Plato R-V Schools

🎉Meet our new high school English teacher, Bethany Shrode! Here’s what Mrs. Shrode has to say about herself: 🎉 Hello! My name is Bethany Shrode. I have recently graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and a minor in Religion. I am continuing my education to complete the certification process. I have worked multiple positions at Plato, ranging from being a substitute teacher, working through the Vista program, and working as a paraprofessional. 🎉 I have had a great opportunity to grow within this district and am so thankful for the supportive people along the way. I am excited to announce that I have accepted the position as a high school English teacher for the upcoming school year. I am excited to branch out from elementary and move into high school. 🎉 I have been married for 5 years to my husband, Jasiah Shrode, and we have a beautiful daughter named Piper Shrode. I have many hobbies that include fishing, crafting, antiquing, and anything outdoor involved. #platorv

🎉Meet our new middle school English teacher, Kali Marshall! Here’s what Mrs. Marshall has to say about herself: 🎉 My name is Kali Marshall. I graduated high school from Stoutland, Missouri. I attended Ozarks Technical Community College out of high school where I obtained my Associates of Arts degree. I am attending Missouri State University for a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, minoring in Sociology, and am finishing my certification process. I have worked for Plato Schools since 2019 as a paraprofessional. I have had the opportunity to work with many of the wonderful people in Plato during my employment at the school. I am honored to continue working with this amazing community as the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade English teacher. 🎉 I have been with my spouse for 14 years and together we have two beautiful children. Tessla is 8 years old and Cooper is 5. I love to read and often have a book in my hand. I also have a small hobby farm that I enjoy working on and learning new things about. I am so excited to be the middle school English teacher for this upcoming school year and can’t wait for the journey to begin. #platorv

The paved parking lot in front of the high school will be closed on July 26 & 27 for maintenance. Please pardon any convenience this may cause. #platorv

High School & Middle School scheduling for the 2022-23 school year will continue in August. 🎉Current high school students may come to school on the following dates to finalize their 2022-2023 schedule. 🎉August 2: Juniors and Seniors 🎉August 3 and 4: Freshman and Sophomores 🎉August 5: 6th, 7th, and 8th grade **please remember that your scheduling choices are specials only. ➡️ Hours: 8 - 3 p.m. daily. If you want, you can email Ms. Lemoine at llemoine@plato.k12.mo.us and email Mr. Atterberry at datterberry@plato.k12.mo.us. Please make sure to email both of them to ensure they see your message! 🎉New student enrollment will be August 9 - 11. See you in August! 👋👋 #platorv

The 2022-2023 calendar! You can find it in several places on the website as well under news, school links, etc. Can’t wait to see everyone on the first day of school on August 24th! Click link to access the calendar on our website: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2610/plato/2213656/2022-2023_Plato_School_Calendar__-_Public_Calendar_22_23.pdf #platorv

COMC will be in Plato on July 11-14. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. All ages are welcome. **COMC will be giving sports physicals! COMC paperwork, and sports physical forms are in the high school foyer.** An appointment is suggested by calling 877-406-2662. Please call with any questions. COMC services include acute illness and infection; chronic disease checks; IMMUNIZATIONS; Wellness visits; SPORTS PHYSICALS; referrals for mammograms, etc. The Mobile Medical Unit includes 2 exam rooms and an on-site laboratory. Please bring a photo ID. Services are open to everyone. #platorv

We need a route driver for the 2022-2023 school year. The listing information from Indeed is below, but here are the highlights : 🎉 It's part-time 🎉Starting pay is $16.09/hour. Hourly pay is negotiable based on experience. 🎉We now offer board-paid health insurance for bus drivers. Please call the school, 417-458-3333 for mor information. #platorv

🎉Meet our new 3rd grade teacher, Jamie Collier! Here’s what Mrs. Collier has to say about herself: Hello my name is Jamie Collier. I am a Plato alumni from the class of 2001. After high school, I attended North Arkansas Community College where I received my Associate of Arts Degree. I have worked in the Plato School District in many roles to include coaching, paraprofessional, substitute teaching, and elementary secretary. I am currently finishing up my Bachelors of Elementary Education through Western Governor's University. I am honored to be working within my home town and look forward to teaching 3rd grade. I have been married to my husband Robert for 18 years and together we have 3 children. Tillie, our oldest is 16; Hampton is 11; and Cotton is 3. During my spare time, I enjoy hanging out at the lake with my family, gardening, and raising chickens. I’m so excited to be back at Plato Schools and look forward to giving back to a community that has given so much to me. #platorv

Congratulations to our PHS BETA Club whose dedication and commitment to academic excellence was honored by Plato High School being named a 2021 - 2022 National Beta School of Merit! For having students qualify for the National BETA Convention last week, PHS was also named a 2022 National Convention National BETA Club School! Congratulations to Mrs. Hunter and our BETA Club for their hard work this year and every year! #platorv #betasom

Jayden Echols, Nolan Fitzsimmons, and Destany Murray, thank you for your continued effort! First, you all were State competitors and now you all have competed at the National level! You've represented Missouri well in both competitions. Plato BETA students are among the best in Nashville at Beta Nationals! Mrs. Hunter and students headed home yesterday after having a great experience. #platorv

Volleyball open gym will start tomorrow, July 6th, and run every Wednesday from 9-11 AM and every Thursday from 4-6 PM. #platorv

Wishing our families, staff, students, and community a very happy and safe 4th of July! #platorv

Pic 1: Jayden Echols gave his speech at BETA Nationals, Nashville, Tennessee today. Pic 2: Missouri & our Betas wait for the 1st General Session! Pic 3: General Session about to begin! #platorv

Good luck to our three BETA Club members who are headed to Nationals! Destany Murray, AgriScience Floriculture Nolan Fitzsimmons, Communication Arts Jayden Echols, Speech Division II Also attending the national convention as officers are: Megan Matteson, Desiree Hanning, and Sara Shipley Good luck Jayden, Nolan, and Destany! #platorv

PHS baseball coaches, players, and participants had a good couple days of youth baseball camp. There were 30 participants between the two days, and 9 HS baseball players came out and helped. #platorv

Middle schoolers enjoyed a picnic style lunch in their field trip to paddy creek. #platorv

Part 2: Kindergarteners explore the Waynesville Park. Some of the students walked across the Roubidioux River. Students also saw several turtles sunbathing. #platorv

On Friday last week, 4th through 8th graders had a wonderful time at Onondaga Cave State park. #mostateparks #platorv

The PAT/Daycare water fun day for today has been canceled and will be rescheduled. We are very sorry for the short notice. #platorv

Second graders enjoyed hiking and feeding the fish at Bennett Springs. #platorv #mostateparks