Hygiene Care Packages: The Hygiene Care Package pick up will be taking place tomorrow, Monday, April 6th at Robinson Elementary from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm (this is the same location as meal pick up). If you have a student or family in need of a hygiene package, please notify your building Administrator so that they can provide a rough estimate of care packages... READ MORE >
The Well will be providing free groceries for families again this Wednesday, April 8, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon or until food is gone. They wish to thank all families that participated in the great turnout last week. READ MORE >
Parents and Students,Yesterday, Governor Parsons issued a "Stay Home Missouri Order" for all citizens. Specific guidance states that schools shall be closed and these guidelines followed until April 24, 2020. The process in place regarding food distribution will not be affected. Parents will continue to be able to obtain food for students from our Robinson... READ MORE >
The Aurora Walmart donated 2,000 grocery bags to the Aurora R-VIII School District for meal distribution. When called by Jason Jones, Sodexo Food Service Diretor, Walmart personnel said they would be happy to donate the bags. #aurorar8strong READ MORE >
As you know, the closure of school due to the COVID-19 health pandemic has been extended through April 24, 2020. This decision was based on recommendations from both the Lawrence County and Barry County Health Departments. In light of this development, teachers are currently creating a second resource packet that will be available for pickup beginning Monday,... READ MORE >
The Well-Aurora will be doing a grocery hand out today, April 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at 300 E. Hadley. They are partnering with Victory Mission and will be handing out non-perishables and hygiene kits. This will be on a first come, first serve basis. READ MORE >
Tomorrow, Wednesday April 1st, Aurora Baptist Temple along with Crosslines of Springfield will be handing out cases of frozen food to families from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They will have 20 pallets of food to distribute! This is free to anyone and it must be picked up at the church. You may begin lining up at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot. Food will be given out... READ MORE >
March 26, 2020 After careful consideration and thoughtful discussions with local public and private school administrators in Lawrence County, the Lawrence County Health Department has concurred that all schools in Lawrence County close until April 24th. Please understand, this was not a decision that was taken lightly and we understand that this will create... READ MORE >
March 26, 2020 Dear Parents, Students and Staff: As stated in previous communication, Aurora R-VIII personnel have continued to work closely with the Lawrence County and Barry County Health Departments, as well as, other area schools to monitor concerns related to COVID-19. The purpose of this collaboration is to determine a suitable timeline for a safe return... READ MORE >
Dear Parents, Staff and Students, Thank you again for your patience during our school closure. Additional information is included regarding recent changes. 1. As of Monday (March 23, 2020), 1,652 breakfasts and 1,652 lunches have been served to Aurora R-VIII students. Please remember meals will be passed Monday through Friday with two different pickup... READ MORE >
Please be advised that the Aurora Junior High phone number is 678-3630 instead of the number originally listed on the March 22, 2020 updated information. Thank you. READ MORE >
Dear Parents, Staff and Students, More information has been obtained regarding our current situation and our goal is to continue timely communication. 1. As of Friday, March 20, 991 breakfasts and 991 lunches have been served to Aurora R-VIII students. Please remember meals will be passed Monday through Friday with two different pickup times being available. ... READ MORE >
Students, Staff, and Parents:Just a reminder to continue practicing social distancing in order to keep yourself and family safe. READ MORE >
Dear Parents, Sodexo employees handed out 340 meals yesterday, Wednesday, March 18 during the two designated shifts-8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Meal provision will be completed on a Monday through Friday basis. Jason Jones and his staff have handled all logistical efforts and I greatly appreciate it. If you need assistance with meals,... READ MORE >
Resources For Parents During District Closure March 17, 2020 Dear Parents and Students, Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these difficult and uncharted times due to the closing of our district through April 3, 2020. We know there are many questions and Aurora R-VIII staff will do our best to address your concerns. Resources,... READ MORE >
March 17, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians, Our goal as a district is to provide timely, up-to-date information as we navigate the closure of school to limit the spread of COVID-19. Once again, our goal through this time of uncertainty is to do our best to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff; provide meals to students; and provide parents with... READ MORE >
Dear Parents, Beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Grab and Go Meals will be provided for all students who wish to participate. These meals will be available for pick up at the Robinson Elementary Entry between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Evening pick up will also be available from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the same location. Each meal will include a... READ MORE >
