Lauve, Rachel Triplett, Rainey Madison, Rebecca Avenson, Salena Havner, Samantha Dunlap, Sarah McCoy, Summer Kirchhofer, Tara Goosey, Tasha Finnigan, Taylor Hayes, Taylor Lust, Tierney Woods and Victoria Taylor.

Winter Concert
The Pleasant Hill Elementary and Intermediate Schools Choir Winter Concert was held in the Intermediate School gym on Dec. 14. Frosty was played by Jake King.

Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day was held at the Pleasant Hill High School on Tuesday, December 7. One hundred sixty grandparents enjoyed a morning of activities and were treated to snacks and a visit with Santa.

Breast Cancer Donation
DECA, FCCLA and Perfect Promotions have raised $1,458.00 for Breast Cancer through various projects this fall.  Pink cups, pink cookies, pink t-shirts and a penny war were the tools used to secure the funds. 

Muffins and Mittens with Moms
Primary School moms were invited to Muffins and Mittens with Moms on November 17. They were invited to enjoy breakfast with their student(s) and bring a new pair of mittens or gloves to donate to the Pleasant Hill Lay Clergy Council.

Veterans Day Observed at Elementary and Intermediate Schools
On November 11, the Pleasant Hill Elementary and Intermediate Schools recognized Veterans. Each school invited Veterans to join them for a very special lunch. The veterans were then encouraged to attend an assembly held later in the day. VFW Post 3118 provided the flag presentations.

Durham recognized for Safety Challenge
School bus drivers in Pleasant Hill and Strasburg were recently recognized and awarded a trophy for achieving the highest safety challenge score among the Durham School Services locations in the Midwest Region. The Pleasant Hill, MO location provides student transportation for the Pleasant Hill and Strasburg school districts.

The safety of the students they transport, their employees and the communities they serve is Durham School Services’ top priority. The company wide “Safety Challenge” competition is designed to assist in keeping safety top of mind for all employees while ensuring superior safety performance is recognized across the company.  School bus drivers at each location compete against other Durham School Services locations in their region and throughout North America to receive quarterly and annual awards.  

Currently the Pleasant Hill / Strasburg location has an A+ safety grade and has no preventable motor vehicle accidents or injuries in 2010. Congratulations to all Pleasant Hill and Strasburg team members and thank you for your dedication to safety.

FCCLA Access Conference
Emily Brittingham, Taylor Gallagher and Michaela Richards attend the State FCCLA ACCESS Conference on October 24 and 25, 2010  in Tan Tar A.  Students participated in leadership and team building activities during the conference.

National School Bus Safety Week
School Bus Safety Week is held each year during the third week of October. Durham School drivers and students from the Pleasant Hill School District participated in a rear door evacuation at the Pleasant Hill Intermediate School recently. Students grades K-6 were instructed on emergency evacuation techniques, general school bus safety and proper entry and exit of the bus.

FCCLA Leadership Conference
Region 12 FCCLA Leadership Conference, October 14th, 2010 at Sedalia, MO  23 PHHS FCCLA members, Ms. Megan Newcomer and Mrs. Smith attended this meeting.

Board presents MAP / EOC TrackMakers
The overall purposes of a recognition program are to build individual self-esteem, improve individual performance, retain quality employees, enhance individual and corporate pride, and provide reinforcement and reward for achievement toward the mission of the organization.   With these purposes in mind, the Pleasant Hill R-III Board of Education established a TrackMaker Recognition Program several years ago. 

This Fall, 457 students at the High School, Middle School, Elementary School and Intermediate School who earned ‘Advanced’ level on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) and End of Course (EOC) exams last spring will be presented TrackMakers by the R-III School Board.

