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Who invented Cotton Candy? Ask one of Mrs. Cook’s second graders! We researched and answered questions about how cotton candy was invented! #platorv
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Belle Varsity BBB Tournament
Plato Eagles 62
Laquey Hornets 47
The Eagles will play the Crocker Lions on Saturday, January 21, in Belle at 4:30 p.m. #platorv
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Chemistry students are learning about different chemical reactions. They experimented with magnesium metal strips today.
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January 19, 2023
Plato R-V School District takes every report regarding the safety of our students and staff very seriously. We thoroughly investigate every report to determine its validity. Any substantiated claim will be promptly communicated to Plato Families.
It is our responsibility as a caring community to ensure that rumors are not circulated and do not become slanderous to staff, students or our patrons.
I would like to thank our principals, staff and board members for their deep commitment to the safety of our students as well as the Texas County Sheriff's Department for their continuing support in providing a full-time Commissioned School Resource Officer.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a member of the Plato Administration Team.
Dr. Brad Cooper
Superintendent, Plato R-V School District
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Mrs. Bates’ 3rd grade students learned about pollination, and conducted an activity to see pollination in action. #platorv
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Cabool Varsity GBB Tournament
Plato Lady Eagles
Norwood Lady Pirates
The Lady Eagles will play on Friday, January 20, at 5:30 for 3rd place.
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Belle Varsity BBB Tournament
Plato Eagles 61
MMA Colonels 48
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Esports Parents Night!
January 26
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Old Gym, upstairs in the Esports Arena.
A night to educate, inform, and connect parents of the Esports program to all (we) PHS Esports offers.
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Cabool Varsity GBB Tournament:
The Lady Eagles 70
Couch Lady Indians 43.
The Lady Eagles play the Norwood Lady Pirates tomorrow night, January 17th, at 7 p.m. Bracket is the last image attached to this post. #platorv
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The Board of Education recognized our wonderful Secretaries, Counselors, School Nurse, and IT Director at the January meeting.
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Our boy's basketball team will be participating in the Belle Tournament starting Tuesday, January 17. #platorv
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Tonight's (01-13-2023) Boy's basketball game vs Newburg starts at 6pm. The JV game will be 2 quarters followed by the Varsity game. #platorv
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Varsity Girl's Basketball
Plato - 60
Crocker - 56
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Mrs. Collier’s 3rd grade class enjoyed some time in the snow. #platorv
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Megan Matteson and Destany Murray presented information about the programs they attend at WCC and GO CAPS. #platorv
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Students in Mrs. Jones’ English I class were competing in fun game of trasketball while reviewing and identifying several types of figurative language. Mrs. Loughridge even got to compete with the students! #platorv
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Students in Mrs. Hunter’s American Literature class participated in a fun cooperative learning activity called quiz, quiz, trade, while analyzing the characters and events found in Delia Owens' book and film WHERE THE CRAWDAD’S SING. #platorv
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Live link for today’s (1-12-2023) HS girl's basketball game vs Crocker. The JV will be first and play 2 quarters. The varsity will follow.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/plato-high-school-plato-mo/gam503b5823eb
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Students in Mrs. Cotrel’s 7th grade PLTW class began working in the greenhouse to prepare their aquaponics beds. #platorv
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Students in Mr. Ichord’s Environment Science class took advantage of this beautiful day to collect soil samples for studying under the microscope. Stay tuned for their findings! #platorv
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