Couch R-I School District Couch R-I School District: Welcome Back to School

Welcome Back to School

We are looking forward to an exciting new school year! The first day of the 2025-2026 school year is on Tue., Aug. 19, 2025. School will begin each day at 7:45 a.m. and dismiss at 3:22 p.m. (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 forward to seeing you!

Gatewood School will not begin running bus routes until their first day of school, Thu., Aug. 21, 2025. Therefore, Gatewood families please have your child at Gatewood School by 7:15 a.m. on Tue., Aug. 19 and Wed., Aug. 20, 2025. The bus will return at approximately 3:40 p.m. on both days and you will need to pick your child up from Gatewood School at this time.

Posted Monday, August 18, 2025

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A+ Designated School

Couch R-I High School graduates, who meet the specific A+ criteria, will be eligible to receive financial incentives for tuition, books and fees to attend any public community college, vocational or technical school in the state of Missouri.

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USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

Couch R-1 School District participates in the USDA Fresh Fruits and Vegetables program. Students at Couch Elementary School are provided a daily fresh fruit or vegetable snack, as well as educational materials about fruits, vegetables and healthful eating habits.

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Federal Notification of Students Rights

Parents and students over 18 are notified annually of student rights according to the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB.) This notification addresses federal laws protecting pupil rights, the privacy of student educational records, disclosure of directory information and access to student information by military or college recruiters. Please contact the school if you have questions.

Missouri Course Access and Virtual School Program (MOCAP)

Parents have the right to have students educated virtually, through MOCAP, ACELLUS, or direct with our School District. 220 Missouri schools use ACELLUS, and many schools have their own virtual learning system, like we have at Couch. You will be able to get our courses online during the COVID-19 era, if you choose to have your students educated outside of the normal classroom setting.

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Requirements for Preschool/Kindergarten Enrollment

Preschool students enrolling must be 3 or 4 years old on or before July 31, 2025.

Kindergarten students enrolling must be 5 years old on or before July 31, 2025.

Couch R-1 Preschool students that are currently enrolled will need to schedule for a screening. By participating in this screening, preschool aged children will secure placement for the 2025-2026 school year.

Documents Required for Screening and Enrollment

Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Current Proof of Immunizations
Proof of Residence

If you have any questions or concerns regarding to your child's screening, please contact:

Couch R-1 Preschool Director
Sara Guy
sguy@couchk12.com
Couch R-1 PAT Coordinator
Kalie Clayton
kclayton@couchk12.com

Or call (417) 938-4212

USDA Civil Rights Notice

In accordance with Federal Civil Rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Civil Rights regulations an dpolicies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), secual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior credible activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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