Earning TrackMakers at the High School on Oct. 13 were: MAP Advanced -Communication Arts: Brandon Bray, Haley Cash, Amy Freed, Bailey Heublein, Mallory Humphrey, Jacob Jones, Rachel King, Rainey Madison, Cole Reeves, Mattie Rogers, Haleigh Rottinghaus, Hannah Shinn, Cristina Spears, Bailey Strain, Jenny Toler. MAP Advanced - Mathematics:. Karisa Cuneo, Matthew Vest, Greg Brundage, Cearra Smith, Codi Winslow. Science: Cole Reeves, Haleigh Rottinghaus. EOC Advanced – Communication Arts: Benjamin Anderson, Jessica Barbee, Desiree Barker, Malana Bourey, Wesley Bridges, Cody Clark, Emily Cox, Cheyann Dillon, Cody Gifford, Joshua Griffith, Brittany Hastings, Brittany Hayes, Justina Homan, Mary Josselet, Jake Kirby, Karissa Kramer, Ashten Link, Hunter Melies, Tyler O’Brien, Andrew O’Neill, Julia Pittman, Nicholas Prewitt, Julia Prince, Jenni Stark, Luke Stevenson, Cole Strain, Bo Sumner, Victoria Taylor, Corey Todd, Brecklynn Williams. EOC Advanced – Mathematics: Cordell Boyd, Trenton Burdette, Trevor Burge, Dillan Findley, Courtney Gibbins, Dakota Jarrett, Elizabeth Jerabek, Joel Ketchum, Kaitlin Long, Elisabeth Mansfield, Mallory Miller, Brandon Norris, Anna Prewitt, Caleb Taylor, Matthew Townsend, Brandon Clevenger, Haylee Newport, Cody Pullen. EOC Advanced – Science: Amanda Crawford, Tyler Gerling, Nathan Harris, Jacob Jones, Brittney Parton, Nikki Sherwood, Miriam Young. EOC Advanced – Social Studies: Ian Allard, Collin Boyd, Rebekkah Casteel, Phillip Cline, Carl Emanuel, Joshua Falck, Jared Gipfert, Hannah Guffey, Mary Haight, Melanie Humphrey, John Jurss, Ryan Moran, Paige Norris, Aaron Orpin, Jonathan Randle, Bret Smith, Andrew Snow, Logan Stroburg, Ethan Tucker. The following students received MAP Advanced TrackMakers and EOC Advanced TrackMakers as follows: Justin Bell – MAP Communication Arts, Math, Science; Kacey Breitbach – MAP Communication Arts, Math, Science / EOC Math; Katie Brenton – MAP Communication Arts, Science; Jamie Brookshier – MAP Math / EOC Math; Jared Burge – EOC Communication Arts, Science; Alexis Caraker – MAP Communication Arts, Math, Science; Kala Cleveland – EOC Communication Arts, Science; Zachery Cohen – MAP Communication Arts, Math; Matthew Cox – MAP Communication Arts, Math, Science / EOC Math; Stephanie Cox – EOC Communication Arts, Science; Benjamin Dobson – MAP Math, Science / EOC Math; Tristan Dooly – MAP Communication Arts, Math, Science; Katharine Driscoll – EOC Communication Arts, Science; Hannah Dustman – MAP Communication Arts, Math / EOC Math; Cole Eason – EOC Communication Arts, Science; McKenna Gates – MAP Communication Arts / EOC Math; Justin Hanes – EOC Communication Arts, Science; Kenton Hanifl – MAP Math, Science; Heather Hughes – MAP Communication Arts, Math; Alexander Hurd – MAP Communication Arts, Math, Science / EOC Math; John Jarvis – EOC Communication Arts, Science; Schyler Johnson – MAP Math / EOC Math; Alexandria Jones – EOC Communication Arts, Science; Gwen Kirby – EOC Communication Arts, Science; Taylor Lewis – EOC Communication Arts, Science; Erica Loney – MAP Communication Arts, Math / EOC Math; Mariahe Long – MAP Communication Arts, Math, Science / EOC Math; Emily McKee – MAP Communication Arts, Math; Kendall Mahoney – MAP Math, Science; Kevin Mahoney – EOC Communication Arts, Science; George Montag – MAP Communication Arts, Math, Science; Joshua Moore – MAP Communication Arts, Math, Science; Armando Moreno – EOC Communication Arts, Science; Julian Moreno – MAP Communication Arts, Math; Allison Novak – MAP Communication Arts, Math / EOC Math; Kristin Orpin – MAP Math / EOC Math; Daniel Peters – EOC Communication Arts, Science; Nathan Phillips, MAP Communication Arts, Math; Mallory Purnell – EOC Communication Arts, Science; Emily Reed – EOC Communication Arts, Science; Trenten Roach – EOC Communication Arts, Science; Abigail Shields – EOC Communication Arts, Science; Brett Siebeneck – EOC Communication Arts, Science; Mackenzie Snyder – MAP Communication Arts, Math, Science / EOC Math; James Watson – EOC Communication Arts, Science; Trevor Young – MAP Communication Arts, Math, Science / EOC Math; Allie Zahn – MAP Math / EOC Math.

