Pike County R-III Schools

🚌 4 Years in a Row — 100% Pass Rate! 🏆

Congratulations to Ryan Seybold and our Clopton Transportation Department on achieving a 100% pass rate on Missouri State Highway Patrol bus inspections for 4 straight years (2023–2026)! This is a tremendous reflection of your dedication to safety, consistency, and pride in serving our students each day. Thank you for all you do — well done! 👏

Clopton bus routes will return to the regular pick-up and drop-off locations beginning this afternoon. Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Call today to schedule your child's screening.

Clopton High School is proud to recognize and induct our newest members into the National Honor Society. These students have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Congratulations to each inductee on this well-deserved honor, and thank you to the families and staff who support them along the way!

Let's kick off School Counselor's Week by shouting out to our two amazing counselors!!! Thank You for all that you do!

SNOW ROUTES for bus riders will still be utilized this week. We will keep you posted when things change. We appreciate your help and understanding!

Congratulations to our January PBS Students of the Month! Students also enjoyed a game of "Head, Shoulders, Knees, Cup" at our PBS Assembly! MS Students of the Month: Trinnity Capps, Averi Lilley, Hailey Lovell HS Students of the Month: Blaine Reeve, Skyler Wilson, Ashlyn Noah, Joey Dillon (not pictured)

Please have your elementary student check the Lost and Found if something is missing.

Stock up on Clopton Elementary spirit wear! The more you buy, the bigger your savings-up to 25% off! Save 15% when you buy 2 items. Save 20% when you buy 3 items. SAVE 25% OFF when you buy 4 items! Use code SPIRIT766 at checkout to apply your discount. Plus, receive FREE shipping on orders of $75 or more. Shop now during the perfect opportunity to stock up on Clopton Elementary tees, hoodies, hats, accessories and more for the entire family. https://1stplace.sale/51552

Clopton Schools will be IN SESSION tomorrow, January 28th. Starting tomorrow we will operate on "Snow Routes" for the remainder of the week-please refer to the Snow Route tab on our district website for more information!

❄️ NO SCHOOL – SNOW DAY ❄️ Due to poor road conditions, Clopton Schools will not be in session on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. All events and practices scheduled for today have been canceled. Please check back later for updates on sports and activities for tomorrow as conditions are reassessed. Stay safe, Hawks!

Tomorrow's Harrisburg Shootout has been CANCELLED due to the incoming weather. The Shootout will NOT be made up and we are looking at possible dates to reschedule with Booneville or another team.

Other Cancellations for Saturday: Mini Cheer Camp (PPD to 1/31), Quizbowl @ Schuyler County (no makeup), Swim Meet at Louisiana

Clopton Schools is proud to announce the hiring of Luke O’Laughlin as our 2026-27 Middle School/High School Principal. Luke and his family will be relocating to Pike County this summer, and we are excited to welcome them to the Clopton community. Please stay tuned for future meet-and-greet opportunities as we prepare for the upcoming school year. Welcome to Clopton, Luke and family! 🖤🤍

Preschool and Kindergarten screenings are coming soon!

👑 2026 CLOPTON COURTWARMING COURT 👑 9th Grade: Josi Magruder, Corey Couch 10th Grade: Kailey Jones, Tristan Malloy 11th Grade: Charleigh Spoonster, Chris Grillo Senior Candidates: Ava Bankhead, Addy Johnson, Carlyn Lockard, Gracey MacLaughlin, Joey Dillon, Finn O’Brien, Tucker Salmons, Kyle West Prince: Winston Adams Princess: Blayke Streed Retiring Queen: Lauren Blackwell Retiring King: Kain Eivins 👑 2026 Courtwarming Queen: Carlyn Lockard 👑 2026 Courtwarming King: Tucker Salmons Congratulations to all!

🎉 College Signing Congratulations! 🎉 Clopton High School is proud to congratulate Ava Bankhead on signing with Central Methodist University to continue her education and soccer career! Best of luck to you Ava, we know you'll do great! 💚⚽️

🏀 29th Annual Clopton Invitational | Jan 5–10, 2026 🏀

Brackets are attached
- Girls play Mon/Wed/Fri
- Boys play Tues/Thurs/Sat

Thank you to our sponsors and everyone who helps make this tournament possible—we look forward to seeing you starting January 5!

Preschool through 5th grade performed at the Christmas concert tonight. What a show!!!

Due to anticipated pavement refreezing on our blacktop roads tonight, we have decided to move the Elementary Music Concert up by 1 hour. We want everyone to get home safely. The concert will begin at 5:30PM. Doors will open at 5:10PM.