Volleyball Camp

Register for Volleyball Camp grades 1st through 8th. July 29 & 30 from 10 am-12 pm at the Couch High School in the New Gym. Fee is $20 per player due at the beginning of camp. Each registered athelete will receive a T-shirt.



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Elementary School Supplies



You can also pick up ALL your child’s school supplies for FREE, August 14th at Open House We are very appreciative that the Delhalf Church of Christ donated these items.

Couch MO FFA



This morning, the Couch FFA officer team gathered to initiate planning for the 2025-2026 school year. They reframed officer pictures from the era known as “The Proffitt Years”. While looking through the photographs, the officers would say, "There's my mom!", or "That's my aunt&hellp;", or "Look at so-and-so from back in (insert year)."

Our goal is to honor our roots to gain insight into our future direction. It’s going to be a fantastic year!

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Online Enrollment for New Students



Online Enrollment for NEW students is now open! Click the link below to enroll your child for the 25-26 school year if they are new to Couch.

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FFA Officer Spotlight



We are proud to highlight Katherine Bennett, the 2025 Couch FFA Chapter Secretary.

  • Grade: Sophomore
  • Favorite FFA Memories: Attending the National FFA Convention and HYMAX Academy
  • Favorite Drink: Sweet Tea
  • Favorite Snack: Butterfingers
  • Other Involvements: FBLA Reporter, youth for Christ, Student Council, Pep Club, and Beta Club

Katherine joined FFA in August of 2024, inspired by her upbringing on a farm and a desire to grow as a leader. Her connection to FFA runs even deeper, as her father was an active FFA Alumni member. After his passing in April, FFA became a meaningful way for Katherine to honor his legacy and carry on their shared love for agriculture.

One of her most impactful FFA experiences was attending HYMAX Academy, where she gained valuable leadership skills and had the opportunity to connect with passionate members from across the state.

Her goal this year is to help the chapter grow stronger by making sure every member feels welcome, included, and involved. She hopes to work alongside the officer team to create fun and memorable events, boost participation, and make this year one to remember for both new and returning members.

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Regular Board Meeting July 2025

The meeting will be held in the Jr. High JAG Room on Mon., July 14, 2025 at 6 p.m.

  1. Monthly Business
    1. Approve Agenda
    2. Approve Consent Agenda
      1. Minutes from June meetings
      2. Activities Report
      3. Revenue and Expense Report
      4. Invoice Register
      5. Authorization to Pay Bills
      6. Administrative Reports
        1. Elementary
        2. High School
        3. Superintendent
    3. PTO/Booster Activity Report
  2. Old Business
    1. Cafeteria
  3. New Business
    1. Swear in new board member
    2. Re-Adopt the Conflict of Interest Ordinance/Resolution/Policy
    3. Approve school breakfast and lunch prices for 2025-2026 school year
    4. Discuss changes to handbooks
    5. Discuss elementary schedule and positions for 2025-2026
    6. Set date for tax rate hearing
    7. Discuss taxes
    8. Discuss refs for the 2025-2026 school year
    9. Discuss board lunch for back to school
    10. Data presentations from the elementary and high school
    11. Review and accept bids for services for the 2025-2026 school year
    12. Approve Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) plan
    13. Facility and Building Plans Presentation
    14. CSIP Revisions - Facilities/Safety Goals 1, 2, and 3
  4. Public Participation
  5. Executive Session
    1. Personnel
  6. Adjourn Executive Session
  7. Adjourn Open Session

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Special Board Meeting for July 2025

The meeting will be held via Zoom or Board Room on Mon., July 7, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

  1. Special Business
    1. Approve Agenda
  2. New Business
    1. Review and Amend Board Policy BBE-1
    2. Discuss Board Vacancy/Interview
  3. Executive Session
  4. Old Business
    1. Discuss Board Vacancy
  5. Public Participation
  6. Old Business
    1. Vote on Board Vacancy
  7. Adjourn Open Session

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Special Board Meeting for June 2025

The meeting will be held in the High School Board Room on Fri., June 27, 2025 at 6 p.m.

  1. Monthly Business
    1. Approve Agenda
  2. Old Business
    1. Discuss Filling Board Vacancy
  3. New Business
    1. Discuss and Approve the budget resolution to amend the budget for revenue and expenses to actual
  4. Public Participation
  5. Executive Session
  6. Adjourn Session

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Congratulations!

We're thrilled to share that Nora Williams is bringing home 2nd place from the National Beta Convention - Visual Arts Division ll Color Photography. Her love for Dr. Pepper has paid off! We are so proud of you Nora, congratulations again! 🎉

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Board Meeting for June 2025

The meeting will be held in the High School Board Room on Mon., June 9, 2025 at 6 p.m.

  1. Monthly Business
    1. Approve Agenda
    2. Approve Consent Agenda
      1. Minutes from May meeting
      2. Activities Report
      3. Revenue and Expense Report
      4. Invoice Register
      5. Authorization to Pay Bills
      6. Administrative Reports
        1. Elementary
        2. High School
        3. Superintendent
    3. PTO/Booster Activity Report
  2. Old Business
    1. Cafeteria
    2. Discuss/Approve hiring 1 additional custodian for the summer months
    3. Discuss Filling Board Vacancy
  3. New Business
    1. RootED Update
    2. Discuss/Approve JAG Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
    3. Discuss/Approve i-Ready Contract for the 2025-2026 school year for grades K-12
    4. Discuss/Approve Preschool Curriculum Purchase
    5. Discuss/Approve Board Policies DFI-1, GCBA, IGBI, IGCD, IGCDA, JEA, JED, JHDF; and Procedures JED-AP1, JED-AP2
    6. Discuss/Approve Backup Water Testing Contract
    7. Discuss/Approve Stipend Amounts for the 2025-2026 school year
    8. Discuss/Approve the roll over 2024-2025 budget to 2025-2026
    9. Discuss Taxes
    10. Discuss/Approve Non-Certified Salary Schedule 2025-2026
    11. Discuss Liberty National Life Insurance
    12. Discuss the use of the old gym for an event
    13. Discuss progress on the summer facilities projects
    14. Set date to do a facilities walk-through
    15. Discuss CSIP goals
  4. Public Participation
  5. Executive Session
    1. Personnel
  6. Adjourn Executive Session
  7. Adjourn Open Session

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The mission of Couch R-1 School District is to provide experiences that will enhance the skills and talents students possess in order to prepare them for life.