Miller County R-III School District

If you wonder how much time your child is actually spending on his or her device, here are some great tips and resources from Parent ProTech:

In five minutes, do a quick tech audit (and do your own first—it might surprise you 😅):

1) Check the Screen Time or Digital Wellbeing dashboard: iPhone → Settings > Screen Time | Android → Settings > Digital Wellbeing. Look at total hours, top apps, and pickups.

2) Focus on pickups: This is the hidden metric. Are they checking their phone 50, 80, 100+ times a day? It reveals whether you're dealing with intentional use or pure habit.

3) Investigate the biggest app: Open the app consuming the most time. Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube all have built-in watch-time trackers.

4) Ask them to guess first: Have your child estimate their usage before showing the numbers. The gap between perception and reality often sparks the best conversation—no lecture required.

You're not spying. You're measuring. Audit first, then decide what to change.

Want the platform-by-platform walkthrough? Our on-demand resources show you exactly where these settings live on every app, and the Summer Screen Time series helps you turn what you find into a plan. ☀️
Go to parentprotech.com for more information.

🥎 Softball scrimmage this morning at Eldon! It was great to see all of the Lady Lions back on the field and getting some time together. Looking forward to a great season ahead! 🦁

We are still taking applications for our Title I Reading position and Parents as Teachers. Title I is a full-time position, and we will consider hiring on critical shortage. Parents as Teachers is a part-time position, and anyone with a HS diploma or GED and 2 years experience working with young children can qualify. Contact Dr. Spencer with questions or to apply tspencer@tuscumbialions.k12.mo.us. It's always a great day to be a Lion! Come join our Pride!

Summer brings more screen time and new digital routines. Learn how to help your child build healthy, balanced digital habits with Parent ProTech’s FREE resources and the Summer Screen-Time video: https://app.parentprotech.com/en/692/miller-co-riii/167/summer-is-here-and-so-is-increased-screen-time-how-can-i-help-my-child.

💙💛The Tuscumbia FFA Chapter had an incredible showing at the Miller County Fair! Our members earned 9 of the 12 Grand Champion titles in the FFA Building, along with numerous Gold and Silver ratings across multiple project areas. Congratulations!

We still have some great job openings for the upcoming school year! Our PAT position is a part-time job for anyone with a high school diploma or GED who has at least 2 years of experience working with young children. Our Title I reading position is also open, and we welcome critical shortage teachers. Contact Dr. Spencer if you are interested. It's always a great day to be a Lion! Come join our Pride!

📣 The FFA Truck & Tractor Pull is moving to before school this year! Mark your calendar for August 15 and plan to join us for a great event. More details will be shared as we get closer! 🚜🏁

📚 Summer Reading is Here! 📚 We are excited to offer summer library book checkout opportunities for our students! Click on the link for more information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoHMqi-OoIPIO9-d-GLCx9K0r2yHzqYC4MgT5pyR7mESZlzw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Join Mrs. Patterson at the park on June 27th for her final PAT group meet! We wish her luck as she retires from our district and begins her new journey serving schools as part of our Regional Professional Development Center.

Swim Lessons are July 6-17th. Sign-ups will be held on June 17th from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and June 19th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the Tuscumbia School. Email, text, or Messenger sign-ups will not be accepted until after in-person sign-ups are complete. For additional information, please contact Annie McGowin at 573-375-1044 or Tracy Ash at 573-502-4444. Forms and payment are due NO LATER than June 30th!

Week 2 of summer basketball for the Lady Lions. This week they went 1-1. Great start, Ladies! ❤️🖤🏀

📖 Happy McReaders is Back! 📖 McDonalds summer reading program is officially underway and runs through August! Here's how it works: ✅ Pick up a punch card at a participating library. ✅ Read 10 books. ✅ Turn in your completed punch card at a participating McDonald's and receive a FREE Happy Meal! Let's make reading part of your summer fun and become a Happy McReader! 📚🍔 Offer available exclusively at participating libraries and McDonald's locations through August 30, 2026. For a complete list of participating locations, visit: Happy McReaders Participating Locations

Attention FFA Members and Parents: Be sure to check out the updated list of upcoming FFA events and activities. Some dates have changed, so please review the schedule carefully and update your calendars. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. White. Thank you!

High School students that are interested in Nursing. Columbia College has a free event on July 23rd. Check out the flyer.

The Miller County R-III School District is accepting applications for the position of K-12 Guidance Counselor for the 2026-27 school year.
Certified applications may be found at https://www.tuscumbialions.k12.mo.us/ under Employment, or you may pick one up at central office. Completed applications may be emailed to tspencer@tuscumbialions.k12.mo.us or brought to central office during business hours.
It's always a great day to be a Lion! Come join our Pride!
The Miller County R-III School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

📢 Exciting news! Registration is now open for ACT testing dates for the 2026-27 school year! Now’s a perfect moment to remind your student or child of the many benefits of taking and retaking the ACT: 🏫 College admissions 💰 Scholarship opportunities 📚 The opportunity to test out of remedial college courses 📝Please note that all juniors for the 26-27 school year will take the ACT in Spring of 2027. The school will register them for that testing date. Register now and start planning! ACT | College and Career Readiness Solutions

We are excited to invite our students and families to our Back to School Splash Party on Sunday, August 16, at the Eldon Airpark/Pool! 📅 Date: August 16 📍 Location: Eldon Airpark/Pool 🌭 5:30–6:30 PM Hotdogs, chips, and drinks will be provided. 🏊 6:30–8:30 PM Pool Party Important Information: • Students must be enrolled in the Miller County R-III School District to attend. • Kindergarten through 8th grade students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. • High school students may attend without a parent or guardian. • Immediate family members are welcome to attend. We look forward to celebrating the start of a great school year with our Lion families!

Mrs. Patterson had a great time with the Parents As Teachers group singing and creating headbands for Pete the Cat!
Our PAT position is currently open--contact Dr. Spencer if you're interested. Requires a HS diploma or GED and 2 years experience working with young children. PAT training required if hired.

You can still order a 2025-2026 school yearbook. Click on the link below. https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/millercountyriiituscumbiatuscumbia

Yard Sale will be open tomorrow (Saturday) from 7:30-12:00. Everything must go at 50% off.