High School fall sports practices kicked off this morning with our Baseball Eagles! It’s great to see our student athletes returning.
Volleyball will practice from 3-6 pm today in the New Gym, followed by Cross County at 6:30 p.m. at the baseball pavilion. #platorv
Mr. Sperry and Mrs Loughridge attended training this week for the the new Missouri Postsecondary Advising Initiative, which will place trained advisors into high schools, alongside current school counselors, to provide students with individualized college and career support.
The Missouri Postsecondary Advising Initiative was launched in fall 2021 by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in partnership with philanthropic organization rootEd Alliance. The three-year initiative, which is funded by federal COVID relief dollars, aims to ensure all high school students have an advisor exclusively focused on helping them achieve success following graduation. This is particularly true for students in rural communities, as research shows they are less likely to enroll in college than their peers, and they are less likely to finish.
Forty schools were selected to participate in the 2021-22 school year following a competitive application process. Schools were selected based on school and community need, COVID impact in the community, and geography. An additional 100 schools, which includes Plato High School, will begin the program in 2022-23.
Mr. Sperry will be working closely with Mr. Atterbery to support students’ postsecondary pursuits by:
Developing and implementing individualized plans for postsecondary education and training; identifying opportunities to secure financial aid, including completing the FAFSA; supporting students as they work to enroll in college, earn a workplace credential, and/or enlist in the armed services; and coaching students through the transition from high school to lifelong success.
Schools and advisors will receive operational support and ongoing training from rootEd Missouri. rootEd Missouri is a partnership between two organizations with deep roots in Missouri - Ozarks Technical Community College and rootEd Alliance.
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↗️ Jr. High Boys Basketball Announcement:
🏀Practices will start August 15th in the New Gym From 6-8:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.
🏀Physicals must be turned in before athletes can practice.
🏀Athletes also must have 14 practices in before being eligible to play in a game.
🏀For questions, please see or email Coach AJ Rodts at arodts @ plato.k12.mo.us #platorv
High School Baseball practice schedule:
Aug 8 8-10 am
Aug 9 3:30-5:30 pm
AUG 10 3:30-5:30 pm
AUG 11 8-10 am
AUG 12 8-10 am
Players must have a physical, baseball pants (not shorts), short-sleeve t-shirt, cleats, baseball cap, and a cup. Players must attend all practices and have 14 practices in before the 1st game, which for varsity players will be the Newburg tournament, August 26-27. For JV it will be the first regular season game on 8/29 at Newburg.
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➡️ Important announcement: ⬅️
MSHSAA is now requiring all band students to have a physical on file for the 22-23 school year. MSHSAA changed it this year to protect students from heat related issues in case schools have a marching activity. This is just for grades 7-12. #platorv
🔜 A hearing will be held at 6:30 pm on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the Plato R-V School District, 10645 Plato Drive, Plato, MO, at which time citizens may be heard on the property tax rates proposed to be set by the Plato R-V School District. The tax rates are set to produce the revenues which the budget requires for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and shows the amount of revenue needed by the current assessed valuation. The result is multiplied by 100, so the tax will be expressed in cents per $100 (One Hundred Dollars) valuation. All information provided herein is based on estimates. Information and a copy of the budget is available at the Superintendent’s office. #platorv
🎉 Cross Country practices will start on Monday, August 8th, at the baseball pavilion at 6:30 PM.
🎉 Cross Country will have nightly practice at 6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday to allow ample opportunity for all athletes to meet eligibility of 14 practices prior to their first meet on the 3rd of September.
🎉 Athletes must have a copy of their sports physical to turn in at this time.
🎉 Without a physical, students may participate in an open run, but it DOES NOT count as an official practice.
🎉 Any Questions, please feel free to contact Coach Don Bilderback at dbilderback @ plato.k12.mo.us #platorv
🎉 High school Volleyball practice will begin August 8th in the New Gym from 3-6 p.m.
🎉There will be a short parent meeting that will begin at 5:45 p.m. on August 8th.
🎉 All players must have a current physical before they can practice. #platorv
🎉Now Hiring Part-Time Childcare Provider
We are looking for
➡️ Experience in Early Childhood
➡️ Energetic, Friendly, Flexible Team Player
➡️ Excellent Communication Skills
➡️ Ability to Adapt to High Paced Environment
➡️ Commitment to High Quality Early Childhood Education
🎉Contact: Cara Holt
417-458-3333 ext.214
cholt @ plato.k12.mo.us
➡️ Jr.High Girls Basketball Announcement:
🏀Practices will start August 15th in the Old Gym at 4:00 p.m., and practice will be Monday-Friday.
🏀Physicals must be turned in before athletes can practice.
🏀Athletes also must have 14 practices in before being eligible to play in a game.
🏀1st game is scheduled for Sept. 2.
Stay tuned for more information or email Coach Couch at ccouch @ plato.k12.mo.us #platorv
We need route bus drivers for the 2022-2023 school year.
🎉 $64.36 per day minimum
🎉4 hours a day
🎉Extra trips available for more $$$
🎉Board-paid health insurance
Please call Cara Holt at school, 417-458-3333 ext 214 or email cholt @ plato.k12.mo.us for more information. #platorv
Administrators, educators, counselors and students are invited to Fort Leonard Wood's Meet Your Army Back-to-School day beginning at 10 a.m., Aug. 13 on Gammon Field. As part of the day, you will have the opportunity to meet with our senior leaders and our professional Soldiers, such as our lawyers and physicians; observe demonstrations, such as Military Working Dogs and robotics; take part in hands-on activities; tour military barracks; and eat in one of our dining facilities. Attached is the save-the-date for the event.
We are looking forward to meeting with you and your students, and are excited for this opportunity. Please let the Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office know by August 11 if you plan on attending - more information regarding times to meet with our leaders and Soldiers as well as the tours is forthcoming. You can contact the Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office by calling 573.563.4145 or email usarmy.flwpao@army.mil.
This week at the JAG Summer Institute Training, Plato High School received exemplary recognition for the JAG Program. Congratulations to our students and staff for making our program successful!
🎉 2020 Highest Full Time Placement rate (100%)
🎉 2021 Highest Full Time Job Placement (100%)
🎉 2021 Best Unable to Contact Rate (0%)
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🎉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.
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🎉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.
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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! 👋👋
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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
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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
