2010 District Basketball Champions
Head Coach Jamie Tipton and Assistant Coach Craig DeVore successfully guided the Putnam County R-1 Varsity Boys Basketball Team to the District Basketball Championship Saturday, March 6, 2010. Sectional play will be in Moberly . . . read more
Mrs. Heidenwith
Second Grade Teacher
Putnam County R-1 Schools newest 2 nd grade teacher is another Iowegian who just happens to be married to a former Midget. Born in Centerville, Iowa, on May 4, 1977, to Darrell Neal and Patricia . . . read more
National Junior Honor Society's Induction Ceremony
The middle school’s National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) inducted 31 new charter members on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 in the middle school auditorium. The process to become a member starts by the Faculty . . . read more
Special Olympics Spring Games Practice is Nearing
It's nearly time for Special Olympics practice to begin. Letters will go out shortly to those who have previously participated. Letters will also be sent to students who will be eligible for the first time this year. In . . . read more
Middle School Valentine Royalty Crowned
The Middle School Student Council and Cheerleaders co-sponsored the Valentine's Day dance on February 12th. Previously in the week, students nominated and voted on royalty to represent their class. The 6th grade chose Duke Dylan and Duchess . . . read more
February Middle School Character Winners
Our middle school students recognized for great character in February for trustworthiness are: Amanda, Adriana and Hunter. read more
February Middle School Community Character Winner
The middle school recognized the community character winner for February for trustworthiness. He is a wonderful example of character. It was awarded to Ian Gilworth. read more
February Middle School Student of the Month
Our middle school students recognized for February Student of the Month for their academic achievement and hard work are: Krista, Latisha and Brenden. read more
ACT Workshop
Putnam County R-1will provide the opportunity for JUNIORS to take the ACT for FREE! Students take the ACT for several different reasons. Students take the ACT for college entrance requirements. It is . . . read more
U.S. Census Jobs Available for Putnam County
The qualification exam mentioned below will be in the high school library March 4 at 4:00. Upon passing a written exam, background check and four days of training, you may qualify for a 2010 U. S. Census job. Click here to find out more . . . read more
New Teacher Lindsay Munroe
Ms. Lindsay Munroe was born and raised in Cortland, Ohio, to Ken and Kim West. A sister, Chelsea, is three years younger and a brother, Austin, is twelve years younger. Ms.Munroe says, “Being the oldest is tough. I was . . . read more
Claire Wins Local Geography Bee
Claire, a sixth grade student at the Putnam County Middle School, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee on January 14, 2010, and a chance at a $25,000 college scholarship. The school-level Bee, at . . . read more
Trustworthiness
James was nominated by his sister Jessica for Trustworthiness during the Elementary Character Ed Assembly. Congratulations James! read more
High School Singers
The high school vocal music department has several students preparing music for Conference Choir in Kirksville on February 13. Those students include the following: Elizabeth, Sabina, Amanda, Dahn, . . . read more
Round ‘Em Up!
It's Almost Time For Kindergarten and Preschool Roundup
Parents it’s almost time for Kindergarten and Preschool Roundup—can you believe how the time is flying? Kindergarten Roundup will be March 2, 3, and 4 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and Preschool Roundup will be March 8, 9, and . . . read more
Putnam County Quiz Bowl is Underway
The Putnam County 5th-8th grades quiz bowl teams participated in the annual S.P.R.I.N.T. Academic Bowl Tournament Sat., Jan. 16, at Scotland County School in Memphis, MO. The teams were divided into two . . . read more
Spring Baseball
Spring ball will be here before we know it. We have started open gym in the elementary, and I am having these just whenever I can due to the basketball practices and other activities that we enjoy at our school. The first . . . read more
Julie Vanderlinden Joins Staff
Another teacher from Iowa's Big Red Country has drifted south to Midget Country. Julie Vanderlinden, the daughter of Bob and Joyce Moore, was born and raised in Centerville, . . . read more
High School Yearbooks on Sale Now!
