Pate Early Childhood Center

🏀 Aurora Youth Summer Boys Basketball Camp for Grades 2–6 🏀

Train. Compete. Improve. Have Fun.

Students in grades 2–6 are invited to join us June 4–5 for a fun, high-energy basketball camp focused on skill development, competition, and teamwork!

Aurora R8 will host a Free Shot Clinic & Sports Physicals event on Monday, July 27, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Aurora High School!

This event is open to:
• Students needing updated school immunizations
• Student-athletes needing a sports physical for the 2026–2027 school year

No appointment is necessary, and walk-ins are welcome.

Please note: Vaccines are free for students with Medicaid. For students without Medicaid, there is a $10 charge per vaccine.

Students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Please bring an insurance card if applicable, though insurance is not required.

Aurora R8 is proud to recognize the Pate Early Childhood Center 2026 building award winners!

Teacher of the Year: Susan Bowling
Staff of the Year: Alaina Salyers
Rookie of the Year: Lacey Medlin

Congratulations to these outstanding staff members for the impact they make on students, families, and fellow staff each day!

A special thank you to OZARK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE for sponsoring these awards and supporting Aurora R8 staff.

Yearbooks ordered during the 2025–2026 school year will be delivered to schools at the beginning of the 2026–2027 school year once they arrive from the publisher.

Schools will communicate additional pickup and distribution details once yearbooks arrive.

Please contact your child’s school if you have additional questions.

Students with 97% or higher attendance for second semester were rewarded with a fun afternoon of popsicles and STEM exploration!

Although Popsicles on the Playground was rained out, students still enjoyed popsicles in the café while spending time building, creating, and exploring STEM bins together. Great attendance pays off!

FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS

During the school year, students receive nutritious meals at school, but kids are just as busy — and just as hungry — during the summer break. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) helps provide the nutrition kids need when school is out.

This summer, FREE breakfast and lunch meals will be available for all children up to age 18 in our community.

DATES: Tuesday, May 27, 2026, through Thursday, June 26, 2026
Pate - 10:50-12:20
Robinson - 10:50-12:50
Jr. High - 11:35-11:55
High School-11:30-11:50

WHO: All children up to age 18
COST: FREE!

Summer School starts Tuesday, May 26 at Aurora R8!

We are excited to welcome students for a fun month of learning, activities, and experiences. Summer School will run through Thursday, June 25.

Reminder:
• Drop-off at Robinson School may begin at 7:00 a.m.
• General drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m.
• Dismissal is at 3:30 p.m.

Bus Information:
• Families riding the bus should watch for buses Tuesday morning, as pickup times and bus numbers may be different from the regular school year.
• Bus pick up and drop off times may vary during the first week and will become more consistent as Summer School progresses.

• Estimated bus pickup times:
Far north and far south areas of the district: around 6:30 a.m.
North town: around 6:50 a.m.
Center of town: around 7:00 a.m.
South town: around 7:00 a.m.

Parents should call the bus barn with any transportation questions: 678-4005 .

If you have additional questions, please contact your child’s school.

We can’t wait to see everyone on Tuesday!