Silex R-1 will run snow routes tomorrow morning and afternoon, Wednesday, January 28th.
-Mr. Obrien's route will not have a stop at Flamm Road.
-Ms. Boedecker will stop at Olney Central Elevator Road off of Nineveh instead of Olney Baptist Church.
-Mr. Henke's route - Will run Quarry Road, Tagg Road as normal because both are clear.
We will have one pick up spot in Silex New Town at scheduled time.
As roads continue to clear and improve we will make adjustments to the routes.
To find snow route info., go to the Silex School website or Facebook page.
Silex R-1: Due to poor road conditions, there will be NO school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. Pike-Lincoln Tech is also closed tomorrow. Be safe and enjoy your snow day!
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Senior Parents : If your Senior is being recognized tomorrow night (Wednesday, January 21st) for a winter sport/activitiy, please be in the gym by 6:30 p.m. for Senior Night preparations.
The JV girls will only play 2 quarters tonight at home vs. New Haven. Tip off is at 6:00 p.m.
Silex MS/HS Band & Choir: The pizza fundraiser will be delivered tomorrow and parents can pick up larger orders after school. See Mrs. Burkemper if you have any questions.
The basketball games at Louisiana on Friday, January 23rd will start at 5:00 p.m. with JV boys, followed by Varsity girls, then Varsity boys. There will not be a JV girls game.
Call and make an appointment!
The JV girls will only play 2 quarters tonight at Clopton and tomorrow at Monroe City.
Save the Date!
Please click https://aptg.co/zQQCGN for an important message from Superintendent, Mr. Nick Heggemann.
Silex R-1 will be making a permanent bus route change for the AFTERNOON ONLY for Bus #10/ Mrs. Denise Groshong's route.
Bus 10 will drive up Highway E and Old Highway E like normal, then it will turn right down Old Auburn Road. It will then go down to Cuivre Ford Road. It will cross Highway 61 and drop off at Highway B last.
If you have any questions about this route change please call the school at 573-384-5227 and Mr. Heggemann or Mrs. Groshong will be glad to answer any questions that you have.
The reason for the change is due to the safety of our students and this allows us to crossover Highway 61 one less time.
Bus 10 will drive up Highway E and Old Highway E like normal, then it will turn right down Old Auburn Road. It will then go down to Cuivre Ford Road. It will cross Highway 61 and drop off at Highway B last.
If you have any questions about this route change please call the school at 573-384-5227 and Mr. Heggemann or Mrs. Groshong will be glad to answer any questions that you have.
The reason for the change is due to the safety of our students and this allows us to crossover Highway 61 one less time.
The JV girls basketball tournament at Wright City this week will be played at the OLD Wright City High School, 520 Westwoods, Wright City, MO.
We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!
The Silex Youth Basketball league starts this Friday. Here is the schedule
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Enjoy your break!
The JV and Varsity girls and boys WILL PLAY at home tonight. The JV girls game will tip off at 4:00 p.m. Go Owls!
Silex parents who are running late to pick up their student, they will be in the Elementary gym.
