Reminder: picture day is tomorrow, September 18!

Bring cash and join the Adrian Blackhawks and the Midway Vikings in raising funds for Eli Ferrell. There will be a Cash and Dash during the rival game this Friday, September 19, 2025.

Adrian Cross Country hit the ground running today in Knob Noster! Alayna Patterson, Middle School, won the MS division! Sophomore Kenzie Coones placed 12th out of 120 girls in the high school division! Congrats to all of the Blackhawks!

Senior Lizzie Clifton reached a big milestone in volleyball! On September 11, she achieved 1,000 kills! What an accomplishment! Congratulations, Lizzy!
Flyer designed by Carson, MS Multimedia Class
Flyer designed by Carson, MS Multimedia Class

The Blackhawks take the field on their home turf Friday night! Make plans to cheer on the team! At halftime, Cole Ritter, AHS Class of 2021, will be honored for wrestling his way to become a collegiate National Champion! You don't want to miss it!

From School Librarian Mrs. Cottle: I'm loving the enthusaism I'm seeing from these Library Buddies! This quarter, this group will help promote reading among their peers as well as check out and shelve books.

Reminder: Media students are creating a slideshow to honor emergency services personnel in remembrance of those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001. If you haven't sent a picture yet, you still have time to send one by Monday, September 8, 2025. Send picture to Mrs. Burris: michele.burris@adrian.k12.mo.us.

As of now school will be in session. If that changes I will send out another message. Thank you
HAT DAY - A benefit for Jackson's journey with brain cancer.

The Blackhawks take the field tonight at the George Bruto Athletic Complex! Game time is 7pm!

Senior Sunrise!
AHS Class of 2026
Photo by Nick Heathman

ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!
Sign up now for a day of ACT preparation at Adrian High School on September 8, 2025.
ACT Information for the Blackhawks:
ACT Prep is free for all Adrian students/staff (district covering cost)
District ACT date is October 14th, 2025
Please reach out to Mrs. Glynn to register for ACT prep and/or District ACT.
Financial aid available for District ACT.
Sign up now for a day of ACT preparation at Adrian High School on September 8, 2025.
ACT Information for the Blackhawks:
ACT Prep is free for all Adrian students/staff (district covering cost)
District ACT date is October 14th, 2025
Please reach out to Mrs. Glynn to register for ACT prep and/or District ACT.
Financial aid available for District ACT.

Parents are their child’s first teacher! 🌟 Parents as Teachers is a free program for families expecting up to kindergarten entry, providing support with tips, resources, group connections, and encouragement to help kids grow and thrive. Check it out and see how we can grow together!
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From the Adrian R-3 staff: A sincere thank you to Ronnie and Christian Dennison for the back-to-school goodies. Everyone enjoyed them and we are grateful.

Adrian Elementary teachers, staff and administrators are ready for the 2025 - 2026 school year!

The Adrian Christian Church served an Italian lunch to teachers and administrators today. They also served pie, a favorite among the staff! Thank you for thinking of us in the days before school starts. We are most grateful.




The Adrian School District extends a heartfelt thank you to the Adrian First Baptist Church. The lunch they provided today was wonderful!

Ecco Ride will be our new bus service for the 25-26 school year. If you need bus information please contact Stacie Hopkins at 816-804-4845. Ecco Ride will have a table set up at our Meet the Teacher Night in the commons.
Reminder that Meet the Teacher Night is Thursday August 14, 2025 starting at 5:30
Introducing this year's new teachers! Front: Dallas Gutshall, MS/HS FACS; Maycie Preston, 1st Grade; and Leslie Wetter, Instructional Coach. Back: Suzanne Best, Speech; Justein Meredith, 5th Grade; Abbie Johnson, Kindergarten; and Austin Boon, MS Social Studies.

