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June 24, 2025
Republic School District families and employees,
As a reminder, Tiger Talk e-newsletters are typically distributed on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month throughout the school year as a way to keep our patrons informed with important school information. Archived editions can be found here.
RepMO Resources
Have you checked out RepMO Resources? 🐾 It’s a website packed with helpful information about:
⚫ Student safety
🟠 Academics
⚫ Parenting resources
🟠 Student wellness
AND…we’re always adding more! Check it out! https://www.republicschools.org/repmoresources
Thanks to TelComm for sponsoring this effort! #RepMOProud🐅
Republic Area Chamber of Commerce Magazine
The Republic School District was recently featured in a magazine published by the Republic Area Chamber of Commerce. Check out the magazine here.
Save the Date: Online Registration
Online registration for all students attending Republic Schools in the 2025-2026 school year will begin on July 14 in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. At that time, details will be shared regarding back to school forms and events via email, on Republic School District social media and at republicschools.org. We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer!
Board of Education Update
At the June 19 Board of Education meeting, the adoption of the agenda and approval of consent items (found on BoardDocs) took place after the Pledge of Allegiance. In addition, President Denny Lawson provided a Board Update.
Report Items:
Superintendent Dr. Matt Pearce presented a district update regarding district highlights.
All administrative reports can be found on BoardDocs.
Action Items:
Members approved the following:
Board policies
Fiscal Year 2025 Revised Budget
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
2025-2026 Salary Schedules
2025-2026 Meal Prices
Other action items can be found on BoardDocs.
The next regular Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board of Education Meeting Room at Central Office (636 N. Main).
Join the RepMO Team!
Join the RepMO team and make a difference in students' lives! 🧡
We are looking for passionate professionals to fill positions such as Speech-Language Pathologist, Social Worker, Paraprofessional, Transportation Mechanic and more for the 2025-2026 school year.
📍 Learn more and apply today: republicschools.org/careers
📞 Questions? Call Human Resources at 417-732-3605.
#RepMOProud 🐅
Reminders & Events
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Social Media Highlights
June 23: The fourth and final of summer school has come and gone! We had an exciting, engaging summer of learning focused on curiosity, creativity and connection. 📚☀️
We hope all of our students and staff enjoy the rest of the summer. We look forward to seeing everyone back for the first day of school in August! #RepMOProud 🐅
June 19: The Republic Tiger Fishing Team recently wrapped up another awesome season! 🎣 Our middle and high school anglers finished in the top 10 at tournaments across Missouri, capped off with a strong showing at the state championship on Stockton Lake.
🏆 Pro-Team 1st place: Zach Stanton, Dylan Delahay & Avien Ferguson
🏅 Pro-Team 3rd place: Bill Brake, Raliegh Verstraete & William Brake
🐟 Big Bass (Junior High Division): Drake Dishman & Luke Delahay
🎓 Scholarship Draw: Trent McConnell & Crosby Higgins
Drake Dishman also visited Sweeny Elementary summer school students to share his experience on the team and inspire future anglers. Students can join as early as 5th grade!
Learn more on the Republic Tiger Fishing Team Facebook page. #RepMOProud 🐅
June 16: Things are coming together at the Republic Intermediate School site! Painting is taking place, flooring is getting installed and furniture is being distributed throughout the building. Check out these pictures from inside the school!
As a reminder, this new school for all 5th and 6th grade students is being built near James River Freeway and U.S. Highway 60. Crews are continuing to make progress! The building is set to be completed in time for the 2025-2026 school year.
We'll share more progress photos throughout the summer! For detailed updates, visit republicschools.org/constructionupdates. #RepMOProud 🐅
June 13: Week three of summer school is wrapping up, and the learning is still going strong! Our students are exploring new ideas, building skills and having a lot of fun along the way. 📚☀️
It’s hard to believe there’s only one week left—we’re making every day count!#RepMOProudd 🐅
June 9: Week two of summer school is in the books! From hands-on projects to new learning adventures, our students and staff are making the most of every moment. 📚☀️🐅
We’re excited to see what the second half of summer school has in store#RepMOProud
June 9: Cooper is making Republic history! He will represent Schofield Elementary School as the first student from our district to qualify for Math League Nationals! He’ll be competing later this week in Houston, Texas. Join us in wishing him luck! We are already so #RepMOProud of you! 🐅🧡
June 6: Emmy will be a Republic Intermediate School student next year, and she’s putting the leadership skills she gained at Sweeny Elementary School into action over summer break! She recently baked and sold treats in her neighborhood to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks. Emmy’s heart for others is a powerful reminder that every act of kindness can make a big difference. #RepMOProud 🧡
June 6: 🥜👩🍳Earlier this week we hosted a "PB&J making" event to help The Community Kitchen, a Partner of Ozarks Food Harvest prepare for their sack lunch distribution later this summer. Thank you to our district employees, students and fellow community members who volunteered! #RepMOProud🐅
Did you know this organization provides over 5000 FREE sack lunches for kiddos in our community between summer school and the new school year beginning?!
👉 Want to stay informed about future volunteer opportunities and events? They are in need of more volunteers to help make this effort possible! Visit their Facebook page or fill out their volunteer interest form so you never miss an update:
June 4: Dawson Whitener, who will be a senior at Republic High School this fall, recently became the Missouri High School State Champion in Bull Riding! That title earned him a trip to the National High School Rodeo Finals in Wyoming this July.
This isn't his first rodeo... Dawson is also the reigning Wrangler Youth Bull Riding World Champion.
We’re #RepMOProud of this hometown cowboy and all he’s accomplished. Way to go, Dawson, and good luck!
May 30: Students and staff had a GREAT first week of summer school across the district! From engaging lessons to creative activities, our schools were full of energy, learning, and connection. 📚☀️🐅
Thank you to ALL of our staff for your hard work this week—your time, preparation, and commitment to students are what make summer school run smoothly and successfully.
We’re looking forward to the next three weeks of learning and fun!
#RepMOProud
Dates to Remember
July 4: Independence Day - District Closed
July 14: Online Registration Begins for 2025-2026 School Year (Details will be shared with families via email, on social media and at republicschools.org.)
These and other important dates can be found at republicschools.org/events.