Missed Kindergarten Round-Up? That’s okay…

But don’t hit snooze on Kindergarten Screening 😴➡️🎒

This is an important step to help our team get to know your child and set them up for success from day one.

📞 Call your child’s school to schedule your appointment—spots fill up quickly!
3 days ago, Savannah R3
Graphic reads “Kindergarten Screening – By appointment only. Call your school to register,” with phone numbers for each elementary school and note for incoming kindergarten students.
Recently, Ms. Zahnd’s students welcomed Jessica Poush from The Nature Conservancy at Dunn Ranch for a closer look at prairie ecosystems and Missouri native prairie plants.

Students learned about 12 seed species collected from Dunn Ranch in Hatfield, Missouri, and then turned that learning into a hands-on research project of their own. They created a hypothesis, wrote out their procedure, and planted seeds to study germination rates across different prairie species.

Now comes the fun part—tracking their data each day and watching what grows. Even better, students will be able to take their plants home at the end of the year. #SR3Family #WeAreSR3
3 days ago, Savannah R3
Students work together in a science classroom to sort and plant prairie seeds in trays and petri dishes during a hands-on lab.
A guest presenter stands beside a classroom screen showing photos and names of Missouri native prairie plants.
Two students stand back-to-back in a science lab holding spray bottles and seed trays as they help care for planted seeds.
Three students stand beside trays of newly planted seeds under a grow light in the science classroom.
Two smiling staff members hold a labeled bag of prairie seeds collected for a classroom planting project.
What if math practice looked like this?

A few games. Some laughter. A plate of cookies. And simple ways to help math click at home.

John Glenn Math Night starts tonight, and we’d love to see our families there.

Tonight, April 7
K–2 families
5:30–7:00 PM

Tomorrow night, April 8
Grades 3–5 families
5:30–7:00 PM

These evenings are all about making math feel approachable, fun, and confidence-building for students and families. Through easy card and dice games, adults can pick up simple ideas to support math learning at home, and families will leave with activities and items to keep the practice going.

RSVP is appreciated, but not required: https://bit.ly/4rW0vfq

We’re looking forward to a fun evening of friends, games, cookies, and math with our John Glenn families. #SR3Family #WeAreSR3
4 days ago, Savannah R3
Flyer for John Glenn Math Nights with dice and playing cards. Text lists K–2 on April 7 from 5:30–7:00 and grades 3–5 on April 8 from 5:30–7:00.
Ms. Bretz’s Honors U.S. History students recently had the chance to connect classroom learning with history in a powerful way during a field trip to the National WWI Museum and Memorial.

The group was one of the first to experience the Freedom Train National Tour, hosted by the National Archives as part of America’s upcoming 250th birthday celebration.

Students viewed several remarkable historical documents, including an original engraving of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Association of 1774, the Treaty of Paris of 1783, and a secret draft printing of the Constitution from 1787.

Experiences like this help bring history to life and give students the opportunity to see firsthand the documents and stories they study in class. 🇺🇸 #SR3Family #WeAreSR3
4 days ago, Savannah R3
Students stand around a World War I trench exhibit with sandbags and a black-and-white forest backdrop at the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
Students listen to a museum guide beside a large “No Man’s Land” display while standing on a floor exhibit with projected text and artifacts.
Students look up at a large mural inside the museum’s memorial hall during their field trip.
A museum exhibit shows pages from the Treaty of Paris with text explaining key Revolutionary War dates and events.
Students explore a “Lead-Up to the Declaration” exhibit featuring a timeline and historical display panels.
Students view a display case in front of a large Declaration of Independence wall graphic during a museum visit.

A little cold weather wasn’t going to stop the fun for these John Glenn second graders.

Students took their math fact practice outside for an annual spring egg hunt, where each colorful egg held a review problem to solve. With clipboards in hand and a lot of excitement, they searched, solved, and kept the learning going—even on a chilly morning.

Hands-on learning, fresh air, and math practice all in one is a pretty great way to start the day. #SR3Family #WeAreSR3

5 days ago, Savannah R3
A long line of second graders outdoors holds colorful plastic eggs and clipboards during a math fact scavenger hunt.
Two students kneel under playground equipment, solving a problem from a plastic egg with a clipboard nearby.
Two second graders stand on the playground with a clipboard and pencil after opening a math review egg.
Students spread across the playground, opening eggs and recording math answers on clipboards during an outdoor lesson.
Two smiling students crouch on the blacktop holding clipboards, pencils, and plastic eggs during a math activity.
Two students work on math problems beside clipboards on the playground during an outdoor egg hunt activity.
Two students pause over clipboards on the pavement while searching for and solving math problems from plastic eggs.
We call ourselves a family for a reason. Meet the fabulous Mrs. Alley, an important part of the heartbeat of SR3. #SR3FamilySnapshots #SR3Family #WeAreSR3
7 days ago, Savannah R3
Everyday Sanpshots, Melissa Alley 5th Grade Teacher at John Glenn Elementary
Good morning, SR3 families. Here’s one more gentle reminder as we head into the weekend:

All SR3 campuses will be dismissed 2 hours early today, Friday, April 3, and there will be no school on Monday, April 6, for staff development.