March 16, 2020 Dear Parents and Staff, Aurora R-VIII personnel have been working with both the Lawrence and Barry County Health Departments regarding the current COVID-19 issue. Based on their direction, the Aurora R-VIII School District will close beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 extending through Friday, April 3, 2020. The situation will... READ MORE >
January Staff Winner: Joy Lee (Robinson Intermediate School)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Joy and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law. READ MORE >
January Teacher Winner: Alex Weathermon (Junior High School)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Alex and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law. READ MORE >
The Monett YMCA is now accepting Spring Soccer and Flag Football Registrations for ages 4-12. For guaranteed placement, please register by March 2, 2020. Practices begin the week of March 9, 2020 and games start on March 28, 2020. The cost is $30.00 for members and $70.00 for non-members. If needed, Financial Assistance is available. Please register at the... READ MORE >
The Aurora R-VIII School District offers several virtual/online courses through Edgenuity. In addition, the district also partners with the Springfield Public School’s Launch Program, which has a large variety of rigorous online courses available for K-12. MOCAP Missouri Course Access and Virtual School Program (MOCAP) was established in 2007 as the state’s... READ MORE >
The January Student of the Month Assembly was held on Friday, February 7th. These students were honored for friendship and kindness. READ MORE >
The Aurora R-VIII Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2020-2021 school year during the monthly meeting on Monday, February 3, 2020. The school calendar will encompass a Four-Day School Week with students attending Monday through Thursday. Forty minutes will be added to the standard day length (Pate-8:05 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Robinson/JH/HS-7:50 a.m.... READ MORE >
Due to the days missed this year, the following make-up days will be used for students. November 12-Make-up on Monday, January 20, 2020 December 16-Make-up on Thursday, May 14, 2020 December 17-Make-up on Friday, May 15, 2020 January 24-Make-up on Monday, May 18, 2020February 5-Make-up on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 READ MORE >
AHS Students Win at Media Showcase Work by media students from throughout the region received recognition at the 23rd annual Southern Media Showcase at Missouri Southern State University on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. Close to 300 high school students gathered for the presentations and awards. This year's competition featured around 300 entries in print and video... READ MORE >
Pettit & Pettit Law Office: Scott and James Pettit were awarded the Friend of Education Award at the 22nd Annual Celebration of Schools Banquet on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. The Pettits were nominated by High School personnel. It was noted that Pettit Law Office personnel are consummate supporters of the Aurora R-VIII School District, student, staff and faculty. ... READ MORE >
The Lawrence County Prevention Team works to reduce the amount of substance misuse in the school, community and county. Please take time to complete the survey in order to assist the Team in providing more effective services. Thank you. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r... READ MORE >
October Teacher Winner: Jessica Kristek (Pate Early Childhood Center)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Jessica and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law. READ MORE >
October Staff Winner: Danielle Jones (Pate Early Childhood Center)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Danielle and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law. READ MORE >
The district’s Annual Performance Report was made public in October 2019. The format changed from years past in that school districts no longer receive a percentage score. Instead, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is now using a rubric to track each district’s performance. Data for academic achievement attempts to answer three questions: Are... READ MORE >
September Staff Winner: Elvira Escalera (Pate Early Childhood Center)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Elvira and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law. READ MORE >
September Teacher Winner: Elizabeth Daugherity (Pate Early Childhood Center)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Elizabeth and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law. READ MORE >
October 21st-25th is National School Bus Safety Week! More than 25 million children ride the bus to school in America every day. This week serves as a reminder to keep school bus safety a priority. Here are some tips from the National Association for Pupil Transportation. Before the bus arrives Have everything put away in a backpack or school bag to... READ MORE >
It was another great day to be a Houn' Dawg on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inducted the Aurora Football Program into its ranks. The honor was based on the successful achievements accomplished during the life of the program including three State Championships (1965, 1969 and 1999). A tremendous number of current and former Houn'... READ MORE >
Arvest Bank - We❤️Our Teachers!! 👨🏫 📚 👩🏫 For the fourth consecutive year, Arvest Bank is honoring teachers by awarding 131 educators with a total of $65,500 in prize money! To nominate a teacher to receive one of the $500 prizes, please complete the entry form below, including the teacher's name, school name, school address, state, and one sentence describing why... READ MORE >
