Meet the Teacher Night + Meet the Tigers! 🐯
We can't wait to welcome our Tigers and families back for an exciting evening on Monday, August 24!
📚 Meet the Teacher Night | 5:00–6:30 PM
There will be several helpful stations set up in the Multi-Purpose Room, so be sure to stop in and check them out!
📋 Schedule Updates:
Miss Lockard will be in the Multi-Purpose Room distributing updated schedules for 7th, 9th, and 12th grade students.
🚌 ECCO Ride:
Our new bus company, ECCO Ride, will be set up in the hallway to meet with families, answer questions, and provide information about new bus routes and updated pick-up and drop-off times.
🐯 Meet the Tigers | 6:30 PM
Join us in the Sears Gymnasium for Meet the Tigers! Come show your Tiger spirit and help us kick off an amazing new school year!
We can't wait to see our Tigers and families as we kick off the 2026–2027 school year! ❤️🖤🤍
We can't wait to welcome our Tigers and families back for an exciting evening on Monday, August 24!
📚 Meet the Teacher Night | 5:00–6:30 PM
There will be several helpful stations set up in the Multi-Purpose Room, so be sure to stop in and check them out!
📋 Schedule Updates:
Miss Lockard will be in the Multi-Purpose Room distributing updated schedules for 7th, 9th, and 12th grade students.
🚌 ECCO Ride:
Our new bus company, ECCO Ride, will be set up in the hallway to meet with families, answer questions, and provide information about new bus routes and updated pick-up and drop-off times.
🐯 Meet the Tigers | 6:30 PM
Join us in the Sears Gymnasium for Meet the Tigers! Come show your Tiger spirit and help us kick off an amazing new school year!
We can't wait to see our Tigers and families as we kick off the 2026–2027 school year! ❤️🖤🤍
Our teachers have been hard at work preparing for an amazing 2026–2027 school year! We are so thankful to have been working alongside Step Up Consultant Sue Herrera as our teachers dig into curriculum, collaborate, and make plans to provide the very best learning experiences for our students.
There is so much thoughtful work happening behind the scenes to ensure our curriculum is aligned, purposeful, and ready to help our Tigers grow and succeed! 🐯❤️🖤
STAFF INTRODUCTION: MS. WALLACE! 🚀
Our next staff introduction for the 2026–2027 school year goes to the fabulous Ms. Wallace, our Secondary Principal! 🐯🖤❤️
Ms. Wallace is a wonderful leader, advocate, and champion for our students and staff. We are so lucky to have her helping lead our Tigers and making Kingsville R-1 an amazing place to learn and grow!
We are excited for another great year with you, Ms. Wallace! Thank you for all you do for our school family! 🌟
Help us give Ms. Wallace a big Kingsville Tiger welcome as we BLAST OFF into another great school year! 🚀🐯
Our next staff introduction for the 2026–2027 school year goes to the fabulous Ms. Wallace, our Secondary Principal! 🐯🖤❤️
Ms. Wallace is a wonderful leader, advocate, and champion for our students and staff. We are so lucky to have her helping lead our Tigers and making Kingsville R-1 an amazing place to learn and grow!
We are excited for another great year with you, Ms. Wallace! Thank you for all you do for our school family! 🌟
Help us give Ms. Wallace a big Kingsville Tiger welcome as we BLAST OFF into another great school year! 🚀🐯
🌟 OUR FIRST STAFF INTRODUCTION OF THE 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR! 🌟
We couldn’t think of a better person to kick things off than our 2025–2026 Staff Member of the Year—Mrs. Linda Duncan! ❤️🖤
Mrs. Duncan is one of those people who makes Kingsville Elementary a better place simply by being here. She is kind, dependable, hardworking, caring, and always willing to go above and beyond for our students, families, and staff. She is often one of the first smiling faces you see when you walk through our doors, and she has a way of making everyone feel welcome and cared for. 🐯
We are incredibly blessed to have Mrs. Duncan as part of our Kingsville Tiger family, and we are so excited to celebrate her as we blast off into another amazing school year! 🚀🌎✨
Help us give a HUGE WELCOME BACK & CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Linda Duncan! 🎉
We are so lucky to have you, Mrs. Duncan! ❤️🖤🐯
We couldn’t think of a better person to kick things off than our 2025–2026 Staff Member of the Year—Mrs. Linda Duncan! ❤️🖤
Mrs. Duncan is one of those people who makes Kingsville Elementary a better place simply by being here. She is kind, dependable, hardworking, caring, and always willing to go above and beyond for our students, families, and staff. She is often one of the first smiling faces you see when you walk through our doors, and she has a way of making everyone feel welcome and cared for. 🐯
We are incredibly blessed to have Mrs. Duncan as part of our Kingsville Tiger family, and we are so excited to celebrate her as we blast off into another amazing school year! 🚀🌎✨
Help us give a HUGE WELCOME BACK & CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Linda Duncan! 🎉
We are so lucky to have you, Mrs. Duncan! ❤️🖤🐯
Senior Sunrise is August 28th at 6:15am at the Kingsville Ballpark!
