Ralls Co. R-II School District

06/12/2026

Hiring Kitchen Staff for the 26/27 School Year

06/11/2026

Parents of students attending Summer Journey, please check your email for information regarding attendance incentives.

06/04/2026

Recently, Ralls County R-II invited the community to participate in our Community Planning Survey. We received 232 responses and are grateful to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts. The results identified several clear priorities, including attracting and retaining quality staff, maintaining a safe learning environment, supporting academic achievement, and increasing communication regarding school finance.

The infographic below highlights some of the key findings and will help guide future planning and decision making within the district.
Thank you for helping shape the future of Ralls County R-II Schools.

06/04/2026

After gathering feedback from our teachers and principals throughout the year, Ralls County R-II has made the decision to move away from a K-8 1:1 Chromebook model beginning in 2026-27. Before sharing this information publicly, it was first shared with district staff. The message below outlines the rationale behind this decision.

06/03/2026

The Ralls County R-II School District is seeking qualified candidates for the following coaching positions:

🏈 Junior High Football Head Coach
🏈 Assistant HS Football Coach
🏀 High School Boys Basketball Coach

If you have a passion for working with students and helping young people grow both on and off the field or court, we would love to hear from you. Interested community members, parents, and non-district applicants are encouraged to inquire.

For more information, please contact the Superintendent's Office at 573-267-3397 or email at [email protected]

Please share this post to help us connect with potential candidates who are committed to supporting Mark Twain Tiger athletics.

06/03/2026

Ralls County R-II School District
Summer Meal Transportation Program

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Beginning tomorrow, Thursday, June 4, Ralls County R-II School District will provide transportation for children who would like to attend lunch at Ralls County Elementary School. This service will be available Tuesday through Friday and will continue through Friday, June 19.

Transportation pickup and drop-off locations and times (pickup/drop-off) are listed below. Children will be transported to the elementary school for lunch and then returned to their designated pickup location.

New London

Location Pickup Drop-Off
8th & Main 11:35 AM 12:40 PM
Little Steps 11:37 AM 12:42 PM
Baptist Church 11:40 AM 12:45 PM
1st & Main 11:42 AM 12:47 PM
2nd & Clay 11:44 AM 12:49 PM
6th & Clay 11:46 AM 12:51 PM
Storage Units 11:50 AM 12:55 PM
Perry

Location Pickup Drop-Off
Perry Park @ Park & Hill 11:30 AM 1:02 PM
HNB Bank Parking Lot 11:32 AM 1:00 PM
Martin & Gill 11:34 AM 12:58 PM
Clark & Martin 11:36 AM 12:56 PM
Nana & Clark 11:37 AM 12:55 PM
1106 Hwy 154 11:39 AM 12:53 PM
Hope Lane 11:40 AM 12:52 PM
Center

Location Pickup Drop-Off
W Ely Hwy H 11:55 AM 12:37 PM
49407 Hwy CC 11:57 AM 12:35 PM
Center Park 12:00 PM 12:32 PM
Center Drive Office 12:00 PM 12:32 PM
In addition, the food deliveries announced in our previous communication will begin this Friday at approximately 12:30 p.m. Delivery personnel will have forms that must be signed upon receipt of the meals (if possible).

Please note that if your child participates in the Tuesday–Friday meal service and attends lunch on a Friday, they will receive their Friday meal package to take home with them. In these cases, a separate Friday food delivery will not be made.

If you are interested in having your child(ren) participate in this service, or if you have any questions, please contact:

Eric Joiner, Transportation Director
Email: [email protected]
Text: 573-470-0379

If you live outside the areas currently being served and would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please contact us. We may be able to make arrangements to assist your family.

We look forward to serving our students and helping ensure they have access to nutritious meals this summer.

Sincerely,

Dr. David Koogler, Superintendent

Eric Joiner, Transportation Director

Jeana Arch, Food Service Director

06/02/2026

Ralls County R-II School District Summer Meal Program Update

Dear Ralls County R-II Families,

On behalf of our administration, transportation, and food service teams, we are excited to share an update regarding our Summer Meal Program.

As previously announced, weekly meal deliveries will begin on Friday, June 5, 2026, and continue on designated Fridays until Friday, June 19, 2026. To ensure we can properly prepare meals and transportation routes, all families wishing to participate in this service must be signed up by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

In addition to Friday meal deliveries, we are pleased to offer transportation to and from lunch at Ralls County Elementary School beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026. Transportation will be available Tuesday through Friday from select locations in Perry, Center, and New London. Specific pickup and drop-off locations will be shared with participating families as soon as they are finalized.

