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Get Your Child Ready for the Upcoming Sports Season—at No Cost!

📅 Event Dates & Locations:
  • 📍 May 19th | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
          Thayer Clinic
  • 📍 July 31st | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
          Oregon County Health Department (Alton)
  • 📍 August 7th | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
          Couch School Click here to register
  • ✅ Open to all student athletes
  • ✅ Quick and easy exams
  • ✅ Required forms completed on-site
  • ✅ Walk-ins welcome

Don’t wait until the last minute—get your athlete cleared and ready to play! 💪

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Morning Announcements for Fri., Apr. 17, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch
  • Meat Loaf
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Green Peas
  • Hot Roll
  • Fruit
  • Milk
Announcements
  • As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
  • Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
  • Pins and Letters qualifying sheets need to be turned in by Friday, April 17th.
  • Get your items from Lost and Found.
  • The Student Council still has snacks leftover! Stop by today during the 5th hour and lunch! Or Go see Mr. Shultz in his room upstairs for snacks.
  • FBLA Officer applications for next year are available from Mrs. Crowder.
  • There will be no shuttle next week and April 23rd. Please plan accordingly.
  • FCCLA is selling Couch Blankets for $30. They are large 50x60 plush! They are taking orders until the end of the month. This is a fundraiser to help us get 8 students to Washington D.C. to compete in National STAR events!
Go Indians!

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High School Calendar Events for the Remainder of the 2025-2026 School Year

  • April 15 Progress Reports
  • April 15-17 FFA State Convention
  • April 16 Track Meet at West Plains
  • April 18 Prom
  • April 20 Track Meet at Poplar Bluff
  • April 21-24 EOC Testing
  • April 21 HS Softball v. Winona (Home)
  • April 22 Two Week Grade Checks
  • April 23 FFA Banquet
  • April 23 HS Softball at Alton
  • April 26 8th Grade Fundraiser Ends
  • April 27 FFA Points Trip to Silver Dollar City
  • April 28 HS Softball v. Kosh (Home)
  • April 29 FFA Area Banquet at Poplar Bluff
  • April 29 Kathy Huddleston 50 Year Celebration
  • May 1-7 Senior Trip
  • May 4 HS Softball v. Naylor (Home)
  • May 6 Two Week Grade Checks
  • May 8 Graduation Practice
  • May 8-12 HS Softball Districts
  • May 10 Baccalaureate at 2 pm
  • May 11 Senior Awards at 1 pm
  • May 11 Graduation at 7 pm
  • May 15 Awards Day
  • May 15 Last Day of School
  • May 15 Athletic Banquet
  • May 18 FCCLA/FBLA Trip
  • May 18 Report Cards
  • May 18 Teacher In-Service

Elementary Calendar of Events for the Remainder of the School Year

  • April 20th: No School
  • April 22nd: Two Week Grade Check
  • April 27th: No School
  • April 28th - May 1st: MAP Testing (3rd-8th grade)
  • May 6th: Two Week Grade Checks
  • May 7th: K-2 Field Trip
  • May 8th: 3-6 Field Trip
  • May 13th : Couch Field Day/MAP Reward Day
  • May 14th: Preschool Graduation
  • May 15th: Last Day of School

Morning Announcements for Thu., Apr. 16, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch
  • BBQ Meat Balls
  • Baked Beans
  • Garlic Texas Toast
  • Fruit
  • Milk
Announcements
  • As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
  • Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
  • Pins and Letters qualifying sheets need to be turned in by tomorrow, Friday, April 17th.
  • Get your items from Lost and Found.
  • The Student Council still has snacks leftover! Stop by today during the 5th hour and lunch! Or Go see Mr. Shultz in his room upstairs for snacks.
  • FBLA Officer applications for next year are available from Mrs. Crowder.
  • ProStart will be serving Taco Salads in the FACS room for staff today! $10 includes a drink.
  • There will be no shuttle next week and April 23rd. Please plan accordingly.
  • FCCLA is selling Couch Blankets for $30. They are large 50x60 plush! They are taking orders until the end of the month. This is a fundraiser to help us get 8 students to Washington D.C. to compete in National STAR events!
Go Indians!

