Couch R-I Schools

September Athletics Schedule

Baseball

• Fri., Sept. 7 & Sat., Sept. 8, Van Buren Tournament
• Mon., Sept. 9, Away: Winona @ 4:30 p.m.
• Tues., Sept. 10, Away: Koshkonong @ 4 p.m.
• Thurs., Sept. 12, Home: Naylor @ 4:30 p.m.
• Mon., Sept. 16, Home: Koshkonong @ 4 p.m.
• Thurs., Sept. 19, Away: Bakersfield @ 4:30 p.m.
• Thurs., Sept. 26, Home: Summersville @ 4:30 p.m.

Jr High Basketball

• Thurs., Sept. 19, Home: Alton @ 5p.m. (Girls & Boys)
• Tues., Sept. 24, Away: Dora @ 5:30 p.m. (Girls & Boys)
• Fri., Sept. 27 & Sat. Sept. 28, Home: Couch Tournament (Girls & Boys)
• Mon., Sept. 30, Home: Lone Star @ 5:30 p.m. (Girls & Boys)

Cross Country

• Wed., Sept. 4, Away: Run with Elks-Peck Ranch, Winona
• Thurs., Sept. 12, Away: Willow Springs @ (TBA)
• Wed., Sept. 18, Away: Alton @ 4:30 p.m.
• Wed., Sept. 25, Away: Van Buren @ 4 p.m.

Varsity Volleyball

• Tues., Sept. 3, Home: Eminence @ 5:30 p.m.
• Fri., Sept. 6, Away: Koshkonong @ 5:30 p.m.
• Thurs., Sept. 12, Away: Ellington @ 5:30 p.m.
• Sat., Sept. 14, Away: Dora @ (TBA)
• Mon., Sept. 16, Away: Gainesville @ 5:30 p.m.
• Tues., Sept. 17, Home: Koshkonong @ 5:30 p.m.
• Thurs., Sept. 19, Away: Doniphan @ 6 p.m.
• Sat., Sept. 21, Away: Mt. View Liberty @ 2 p.m.
• Mon., Sept. 23, Home: Mansfield @ 5:30 p.m.
• Thurs., Sept. 26, Home: Dora @ 5:30 p.m.

Highlighted = Home Game

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Posted Friday, August 30, 2024

Morning Announcements for Fri., Aug. 30, 2024

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

• For lunch today you are having:
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken
  • Fried Rice
  • Egg Roll
  • Fruit
  • Milk
• HS Volleyball @ Bakersfield Today, Aug. 30 at 5:30 p.m.
  HS Volleyball @ Kosh Invitational Tournament on Sat., Aug. 31, 2024. First game is at 8:45 a.m.
  HS Volleyball vs. Eminence at home on Tues., Sept. 3, at 5:30 p.m.
  Cross Country's first race, Run with Elks at Peck Ranch on Wed., Sept. 4.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues.
• Mobile Dentist will be on campus next week, Tues., Sept. 3 through Thurs., Sept. 5.
• FCCLA is selling RADA
• Students DO NOT let anyone in the building if they do not work here. Even if you know that person well, if they are not an employee you do not open the door.
• September 4th will be our first two week grade check!

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Throwback Thursday

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Posted Thursday, August 29, 2024

Morning Announcements for Thurs., Aug. 29, 2024

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

• For lunch today you are having:
  • Chicken Sandwich
  • Tomato/ Lettuce
  • Sidewinders
  • Fruit
  • Milk
• HS Volleyball @ Bakersfield Fri., Aug. 30 at 5:30 p.m.
  HS Volleyball @ Kosh Invitational Tournament on Sat., Aug. 31, 2024.
• Seniors will have a class meeting TODAY 8th hour.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues.
• FCCLA is selling RADA
• Students DO NOT let anyone in the building if they do not work here. Even if you know that person well, if they are not an employee you do not open the door.
• September 4th will be our first two week grade check!

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Mobile Dentist

Great news! The Big Smiles in-school dentist is coming to our school September 3. Even better, dental care is usually at no cost to you. All insurance is accepted including Medicaid and CHIP. Keep your child healthy, in-school and learning. Sign up online NOW at myschooldentist.com.

