The Adrian Lady Blackhawks cross country team turned in an outstanding performance at the Butler Invitational, claiming first place overall as a team while bringing home three impressive individual finishes. Libby Nebocat placed 2nd (20:36.39), Alayna Patterson took 3rd (20:43.83), and Kenzie Coones finished 5th (24:56.69). Congratulations!
Pictured left to right: Junior Kenzie Coones, Senior Libby Nebocat, Freshman Alayna Patterson, Junior Emma Smith, Sophomore Ellionna Cashman and Junior Mya Glass.
🏗💛 Building What Matters 💛🏗
What matters most to families in our community?
Strong relationships.
Supportive families.
Connected communities.
Opportunities for children to learn, grow, and thrive.
This year, Parents as Teachers is focusing on Building What Matters-and we want YOU to help us build it!
Join us for our Fall PAT Advisory Board Meeting, where parents, educators, community partners, and local supporters will come together to share ideas and talk about how we can better support families with young children.
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
📍 Location: PAT House 618 Ohio, Ave., Adrian, MO
We'll talk about family needs, community resources, family events, parenting education, partnerships, and ideas for strengthening PAT in our community.
You don't have to know anything about PAT, just bring your ideas!
🍪 Come connect.
💬 Share your perspective.
🏗 Help us build what matters.
👉 RSVP by following the QR code or the link here - https://forms.gle/qGKwkHauPCFUwnqEA
I hope to see you there! Because when we build together, we build something that matters! 🖤💛🖤💛
A big thank you to everyone who helped make this wonderful new playground possible! We can’t wait to see the smiles, laughter and memories made here for years to come!
Pictured, left to right: Meka Bauer, Elementary Principal; Ashley Oates, K-12 Assistant Principal; Stanie Hoover, former Elementary Principal; George Bruto, Board Member; Don Lile, Superintendent; Gerold Stephens, Board Secretary; Erin Sharp, former Board President/Member; Nicole Thurman, Treasurer; Troy Engelhardt, Board Member. See less
HOMECOMING BONFIRE UPDATE
Because of the forecasted rain for Adrian into late tonight, the "bonfire" has been moved indoors. A blacklight/glow stick pep rally will be held in the East Gym starting at 9pm. This pep rally is for high school students only.
Adrian Cross Country competed at Gans Creek this morning. Congratulations, Blackhawks!
From Head Coach Rylee Mabe:
Jack Lile (Sophomore) broke the school record with a time of 19:28! Alayna Patterson (Freshman) broke the school record again with a time of 20:37. She placed 14th overall and Kenzie Coones (Junior) placed 20th. Alayna and Kenzie took their places on the podium!
Photos by Jessica Patterson and Ashley Lile.
Adrian R-III is hiring substitute teachers. Apply today!
Queen candidates, left to right: Mya Smith, Freshman; Rylee Grimsley, Sophomore; Kennedy Bridges, Junior; Libby Nebocat, Senior. King candidates, left to right: Mason Johnson, Freshman; Jackson Lile, Sophomore; Luke North, Junior; Dylan Bridges, Senior.
Get to know the candidates in an upcoming post!