Despite rumors of a bed bug "outbreak" in our buildings, at this time only one bug was found in a single building. In order to control any further issues, a systematic approach is being applied to ensure no additional sightings occur. A thorough investigation has been completed and extensive cleaning will be conducted. A treatment will be applied over the... READ MORE >
Please use the posted video to navigate the District Accountability Portal. https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
Modern Woodmen of America honored Mrs. Kim Mobley as a local Hometown Hero last Friday afternoon at the High School Commons area. We appreciate Kim for all the work she does for our community and with our students. READ MORE >
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame to induct Chiefs' Ted McKnight, Adrian's George Bruto, referee Emry Dilday, MU fan Jerald Chaffin, Greenfield's 1977 State Championship Team & Aurora High School Football Program Ozarks Coca-Cola/Or Pepper-sponsored Football Luncheon on Oct.16 also will honor Elite 11 The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame soon will induct former Kansas... READ MORE >
Many people use the track at Kelley Field and District personnel want to continue this for the patrons of Aurora. Based on Board Procedure-KG-AP(1), the usage must be limited during the school day when students are present. The reason for this is to increase the safety of students who may be utilizing the facility for physical education or other instructional... READ MORE >
HCS HB 1370 -- SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY (Sommer)COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Special Committee on Government Oversight This bill requires every school district and charter school tomaintain an accountability portal for the public. By September 1,2019 each public school district and charter school must develop,maintain, and make available all publicly available... READ MORE >
Online registration for returning Aurora R-VIII students is now open. You will find the link on the Aurora R-VIII Schools website. High School will be open Monday, August 5 from 12 noon-7:00 p.m. and Robinson Elementary and Intermediate will be open August 6 from 12 noon-7:00 p.m. READ MORE >
Something new is coming to Aurora High School! It’s the next generation of High School Dining - Are you ready for TASTE4? Check it out! https://play.buto.tv/KZQBp READ MORE >
Congrats to Gage Singer for being named the Springfield Sports Commission Baseball Player of the Year. READ MORE >
April Teacher Winner: Debbie Hoenshell (High School)-Jimmy Michel Motors Monthly Car Program. Congratulations Debbie and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
April Support Staff Member Winner: Katie Dansby (High School)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Katie and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
April Teacher Winner: Annie Koenig (Junior High)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Annie and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law. READ MORE >
With the end of school near, Aurora families are excited about plans for summer. With this in mind, it is important to plan now for your child's health and dental appointments before school starts again in August. Please make these appointments so your child will be prepared. For immunizations or wellness information, parents can contact their children's primary... READ MORE >
Aurora GRO 2.0 is offering a tremendous opportunity regarding the Create Here program. Create Here has been developed to help current business owners and striving entrepreneurs. This program eases the work each business owner has to do to launch their next venture. There are four participating communities: Sarcoxie, Aurora, Marshfield, and Buffalo. Each community... READ MORE >
The Aurora R-VIII School District is currently accepting applications for a full-time, Apple Support Specialist at the Aurora High School. Experience in supporting Apple MacBooks is required. ACMT certification is preferred. Applicants must be self-disciplined, with great problem solving skills, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This is... READ MORE >
The Aurora R-VIII Agricultural Department had two teams competing in the National Range Judging Contest this week in Oklahoma City. The 4-H Team is the RESERVE NATIONAL 4-H CHAMPIONS. Elizabeth Martin was 4th high individual, Madison Hartwigsen was 6th high individual, Riley Pope was 11th high individual, and Caitlyn Kaye. The FFA Team finished in 7th place. Team... READ MORE >
Aurora R-VIII graduating seniors will participate in Commencement on Friday, May 10, 2019 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The ceremony is scheduled for Kelley Field. If weather conditions are not conducive to outside graduation, festivities will be moved to the Aurora High School gymnasium. READ MORE >
AGRICULTURE STUDENTS EARN HONORS AT STATE COMPETITION In the State Chapter Activity Program, the Aurora FFA Chapter earned a 3-Star chapter rating with a final placing of 32nd, this award is only given to the top 10% of the 347 chapters in Missouri. Chapter member, Kensie Darst starts her year of service as State Vice President of the... READ MORE >
State FFA Results:The Environmental Science Team placed 2nd - Ethan Mooneyham, Jacob Johnson, Kensie Darst, and Kaylin Francisco. The Nursery Landscape Team is State Champions - Riley Pope, Elizabeth Martin, Madison Hartwigsen, and Caitlyn Kaye.Congratulations and thank you for representing Aurora R-VIII well! READ MORE >