Posted Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Morning Announcements for Wed., Aug. 28, 2024

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

For lunch today you are having:

• Crispito
• Spanish Rice
• Corn
• Fruit
• Milk

HS Volleyball @ Bakersfield Fri., Aug. 30, at 5:30 p.m.
HS Volleyball @ Kosh Invitational Tournament on Sat., Aug. 31.

FCCLA is selling RADA

Students DO NOT let anyone in the building if they do not work here. Even if you know that person well, if they are not an employee you do not open the door.

September 4th will be our first two week grade check.

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Thank You Alton/Thayer Elks Lodge #2545

Thank you to the Alton/Thayer Elks Lodge #2545 for donating $800.00 to help provide food for our backpack program! We appreciate your support and want to thank you for everything that you do for our community!

Parents as Teachers Now Open for Enrollment

Couch R-1 School Parents as Teachers is now open for enrollment for the 2024 - 2025 school year! There are a couple changes that I am so excited to announce! First, I am ready to start this program year as your Couch R-1 Parents as Teachers, Director. Lastly, Couch PAT has been conveniently relocated to Couch Preschool! Please feel free to stop in and see me during Couch R-1 School's Open House on Thursday, August 15, from 4pm to 7pm. Hope to see you all then! ~Ms. Kalie🥰

ACT Testing Dates

For further information, please see Peggy Taylor.

Morning Announcements for Tues., Aug. 27, 2024

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today is August 27th and for lunch today you are having:

• Quesadilla
• Tossed Salad
• Carrots
• Fruit
• Milk

HS Volleyball will host a four team jamboree today. Our girls' first game will be at 4 p.m.
HS Volleyball @ Bakersfield Fri., Aug. 30, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
HS Volleyball @ Kosh Invitational Tournament on Sat., Aug. 31, 2024.

FCCLA is selling RADA.

Students do not let anyone in the building if they do not work here. Even if you know that person well, if they are not an employee you do not open the door.

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Posted Tuesday, August 27, 2024

FCCLA/FCS: Jr. High FCCLA Learn the FCCLA Creed

These JH FACS Students memorized and recited the FCCLA Creed. Way to go! They earned a strawberry smoothie.

"We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
We face the future with warm courage and high hope.
For we have the clear consciousness of seeking old and precious values.
For we are the builders of homes,
homes for America's future,
homes where living will be the expression of everything that is good and fair,
homes where truth and love and security and faith will be realities, not dreams.
We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
We face the future with warm courage and high hope."

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Art Club: TGIF

We are ending our first week on a positive "note" …

TGIF:
What did you TRY this week?
What are you GRATEFUL for this week?
What INSPIRED you this week?
What was FUN this week?

Some of their answers are pretty great! We have wonderful students at Couch School! ❤️

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Posted Friday, August 23, 2024

Throwback Thursday

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Art: Sneak Peak

Here is a little sneak peek into some of the talent I am already seeing coming from the Art classroom this year. During the first week of school, we make portfolios to store our artwork during the school year. These two aren’t completed yet, but I’m already very impressed with their work so far. Are you as excited to see the finished portfolios as I am?

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FFA: Check Out Our Plants

If you haven’t stopped by to see the growth from the plants we started last year you should. They are thriving. The landscape got cleaned up today and the plants have ID tags now. This is all thanks to a partnership between the Nursery class from last year and the Missouri Department of Conservation.

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Posted Thursday, August 22, 2024

We Are Hiring

Couch R-1 School District is accepting applications for an evening custodian. Applications can be found on the Couch School website or stopping by the office. Contact Katie Janes at (417)938-4212 or kjanes@couchk12.com for additional details.

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Welcome Back to School!

We are looking forward to an exciting new school year! The first day of the 2024-2025 school year is on Tuesday, August 20th. School will begin each day at 7:45am and dismiss at 3:22pm. (No drop off/arrivals before 7:15 a.m.) Bus route times should be similar to last year, please be ready 10 minutes early and be patient with us as we work through minor adjustments during the first week of school. Thank you and we look to see you!