Earning MAP TrackMakers at the Middle School on Oct. 15: Communication Arts: Addison Ackley, Courtney Bonnett, Dalton Burge, Tyler Crane, Malynn Creighton, Kiersten Danner, Christian Durst, Morgan Hoenshell, Joely Hughes, Mikaila Livingston, Cheyenne Long, Jacob Longmeyer, Caleb Melton, Emma Moore, Colton Neill, Emilee Nulsen, Marissa aris, Walker Reed, Nathaniel Ryan, Brianna Shuler, Sienna Smith, William Stanley, Madolyn Swinney, Margaret Waddle, Jacob Watson, Jacob Waugh, Nichole Wheeldon, Anna Whitlock, Joshua Young, Zachary Bates, Hannah Beachner, Riley Bonnesen, Austin Correa, Hannah Crawford, Renee Edenburn, Tyler Evans, Kyle Feeler, Jacob Fetters, Karlee Garrison, Susanna Goodellfields, Julian Holguin, Spencer Homan, Catherine Josselet, Caitlin King, Jacob Lauve, Joseph Madison, Elijah Mijares, Noah Moore, Nicole Nulsen, Cassy Reeves, Madalynn Rogers, Thomas Schaefer, Lewis Sharp, Daryl Shreve, Samantha Stucker, Molly Takacs, Kai Wesemann. Mathematics: Courtney Bonnett, Dalton Burge, Josie Cotter, Malynn Creighton, Christian Durst, Garrison Fields, Levi Hayes, Levi Jack, Mikaila Livingston, Cheyenne Long, Jacob Longmeyer, Emma Moore, Marley Moran, Christian Rodgriguez, Kaler Selvin, Brianna Shuler, Madolyn Swinney, Kennedy Todd, Margaret Waddle, Jacob Watson, Jacob Waugh, Joshua Young, Rebekah Anderson, Riley Bonnesen, Dillon Davis, Renee Edenburn, Tyler Evans, Kyle Feeler, Austin Hiler, Elijah Mijares, Nicole Nulsen, Justin Orpin, Cassy Reeves, Thomas Schaefer, Olivia Woodruff.

Earning MAP TrackMakers at the Elementary School on Oct. 20 were: Communication Arts: Daniel Albin, Laura Allee, Marissa Bowman, Kaitlyn Brooks, Sydney Bunch, Morgan Carlile, Amy Cox, Morgan Gish, Kirsten Gross, Mckenna Hanover, Corey Kelly, Grace Kenyon, Taylor Markham, Hayden McMillion, Maxwell Potter, Taylor Vincent, Cassandra Waddle, Christina Wait, Haley Wiggins, Benjamin Yoder, Samantha Yokley. Mathematics: Wesley Butler, Morgan Carlile, Shelby Jack, Grace Kenyon, Joseph Sosko, Sean Spangler, Taylor Vincent.