We hope your family enjoys the long weekend and a little extra time together. Classes will resume on Tuesday. #SR3Family #WeAreSR3
8 days ago, Savannah R3
Students run out of a school entrance with text reading, “Early Out! All SR3 campuses will release 2 hours early Friday, Apr. 3rd.”
Calendar graphic with text reading, “Reminder: No School Monday, April 6th for Staff Development, Savannah R3.”

Mrs. Brooner’s high school ELA students had a unique opportunity to connect with a bestselling author last week.

More than 50 of our freshman and sophomore students participated in a live Zoom Q&A with Ruta Sepetys, a Lithuanian-American writer known for her historical fiction. Ruta Sepetys is a #1 New York Times and international bestselling author, a Carnegie Medal winner, and has been recognized by the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Students had the chance to hear directly from the author behind some of their literature circle books—bringing their reading to life in a whole new way.

Experiences like this help deepen understanding, spark curiosity, and show students the real-world impact of storytelling. #SR3Family #WeAreSR3

9 days ago, Savannah R3
Students sit in rows watching a virtual author speak on large screens at the front of a classroom.
Long weekend ahead, SR3 💛

📚 Friday, April 3 – 2-hour early dismissal
🛑 Monday, April 6 – No school (Staff PD)

We hope you enjoy the extra time with your people. 🖤🐰💛
10 days ago, Savannah R3
Students running out of a school building with text: “Early Out. All SR3 campuses release 2 hours early Friday, April 3.”
Close-up of a planner calendar with text: “Reminder: No School Monday, April 6 for Staff Development. Savannah R3 logo shown.”
Meet Jana Weers! Whether it’s in the classroom, hallways, or beyond, she's part of what makes SR3 such a special place to learn and grow. #SR3FamilySnapshots #SR3Family #WeAreSR3
14 days ago, Savannah R3
SR3 Everyday Snapshots photo of Jana Weers, ELA Teacher at Savannah High School
🔊 Calling all future “BIG KIDS” ready to start kindergarten this fall 🎒
We’ve loved meeting so many of you already—and we can’t wait to meet even more next week!

Missed Round-Up? No problem!

Kindergarten screening is the next important step. There’s no pass/fail—it simply helps our team get to know your child’s strengths and needs so we can set them up for success from day one.

📞 Call your child’s school to schedule your screening appointment.
Appointments fill quickly, so we encourage families to call soon!
15 days ago, Savannah R3
Kindergarten Round Up flyer with dates. Upcoming dates include Amazonia Elementary, April 7th at 5pm and Helena Elementary April 2nd at 5 pm.
Kindergarten Screening, by appointment only, register today! Amazonia Elementary 816-475-2161, Helena Elementary 816-369-2865, John Glenn Elementary 816-279-4533, Minnie Cline Elementary 816-324-3915. For all students entering Kindergarten this fall.
What if math practice looked like this instead? 👇

🎲 Dice
🃏 Cards
🍪 Cookies
😄 Laughing kids

That’s Game On!—a brand new SR3 family night happening tomorrow.

No worksheets. No pressure. Just simple games that actually build math confidence.

📍 Minnie Cline (K–2 families)
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM

Come for a few minutes or stay the whole time—we just want you there. Let’s make this first one a great start. 💛
19 days ago, Savannah R3
Game On math night flyer with dates for Minnie Cline, John Glenn, Amazonia, and Helena schools, all from 5:30–7:00 PM, featuring family-friendly math games using cards and dice.
Every day, people like Nurse Jaycee make SR3 the place we’re proud to call home. Here’s today’s snapshot of our #SR3Family. #SR3FamilySnapshots #SR3Family #WeAreSR3
21 days ago, Savannah R3
Jaycee Brosi snapshots
All SR3 Campuses will be closed on Monday, March 16th, due to extreme wind and road conditions. The district will be using an AMI day.
27 days ago, Savannah R3
AMI day. Snow Day! 3-16-2026
It takes all of us to make a school district run — and today we’re shining a light on Rachelle Gasineau, one of our fantastic paras. Thanks for being part of our #SR3Family! #SR3FamilySnapshots #SR3Family #WeAreSR3
28 days ago, Savannah R3
Rachelle Gasineau smiles for a picture with a student
A little peek behind the scenes of our #SR3Family — today’s Everyday SR3 Snapshot is Jamie Wright. Jamie works on the district maintenance team and is the building custodian for our Early Learning Center. He's a Jamie of all Trades, and we are so glad he's part of our team! #SR3FamilySnapshots #SR3Family #WeAreSR3
about 1 month ago, Savannah R3
SR3 Everyday Snapshot graphic with a polaroid style framed photo of Jamie Wright.
Bikini Bottom officially took over the SHS Performing Arts Center today as our elementary students packed the auditorium for a special daytime performance of The SpongeBob Musical – Youth Edition by Savannah Middle School Theatre.

