Avenue City R-IX

Snow Day #2

3 months ago, Superintendent Grimes

Hmmm… 🤔 Just a bunch of sleds sitting here. Makes us wonder — is something happening this afternoon? 😄❄️🛷

3 months ago, Superintendent Grimes

Our 5th graders are officially starting the Andrew County Junior Deputy Program! This program gives students a chance to build positive relationships with local law enforcement while learning about safety, responsibility, and making good choices. Making these connections early helps students see officers as trusted community partners and reinforces the importance of working together to keep our schools and community safe.

3 months ago, Superintendent Grimes

🌟 We’re Hiring! Join the Avenue City School District 🌟

Avenue City School is seeking a Parents As Teachers professional to support families and help young learners thrive from the very beginning, for the 2026-2027 school year. This rewarding role makes a real impact by partnering with parents to support child development and school readiness.

If you’re passionate about early childhood education and building strong family connections, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Application details here: https://www.avenuecityschool.org/page/job-opportunities

Help shape bright futures—one family at a time.

3 months ago, Chase Holcumbrink

Brrr! ❄️ “You’re as cold as ice” — Foreigner

Because of dangerously low temperatures, predicted wind chills, and secondary roads, ACES campus will be closed 01/26/2026. This will be an Alternative Methods of Instruction day (AMI Day #1). Check your classroom teacher’s communication for instructions. Stay warm — see you Tuesday!

3 months ago, Ace ACES

K/1 Book Club has been busy this month ❄️☃️ We loved reading about what snowmen do at night—and then putting our learning into action by making some delicious snowflakes! Reading, creativity, and a little winter magic all rolled into one sweet time together. 💙📚✨

3 months ago, Superintendent Grimes

❄️😂 Snow Day Magic at ACES! 😂❄️ We may or may not have pulled out all the snow day rituals… and we’re pretty sure they will work. 👀 Our students had a blast retelling The Mitten (spoiler: it was cozy and chaotic), ice skating like pros, rocking out to Boom, Clap, Shape!, bouncing their hearts out in the bounce house, and fully committing to snow-day superstition fun. ✔️ White crayons on the windowsills ✔️ Ice cubes flushed (don’t tell the plumbers 🙈) ✔️ Homework assignment: wear your PJs backwards and inside out Science? Maybe not. Fun? ABSOLUTELY. ❄️🧤 Snow or no snow, learning at ACES is always a blast!

3 months ago, Superintendent Grimes

Due to the impending storm forecasted for this weekend, we have decided to reschedule the ACES in the Woods Bullseye Archery Tournament for the safety of all participants and families.

Original Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

New Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

If you have any specific questions regarding the new schedule or your registration, please reach out to our coaches:

Coach Jones

Coach Davis

Stay safe and warm, and we look forward to seeing everyone on the range next week!

3 months ago, Ace ACES

Today, Mrs. Forney’s 6th grade World History class stepped straight into Ancient Greece for Greek Day! From everyday citizens to mighty gods and goddesses, the creativity was myth-level impressive. Huge thanks to our amazing guardians for helping make learning come alive.

3 months ago, Superintendent Grimes

Our Andrew County SRO Deputy Resler stopped by our classroom to read a special book from MoDOT’s Smart Riders program! After the story, students showed what they learned by taking a quiz! To top it all off, each student earned their very own Smart Rider’s License

3 months ago, Superintendent Grimes

Even though it’s cold outside ❄️, our building is full of warmth, curiosity, and learning! 🧡📚 Smiles, busy minds, and cozy classrooms make winter days at ACES pretty special.

3 months ago, Superintendent Grimes

ACES Academic Teams are on 🔥📚💪 We are beyond proud of our ACES Academic Teams for performing so well and representing Avenue City with excellence! These students continue to prove that ACES is a place where learning, teamwork, and perseverance shine.

3 months ago, Superintendent Grimes

*It’s almost like our preschoolers are predicting a storm!* ❄️
Our little learners have been busy exploring what animals do during the winter. From discovering different types of hibernation to hands-on exploration with lights and pinecones, they’re learning how animals prepare for the colder months. Learning through play, curiosity, and imagination—Preschool style! 🐻🍂✨

3 months ago, Ace ACES

🎉📝 Andrew County Spelling Bee Success! 📝🎉 We were honored to host the Andrew County Spelling Bee this afternoon at Avenue City School! What an impressive display of talent, focus, and determination from all of the students who participated. We are incredibly proud to share that a student from ACES earned 1st place, and a student from Savannah Middle School earned 2nd place! 🌟👏 These two outstanding spellers will now advance to the Regional Spelling Bee, and we couldn’t be more excited to cheer them on. Best of luck as you continue this amazing journey—your hard work truly paid off! 📚✨

3 months ago, Superintendent Grimes

💐 You’re Invited to a Special Open House! 💐

Please join us Wednesday, January 28, from 3:30–4:30 PM as we celebrate the retirement of Karen Merritt and honor her years of dedication to our school community.

Karen has devoted 5½ years to our district, working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our classrooms clean, tidy, and germ-free, helping create a safe and welcoming environment for our students and staff. Her hard work, kindness, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our school.

We invite our families and community members to stop by, share well wishes, and help us thank Karen for her service as she begins this exciting new chapter of retirement.

💙 Congratulations, Karen—we wish you all the best in your well-earned retirement! 💙

3 months ago, Ace ACES

🐝✨ We Have Our Spelling Bee CHAMPIONS! ✨🐝

Huge congratulations to our Avenue City School District Spelling Bee winners! 🏆📚 These students showed incredible focus, confidence, and spelling skills as they buzzed their way to the top!

Even more exciting—FOUR of these outstanding spellers will represent our district this afternoon at the Andrew County Spelling Bee! 🎉👏 We are so proud of their hard work and determination.

Let’s wish them the best of luck as they take the stage and spell their hearts out! 🐝💛

3 months ago, Ace ACES

📢 Request for Qualifications – Architectural & Engineering Services

The Avenue City R-IX School District is seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms interested in partnering with the District on future facility improvements, including potential classroom expansion and infrastructure updates.

📅 Informational Meeting:
February 9, 2026 | 10:00 AM
📍 Avenue City School

🗓 RFQ Submission Deadline:
February 26, 2026 | 3:00 PM

Firms are invited to attend the informational meeting to learn more about the District’s vision and the RFQ process.
📄 Full RFQ details are available by contacting Superintendent Rebecca Grimes at bgrimes@avenuecityschool.org or 816-662-2305.

3 months ago, Ace ACES

Avenue City Preschool is officially preparing for the future, announcing that applications for the 2026-2027 school year is open NOW for current students and will open on February 4, 2026 for new students.
"At Avenue City School District, we believe that purposeful, play-based learning is the most effective way to spark curiosity and build a lifelong foundation for success," said Superintendent Rebecca Grimes. "Our program ensures that students engage in hands-on exploration that naturally fosters social skills, problem-solving, and critical thinking. These skills will better prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.”
Go to ACES website at www.avenuecityschool.org to learn more!

3 months ago, Ace ACES

Even though we haven’t had much snow this year, our Pre-K students are still exploring what animals do in winter! They’ve been busy building bear caves, learning how blubber helps keep bears warm, and discovering all about hibernation and animal habitats.

3 months ago, Superintendent Grimes