Couch R-I School District

The Couch R-I School District would like to announce that Anthony Collins has been hired as the district’s Superintendent for the 2026–2027 school year, effective July 1, 2026.

Anthony Collins has dedicated 16 years to education, including 14 years as a high school mathematics teacher and the past two years as Junior High/High School Principal and Federal Programs Director at Couch R-I School District. He holds a Master of Science in Educational Administration and a Specialist degree in Educational Administration with an emphasis in Superintendency from Missouri State University.

Anthony and his wife, Kayla, have been married for 18 years. Kayla serves the district as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) and Art Teacher. Together, they are the proud parents of five children: Olivia (15), Adalynd (12), Cole (8), Noah (6), and Willow (3). All five of their children attend or will attend Couch R-I School District.

Mr. Collins is committed to supporting student success, fostering strong relationships, and building on the traditions of excellence that make Couch R-I a special place for students, staff, and families.

Posted Monday, June 15, 2026

Special Board Meeting

Couch School District R-I Special Session Board Meeting
via Zoom or Board Room
June 10, 2026
4:00 p.m.

1. Special Business
   1. Approve Agenda
2. New Business
3. Public Participation
4. Executive Session
   1. Staff
5. Adjourn Session

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Posted Tuesday, June 9, 2026

2026-2027 School Calendar

Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Special Board Meeting

Couch School District R-I Special Session Board Meeting
via Zoom or Board Room
May 18, 2026
5:00 p.m.

1. Special Business
   1. Approve Agenda
2. New Business
3. Public Participation
4. Executive Session
   1. Staff
5. Adjourn Session

• Meeting Minutes
• Executive Session

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Posted Friday, May 15, 2026

Special Board Meeting

Couch School District R-I Special Session Board Meeting via Zoom or Board Room

May 15, 2026
5:00 p.m.

1. Special Business
   1. Approve Agenda
2. New Business
3. Public Participation
4. Executive Session
   1. Staff
5. Adjourn Session

• Meeting Minutes
• Executive Session

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Last Day of School

Morning Announcements for Thu., May 14, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Crispito
• Veggie
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• FFA-FCCLA-FBLA- The rewards Trip to Silver Dollar City is Mon., May 18, 2026. Final numbers and money is due TODAY (Tuesday) at the end of the day. Tickets will be ordered on Wednesday by noon. If you must purchase your ticket to go, it must be paid prior to the tickets being ordered. Please confirm with Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Royer or Mrs. Crowder if you are or are not going by Tuesday.

Go Indians!

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Posted Thursday, May 14, 2026

Morning Announcements for Wed., May 13, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Sack Lunch - Hot Dog
• Celery Stick
• Chips
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• Elementary Field Day is today, Wed., May 12, 2026.
• FFA-FCCLA-FBLA- The rewards Trip to Silver Dollar City is Mon., May 18, 2026. Final numbers and money is due TODAY (Tuesday) at the end of the day. Tickets will be ordered on Wednesday by noon. If you must purchase your ticket to go, it must be paid prior to the tickets being ordered. Please confirm with Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Royer or Mrs. Crowder if you are or are not going by Tuesday.

Go Indians!

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Posted Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Board Meeting for May 2026

Couch School District R-I Regular Board Meeting
Zoom/Board Room
May 13, 2026
6 p.m.

1. Monthly Business
   1. Approve Agenda
   2. Approve Consent Agenda
      1. Minutes from April's meetings
      2. Activities Report
      3. Revenue and Expense Report
      4. Invoice Register
      5. Authorization to Pay Bills
      6. Administrative Reports
         1. Elementary
         2. High School
         3. Superintendent
   3. PTO/Booster Activity Report
2. Old Business
   1. Cafeteria
   2. Discuss FCCLA National's Trip
3. New Business
   1. Approve Assurance Letter for 2026-2027 SRSA Participation
   2. Discuss summer plans for improvements
   3. Discuss/Approve hiring 1 additional custodian for the summer months
   4. Discuss/Approve Seeking bids for Bread, Milk, Propane, Diesel and Gasoline Fuel for 2026-2027
   5. Discuss hiring of Elementary Principal/Special Education Director
   6. Discuss/Approve moving the June Board Meeting to June 18 with approval of all monthly bills that need to be paid prior to June 18, 2026
4. Public Participation
5. Executive Session
   1. Personnel
   2. Students
6. Adjourn Session

• Meeting Minutes
• Executive Session

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Posted Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Morning Announcements for Tue., May 12, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Cook’s Choice
• Veggie
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• Elementary Field Day is tomorrow, Wed., May 12, 2026.
• FFA-FCCLA-FBLA- The rewards Trip to Silver Dollar City is Mon., May 18, 2026. Final numbers and money is due TODAY (Tuesday) at the end of the day. Tickets will be ordered on Wednesday by noon. If you must purchase your ticket to go, it must be paid prior to the tickets being ordered. Please confirm with Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Royer or Mrs. Crowder if you are or are not going by Tuesday.

Go Indians!

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