SOUTH HOLT R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT
201 South Barbour Avenue
Oregon, Missouri 64473
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Jason Kurtz, President
Laura Sipes, Vice President
Diane Schroeder, Treasurer
Lynn Fansher, Secretary
Skyler Anderson
Jim Kelly
Tim McCourt
Jared Noland
Jean Peavler
Superintendent
(660) 446-2282
Fax (660) 446-2312
Keri Schopfer
Junior & Senior High Principal
(660) 446-3454
Kristen Mendenhall
Elementary Principal
(660) 446-2356
July 9, 2026
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
The Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) Grade-Level Assessments evaluate students’ progress toward the Missouri Learning Standards.
The Missouri Learning Standards define the knowledge and skills students need in each grade level and course for success in college, other post-secondary training and careers. These expectations are aligned to the Show-Me Standards, which define what all Missouri high school graduates should know and be able to do. Find more information about the standards at https://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/curriculum/mls-for-parents.
A policy statement, adopted by the Missouri State Board of Education, designated the purposes of the Missouri Assessment Program as:
Improving students’ acquisition of important knowledge, skills and competencies;
Monitoring the performance of Missouri’s education system;
Empowering students and their families to improve their educational prospects; and
Supporting the teaching and learning process.
Grade-Level Assessments provide important information that contributes to decisions concerning individual students, groups of students, and educational programs.
Students in grades three through eight are administered assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Those in grades five and eight also take Science assessments.
The effectiveness of an assessment program depends on the wise choice of assessment methods, appropriate administration procedures and accurate interpretation of results.
Grade-Level Assessments include multiple types of questions or items:
Selected Response (also known as multiple choice) items are composed of a question followed by a series of possible responses. Students must select the correct response or responses.
Constructed Response or Short Text items require students to supply an appropriate response rather than making a selection from a list of choices.
Performance Tasks/Events allow students to work through more complicated items using real world scenarios.
Writing Task items require students to write either narrative, information/explanatory or opinion/argumentative essays.
Each test produces an Individual Student Report (ISR) that includes an Achievement Level, which will describe the student performance as Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, or Advanced. The report also includes a short description of the knowledge and skills that are typically demonstrated by students in each Achievement Level.
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) publishes a Guide to Interpreting Results (GIR) that provides additional details about the content of the Individual Student Reports. The GIR is available on the DESE website at: http://dese.mo.gov/quality-schools/assessment/grade-level.
The South Holt R-I School District received Individual Student Reports digitally on June 26, 2026. These reports will be distributed to parent(s)/guardian(s) at Open House or during the scheduled October Parent Teacher Conferences. Any parent/guardian who would like access to this report prior to Conferences should contact the Elementary or High School Office.
Please contact the Elementary or High School Office with any questions regarding the Missouri Assessment Program or the ISR for your child.
Sincerely,
Kristen Mendenhall, Elementary Principal
Keri Schopfer, Secondary Principal
201 South Barbour Avenue
Oregon, Missouri 64473
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Jason Kurtz, President
Laura Sipes, Vice President
Diane Schroeder, Treasurer
Lynn Fansher, Secretary
Skyler Anderson
Jim Kelly
Tim McCourt
Jared Noland
Jean Peavler
Superintendent
(660) 446-2282
Fax (660) 446-2312
Keri Schopfer
Junior & Senior High Principal
(660) 446-3454
Kristen Mendenhall
Elementary Principal
(660) 446-2356
July 9, 2026
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
The Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) Grade-Level Assessments evaluate students’ progress toward the Missouri Learning Standards.
The Missouri Learning Standards define the knowledge and skills students need in each grade level and course for success in college, other post-secondary training and careers. These expectations are aligned to the Show-Me Standards, which define what all Missouri high school graduates should know and be able to do. Find more information about the standards at https://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/curriculum/mls-for-parents.
A policy statement, adopted by the Missouri State Board of Education, designated the purposes of the Missouri Assessment Program as:
Improving students’ acquisition of important knowledge, skills and competencies;
Monitoring the performance of Missouri’s education system;
Empowering students and their families to improve their educational prospects; and
Supporting the teaching and learning process.
Grade-Level Assessments provide important information that contributes to decisions concerning individual students, groups of students, and educational programs.
Students in grades three through eight are administered assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Those in grades five and eight also take Science assessments.
The effectiveness of an assessment program depends on the wise choice of assessment methods, appropriate administration procedures and accurate interpretation of results.
Grade-Level Assessments include multiple types of questions or items:
Selected Response (also known as multiple choice) items are composed of a question followed by a series of possible responses. Students must select the correct response or responses.
Constructed Response or Short Text items require students to supply an appropriate response rather than making a selection from a list of choices.
Performance Tasks/Events allow students to work through more complicated items using real world scenarios.
Writing Task items require students to write either narrative, information/explanatory or opinion/argumentative essays.
Each test produces an Individual Student Report (ISR) that includes an Achievement Level, which will describe the student performance as Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, or Advanced. The report also includes a short description of the knowledge and skills that are typically demonstrated by students in each Achievement Level.
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) publishes a Guide to Interpreting Results (GIR) that provides additional details about the content of the Individual Student Reports. The GIR is available on the DESE website at: http://dese.mo.gov/quality-schools/assessment/grade-level.
The South Holt R-I School District received Individual Student Reports digitally on June 26, 2026. These reports will be distributed to parent(s)/guardian(s) at Open House or during the scheduled October Parent Teacher Conferences. Any parent/guardian who would like access to this report prior to Conferences should contact the Elementary or High School Office.