Children who participate in this transportation service will be transported to Ralls County Elementary School to enjoy lunch and then returned to the location where they were picked up.

As an added benefit, any child who participates in the lunch transportation program will also receive the weekend meal package that is being distributed through our Friday delivery program.

This delivery program is available to all children ages 0–18 within the Ralls County R-II School District boundaries.

To sign up or receive additional information, please contact our Transportation Director, Eric Joiner, by text at 573-470-0379 or by email at [email protected].

When contacting us, please include:

Parent/Guardian Name

Child(ren)'s Name(s) and Age(s)

Address

Phone Number

Email Address

We look forward to serving our families this summer and helping ensure that children in our community have access to nutritious meals.

Sincerely,

Dr. David Koogler, Superintendent

Eric Joiner, Transportation Director

Jeana Arch, Food Service Director

05/29/2026

Dear Ralls County R-II School District Families,

On behalf of our Administration, Transportation, and Food Service teams, we hope you are enjoying your summer break so far.

As summer continues, we want to thank you for your support throughout the school year and for allowing us the opportunity to serve your children each day. We are grateful for the partnership we share with our families and community.

To help support our students and families this summer, our Transportation and Food Service teams have joined forces to provide weekly food deliveries on Fridays over the next three weeks: June 5, June 12, and June 19.

This program is available to all children ages 0–18 and disabled adults residing within the Ralls County R-II School District boundaries. On each Friday, our buses will deliver meals to New London, Center, Perry, and select surrounding areas.

If you would like to participate in this program, please contact Transportation Director Eric Joiner by text at 573-470-0379 or by email at [email protected].

Once we receive your information, a member of our staff will contact you with details regarding your designated bus stop location and delivery time.

Please provide the following information:
• Parent/Guardian Name
• Each Child’s Name and Age
• Address
• Phone Number
• Email Address

We wish you a safe, enjoyable, and relaxing summer and look forward to serving our families throughout the break.

Sincerely,

Dr. David Koogler, Superintendent

Eric Joiner, Transportation Director

Jeana Arch, Food Service Director

05/26/2026

Ralls County R-II is seeking community feedback to help guide long-term district planning and future priorities.

Community members are encouraged to complete this short survey. Responses will help district leaders better understand community perspectives and priorities as we plan for the future.

Estimated completion time: Less than 5 minutes.

Survey Link:

Ralls County R-II is gathering community feedback to help guide long-term district planning. Your responses will help district leaders understand community priorities and perspectives. Estimated completion time: less than 5 minutes.

05/18/2026

Ralls County R2 District - Summer School 2026 Information
Dear Summer School Families,
We are excited to offer Summer School at Ralls County Elementary for students entering Kindergarten through 8th Grade! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to continue building important academic skills while also enjoying fun, engaging activities in a more relaxed setting.
Dates:
Tuesday–Friday, May 26 – June 19 (No school on Mondays) ALL GRADE LEVELS ARE LOCATED AT RCE!
Daily Schedule:
Doors Open: 7:45 a.m.
Class Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
FREE breakfast and lunch for all students
Behavior Expectations:
Our goal is to provide a safe, positive, and enjoyable experience for all students. While summer school includes fun and engaging activities, academics and learning remain a priority. Students are expected to follow all school expectations. Behavior that results in an office referral will not be tolerated. Any student receiving a referral is likely to be removed from the summer school program at the discretion of the administrator.
Transportation: Mr. Joiner, transportation director, and his team will reach out to you by May 22 with bus times, locations, etc.
Daily Structure:
Morning Classes: Core instruction in reading, writing, math, and science/social studies
Afternoon Classes: Journey Courses (enrichment opportunities designed to engage and inspire students)
Weekly Activities:
Each week, students will visit the Ralls County Library. These visits help foster a love of reading and connect students with valuable community resources.
Attendance Incentives:
We want to encourage strong attendance and commitment throughout summer school!
Daily: Students attending each day will have the opportunity to select a prize
End of Summer Rewards:
0 days missed: $100 gift card
1 day missed: $75 gift card
2 days missed: $50 gift card
Grand Prize Drawing:
One student will be selected at the end of summer school to receive a Nintendo Switch for perfect attendance.
We look forward to a great summer of learning and fun! If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Denise Morriss, Summer School Administrator