Earning MAP TrackMakers at the Intermediate School on Oct. 27 were: Communication Arts: Jordan Anderson, Carly Barker, Mackenzie Beaman, Matthew Blair, Jeremy Brant, Acelyn Brattin, Brooke Cash, Levi Cohen, Emma Craven, Michael Denney, Autumn Ferguson, Daisy Fetters, Tabitha Graham, Brett Greufe, Jordan Hamlin, Dominic Hemme, Makailyn Hernandez, Ryan Hopkins, Eric Humphrey, Skyler Kirchhofer, Hallie Maasen, Jack Marconett, James McKee, Callie Miller, Alexander Moore, Alexandra Pierce, Lauren Redwine, Madison Roach, Nicholas Ryan, Brayden Smith, Tanner Todd, Trent Wilson, Jacob Wood, Dylan Adams, Kevin Aguilar, Griffin Ashcraft, Ethan Baker Arbuckle, Blake Beagle, Hannah Beissel, Fiona Bolte Bradhurst, Donna Borer, Ricee Cade, Noah Campbell, Jaymie Clevenger, Rachel Dustman, Michaela Emond, Kylie Heublein, Alexa Hiler, Brayden King, Alyssa Kramer, Haley Lamborn, Lauren Larkins, Aidan Link, Kirsten Medearis, Emma Moore, Augustus Newberry, Clara Plasse, Courtney Pritchett, Alexis Sampson, Fernanda Sierra, Blake Smith, Christina Waddle, Holly Wilhelm, Evan Williams, Luke Woodall, Colleen Wouters, Luella Yoder. Mathematics: Carly Barker, Matthew Blair, Acelyn Brattin, Levi Cohen, Victoria Combs, Joseph Heinrich, Hallie Maasen, Callie Miller, Jacob Wood, Macee Adams, Kevin Aguilar, Fiona Bolte Bradhurst, Brayden Bonnesen, Donna Borer, Ryan Cox, Rachel Dustman, Kaley Hays, Ian Heinrich, Kylie Heublein, Alexandria Jackson, Bryaden King, Alyssa Kramer, Aidan Link, Caleb Long, Kirsten Medearis, Emma Moore, Christian Moreno, Blake Rutherford, Cody Suelter, Christina Waddle, Courtney Wesemann, Austin White. Science: Kevin Aguilar, Fiona Bolte Bradhurst, Brayden Bonnesen, Donna Borer, Robin Brundage, Haley Burge, Noah Campbell, Garrett Carlile, Ryan Cox, Isaac Denney, Rachel Dustman, Kaley Hays, Ian Heinrich, Lane Jellison, Hunter Kelley, Brayden King, Lauren Larkins, Aidan Link, Robert McCormick, Emma Moore, Christian Moreno, Augustus Newberry, Clara Plasse, Courtney Pritchett, Austin Rash, Fernanda Sierra, Cody Suelter, Christina Waddle, Evan Williams, Luke Woodall, Colleen Wouters.

Community, Booster Club and School Come Together To Give Face Lift To Sports Facilities
In these trying financial times, it is difficult for school districts across the country to provide for all of the needs that arise. Things are no different in this sense for the Pleasant Hill School District. What is different in Pleasant Hill is that the School District and its patrons work together to get things accomplished. Thanks to this cooperative atmosphere, two of the community’s sports facilities have recently received upgrades.
The first facility is Skyline Field, home of the Pleasant Hill Chicks High School Softball team and where city youth games are played throughout the summer. The cooperation of the softball team, Booster Club and school district made it possible to put new roofs on the dugouts at Skyline Field. The softball team made a financial contribution toward the project which was matched by the Booster Club. The two contributions together made the project possible as the School District was then able to match the contributions of the Booster Club and softball team. In addition, a fresh coat of paint for the backstop has reversed the hands of time on the facility giving it a fresh new look.
The second facility receiving a face lift is Eklund Field, home of the Pleasant Hill Roosters’ football teams. Many pieces had to come together to make this project a success. Coach Kyle Roach organized a fund raiser for his football team around the start of the season. The football players went to the community to sell cards that provide discounts at many local businesses. Through the hard work of the football players, the support of local businesses, and the financial support of patrons, the football team was able to raise funds to meet their objectives.
After the goals of the fundraiser were paid, there was a small balance left for a possible future need. Coach Roach is always looking for ways to upgrade the facility. The entrance to Eklund Field had become rusted including the gates; therefore, Coach Roach looked into purchasing new gates for the entrance on Eklund. Roy Brinkoetter, 1987 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and owner of Brinkoetter Ironworks was contacted about manufacturing the gates. Through some discussion, the larger long-term plan of redoing the front entrance was revealed. When Mr. Brinkoetter was told that there was only enough money for the gates and the rest of the project would have to wait for a future day, he decided to donate the labor and materials to do the rest of the project. Brinkoetter Ironworks shop foreman Jim Westbrook and 2004 Pleasant Hill graduate Jarrod Summers assisted Mr. Brinkoetter in the project.
Thanks to the efforts of the football players, the local businesses that supported the fundraiser, patrons who purchased the cards, and the extreme generosity of Mr. Brinkoetter, the entrance at Eklund Field is once again something of which the players and the community can be proud. Local and area businesses supporting the fundraiser were: Casey’s General Store, Sonic, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Home Plate, Roosters, Pizza Shoppe, Kailonies Salon and Spa, The Daily Shake, Totally U, Jumpin Catfish, Planet Sub, Champs, Eastbay, Enterprise, Footaction, FTD, Godfather’s, Omaha Steaks, AMF. The Pleasant Hill School District would like to thank everyone who contributed to making these projects a success.
Football Picture: (In no particular order) Senior Football Captains Eric Chen, Kolton Cline, Zach Taylor, Jacob Dierking; Head Football Coach Kyle Roach; Roy Brinkoetter, Jim Westbrook and Jarrod Summers
Softball Picture: (In no particular order) Seniors Shelby Hofstetter, Heather Martin; Senior and Team Captain Erin Fountain; Head Coach Lisa Dowdy and Assistant Coach Jason Woodson