We aren’t sure who was more excited for the show — Mrs. Free or the PAC full of laughing children! 😄

Today’s performance was a special “Bikini Bottom insiders only” showing for our elementary students—but don’t worry, the doors open to the public tonight!

📅 Showtimes
• Friday, March 6 at 7:00 PM
• Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 PM
• Saturday, March 7 at 7:00 PM

📍 Location
SHS Performing Arts Center

🎟 Tickets (available at the door)
• Adults: $5
• Students: $3

Bring the family, support our talented middle school performers, and enjoy a night under the sea with the #SR3Family! 💛🖤
about 1 month ago, Savannah R3
Elementary teacher wearing a SpongeBob costume stands in the SHS Performing Arts Center aisle while students sit in auditorium seats during a school field trip performance.
Just a quick reminder before the weekend…

Spring Break is next week!
There will be no school March 9–13.

We hope our #SR3Family enjoys a little rest, relaxation, and maybe even some sunshine. ☀️
Classes resume Monday, March 16. #WeAreSR3
about 1 month ago, Savannah R3
Illustration of a child in a yellow raincoat holding an umbrella in a spring meadow with text reading “Spring Break March 9–13.”

Ancient Egypt came to life in 6th grade! 🐫📜 To wrap up their unit, students selected three different projects from a wide menu of options—everything from vision boards and songs to research papers, artifacts, maps, and timelines. Each project explored a different topic connected to Ancient Egypt.

The results? A room full of learning about mummies, pharaohs, pyramids, Egyptian gods, the Nile River, and more—all brought to life through student creativity. Students then participated in a gallery walk, leaving encouraging sticky-note comments for their classmates and celebrating each other's work.

Hands-on learning + creativity + peer feedback = a pretty awesome way to wrap up a unit! #SR3Family #WeAreSR3

about 1 month ago, Savannah R3
Tables filled with student vision boards and projects about Ancient Egypt during a classroom gallery walk.
A table of handwritten research papers and illustrated projects about Egyptian history and culture.
Student projects about Ancient Egypt displayed on a cafeteria table, including drawings, notes, and artifact replicas.
A smiling student stands beside handmade Egyptian-themed projects displayed on a table.
Tri-fold display board titled “Egypt Art” featuring images and information about ancient artifacts.
Student artwork and written reflections about Ancient Egypt surrounded by colorful sticky-note feedback.
Student projects about Ancient Egypt displayed on a cafeteria table, including drawings, notes, and artifact replicas.
Student artwork and written reflections about Ancient Egypt surrounded by colorful sticky-note feedback.
Wide view of a school commons filled with tables displaying student projects from an Ancient Egypt unit.
Students walking through rows of tables filled with Ancient Egypt projects in a large school commons area.
Are ya ready, kids?! 🧽🌊

Savannah Middle School Theatre is diving under the sea this weekend with The SpongeBob Musical – Youth Edition, and Bikini Bottom has officially made its way to the SHS Performing Arts Center.

From the optimistic energy of SpongeBob to the colorful characters of Bikini Bottom, our middle school performers have been working hard to bring this fun, high-energy show to life. If you grew up watching SpongeBob, you’ll catch plenty of familiar moments—and if your kids are new to it, they’re about to discover why the pineapple under the sea has been making people laugh for more than two decades.

Grab your friends, your family, and maybe even your inner SpongeBob and join us for a show that’s full of music, laughter, and a whole lot of heart.

🎭 Savannah Middle School Theatre Presents
The SpongeBob Musical – Youth Edition

📅 Showtimes
• Friday, March 6 at 7:00 PM
• Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 PM
• Saturday, March 7 at 7:00 PM

📍 Location
SHS Performing Arts Center

🎟 Tickets (available at the door) All seating is general admission.
• Adults: $5
• Students: $3

Come support these talented middle school performers and enjoy a night at the theatre with the #SR3Family! 💛🖤
about 1 month ago, Savannah R3
Poster advertising Savannah Middle School Theatre’s production of The SpongeBob Musical – Youth Edition with showtimes March 6 and 7 at the SHS Performing Arts Center.