The cost of a regular yearbook is $27 while a personalized yearbook is $32. New books will have 124 pages of all the Putnam County activities that you are accustomed to, plus 16 pages of current events, and more pages for signing. Also, the . . . read more
Echo King and Queen Crowned
Derek and Courtney were crowned the Echo King and Queen for 2010 on December 7, 2009. Introductions and the announcement were made by yearbook staff member Elizabeth. The Echo candidates are nominated by their classmates. Candidates were . . . read more
Parent Information and Resource Center
The Parent Information Resource Center is a great resource for parents. The PIRC offers links and resources for parents and teachers. To visit go to www.missouri-pirc.org/about.html read more
Happy Holidays from KMR
Santa is buzzing in kindergarten! read more
Students Showcase Works of Art
Putnam County high school students will showcase their talents at an art show December 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event, held in conjunction with the Winter Festival on the Unionville square, will be . . . read more
Veterans Honored at Assembly
A large crowd honored veterans at the recent Veterans Day Assembly. National Honor Society organized the event. The assembly began with the posting of colors by members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign . . . read more
PC Staff Gives Donation
Putnam County R-I staff donated $1,750 to the PC Café this fall. Staff members contributed money for the privilege of wearing blue jeans on Fridays during the 2009-10 school year. . . . read more
MU 2009 Slideshow
MU Slideshow 2009 Putnam County students took advantage of the opportunity to experience life on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia on Monday, November 17, 2009. Students received information on . . . read more
October Middle School Character Winners
Our middle school students recognized for great character in October for self-control were the middle school band for their great behavior and attitude at the Clark County Parade of Champions. We received word from the Clark County . . . read more
October Middle School Community Character Winner
The middle school recognized the community character winner for October for the character word self-control. He is a wonderful asset for our community. It was awarded to Jason Knight. read more
Northwest Slideshow 2009
Northwest Slideshow 2009 Click here for pictures. Several juniors and seniors enjoyed the opportunity to visit Northwest Missouri State University on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Students played Jeopardy while learning . . . read more
DICTIONARIES FOR THIRD GRADERS
The Unionville Rotary’s Club motto is “Service Above Self.” The Rotary is dedicating itself to promoting literacy through the donation of student dictionaries. Nancy Flood and James Garner, members of the Unionville . . . read more
National Honor Society Induction
Induction for the Putnam County chapter of the National Honor Society was held Thursday evening, October 15. Twenty-six juniors were inducted into the chapter. Each member must have a minimum 3.5 grade point average and exhibit . . . read more
Sound System Purchased
The middle school just purchased a sound system for the middle school commons area. It is equipped with 16 ceiling speakers, a wireless microphone and capabilities to play compact disks or an MP3 player. This will enable us to have . . . read more
PRAIRIE TRAIL KICK-OFF WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!!!
THANKS TO SPONSORS OF THE 2009 SUMMER FAMILY WALK A special thank you to all the sponsors of the 2009 Summer Family Walk!!!! The group walk was a success due to the support from the following businesses: • Putnam County . . . read more
Mike Schmidli Inducted into MHSFCA Hall of Fame
Putnam County Lady Midgets Coach Mike Schmidli was inducted into the Missouri High School Fastpitch Coaches Hall of Fame during a coaches’ conference in Columbia, Missouri, on August 8, 2009. In his twenty years as head . . . read more
H1N1 Press Release
FOR RELEASE August 26, 2009 August 21, 2009 Contact: Ericka Klingner Putnam County Health Department 660-947-2429 klinge@lpha.mopublic.org The first positive case of H1N1 influenza in Putnam County was confirmed last . . . read more
Track Upgrade Fundraiser
Dear Alumni, Businesses, Families and Individuals: Putnam County R-I is embarking down yet another road of advancement. Since the new high school was built in the early '70s, we have been a leader in Northeast Missouri. We . . . read more
Elementary 2009-10 School Supply List
PUTNAM COUNTY R-1 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2009 - 2010 SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST Preschool Small box crayons (24 or less) Big markers (8 or 10 basic/classic colors) - Washable White 3-ring binder (1½ inch) w/ clear-view front pocket 2 . . . read more