Vision Screenings
On Sept. 27, Summit Lakes Vision Center visited with the third and fourth grades at the Pleasant Hill Elementary School to provide free vision screening.

Intermediate School Science Project
Intermediate School students in Mr. Adamczyk's 6th grade science classes conducted an experiment to test which item would heat up faster, the skillet or the pot.  The students used reasoning, and observation, math and graphing skills.

Academic Letters presented to 126 HS students
This Fall, one hundred twenty six (126) High School, students were presented Academic Letters on Tuesday, Sept. 21 for the 2009-2010 school year. To earn an academic letter, a student must earn a 3.5 or better GPA (grade point average) for the school year.

Earning academic letters were:

Freshman – Logan Baker, Taylor Bonnesen, Samantha Bornaman, Trevor Burge, Douglas Bybee, Rachel Casteel, Noah Dayson, Katharine Debortoli, Dillan Findley, Courtney Gibbins, Jenna Greenwood, Steven Greufe, Joseph Griffith, Shanon Haws, MaryBeth Hertzog, Amethyst Hughes, Elizabeth Jerabek, Kelly Jamie, Jessica Kemerling, Ericka King, Summer Kirchhofer, Darci Knowles, Rachel Lauve, Kaitlin Long, Justin Longmeyer, Brittani Lugenbeel, Elizabeth Mansfield, Kaylee Mathiason, Hannah Meyer, Mallory Miller, Tyler Miller, Brandon Norris, Brent Norris, Nicole Patterson, Mysti-Ane Pearce, Mackenzie Powell, Anna Prewitt, Jacob Randle, Adam Reeves, Dylan Ross, Brad Smith, Ryan Spangler, Dominic Taylor, Taylor Thomas, Gregory Troiani, Brandon Uebele, Shelby Walton, Kindred Wesemann, Hannah Widaman, Charlote Williams, Abigail Yoder, Lonnie Yost.

Sophomore - 1st year – Curtis Barger, Jordan Coates, Stephanie Cox, Brittney Parton, Clint Richardson, Kirstie Roach, Virginia Schley-Miller. 2nd year – Spencer Adams, Tyler Alexander, Bejamin Anderson, Jared Burge, Kala Cleveland, Amanda Crawford, Cheyann Dillon, Katharine Driscoll, Cole Eason, Joshua Griffith, Brittany Hastings, Justina Homan, Holly Hoover, Brianna Jackson, Braye Jones, Mary Josselet, Royce Kerchner, Katie Lane, Ashten Link, Kevin Mahoney, Hunter Melies, Armando Moreno, Cheyenne Nelson, Andrew O’Neill, Daniel Peters, Julia Pittman, Mallory Purnell, Emily Reed, Trenten Roach, Sarah Rutherford, Nikki Sherwood, Abigail Shields, Brett Siebeneck, Luke Stevenson, Corey Todd, James Watson, Brecklynn Williams, Miriam Young, Tiffany Zinn.

Junior – 1st year – Ross Bruns, Hanna Rogers, Ethan Tucker, Ashley Wood. 2nd year – Lacey Ballew, Bailey Gates. 3rd year – Samantha Baker, Amy Barzilla, Collin Boyd, Carl Emanuel, Erin Fountain, Jared Gipfert, Hannah Guffey, Mary Haight, DJ Hink, Melanie Humphrey, John Jurss, Paige Norris, Aaron Orpin, Bailey Page, Jordan Powell, Jonathan Randle, Bret Smith, Andrew Snow, Logan Stroburg, Chelsey Webber, Evelyn Wouters, Hannah Wouters.