We would love to add your family photo to the "Our Kingsville Family" display. If you sent one last year it's still up, but we would love an updated picture! Please bring photos to Back to School Night or during the first week of school. You can also email a picture to tjones@kingsville.k12.mo.us.
We also have a mail delivery service in the elementary. If you would like your child to receive a letter from you during the first week, you can put it in the mailbox at the bottom of the elementary ramp. Please include the child's name and grade.
We also have a mail delivery service in the elementary. If you would like your child to receive a letter from you during the first week, you can put it in the mailbox at the bottom of the elementary ramp. Please include the child's name and grade.
🍎 Free & Reduced Lunch Applications are ready!
We had a small glitch in TeacherEase, but it’s fixed and good to go! ✅ A new application is required every year.
📱 TeacherEase: Miscellaneous > Free-Reduced Lunch Application
📲 Scan the attached QR code
📝 Or stop by the school for a paper copy
Please complete yours today! 💙
We had a small glitch in TeacherEase, but it’s fixed and good to go! ✅ A new application is required every year.
📱 TeacherEase: Miscellaneous > Free-Reduced Lunch Application
📲 Scan the attached QR code
📝 Or stop by the school for a paper copy
Please complete yours today! 💙
🧸🎁 FREE TOY GIVE-A-WAY! 🎁🧸
We’re excited to spread a little extra JOY to families in our community! 💜
Good360, Toys for Tots, and Manna Harvest, Inc. are coming together to provide FREE TOYS for Johnson County children! 🎉
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Life Church of the Nazarene
603 E Hale Lake Rd
Warrensburg, MO
✨ Children MUST be present to receive toys.
🎁 Limit of 3 toys per child.
There is no cost—just come out and let your kiddos pick out something special! ❤️
📣 PLEASE SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! Help us spread the word so Johnson County families know about this opportunity!
💜 Manna Harvest, Inc.
❤️ Toys for Tots
💚 Good360
#MannaHarvest #JohnsonCountyMO #WarrensburgMO #FreeToyGiveaway #ToysForTots #Good360 #CommunityHelpingCommunity
We’re excited to spread a little extra JOY to families in our community! 💜
Good360, Toys for Tots, and Manna Harvest, Inc. are coming together to provide FREE TOYS for Johnson County children! 🎉
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Life Church of the Nazarene
603 E Hale Lake Rd
Warrensburg, MO
✨ Children MUST be present to receive toys.
🎁 Limit of 3 toys per child.
There is no cost—just come out and let your kiddos pick out something special! ❤️
📣 PLEASE SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! Help us spread the word so Johnson County families know about this opportunity!
💜 Manna Harvest, Inc.
❤️ Toys for Tots
💚 Good360
#MannaHarvest #JohnsonCountyMO #WarrensburgMO #FreeToyGiveaway #ToysForTots #Good360 #CommunityHelpingCommunity
⭐️ A huge shout out to our hardworking custodial staff over the summer- the building looks great!! ⭐️
🌟 Faculty Member of the Month – July 🌟
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Megan Swinney-Yokley, our July Faculty Member of the Month! ❤️🖤
Mrs. Yokley is an exceptional educator who goes above and beyond to make science come alive for her students. From engaging hands-on activities and exciting experiments to connecting lessons with real-world experiences, she creates a classroom where curiosity is encouraged, questions are welcomed, and learning is meaningful.
While her passion for science is evident every day, what truly sets Mrs. Yokley apart is her unwavering commitment to her students. She is a fierce advocate for kids, a trusted mentor, and a positive role model who believes in every student's potential. She takes the time to build relationships, encourage confidence, and inspire students to become the very best versions of themselves.
Mrs. Yokley doesn't just teach science—she helps shape future leaders, critical thinkers, and compassionate individuals. Her dedication, kindness, and genuine care for our students make a lasting impact that reaches far beyond the classroom.
We are incredibly blessed to have Mrs. Yokley as part of the Kingsville R-I School District family. Thank you for your passion, your leadership, and the countless ways you make a difference in the lives of our students every day.
🐯 Congratulations, Mrs. Yokley, on being our July Faculty Member of the Month! We are proud to celebrate you! 🎉
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Megan Swinney-Yokley, our July Faculty Member of the Month! ❤️🖤
Mrs. Yokley is an exceptional educator who goes above and beyond to make science come alive for her students. From engaging hands-on activities and exciting experiments to connecting lessons with real-world experiences, she creates a classroom where curiosity is encouraged, questions are welcomed, and learning is meaningful.