Please contact the Elementary or High School Office with any questions regarding the Missouri Assessment Program or the ISR for your child.
Sincerely,
Kristen Mendenhall, Elementary Principal
Keri Schopfer, Secondary Principal
Are you interested in golfing next year? A great summer time opportunity for grades 6-12 to try something new. If golf clubs are holding you back, just let us know and we will find you want you need. Available because of our partnership with Craig School District.
Attention Early Shoppers--Elementary supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are available on the South Holt website at www.southholtr1.com.
We are pleased to announce a new partnership with Craig School District. South Holt will welcome athletes from Craig in JH and HS Volleyball and JH and HS Basketball for both boys and girls to play as Knights for the 26-27 school year. We will also have the opportunity for our HS students to join Craig for Wrestling and Golf and play as Hornets. We look forward to seeing new faces and to grow our teams and give our students more opportunities. If you have questions or your student has questions, please email me at peavlerj@southholtr1.com or call 660-446-2282 and I will get you connected. Go Knights!
The Community Food Drop is scheduled for Monday, June 15 at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to take advantage of this opportunity.
📣 South Holt Families & Community Members — We Need Your Input! 📣
As we look ahead and begin planning for the 2026-2027 school year, we want to make sure our resources are doing the absolute best for our students. We are asking all families and community members to take just a few minutes to complete our short Title I Needs Assessment Survey.
Your feedback plays a direct role in how we plan our programs and allocate Title I funds. Currently, our Title I program helps support students by funding our Title I Reading Program, which provides crucial, targeted support in literacy to help our students grow into confident, strong readers.
By sharing your thoughts, you help us understand what is working well and where we can continue to grow.
👉 Click here to complete the short survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0BxUodYDxbzKQeE8bM2WKX7rUZxzVGp8r40tUiXxCtRH6lQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114275477558393696524
Thank you for your continuous support of our school and our students. Together, we make South Holt a great place to learn!
As we look ahead and begin planning for the 2026-2027 school year, we want to make sure our resources are doing the absolute best for our students. We are asking all families and community members to take just a few minutes to complete our short Title I Needs Assessment Survey.
Your feedback plays a direct role in how we plan our programs and allocate Title I funds. Currently, our Title I program helps support students by funding our Title I Reading Program, which provides crucial, targeted support in literacy to help our students grow into confident, strong readers.
By sharing your thoughts, you help us understand what is working well and where we can continue to grow.
👉 Click here to complete the short survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0BxUodYDxbzKQeE8bM2WKX7rUZxzVGp8r40tUiXxCtRH6lQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114275477558393696524
Thank you for your continuous support of our school and our students. Together, we make South Holt a great place to learn!
Today, South Holt Cross Country members ran in the Pony Express 5K in St Joseph. Out of 93 participants, Jorden Piper came in 3rd overall and 1st in his age division, Brody Sage 25th, Sophia Mendenhall 27th, Ryan Schuman 67th, and Eden Allen 68th. This 5K event was in support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Congratulations runners and great job representing South Holt and supporting a worthy cause!
Postseason baseball honors...District 16 All-District Team:: Tycen Skeen, Coltyn Fansher, and Mike Quinlin
Postseason baseball honors...275 Conference All-Conference:: 1st Team - Tycen Skeen and Coltyn Fansher. 2nd Team - Tayte Prussman. Honorable Mention - Mike Quinlin
The third graders did a good job portraying their Famous Missourians in front of their family on Wednesday morning.
South Holt baseball loses to Rock Port in the district championship game. The season ends for the Knights tonight, but with no seniors, the baseball team will look to do a lot of good things next year. Go Knights!
South Holt baseball wins 6-4 over Nodaway Valley in district play. Team scored 4 runs in last inning to secure the come-from-behind win! Knights play on Wednesday at 5pm in the District Championship in Rock Port. Go Knights!
A very special thank you to Oregon United Methodist Church for providing a donation of $911 to purchase shoes, t-shirts and pants that can be given out to students who need them. We appreciate your partnership, love and care for our students.
Let's play ball! South Holt baseball plays district baseball tonight (Tuesday) at 6pm against Nodaway Valley. District baseball admission is $6 cash. No digital tickets. The winner tonight will play in the District Championship game on Wednesday.
Tomorrow if Field Day at South Holt. Please make sure all elementary students wear tennis shoes.
Monday's district baseball is postponed and moved to Tuesday. No baseball tonight at Rock Port. South Holt vs Nodaway Valley is now on Tuesday at 6pm. The winner will play in the District Championship game. still to be played on Wednesday.
Reminder: The Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry is in Oregon today at 10:00 a.m. Line up on Madison Street behind the school. All are welcome to take advantage of this opportunity.
Elementary students will receive their yearbooks today. Classes will hold signing parties throughout the day today. If your child does not have a yearbook, and you would like to purchase one, please contact the Elementary Office, or send payment (cash or check) in a labeled envelope. Elementary Yearbooks cost $30.
South Holt 2026 Graduation Class - May 17, 2026
STATE BOUND! Chloe DeBee won the Triple Jump at the Sectional Meet today. She had a huge PR with a 10.38. She jumped nearly 1 1/2 feet better than her best this year. The boys 4x800 (Tait, Cameron, Memphis, Jorden) finished 3rd and qualified as well. Their 8:47 was 17 seconds better than their PR this season. Tait in the triple jump and Eden in the discus both finished 5th - just one place from qualifying. All in all, it was a great day and we have kids that will be competing at State.
