🎉 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
🎉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!
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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
