Please be advised that the Aurora Junior High phone number is 678-3630 instead of the number originally listed on the March 22, 2020 updated information. Thank you.
Dear Parents, Staff and Students,
More information has been obtained regarding our current situation and our goal is to continue timely communication.
1. As of Friday, Mar...
Students, Staff, and Parents: Just a reminder to continue practicing social distancing in order to keep yourself and family safe.
Dear Parents,
Sodexo employees handed out 340 meals yesterday, Wednesday, March 18 during the two designated shifts-8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Meal p...
Resources For Parents During District Closure
March 17, 2020
Dear Parents and Students,
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these difficult and u...
March 17, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Our goal as a district is to provide timely, up-to-date information as we navigate the closure of school to limit the spread of C...
Dear Parents,
Beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Grab and Go Meals will be provided for all students who wish to participate. These meals will be available for pick ...
March 16, 2020
Dear Parents and Staff,
Aurora R-VIII personnel have been working with both the Lawrence and Barry County Health Departments regarding the current C...

January Staff Winner: Joy Lee (Robinson Intermediate School)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Joy and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law.

January Teacher Winner: Alex Weathermon (Junior High School)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Alex and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law.
The Monett YMCA is now accepting Spring Soccer and Flag Football Registrations for ages 4-12. For guaranteed placement, please register by March 2, 2020. Practices begin the wee...
The Aurora R-VIII School District offers several virtual/online courses through Edgenuity. In addition, the district also partners with the Springfield Public School’s Launch Prog...

The January Student of the Month Assembly was held on Friday, February 7th. These students were honored for friendship and kindness.
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The Aurora R-VIII Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2020-2021 school year during the monthly meeting on Monday, February 3, 2020. The school calendar will encomp...
Due to the days missed this year, the following make-up days will be used for students.
November 12-Make-up on Monday, January 20, 2020
December 16-Make-up on Thursday, May...
AHS Students Win at Media Showcase
Work by media students from throughout the region received recognition at the 23rd annual Southern Media Showcase at Missouri Southern Stat...

Pettit & Pettit Law Office: Scott and James Pettit were awarded the Friend of Education Award at the 22nd Annual Celebration of Schools Banquet on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. The ...
The Lawrence County Prevention Team works to reduce the amount of substance misuse in the school, community and county. Please take time to complete the survey in order to assist...

October Teacher Winner: Jessica Kristek (Pate Early Childhood Center)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Jessica and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law.

October Staff Winner: Danielle Jones (Pate Early Childhood Center)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Danielle and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law.