Posted Tuesday, August 20, 2024

August Athletics Schedule

Varsity Volleyball

• Tues., Aug. 27, Home: Jamboree @ 5 p.m.
• Fri., Aug. 30, Away: Bakersfield @ 5:30 p.m.
• Sat., Aug. 31, Away: Koshkonong Invitational

Hilighted = Home Game

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Posted Monday, August 19, 2024

Lunch for August 2024

Cereal, Nutrigrain Bar, Fruit, Juice & Milk are offered as a choice for breakfast every day. Due to supply chain issues this menu is subject to change without notice.

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Posted Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Welcome to the Tribe: Anthony Collins

Experience: I graduated from Alton High School in 2006. From there I went on to Missouri State University and received my Bachelors degree (Major in Mathematics with a Minor in English) in 2010. I decided during my junior year of college that I would pursue a career in teaching, so after finishing my coursework I went through the ABCTE program to obtain a teaching certificate. I went back to school and finished my Masters in Educational Administration in 2021. I have spent the past 14 years working in a high school math classroom. I have coached multiple sports over the course of my career, but I am looking forward to enjoying the games as a fan (and a parent) from this point on!

A little about myself: I have been married to my wife (Kayla) for 16 years. We have 5 children: Olivia (13), Adalynd (11), Cole (6), Noah (4), and Willow (1). We enjoy spending time together outside with the kids, gardening, cooking and attending church. I love watching sports (St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs).

I started my career as a teacher at Couch High School in 2010-2011 and am grateful that I have been blessed with the opportunity to come back!

Welcome to the Tribe: Michaela Morgan

Michaela Morgan

Experience: Initially, I started as a title teacher. This will be my third year teaching & my first year in Special Education. Before teaching, I was a case manager. I remember doing my monthly rotations thinking about how I could do more for the kids & so; I became a teacher. Working with students quickly became a passion. I love each & every student as my own, & learned my work goes much further than the classroom.

Welcome to the Tribe: Scott Smith

We are excited to welcome our new staff members this year! Leading up to the begining of the school year we will be introducing them to you through facebook posts. We are looking forward to a great year!

Scott Smith, 5th Grade

Experience: I attended Mammoth Spring High School, graduating in 2007. This year, I obtained my Bachelors degree in elementary education. I have worked in the automotive field since high school, but I am excited to begin this new journey teaching 5th grade as a Couch Indian.

A little more about me: June marked my 16th anniversary with my wife. She and I have 5 kids together, though she would say she has 6 kids… We love football (Go Chiefs!), fishing/river time, Jeepin’, and making memories. Years ago I felt a pull to teaching for numerous reasons, and as time passed, the feeling only got stronger. I truly feel called to teach, and I am ecstatic to hit the ground running. It’s going to be a great year!

August 2024 Board Meeting

Couch R-I School District Board Meeting
Mon., Aug. 12, 2024, @ 6 p.m.

Tax Hearing Agenda

1. Call to Order
   1. Approve Agenda
2. New Business
   1. Presentation of Tax Information
3. Public Participation
4. Adjourn Session

Regular Session Agenda

1. Monthly Business
   1. Approve Agenda
2. Executive Session
   1. Satff
   2. Student
3. Approve Consent Agenda
   1. Minutes from July meeting
   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
4. PTO/Booster Activity Report
5. Old Business
   1. Review progress on CSIP Goals
6. New Business
   1. Re-Adopt the Conflict of Interest Ordinance/Resolution/Policy
   2. Approve school breakfast and lunch prices for 24-25 School Year
   3. Discuss changes to handbooks
   4. Discuss elementary schedule and positions for 24-25
   5. Summer school report
   6. Set date for tax rate hearing
   7. Discuss board lunch for back to school
   8. Discuss special session board meeting for July
   9. Discuss cafeteria building
7. Public Participation
8. Executive Session
   1. Personnel
   2. Student
9. Adjourn Session

• Tax Rate Meeting Minutes
• Board Meeting Minutes
• Special Session
• Executive Session

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Posted Thursday, August 8, 2024