March Teacher Winner: Emily Brewer (Junior High/High School)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Emily and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law. READ MORE >
March Staff Member Winner: Rhonda Boatwright (High School)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Rhonda and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
March Teacher Winner: Dana Thomassen (Pate Early Childhood Center)-Jimmy Michel Motors Monthly Car Program. Congratulations Dana and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
Aurora Junior High FBLA raises $226 for March of Dimes The Aurora Junior High Future Business Leaders of America recently raised $226 for the March of Dimes program as one of its community service projects. The club held a change race competition between homeroom classes. Each class was given a baby bottle to fill with change, with the classes raising the most... READ MORE >
SCHOOL-BASED HEALTHCARENOW AVAILABLEWith our new Virtual Clinic at school, your child can receive care remotely from a CoxHealth provider – and you can be a part of the exam without having to leave your home or office. Stop by during regular school hours to meet our Virtual Clinic Navigator and learn more about how it works.Learn more about CoxHealth Virtual... READ MORE >
On Friday, March 15, fourteen Aurora Junior High students attended the Middle-Level FBLA State Leadership Conference in Columbia. There were over 350 students from across the state in attendance. Students heard from two keynote speakers, networked with other students, and completed a series of leadership training workshops. The capstone of the event was the Awards... READ MORE >
February Teacher Winner: Sara Siegrist (Pate Early Childhood Center)-Jimmy Michel Motors Monthly Car Program. Congratulations Sara and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
February Staff Member Winner: Sabin Paternostro (Bus Driver)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Sabin and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
February Teacher Winner: Kim Juracek (Robinson Elementary)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Kim and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law. READ MORE >
Youth Soccer and Flag Football registrations are being accepted at the Monett YMCA! Youth soccer ages range from age 4 through 12 and youth flag football divisions range from Pre-K through the 2nd grade. Both are 10-week programs. Practices and games are right here in Aurora! Prices are $25 for members, $60 for nonmembers and $30 if your child is eligible for... READ MORE >
The Aurora R-VIII School District is currently looking for nurse subs for the remainder of the 2018-19 school year. Please contact Mrs. Kala Brown, Health Services Coordinator, for more information. She may be reached at 678-3355 or at kbrown@aurorar8.org. READ MORE >
January Teacher Winner: Karen Bader (Pate Early Childhood Center Counselor)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Karen and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
January Teacher Winner: Ben Stafford (High School)-Jimmy Michel Motors Monthly Car Program. Congratulations Ben and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
January Staff Member Winner: Phil Sousa (High School Apple Guru)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Phil and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
Aurora High School and the Lawrence County Health Department presented and will be working with students regarding the program SOS: Signs of Suicide. If you have questions or concerns regarding you child's situation, please contact the Counseling Department at 417-678-3355. READ MORE >
December Staff Member Winner: Mindy Wagner (Elementary Administrative Assistant)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Mindy and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
December Teacher Winner: Melissa Fieker (Intermediate Special Education)-Jimmy Michel Motors Monthly Car Program. Congratulations Melissa and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
December Teacher Winner: Roger Ball (Junior High Social Studies)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Roger and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
November Teacher Winner: Teri Hunter (Pate Reading Interventionist)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Teri and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
November Staff Member Winner: Liz Salyers (Bus Driver)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Liz and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
October Staff Member Winner: Amy Shaw (Instructional Technology Coach)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Amy and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
October Teacher Winner: Stephanie Brown (ELL Teacher)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations to all and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
October Teacher of the Month Winner: Nancy Jackson-Bean (HS and Alternative School Teacher)-Jimmy Michel Motors Courtesy Vehicle. Congratulations and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
Please take time to complete the survey. It may be accessed from the provided link. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/1819LCPT READ MORE >
September Teacher of the Month Winner: Libby Mills (JH Teacher)-Jimmy Michel Motors Courtesy Vehicle. Congratulations and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
September Teacher Winner: Shawn Hines (HS Teacher)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations to all and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
September Staff Member Winner: Gary Gage (Sodexo-Pate)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Gary and thanks to the sponsors of the program. READ MORE >