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Morning Announcements for Wed., Apr. 15, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch
  • Bosco Stick
  • Corn
  • Salad
  • Fruit
  • Milk
Announcements
  • As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
  • Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
  • Pins and Letters qualifying sheets need to be turned in by this Friday, April 17th.
  • Get your items from Lost and Found.
  • The Student Council still has snacks leftover! Stop by today during the 5th hour and lunch! Or Go see Mr. Shultz in his room upstairs for snacks and support Beta.
  • FBLA Officer applications for next year are available from Mrs. Crowder.
  • FCCLA Officer Applications for next school year are available from Mrs. Royer!
  • There will be no shuttle next week and April 23rd. Please plan accordingly.
  • FCCLA is selling Couch Blankets for $30. They are large 50x60 plush! They are taking orders until the end of the month. Let me know if you'd like to order one, I can send you the link or you can just order through me. This is a fundraiser to help us get 8 students to Washington D.C. to compete in National STAR events! Thanks to those that have already ordered!
Go Indians!

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Morning Announcements for Tue., Apr. 14, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch
  • Chicken Nuggets
  • French Fries
  • Baby Carrots
  • Fruit
  • Milk
Announcements
  • As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
  • Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
  • All 9th thru 12th grade students who would like to apply for Pins and Letters now is the time. Come by the office to get a qualifying sheet. This needs to be turned in by this Friday, April 17th. If you are going on the field trips this week you should get it turned in today.
  • Get your items from Lost and Found. Go before school, after school or at your lunch break.
  • The Student Council still has snacks leftover! Stop by today during the 5th hour and lunch!
  • FBLA Officer applications for next year are available from Mrs. Crowder.
  • FCCLA Officer Applications for next school year are available from Mrs. Royer!
  • There will be no shuttle on April 14th, next week and April 23rd. Please plan accordingly.
Go Indians!

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Board Meeting for April 2026

Couch School District R-I Regular Board Meeting
Zoom/Board Room
April 13, 2026
Immediately to follow the reorganization meeting.

  1. Monthly Business
    1. Approve Agenda
    2. Approve Consent Agenda
      1. Minutes from March's 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. Senior Trip Update (Natalie Myers and Lisa Crowder)
    2. FFA Presentation
    3. Approve School Bus Routes for 2026-2027
    4. Approve 2025-2026 Budget Revision
    5. Approve matching funds for the post secondary advisor position for 2026-2027
    6. Discussion of Teacher Appreciation Week
    7. Approve Baccalaureate Services in the New Gym
    8. Approve Speech Therapy Contract for 2026-2027
    9. Approve Common Goal Systems, Inc. (TeacherEase) for 2026-2027
    10. Approve American Gym Floor Quote - Friday, June 5th
    11. Discuss/Approve FCCLA National’s Trip
  4. Public Participation
  5. Executive Session
    1. Personnel
    2. Students
    3. Rehire Classified Personnel
  6. Adjourn Session

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Board Reorganization Meeting

Board Room, April 13, 2026 @ 6 p.m.

  1. Call to order
  2. Dissolve old board
  3. Accept election results
  4. Swear in members
  5. Reorganize
    1. Conduct the election of the president
    2. Conduct the election of the vice president
    3. Conduct the election of the secretary and treasurer
    4. Appoint secretary for open session
  6. Adjourn
April 2021 Elected Board Members First Elected Present Term Election Date Present Term Ending Date
Thomas Smith 4/1/2014 4/2026 4/2029
Anthony Thomas McIntare 4/4/2023 4/2026 4/2029
Brent Morgan 4/2/2020 4/2026 4/2029
David Newman 4/3/2018 4/2024 4/2027
Jeffrey Roberts 4/2/2019 4/2025 4/2028
Nicole Roy 4/2/2019 4/2025 4/2028
Brian Combs 7/14/2025 4/2026 4/2027

Reorganized Board Positions
  • President: _____________________________________________
  • Vice President: ________________________________________
  • Secretary: _____________________________________________
  • Treasurer: _____________________________________________
  • Appointed Open-Session Secretary: __________________

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Morning Announcements for Mon., Apr. 13, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch
  • Crispito
  • Green Beans
  • Carrots
  • Fruit
  • Milk
Announcements
  • As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
  • Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
  • Purchase your prom tickets from Karlee, Moriah or Caden. They are now $20 each, the last day to purchase is MONDAY April 13th! If you are bringing a guest from another school see the High School Office for the form.
  • All 9th thru 12th grade students who would like to apply for Pins and Letters now is the time. Come by the office to get a qualifying sheet. This needs to be turned in by April 17th.
  • Get your items from Lost and Found. Go before school, after school or at your lunch break.
  • FBLA Officer applications for next year are available from Mrs. Crowder.
  • FCCLA Officer Applications for next school year are available from Mrs. Royer!
  • There will be no shuttle on April 13th, April 14th, next week and April 23rd. Please plan accordingly.
Go Indians!

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