Adrian R3 School District

Missouri Highway Patrol Officer David Jones read to Mrs. Kohler’s 2nd grade class today. He also talked to students about being a law enforcement officer and the skills needed. The kids enjoyed asking him questions about his job. Thank you, Officer Jones!

Congratulations to PE Teacher Kelsi Robards, who will be the 2026 - 2027 Athletic Director!

Don't miss the annual Adrian FFA Plant Sale on Friday, May 1st! The sale is from 3:45- 6:00 PM on the 1st and Saturday, May 2nd, 7:00AM - 1:00PM or until sold out. Payment is cash or check only. Adrian FFA is looking forward to seeing you there and appreciate the support for the chapter!

Today we celebrate the incredible Parent Educators who support families across Missouri. Parent educators build trusted relationships with families, share knowledge about child development, and connect parents with resources that support their child’s growth and learning. Their work strengthens families and helps children build strong foundations for success in school and life.

Thank you to the dedicated parent educators serving families in our community!

The Adrian School District is now hiring for an Early Childhood/Elementary Teacher. Join the Blackhawks in the 2026-2027 School Year!

Adrian FCCLA Officers Olivia Engeman (senior) and Aynsley Zerbe (Junior) were given the opportunity to shadow Missouri State Representative Sherri Gallick 4 Missouri today! Thank you, Representative Gallick!

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Adrian Celebrates National Home Visiting Week! https://www.facebook.com/adrianparentsasteachers

Our parent educator, Morgan Mitchell, partners with families during the earliest and most important years of a child’s life. Through home visits, group connections, developmental screenings, and trusted guidance, families gain tools to support their child’s healthy growth and learning.

Parent education strengthens families, helps prevent challenges before they begin, and supports children as they enter school ready to learn! Thank you, Morgan, for the work that you do!

Adrian FFA State Results!

The Adrian FFA Chapter had a lot success at State FFA Convention last week. We had 8 teams and 2 speakers qualify and compete. For the first time ever we had 3 teams on stage being recognized. We also had 5 FFA members receiving their State FFA Degrees. Also being recognized at State Convention was Bates County Conservation Agent, Don Tiller. Don Tiller is a huge supporter of the local FFA chapters including our own and was awarded the Honorary State FFA Degree. We also got to see our student teaching intern Miss Cox receive the Teach Ag Scholarship.

Thank you to all the help and support we received over the week from parents, coaches, teachers, school staff, and everyone else!

Teams On Stage:
Nursery/Landscape - 4th Place
- Lizzie C. - 4th Individually
- Mykola W. - 8th Individually
- Olivia E. - 20th Individually
- Lilly T. - 36th Individually
- All members received a gold rating
Conduct of Chapter Meetings - 5th Place
- Marlee H., Layla E., Aubrey R., Alexa R., Macy S., Rylee G., Jozie F.
Ag Sales - 5th Place
- Ian Y.(3rd Individually w/Gold Rating)
- Adam C., Ryan K., Kenton M. (All Silver Ratings Individually)
Speakers:
Creed Speaking- Khloe M.
Division II- Rylee O.
Contest teams:
Agronomy- Silver Rating as a team
- Addy M., Avery R., Emma S., Rylee O.
Entomology - Silver Rating as a team
- Grace E. (9th Individually w/ Gold Rating)
- Jaxon D., Jacie E., Berkleigh P.
Farm Management- Silver Rating as a team
- Emma H. (40th Individually w/ Gold Rating)
- Ava U., Hayden E.
FFA Knowledge - 13th as a team
- Khloe M. (12th Individually w/ Gold Rating)
- Sydney J., Erin W., Ellionna C.
Floriculture- Silver Raring as a team
- Claire N., Bryler F., Mika V., Harper P.
State Degree Recipients:
- Dani Bolling
- Adam Cumpton
- Olivia Engeman
- Mykola Wolanyk
- Ian Yoss

From MS STUCO: Friday will be the Spring Dance. The dance will be held from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Commons. Admission is $2 per student. The student council has planned a Hawaiian Luau theme for the dance. Students are still expected to adhere to the school dress code for the event. If students arrive early to the dance, they will need to wait in the East Gym until 7:00 PM. Hope to see everyone there!

MATH CONTEST!
Congratulations to the Blackhawks (4th-8th grades) who participated in math contests this semester!

Pictured: 5th grade at Adrian's Math contest; 5th grade at Archie; 5th grade at Sherwood. Also pictured is from the Mathleague.org tournament in the district/regional math contest round. Students who participated in the regional round were: Nick Woolard, Emily Carver, Tatum Ledesma, Millie Bendorf, and Hunter Wilkin. Millie Bendorf (4th grade) qualified for the state round in Columbia on May 9th.

Pictures by 4th Grade Math Teacher Traci Hosmer

Congrats, Blackhawks, at State Band and Choir!

Flyer designed by William, HS Media Class
Photos by Choir Teacher Stephen Till and Band Teacher Sydney Ware

Blackhawk Families,

Due to predicted severe weather this afternoon, school will dismiss at 2:00 pm. There will be no after school activities today.

Stay safe, everyone!

MAP Testing Information for the week of April 21 - 24.

Congratulations to Adrian FCCLA chapter officers Aynsley Zerbe and Olivia Engeman, who were chosen to attend FCCLA Legislative Shadowing in Jefferson City on April 21-22!

You are invited to view the Blackhawks artwork on display at the OHC Conference Art Show in Warsaw! The Art Show is April 17 -21, 2026. Awards will be presented on 4/21/26.

Varsity softball defeats Midway 18-12!

Adrian FBLA is at state! Good luck, Blackhawks!

Photos by Kinda Williams, Adrian FBLA Adviser

MAP testing begins tomorrow, April 14!