Miller County R-III School District

Growing our youth basketball programs—one grade at a time! Thank you to everyone who helps support and encourage our young athletes. We would like to recognize our Kindergarten/1st grade girls basketball team, 4th/5th grade boys basketball team, and 6th grade basketball team. Best of luck in all your games this season. We are proud of each of you—Proud to be a Lion! 🦁🏀

The Lions took control of the game in the 2nd half and never looked back. Lions win, 76-55 over the Conway Bears. Congrats!

Lady Lions started the new year with a win over the Conway Lady Bears. The Lady Lions took control of the game and won 38-33. Great job!

Booster Club will be at the game on Friday if you would like to purchase a 50/50 Raffle Ticket. If your child has sold their raffle tickets, you can contact a Booster Club member to get more tickets. Don't forget to sell those tickets, you can be the grand prize winner!!💰

The HS basketball teams will be back in action this Friday January 2nd. The teams will be taking on Conway. There will be 2 varsity games starting at 5:00pm with the girls playing first. We will also be recognizing our Youth League Basketball teams that night during halftime of the boys game. Families of the players on the Youth teams will be able to get in for free at the games! We hope to see you all Friday night in the stands!

In all of the busy-ness of the last day before break, I just realized I didn't hit 'send' on the Lion's Link! https://app.smore.com/n/ev2xj I hope everyone is having an enjoyable break!

Today, FFA members Lexi Meyer and Keisha Bell helped honor the veterans of Tuscumbia by participating in the Wreaths Across America project. We are incredibly proud of these young ladies for representing our chapter with respect and gratitude. Their service helped ensure that the brave men and women who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today are remembered and honored. 💙🇺🇸

The Lions battled hard in a tough, close game this morning. Northwest edged past the Lions by one point, 45–44, in the consolation game.

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.