Wheaton R-III School District

📚🎉 Read Across America Week is Coming! 🎉📚

We are so excited to celebrate Read Across America Week March 2–6! This special week is all about building a love for reading, celebrating our favorite books and characters, and having a little extra fun along the way. ❤️📖

Be sure to check out the attached flyer for our Dress-Up Days! We can’t wait to see our students and staff show their spirit by participating each day.

Reading opens the door to adventure, knowledge, and endless possibilities — and we are ready to celebrate it in a BIG way! 🌟

Let’s make it a week to remember! 📚✨ #ReadAcrossAmerica #BulldogReaders #LoveToRead

Lady Bulldogs take down McAuley in District Semifinal 37-31.
They advance to District final Friday vs.Exeter @ 6PM

Never Give Up.
Encourage Others.
Do Your Best. 💙

Our students had an amazing time during the The NED Show assembly! 🎉 During the program, students learned about NED’s three important messages while enjoying storytelling, magic, humor, and some incredible yo-yo tricks.

The NED Show focuses on life-long lessons that help students grow both in and out of the classroom. These messages remind our Bulldogs that hard work, kindness, and perseverance can make a big difference every day.

If your student was inspired by the show, yo-yos are now available for purchase in the elementary office! 🪀
We loved seeing our students engaged, laughing, and learning valuable lessons they can carry with them for years to come! Want to discuss more about this at home with your child? Check out the link below for additional resources!
https://www.thenedshow.com/parents.html

Congratulations to our February Bulldogs of the Month!

Final Ozark 7 High school Basketball Standings
Girls
1.New Heights 5-0
T2. Wheaton 3-2
T2. Thomas Jefferson 3-2
T2 . McAuley Catholic 3-2
5. Exeter 1-4
6. Verona 0-5
7. Golden City NA

Boys
1. New Heights 5-0
T2. Wheaton 4-2
T2 Thomas Jefferson 4-2
T2 . McAuley Catholic 4-2
5. Golden City 2-4
6. Exeter 1-5
7. Verona 0-6

Boys Basketball begins district play Tuesday 2/24 VS. Exeter @ Purdy

https://www.mshsaa.org/Activities/DistrictTournaments.aspx?alg=5&class=2&district=12&year=2025

Girls Basketball begins district play tomorrow 2/23 VS. Sheldon @ Verona
8 PM Start
https://www.mshsaa.org/Activities/DistrictTournaments.aspx?alg=6&class=1&district=4&year=2025

Summer school is coming! Mark the dates on your calendar. Enrollment forms will be sent home soon.

Important Senior Dates!

Varsity Boys Basketball District Tournament Schedule:

Bulldogs First Round District Game 2/24 VS. Exeter 6:30PM

https://www.mshsaa.org/Activities/DistrictTournaments.aspx?alg=5&class=2&district=12&year=2025

Monday 2/16 SENIOR NIGHT vs. McAuley 5 PM Start

Schedule 5 PM start
JV Boys, Senior Night, Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys

Go Bulldogs!!!

Reminder: NO SCHOOL Monday!

Boys Basketball
Bulldogs 63
Golden City 61 in Overtime.
Go Bulldogs!!!!

Join us in celebrating Valentine's Day! Elementary class parties will be on Friday February 13th from 1:30-2:30 pm. A sign out sheet will be placed in your child's classroom if you wish to take them home after the party at 2:30 pm.
Thank you!

The Wheaton R-III School District Board of Education has wrapped up their search for the next Superintendent of Schools. The Board is proud to announce that the Superintendent for the 2026-2027 school year will be Dr. Alyssa Kennedy.

The Wheaton R-III School District is looking for a motivated, qualified, and student-centered individual to serve as Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Wheaton Elementary is a rural PK-5 school seeking dynamic teachers. We are a tight-knit building with heavy community support working collaboratively to help our students succeed.

Interested parties should email application, resume, letters of reference, educator certificate, transcripts, and other supporting materials to khaynes@wheatonschools.org or apply at: https://www.moteachingjobs.com/viewjob.php?use_region=7&use_vacancy=%2A&use_revisedate=2&jid=99366

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please visit https://www.wheatonschools.org/page/employment-information for an application. Questions about the position can be directed to Elementary Principal Mrs. Kayla Haynes at 417-652-7240.

We are looking forward to the Dental Clinic visiting Wheaton again this Spring!

Dental Visit Date: 04/07/2026- 04/10/2026

Parents may enroll via paper consent form sent home or on the website below-
https://www.myschooldentist.com/31842_schsrm

Children covered by Medicaid can receive dental care at no cost, making this a convenient option for parents.
Tooth decay is the No. 1 chronic disease of childhood—but it’s preventable. When children visit the dentist regularly, children are more likely to receive care that keeps them healthy, in school, and ready to learn.

Wheaton High School Homecoming will be held tomorrow, Friday, February 6th. The order of events will be as follows:
Homecoming schedule
5PM Start
JV Boys Game ( Halftime Cheer Camp)
Between boys games - Homecoming Coronation
Varsity Boys Game ( Halftime past Queens)
Varsity Girls Game ( Halftime Booster Club Raffle)

Homecoming 2025/2026 Candidates
Freshman - Kaman Kinnaman & Sydney Walling
Sophomores - Amos Thawngzathang, David Cunglianthawng, & Abby Par
Junior - Mitchell Shockley & Perla Hinojosa
Seniors - Richard Hnin, Anna Par, & Jayci Park