Cardiac Emergency Response Team
Avenue City School has taken a proactive and vital step to enhance student and staff safety by successfully developing and training a Cardiac Emergency Response Team (CERT or CERP team). This initiative aligns with the state-wide requirement for all Missouri public schools to have a cardiac emergency plan in place for the 2026-2027 school year.
The new Missouri law (SB 166 and SB 155) mandates that all public and charter schools establish a comprehensive Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP). These plans must incorporate evidence-based core elements, such as those recommended by organizations like Project ADAM. Project ADAM's affiliate programs specifically assist schools in setting up these protocols to ensure a swift and organized response to a sudden cardiac arrest. The school's staff training was directly facilitated and guided by the regional Project ADAM affiliate, Kaitlyn Bennett, BSN, RN, CPN (Program Coordinator) associated with Children's Mercy in Kansas City, leading the effort.
The key components of the mandated CERP, which Avenue City School's efforts are preparing them for, include:
-Establishment of a CERT: A dedicated team trained to respond to a cardiac emergency.
-Placement and Accessibility of AEDs: Ensuring Automated External Defibrillators are easily and quickly accessible, particularly in athletic venues.
-Staff Certification: Requiring appropriate personnel, including athletic coaches, school nurses, and athletic trainers, to be certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED use.
By developing and training their CERP team well ahead of the 2026-2027 deadline, Avenue City School is demonstrating a strong commitment to ensuring a "Heart Safe School" environment, maximizing the chances of survival for anyone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest on campus.
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Avenue City School District
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
📣 Junior High Head Track Coach
📣 Junior High Assistant Track Coach
Season Dates:
📅 Begins: March 2026
📅 Ends: April 2026
We’re looking for:
✅ Qualified & highly motivated individuals
✅ Engaging coaches who can inspire student-athletes
✅ Experience in coaching and student motivation
✅ Candidates who meet MSHSAA & state requirements
📩 Applications available via email:
cholcumbrink@avenuecityschool.org
Avenue City R-IX School District is taking part in the Missouri School Climate and Culture Survey. Results from this survey will be used as part of the school improvement review during the 2025-2026 academic year. As part of this process, parents, students, and school employees are asked to voluntarily answer surveys regarding programs and services available to students.
Please take a few minutes to answer the survey at the link provided. Responses from all parents will be anonymously summarized and will become part of a report for the school district. The school district will use this report in the development of school improvement efforts.
If you have more than one child in school, please complete a survey for each child. The surveys will be processed so that school officials receive reports about each building in the district.
The questionnaires contain demographic and opinion questions. You have the option not to respond to any item or not to complete a survey at all.
Link: https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWDBrKoAtMm1TvM?ExternalDataReference=&District=AVENUE%20CITY%20R-IX
Using the QR code will require an authentication code to begin the survey.
AVENUE CITY R-IX Authentication Code: JPJYYG
If you do not see the QR code, you may need to right-click to download the image.
Members will have the opportunity to:
🛩️ Plan and lead school-wide spirit events
🛫 Support our athletic teams and student activities
✈️ Promote positivity and teamwork across grade levels
We can’t wait to see our students step up as spirited leaders and make Avenue City shine even brighter! 🌟Contact Mrs. Davison for details and questions.
This experience not only gave our younger students a peek at what’s ahead in their learning journey—it also helped our middle schoolers build confidence, communication skills, and pride in their hard work.
It’s always inspiring to see students teaching and learning from one another!
Come join Mrs. Byergo our Parents As Teachers coordinator at this BIG event!
Even when they’re making funny faces, they’re still one adorable bunch! 📸❤️
"Life is better on the farm — where memories grow like crops in the sunshine." 🌻
This morning our elementary students received a visit from Savannah High school Students! The younger ACES were all smiles as they greeted and high-fived their older role models.
Good luck to the Savannah Savages at tonight’s football game — your ACES fans are cheering you on! 🎉
Smile, everyone — McBee’s Photography will be back this Thursday (October 9, 2025) to catch anyone who missed their moment (or maybe just wants a second chance at a better hair day).
Here’s who’s up:
👶 Tuesday/Thursday Preschool – Individual students who haven’t been photographed yet
👧 Tuesday/Thursday Preschool Group Photo
🎓 Student Council Group Photo
😅 Make-up Photos – for students who were absent or weren’t thrilled with their first shot
👩🏫 Staff – if you somehow escaped the first time, it’s your turn to shine!
💰 Three convenient ways for parents to pay:
1️⃣ Pre-order online on or before picture day.
2️⃣ Turn in an order form on picture day.
3️⃣ Order from proofs after picture day at www.jmcbee.com.
Bring your best smiles (and maybe double-check that your shirt isn’t on backwards this time 😉).
This month our focus has been on the character trait Respect. Today, Principal Holcumbrink proudly recognized three students who consistently model respect in our school community. 💙💛
We are so proud of our ACES students for demonstrating what it means to treat others with kindness, consideration, and integrity. Way to go, High Flyers! ✈️👏
Big thanks to the Andrew County Commission for maintaining such a valuable community space where students can learn and grow outside the classroom.
Our students dove headfirst into the new season this week with our "All Things Fall" theme! We're learning important concepts with hands-on fun, exploring everything from:
Apples: Counting, tasting, and even graphing our favorites!
Pumpkins: Measuring circumference and discussing lifecycles.
Leaves: Learning about color changes and the science of photosynthesis.
...and lots of seasonal fun that ties it all together!
🗓️ Check out the jam-packed season schedule on the school website under the "Activities" tab!
