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The Redbird Report: October 2025

Posted Date: 10/03/25 (5:02 PM)
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The Redbird Report

October 2025

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Upcoming Events

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Culture & Climate Survey (Coming Next Week)

Next week, families will receive a Culture and Climate Survey from our district. The purpose of this survey is to gather feedback about the school environment, communication, and overall experiences so that we can continue to improve and better serve our students and families. Your input is very important, and we appreciate you taking a few minutes to share your thoughts with us. The survey opens on October 8th and closes on November 7th.
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Indian Ball Fundraiser Event - October 11th

Join us for the 4th Annual Indian Ball Tournament on October 11th! Get your team of five together ($125 per team) for a fun double-elimination day at the ballpark. Deadline to enter is October 6th—contact Ethan Boyer to register. All proceeds support our high school baseball team’s spring overnight trip.
A runner participates in the 'Spooky Sprint' event, with Halloween-themed graphics.

Sr. Beta Spooky Sprint - October 18th

Join us for a fun fall event! Our High School Beta Club is sponsoring a Spooky Sprint on October 18 at 3:00 p.m. at the Brody Gargac Baseball Field. Bring the whole family to cheer, walk, or run—costumes encouraged! Proceeds support Beta Club activities and service projects. We hope to see you there!
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FCCLA STAR Ball - October 25th

Join us for the FCCLA Star Ball event at Brodie Gargac Memorial Field on Saturday, the 25th. The game will begin at 2:30 pm. Come out to support our students and enjoy an afternoon at the ballpark. For more information, contact Amanda Smith at 573-837-2012 or asmith@ecarter.k12.mo.us
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Parent Teacher Conferences - October 27th

Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m on Monday, October 27th. Families of our elementary students can expect to receive sign-up information through ParentSquare. This will allow you to select a convenient time to meet with your child’s teacher, celebrate progress, and discuss goals for the remainder of the school year. Keep an eye on your ParentSquare notifications for details!
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Board of Education Meeting - October 28th

Families are invited to attend the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, October 28th at 5:00 p.m. in the Elementary Cafeteria. Your presence and feedback are important as we discuss district updates and upcoming priorities. We hope to see you there!
 
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Elementary Students of the Month

Photo of our Kindergarten, 1st, & 3rd Grade Students!
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Elementary Students of the Month

Photo of our 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Grade Students!
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Middle School Students of the Month

Photo of our 6th-8th Students!
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High School Students of the Month

Photo of our 9th-12th Students!

What's New?

A black X-Tractor Mini by Lincoln Electric sits in a workshop, with a flexible hose attached.

New Fume Extractor in our Ag Building!

The Ag classroom recently used 50/50 CTE grant funds to purchase a fume extractor to support a safer learning environment.
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New RealCare Babies in Child Development!

Using 50/50 CTE grant funds, the FACS classroom purchased new RealCare Baby simulators for the Child Development class, giving students realistic, hands-on experience with infant care, time management, and safe caregiving practices.
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The New Gym Floor is Complete!

Our high school gym floor is now complete following major renovations to repair damage caused by water, and we’re excited to have it ready for students and upcoming events.
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New Oven in FACs Classroom!

Using 50/50 CTE grant funds, the FACS classroom purchased a new oven for the Food Entrepreneurship class, giving students reliable, industry-relevant equipment for hands-on cooking, recipe testing, and learning day-to-day kitchen operations.

Stay Connected!

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Our New District Website has Launched!

We are excited to announce the launch of our new East Carter County R-II School District website, which is now ADA compliant! 🌐✨ While we are still in the process of updating a few pages, the transition has gone smoothly, and we are thrilled with the improvements. One of the best new features is the ability to share seamlessly between ParentSquare and Facebook, helping us connect more easily with our families and the wider community. We look forward to using this updated platform to keep everyone informed and engaged!
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Want to stay connected?

Click here to enroll in our East Carter County Community Group to receive public announcements via Parent Square.

This group is for members of the East Carter County R-II community who want to stay connected to our schools, even if they do not currently have children enrolled or serve as immediate guardians of our students. We’ll share information about school and community events, along with occasional opportunities to get involved and support our Redbirds.
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