While her passion for science is evident every day, what truly sets Mrs. Yokley apart is her unwavering commitment to her students. She is a fierce advocate for kids, a trusted mentor, and a positive role model who believes in every student's potential. She takes the time to build relationships, encourage confidence, and inspire students to become the very best versions of themselves.
Mrs. Yokley doesn't just teach science—she helps shape future leaders, critical thinkers, and compassionate individuals. Her dedication, kindness, and genuine care for our students make a lasting impact that reaches far beyond the classroom.
We are incredibly blessed to have Mrs. Yokley as part of the Kingsville R-I School District family. Thank you for your passion, your leadership, and the countless ways you make a difference in the lives of our students every day.
🐯 Congratulations, Mrs. Yokley, on being our July Faculty Member of the Month! We are proud to celebrate you! 🎉
🎉 Staff Member of the Month – July 🎉
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Caren Haldiman, our July Staff Member of the Month! ❤️🖤
Mrs. Caren does so much more than prepare meals—she helps nourish the hearts of our students every single day. Whether she's greeting students with a smile, making sure every child has a warm meal, or quietly stepping in to help wherever she's needed, her kindness and dedication never go unnoticed.
She genuinely cares about our students and works hard to ensure they are well-fed, cared for, and ready to learn. Her compassion, positive attitude, and servant's heart make a difference in the lives of so many children and families each day.
The Kingsville R-I School District is a better place because of Mrs. Caren, and we are incredibly grateful for everything she does behind the scenes to support our students and staff.
💙 Thank you, Mrs. Caren, for your hard work, your caring spirit, and the love you pour into our Tiger family. We appreciate you more than words can say!
🐯 Congratulations on being our July Staff Member of the Month! 🎉
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Caren Haldiman, our July Staff Member of the Month! ❤️🖤
Mrs. Caren does so much more than prepare meals—she helps nourish the hearts of our students every single day. Whether she's greeting students with a smile, making sure every child has a warm meal, or quietly stepping in to help wherever she's needed, her kindness and dedication never go unnoticed.
She genuinely cares about our students and works hard to ensure they are well-fed, cared for, and ready to learn. Her compassion, positive attitude, and servant's heart make a difference in the lives of so many children and families each day.
The Kingsville R-I School District is a better place because of Mrs. Caren, and we are incredibly grateful for everything she does behind the scenes to support our students and staff.
💙 Thank you, Mrs. Caren, for your hard work, your caring spirit, and the love you pour into our Tiger family. We appreciate you more than words can say!
🐯 Congratulations on being our July Staff Member of the Month! 🎉
Tiger Tracks- Volume 3- Back to School 26-27
Back to school event by Covenant Church in Holden!
At last night’s school board meeting we recognized our 2026 Lady Tiger Softball team for their successful season and runner-up finish in the state tournament. State Representative Roger Reedy presented a resolution to the team to celebrate their achievements, and the following student-athletes were recognized for achieving post-season honors: Kylie Stout - All-District, Brooklin Dykzeul - All-District and All-Region, Jovie Scrutchfield - All-District, All-Region, and All-State, and Kinsey Scrutchfield - All-District, All-Region, and All-State. Congratulations again ladies! We are so proud of you.
Some of our very own Kingsville kids worked on teamwork and leadership skills as they participated in the ScrapHeads Summer Robotics camp! They designed, built and programmed their own robots with the help of ScrapHeads mentors. They also participated in a real robotics competition! GREAT WORK TIGERS!!
Matthew Bush, Hunter Heinrichs, Wade Kennedy, Jackson Wilkins, Miranda Bush, Charlotte Loveall and Mrs. Groves were all part of the crew!
Some of our very own Kingsville kids worked on teamwork and leadership skills as they participated in the ScrapHeads Summer Robotics camp! They designed, built and programmed their own robots with the help of ScrapHeads mentors. They also participated in a real robotics competition! GREAT WORK TIGERS!!
Matthew Bush, Hunter Heinrichs, Wade Kennedy, Jackson Wilkins, Miranda Bush, Charlotte Loveall and Mrs. Groves were all part of the crew!
Our very own Mr. Joey Hanes was nominated and chosen as a finalist for Regional Teacher of the Year. A much deserved honor- congratulations Mr. Hanes! We are honored that you are a Kingsville Tiger!
If have any questions, please call 660-626-9058 and ask for Amanda (the Holden terminal manager).
Little Tigers (Kindergarten - 5th grade) Volleyball Camp starts tomorrow at 3:00pm- we can't wait to see you there!
Kingsville R-1 School District Vacation Planner 2026-2027
