Category: Kirksville R-III School District

Great way to start your Friday as a KPS student, or a football player.

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The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced today that Mrs. Janelle Stephens, WMMS Librarian, has been awarded a $2500 grant to add more books to the library! Mrs. Stephens is working to increase the available books to meet the needs of readers across all reading levels and interests.Good job, Mrs. Stephens!

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Today is World Physical Therapy Day. Many of our pre-K through 12th-grade students benefit from physical therapy to support their movement, access, and learning. We are lucky to have Mr. Lee Vorkink providing exceptional therapy for our students!

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No school on Monday, September 7, 2026 for Labor Day.

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Kirksville High School will be hosting an open house for our community to tour our newly renovated building. Save the date and come join us!KHS Open House:Thursday, October 29, 20262:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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Please help us welcome Mr. Bruce Munden, new special education teacher at Kirksville High School!Bruce comes to us with 16 years of teaching experience, having taught elementary grades and math throughout his career. Bruce is originally from Slidell, Texas. He earned his bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University and his master's degree in administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. For Bruce, the best part of teaching is seeing those "aha!" moments when things click for a student.Outside of school, he is married to fellow Kirksville teacher, Mrs. Coach Munden, and they have four kids. You will find their family cheering on the sidelines at Tiger events year-round!

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Please help us welcome Ms. Hannah Champ, a new third grade teacher at Ray Miller Elementary School!Hannah comes to us having been a paraprofessional at Rolla Senior High School and a substitute teacher here in Kirksville. Originally from Rolla, she earned both her bachelor's degree in creative writing and her master's degree in elementary education from Truman. For Hannah, the most rewarding part of teaching is building strong relationships with her students and watching them grow throughout the year.Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her other half and her two dogs, exploring the outdoors, getting lost in a good fantasy book, and adding to her plant collection.

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Please help us welcome Mrs. Kim Kilson, new sixth grade special education teacher at Kirksville Middle School!Kim brings eight years of experience with her, having been a paraprofessional for five years in Illinois before joining Kirksville R-III as a para for the past year and a half. Originally a graduate of Gothenburg High School in Nebraska, she earned her bachelor's degree from Central Christian College and her master's degree from Lincoln Christian University. For Kim, the most rewarding part of teaching is knowing she has made a difference in a student's life.Outside of school, she has been married to her husband, Jim, for 24 years, and they have an 18-year-old son, Noah. In her free time, she loves traveling to National Parks and visiting museums with her family.

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Please help us welcome Mrs. Maren Austic, new business teacher at the Kirksville Area Technical Center!Maren is a Kirksville High School graduate, who is excited to be back in her home district after earning her bachelor's degree. For Maren, the best part of teaching is building relationships with her students and watching them grow throughout the year!Outside of school, she enjoys playing tennis, spending time with her family, and hanging out at home with her husband, Ethan, and their cat, Darwin.

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Please help us welcome Ms. Abby Micke, new speech-language pathologist at Kirksville Primary School and Ray Miller Elementary!Abby is starting her first year as a school SLP with us this year. A graduate of Fort Zumwalt South High School, she earned her bachelor's degree from Mizzou, and her master's degree from Maryville University. For Abby, the best part of her job is seeing the kids succeed!Outside of school, she loves playing volleyball and spending time with her mini Bernedoodle, Anya.

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