West Central District Choir
Congratulations to the following PHHS students who auditioned and were chosen to perform in the West Central District 11/12 District Choir or the Women's Honor Choir. They are: Samantha Dunlap, Hannah Guffey, Lindsey Beck, Melanie Humphrey, Michaela Richards, Justina Homan, Evelyn Wouters, Amy Barzilla, Paige Norris, Hannah Wouters, Bailey Page, Katie Lane, Kayla Snow, Brittany Hayes, Brianna Jackson, Corey Todd, Andrew O'Neill, Logan Stroburg, Jared Burge, Kyle Beck, and Alec Smith. They will perform at the new Smith Cotton High School in Sedalia, MO on Sat. Oct 9th.

Education Funding Group Card Program
The Education Funding Group Card Program for schools starts in November. The program is a quick and easy campaign that involves the selling of the EFG Preferred Dining Card. It is a restaurant/entertainment discount card that sells for $10 and entitles the holder to 15 buy-one-get-one free deals at participating businesses in the Pleasant Hill area. For more information, please contact Jackie Emo, 816-540-3161, ext. 6103.

Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent – teacher conferences for the Pleasant Hill R-III School District are set for Monday, October 18 through Thursday, October 21. There will be no school on Friday, October 22.

Primary School:

• Parent/teacher conferences at the primary school are scheduled individually by teachers and parents.  Parents are given opportunities to schedule dates and times at Open House held in August before school starts.  Any parents that do not indicate a time preference are contacted directly by the classroom teachers for a scheduled time.  Teachers will accommodate parental schedules as much as possible any time from Oct. 18 through Oct. 21, but are primarily scheduling conferences Tuesday, October 19, and Thursday, October 21, from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Elementary School:

• Most teachers have all ready scheduled their parent-teacher conferences. If you have not been contacted by your child’s teacher please call the school, 540-2220.
• If you are unsure of your appointment time, please call the school.
• If you are unable to attend at your scheduled time, please call and make arrangements for a new time.
• Parents will be asked to take a short survey after the conference.

Intermediate School:

The Intermediate School will hold conferences on Tuesday, October 19 and Thursday, October 21 from 4:20-8:00 p.m.

• Parent-Teacher Conferences will be conducted by the core team of teachers that work with your child.
• All parents are asked to call 540-3156 or email their child’s teacher to set up a conference if one has not been previously arranged.
• Reminder notices will be provided to parents that signed up previously.
• Any Parent unable to attend the scheduled time should call and make arrangements for a new time.
• Parents will be asked to take a short survey after the conference.

Middle School:

STUDENT LED CONFERENCES: Monday & Tuesday, October 18 & 19 from 4:00-8:00pm

Our middle school format, referred to as “student-led conferences” allows students to play an important role in acknowledging their educational responsibilities under the guidance of their advisory teachers. Each student has a portfolio which he/she is responsible for filling with the following required elements: pieces of choice work from each class, teacher behavior information sheets, grade card and student prepared plan of progress. 

Eighth graders and parents will meet in the gym while seventh graders and their parents will meet in the cafeteria. Individual tables will be set up in each location. Students will present their portfolio to their parents and a teacher will be at the table to answer specific questions and help guide the student through this process. Each conference will take approximately 10 minutes.

There is no need to make an appointment, just follow the schedule below: (unless you have a special concern that requires meeting individually with a specific teacher without your student present). 

  Monday evening’s designated schedule

·          4:00-5:00: Parents with student whose last name begins with A-M

·          5:00-6:00: Parents with student whose last name begins with N-Z

·          6:00-7:00: Those who could not make the above schedule

·          7:00-8:00: Requested private, individualized teacher conference w/out student (by appointment only, call 540-2149 if requested)

Tuesday evening’s designated schedule

·          4:00-5:00: Requested private, individualized teacher conference w/out student (by appointment only, call 540-2149 if requested)

·          5:00-6:00: Those who can not make the below schedule

·          6:00-7:00: Parents with student whose last name begins with A-M

·          7:00-8:00: Parents with student whose last name begins with N-Z

High School:

• Beginning on October 4th, parents can contact teachers to set-up 15 minute conferences. Please contact teachers via phone or email to set appointments for 5:00 –8:45 p.m. on Monday, October 18 or Thursday, October 21.
• Each teacher will conduct conferences in his/her classroom. Parents may call the school, 540-3111, to contact each teacher individually to set up 15 minute conferences.

