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About Our District & Community

Our District

Putnam County R-I Schools is fully accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

 

Approximately 625 students attend school in the district, grades PreK-12. Our district has 4 attendance centers: 1 early childhood center, 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. 

 

Our teachers have an average of 11 years of experience and over 44% have their Master's Degree or higher. The ratio of students to classroom teachers is 14:1.

Our Community

Unionville, Missouri

Unionville is a charming town with a population of approximately 1,800 people, nestled in the scenic northern part of Missouri. As the county seat of Putnam County, Unionville serves as a central hub for the surrounding rural farming community. Located about forty miles north of Kirksville and roughly ninety miles southeast of Des Moines, Iowa, Unionville offers a blend of small-town charm and access to regional amenities.

The community is proud to be home to the Putnam County R-I School District, which provides comprehensive education from kindergarten through high school. The school district is a key employer in the area, alongside a range of local businesses and agricultural enterprises that drive the local economy.

Unionville boasts several notable landmarks and facilities that serve the community. The Putnam County Memorial Hospital provides essential healthcare services to residents, ensuring access to quality medical care close to home. Additionally, Unionville is home to Lake Thunderhead, Historic Downtown, Market on the Square, live music at the Bixler, a beautiful city park and fairgrounds, the Putnam County Fair, and the Unionville Country Club, which offers recreational opportunities including golf and social events, fostering community engagement and leisure.

Employment in Unionville is primarily centered around education, healthcare, agriculture, and retail. Major employers include the Putnam County R-I School District, local healthcare providers, banks, and various agricultural businesses that contribute significantly to the local economy. Retail establishments, including family-owned shops and larger chains like Hy-Vee and Casey's General Store, also play a vital role in serving the community's needs.

Unionville's strategic location, combined with its strong sense of community and commitment to education, healthcare, and agriculture, makes it a welcoming and vibrant place to live and work.

Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

The purpose of the Putnam County R-I District is to create an environment in which learners are prepared to adapt to a changing world. Our mission is to provide a program of study that encompasses academic knowledge and skills, personal well-being, and artistic enrichment. A district-wide emphasis is placed on strengthening the character traits and problem-solving skills necessary to become lifelong learners with a strong sense of self-worth, self-respect, and self-discipline.

 

 

Vision

“Creating Opportunities Through Quality Education”

Core Beliefs:

At Putnam County R-I, we are guided by a strong set of beliefs that reflect the values of our community and our commitment to education:

  • Every Student’s Potential: We believe many students succeed despite challenges, and we are dedicated to supporting them on their journey.
  • Trust and Teamwork: Our administrators and teachers work together with mutual trust and respect.
  • A Safe and Supportive Environment: We prioritize creating and maintaining a safe environment where students can focus on learning.
  • Clear Communication and Collaboration: We value communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.
  • Well-Maintained Facilities: We plan for and care for our facilities to provide the best and safest learning environment possible.
  • Community Partnerships: We work hand-in-hand with our community to provide opportunities and foster growth.
  • Commitment to Excellence: We strive for continuous academic improvement and student growth.
  • Adaptability: We are flexible and responsive to the needs of our students and the challenges of a changing world.
  • Student Engagement: Our high school students are actively involved in academics, activities, and their community.
  • Dedicated Staff: Our employees are passionate, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile.
  • Positive Discipline: We are proud of maintaining a low discipline rate, and fostering a focused and respectful learning environment.

These beliefs reflect who we are as a district and guide us in preparing students for success today and in the future. #PutnamProud

Values:

  • Student-focused (Achievement/College or Career Ready)
  • Recruit and Retain a Staff of Integrity/Quality
  • Safe, Secure, Equitable Learning Environment
  • Continuous Improvement & Clear Communication
  • Visionary Leadership
  • Community Collaboration

 

Our Schools

Putnam  County R-1 Elementary School

801 S 20th St, Unionville, MO 63565

660-947-2494

Principal: Angie O’Reilly

The front of a school building with a sign that says "Putnam County Elementary".

Putnam County Middle School

802 S 20th St, Unionville, MO 63565

660-947-3237

Principal: Jamie Tipton

The front of a modern school building with a large sign saying "Putnam County Middle School".

 

 

Putnam County High School

803 S 20th St, Unionville, MO 63565

660-947-2481

Principal: Tiffani Klinginsmith

Putnam County High School is a brick school building with a blue bench in front of it.

  • The Putnam County R-I School District is committed to the safety and well-being of our students and staff. As part of that commitment, and compliance with the new Missouri State law, Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water Act, PCR-I conducted its testing, which included sampling drinking and food preparation sources to ensure compliancy.

    The purpose of the law is to provide drinking water with a lead concentration level below five parts per billion (ppb) in sufficient amounts to meet all student and staff drinking water needs. The state law of five ppb level is below the EPA's National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead of 15 ppb in municipal drinking water systems. Further, any school that tests at greater than 5 ppb of lead concentrations shall provide results and remediation plans to parents and staff. 

     

    As testing and remediation work is completed in the Neosho School District, test results and remediation updates will be posted in this space prior to the state-mandated reporting date of August 2024. 

Contact Us

Putnam County R-I
803 S. 20th Street
Unionville, Missouri 63565
Phone: 660-947-3361