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GoogleStudents will begin classes on Thursday, Aug. 13 for a full day. The school grounds will officially open at 7:50 a.m. each morning with classes beginning at 8:15 a.m. each day. School will be dismissed at 3:10 p.m. each day.
New students in the district may register beginning July 30. New students must provide proof of residency and should bring birth certificates, health records, social security numbers and academic information regarding their previous schools. Students will not be admitted to classes unless immunizations are current as required by Missouri law.
There will be three school bus routes this year with routes remaining generally the same as last year. Pick up and drop off times should remain approximately the same as last year.
Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school. Breakfast service begins at 7:50 a.m. Lunch prices for students will be $1.40 per day for kindergarten through 6th grade and $1.50 for grades 7 through 12. Breakfast prices will be $.90 cents per day for all grades. Extra milk prices will be $.30 cents per carton. Applications for free and reduced price lunch and breakfast will be sent home with students the first day of school.
The Gideon School District maintains a website that contains current information of interest to parents, students, and community members. Lunch and breakfast menus, the school calendar, and contact information are just a few of the informational items available on the website. The website address is www.gideon.k12.mo.us.
Parents can request access to a Parent Portal located on our website. The Parent Portal will allow parents to access information about their child including grades, discipline, schedules, homework, lunch charges and other information. Parents can also update emergency contact information through the Parent Portal. Information about the Parent Portal can be found on our home page or by contacting the school district offices.
For more information about any of our services or about district procedures you may contact the appropriate district office. Superintendent's office (573) 448-3911, high school office (573) 448-3471 or elementary office (573) 448-3447.