Adair County R-II School

Kirksville Primary School is a public school that enrolls more than 600 students. The school is located in Kirksville, Mo., and provides academic education and extracurricular programs to students in grades kindergarten through two. Kirksville Primary School provides an interactive learning environment with hands-on exhibits as a means of student learning and discovery. It provides basic education in English and math and emphasizes reading and creative writing that includes writing poetry, stories and news articles. Additionally, Kirksville Primary School has a library and media center that provides literary sources, curriculum books, audiovisual aids, and online dictionaries, such as Merriam-Webster. It has a staff of special education teachers to provide assistance to students in the development of cognitive skills and address their physical, emotional and social developmental needs. Kirksville Primary School also organizes health and wellness and after-school programs for its students. The school is a part of the Kirksville R-III School District.

Located in Kirksville, Mo., Ray Miller Elementary School helps in the intellectual, physical and social development of students. Its art classes focus on sculpturing, painting and drawing skills. The school s math courses offer information on the basic operations of addition, subtraction and multiplication. Its science programs provide information on various topics, such as plants, animals, motion, force, energy and matter. The school also operates a character education program and conducts monthly assemblies. Its counselors provide weekly instruction in the classrooms and assist students with specific concerns. Ray Miller Elementary School also maintains a library that offers an array of print and online resources. It additionally operates a parent-teacher club that sponsors fundraisers, cultural arts programs and classroom activities.

Kirksville Middle School enrolls more than 550 students and offers classes from grades six through eight. The school s curriculum includes various subjects, such as language arts, math, science and technology, social studies, health education, English, foreign languages, computer science, arts and crafts, music and physical education. It offers various clubs and extracurricular activities, including quiz bowl, arts and creative writing club, science Olympiad, National Junior Beta Society, academic team, and outdoor club. The school also has athletic teams for basketball, cheerleading, softball, football, wrestling, and athletics. It has a fully equipped library and media center that has a large collection of books on various topics and offers access to the Internet. The school offers guidance and counseling sessions to students. Located in Kirksville, Mo., the school is a part of the Kirksville R-III School District.