Morning Motivator
Intermediate School Positive School Climate put on a mini version of Minute To Win It in our Morning Motivator on Thursday, Sept. 9th

Annual Performance Report (APR) released
The preliminary Annual Performance Report (APR) was released last Friday.  Congratulations to the entire staff are in order because our district, for the sixth consecutive year, met 100% of Missouri’s performance standards.  The administration and Board greatly appreciate your effort and focus on improved instruction during the past years. 

There are 14 performance standards which include MAP/EOC testing for Math and Communications Arts in grades 3 - 11, ACT, advanced courses, career education courses, college placement, career education placement, graduation rate, attendance, and AYP (federal) subgroup achievement.  The Pleasant Hill R-III School District met 14 of 14 standards.  These standards measure most areas of the educational process and meeting all 14 confirms the commitment and dedication of our teachers, support staff, administrators, and students year after year.  We are extremely proud of everyone involved.

Our challenge, as always, is to continue moving forward.  Principals will continue working with staff to review and revise Building Improvement Plans that directly address student achievement.  Using the most recent assessment data, continuous planning will include revisions in curriculum, professional development, instructional strategies, etc.  I encourage everyone to work with your principals and be active participants in this improvement process.

Our entire district and community should be proud of the newly released achievement report with our school meeting all state standards. 

Netbooks
Netbooks are available for teachers at the Pleasant Hill Middle School to use in their classrooms. Teachers can check out the Cart On Wheels and use them with kids to access the internet and Google apps.  The COW has 25 netbooks that can connect to the internet wirelessly. It makes any classroom a computer lab!

Mercer receives $500 Grant from WalMart
Kindergarten teacher, Debi Mercer received a $500 Grant from Harrisonville Wal-Mart. Nadine McKinzie (left) and Primary School Principal, Sandra Haight (right) accepted the check from Ann Hammonds (center) of Harrisonville Walmart on Tuesday, Aug. 31. The Grant will be used to enhance the kindergarten reading curriculum. Not pictured, Debi Mercer.

Cheer for the Purple and Gold
HS Custodian, Henry Saubers performed the PHHS School Song – “Cheer for the Purple and Gold” during the first pep assembly on Friday, Aug. 27. Henry has been a custodian for the District since 1983.

Enrollment 2010-2011
The first day enrollment for 2010-2011 showed 2,177 students were counted on the August 17, 2010 opening day.

District Welcomes New Staff
Staff vacancies and reassignments within the district have allowed five new staff members to join the district this fall. They will begin new teacher workshops on Aug. 9.

In her first year of teaching, Courtney Shillcutt will serve as Speech / Language teacher. She holds a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Rockhurst University and a Bachelor of Arts in Issues in Psychology and Deaf Studies from Ottawa University.

In her first year of teaching, Jenna Loucks will serve as a Speech Language Pathologist. She served her internship with Mid America Rehabilitation Hospital in Overland Park, KS and her externship with Sunset Valley Elementary in Lee’s Summit, MO. She holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Central Missouri.

High School
Ashley Knoll will serve as a Language Arts teacher. She brings 7 years of experience and holds a Masters in Counseling from Missouri Baptist University and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education specialty area English from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO.

After serving as a long term sub this past Spring, Kyle Reeves will serve as a Math teacher. He completed his student teaching with the Harrisonville School District. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Central Missouri.

Bringing 10 years of experience to the District, Jeff Wyatt will serve as a Science teacher. For the past three years he was the Head Wrestling Coach for the Jefferson City Jays. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa.

Photo courtesy of the Pleasant Hill Times.

Important Notice Regarding Immunization Clinics sponsored by the Cass County Health Department (CCHD)
Effective 1 April 2010 , immunization clinics will no longer be provided on a walk-in basis by the CCHD. Instead, they will be by appointment only. We deeply regret the inconvenience that this will likely cause but significant personnel cuts have forced the health department to make these changes. If you have private medical insurance that covers the cost of vaccines, you will be expected to receive them from your provider. If your child is participating in Mo HealthNet (formerly MC+) and you see a private provider for the vaccines, please continue to do so if possible. The clinic appointments will be targeted at those who are uninsured, those on Mo HealthNet without a private provider and those with insurance that does not cover the cost of the vaccines. For this last group, there will be a $5.00 per child charge for vaccines. Payment should be made by check or exact change. Vaccinations for those 19 years or older will continue to incur a charge based on the particular vaccine that is given. Appointments can be made by calling 816-380-8431/8432. Thank you for your cooperation.

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