Miller County R-III School District

Big win for the Lady Lions at the Otterville Tournament! They took down the host Lady Eagles 58–45, holding the lead and finishing strong in the consolation game. Congratulations, Lady Lions! 🦁🏀

🎅 Christmas time in Kindergarten! 🎅 Our littlest Lions had a blast at their party—full of laughter, treats, and holiday cheer! Merry Christmas! ✨🎁

🎄 Christmas Break is here! 🎄 Break runs from December 22–January 5. We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Classes will resume on January 6—we can’t wait to see everyone back! 😊

We had a special visitor today! 🎄 The Grinch tried to steal Christmas, but our Lions’ Christmas cheer was too strong—his heart grew three sizes! 💚 Thanks for stopping by, Mr. Grinch!

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Both the Lady Lions and Lions will be playing in the Consolation games tomorrow at the Otterville Holiday Classic. The Lady Lions will start the day off by playing at 9:00am and the Lions will follow at 10:30am. The bus will leave school at 7:00am.

You can watch the games with a paid subscription using the link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/otterville/organization/125696/ottervillescho-high-school

Good luck to both teams tomorrow! Bring home the hardware 🦁🏀🏆

The Lions defeated the Smithton Tigers 64-44 to advance in the Otterville Holiday Classic on Saturday. They will be playing in the 5th place game at 10:30am.

The Lions travel to Otterville tonight to take on the Smithton Tigers at 4:00pm in the Otterville Holiday Classic.

Yu can watch the game with a paid subscription using this link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/otterville/organization/125696/ottervillescho-high-school/team/435488/boys-varsity-basketball

Good luck to our Lions!🦁🏀

This is exciting! Please take a moment and go vote for Damon Whittle as the Southeast Missouri Area Most Outstanding Boys basketball Player – Presented by Shelter Insurance (Poll Ends 12/23). The link does take about 30 seconds to load, so please be patient. You can vote more than once! https://missouriprepsports.com/2025/12/15/vote-now-southeast-missouri-area-most-outstanding-boys-basketball-player-presented-by-shelter-insurance-poll-ends-12-23/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOv-EpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJZmxQU3NtOHZ1czdud2Z0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEedpa9ZTfqFU1zwhLa-_rkhOqBD6yxzYFzbGtTvTvHtYVRKwUP6rXNFxKFGr4_aem_7VY5Nua_QyGf9f6No81Q9g

The Lady Lions outscored their opponent this evening at the Otterville Tournament! 🦁🏀 The Lady Lions defeated Bunceton 53–33 and advance to the consolation game Saturday morning. Great job!

🚜 The Middle School Ag elective class has been rolling through tractor history! Students are learning about different tractor brands, their history, and the unique roles they play in agriculture.

Kindergarteners made small gingerbread houses for an afternoon snack.

🏀Game Day🏀

Your Lady Lions are back in action tonight in the Otterville Holiday Classic. They will be playing the Bunceton Lady Dragons tonight at 5:30pm.

You can watch it live with a paid subscription using this link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/otterville/organization/125696/ottervillescho-high-school/team/435486/girls-varsity-basketball/video

Good luck Lady Lions!

Our high school took a trip to Columbia to visit the planetarium! Students experienced an incredible full-dome show featuring stars, planets, spacecraft, and galaxies—an out-of-this-world learning experience ⭐🪐

Student Athletics and Parents. 50/50 Packets have been handed out to students that participates in High School, JR High, or Elementary Sports we are asking for your help with selling tickets. If you are needing additional tickets, please reach out to a Tuscumbia Booster Club Member (Darla Kliethermes, Amanda Nutter, Holly Boggs, Lisa Blankenship, or Haley Hickey). Thank you for all your help.

The Lions kick off the first round in the Otterville Holiday Classic tonight at 5:30pm. They will be taking on the Otterville Eagles.

You can stream the game live with a paid subscription using this link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/otterville/organization/125696/ottervillescho-high-school

Good luck Lions in the first round!

Lady Lions couldn't buy a basket tonight in the first round of the Otterville Tournament. The Lady Tigers get the 51-33 win over the Lady Lions. Lady Lions will play Wednesday at 5:30.

In order to watch the games at the Otterville Holiday Classic with the link that was shared earlier, you will need to purchase a subscription. You can purchase a single game or there will be an option to purchase a flat rate cost for the whole tournament.

Here is the link again: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/otterville/organization/125696/ottervillescho-high-school

Seniors and senior parents, It is time to start applying for scholarships. Please be on the lookout for information pertaining to scholarships. Attached is a scholarship for MFA. If you need assistance with filing out a scholarship, please contact Mrs. Keeth at mkeeth@tuscumbialions.k12.mo.us

NHS will be selling Candy Grams. All students have been given a form if they would like to make a purchase. Please send them filled out with money attached to their homeroom teacher. All orders are due by December 16.