AHS Project Graduation is hosting "Ties & Tiaras - A mother/son & daddy/daughter dance" on Saturday, February 11th from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Pate Early Childhood Center gymnasium. Tickets can be purchased on site the evening of the event. Cost is $20 per couple, and $5 for each additional child. All proceeds go to Project Graduation--- a safe, supervised, alcohol and drug-free evening for graduating seniors.
Aurora R-VIII School District classes will be in session tomorrow, Friday, February 10, 2023 as a make-up day. Students and staff will be attending due to the cancellation of school on Thursday, February 2, 2023. This is the first scheduled snow make-up day.
AHS Project Graduation is hosting "Ties & Tiaras - A mother/son & daddy/daughter dance" on Saturday, February 11th from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Pate Early Childhood Center gymnasium. Tickets can be purchased on site the evening of the event. Cost is $20 per couple, and $5 for each additional child. All proceeds go to Project Graduation--- a safe, supervised, alcohol and drug-free evening for graduating seniors.
Aurora R-VIII School District classes will be in session on Friday, February 10, 2023 as a make-up day. Students and staff will be attending due to the cancellation of school on Thursday, February 2, 2023. This is the first scheduled snow make-up day.
Aurora Little League is having in-person sign-ups for T-Ball, Baseball and Softball on Tuesday February 21st, Thursday February 23rd and Tuesday February 28th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information visit the Aurora MO Little League page on Facebook.
Aurora R-VIII students and staff will not be in session tomorrow, Thursday, February 2, 2023. While the sun helped with the well-traveled roads, the country portions are still hard packed/extremely slick and those that have melted a little will refreeze into significant ruts for tomorrow. This will slow down routes and could cause issues resulting in accidents during the morning hours.
Tomorrow will NOT be an AMI Day. Please save your AMI Day 5 packet for a later date. The first scheduled snow make-up day on the Board-approved calendar is Friday, February 10, 2023. Students and staff will be making up this day on the 10th.
Due to the continued ice pack on country/secondary roads and the additional weather received this afternoon, there will be no school for Aurora students and staff tomorrow, Wednesday, February 1, 2023. This will be AMI Day 4. Thank you.
No school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 for Aurora students and staff due to the inclement weather. It will be AMI Day 3. Thank you.
Just a reminder the deadline is fast approaching for sign-ups regarding the City of Aurora Parks Department boys' and girls' youth basketball league for preschool through 6th grade. Registration forms have been sent home with students and are due at the City Hall Finance Office by December 5, 2022. Cost is $50 per athlete. There are scholarships available. Practices will be held week nights at Pate Early Childhood Center and the Armory. Games will be held Saturday mornings at both facilities. The season will run from January 7, 2023 through February 25, 2023. Volunteer coaches are needed. Any questions or requests for scholarships may be directed to Travis at the Aurora Parks Department at 417-678-2533.
The City of Aurora Parks Department is holding a boys' and girls' youth basketball league for preschool through 6th grade. Registration forms will be sent home with students on November 16, 2022 and are due at the City Hall Finance Office by December 5, 2022. Cost is $50 per athlete. Practices will be held week nights at Pate Early Childhood Center and the Armory. Games will be held Saturday mornings at both facilities. The season will run from January 7, 2023 through February 25, 2023. Volunteer coaches are needed. Any questions may be directed to Travis at the Aurora Parks Department at 417-678-2533.
Time is running out... Please make sure to complete your student's online registration ASAP so we can have the most accurate and up-to-date information. If you have indicated you would like virtual instruction please call central office to schedule an appoint to complete the virtual application as soon as possible. Thank you!
Only one week remaining... If you indicated in the online registration process that your child will be attending virtually during the 2022-2023 school year, you must schedule an appointment to complete the virtual application process at central office before a virtual schedule will be provided. Please call 417-678-3373 and ask to schedule your appointment for virtual learning as soon as possible.
Just a reminder that online registration is now open and is required for ALL students returning to the District. Also, if you have indicated your preference is virtual instruction for your student, you will need to call central office at 417-678-3373 to schedule an appointment to complete the virtual instruction application.
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Vaccine Clinic on 8/8/22 at 9am to 2pm at the Aurora HS Gym. Please attached flyer for more information.
Online registration is now open for all students. These forms are required to be completed annually. You will be required to complete online registration and the Free/Reduced Meal Application form under the School Life tab on your parent portal. An email was sent out to all parents with the link to online registration. To be considered registered for the upcoming school year, BOTH Online registration and the Free/Reduce meal form must be completed. If you have any problems logging in to your parent portal, please contact office personnel where your child attends.
Your input is needed! Please take a couple minutes to complete a brief parent engagement survey for each building in which you have students attend. Thank you in advance for your help!
Aurora High School https://forms.gle/auL5SxR7m7DEMJZD6
Aurora Jr. High School https://forms.gle/iy6e1VrKW8Pam5Rx9
Robinson School https://forms.gle/MW9D1MsEGm77uqKJ7
Pate ECC https://forms.gle/F24j1RwrVhcMf3tp8
The Aurora R-VIII School District is currently accepting applications for a full-time elementary special education teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. Knowledge of the special education process and providing specialized services for students are required. It would be beneficial for applicants to have certification in special education along with another core area. Aurora students attend school Monday-Thursday (4 days a week only).
Benefits include a Board-paid health insurance stipend and paid sick/personal leave days. Salary dependent upon years of experience and level of education - salary schedule, personnel guide. Apply at www.aurorar8.org. ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ON THE AURORA R-VIII DISTRICT WEBSITE.
Application packet should include a letter of application, 3 references, and a copy of certification/ transcripts. For additional information, please contact Dr. Brenda Lakin, Director of Special Education, at 417-678-7742 or by email at blakin@aurorar8.org.
The Aurora R-VIII School District is currently accepting applications for a full-time, early childhood special education teacher for 2022-2023.This position will be at Pate. Knowledge of the special education process and providing services for students are required. It would be beneficial for applicants to have certification in early childhood education also.
Aurora is a 4-day school week (Monday - Thursday). Benefits include a Board-paid health insurance stipend and paid sick/personal leave days. Salary depends upon years of experience and level of education - salary schedule, personnel guide. Apply at www.aurorar8.org. ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ON THE AURORA R-VIII DISTRICT WEBSITE. Position will be open until it is filled.
Application packet should include a letter of application, 3 references, and a copy of certification/ transcripts. For additional information, please contact Dr. Brenda Lakin, Director of Special Education, at 417-678-7742 or by email at blakin@aurorar8.org.
Just a reminder, summer school begins tomorrow, Tuesday, May 31. It is not too late for your child to attend. Please contact the building personnel where your child attends for more information.
Aurora R-8 is seeking special education paraprofessionals to work with students at the elementary level. The applicant must have 60 college hours. A college degree or someone working towards a teaching degree is preferred. They must be willing to work with students with behavior delays as well as assist with academics or self-care. The person must be able to document well and be able to work with a variety of people.
A complete application packet includes the district on-line application (www.aurorar8.org), 3 letters of reference, resume, and cover letter. Questions may be sent to Dr. Brenda Lakin, Director of Special Education. For more information you can e-mail blakin@aurorar8.org. Position will be posted until filled.
Aurora does operate on a four-day school calendar (Monday-Thursday).