
Several students at Silex Elementary received the O.W.L.S. award this week for being Outstanding Leaders, Well Mannered, Listeners, Students who are Ready to Learn. Pictured with Elementary Principal, Mrs. Harris, are Ellie Butler, Avery Stear, Carter Benfield, Ava Gimmy, Kaleb Jackson, Rowan Aubuchon, Carter Gimmy, Cole Miller, Hayden Benton, Anderson Van Horn, June Caruthers, Annabelle Miller & Bentley Jackson. Congratulations! Keep up the hard work!


Shout out to our Elementary Principal, Gina Harris, for creating the “Silex Owl” on the elementary playground fence! Thank you Mrs. Harris! It looks awesome!


NHS members made the first Owls Pals delivery, of the school year, today! Thank you to all our supporters!


Wishing everyone a safe, happy & healthy weekend!


September 2020 Menu


Donors needed for the NHS Blood Drive!


Fall Sports Senior Night will be held on Friday, September 4, 2020 after the Silex Varsity Softball game vs. Winfield, at the Silex Softball field. We will be honoring the 2021 Seniors who participate in Softball, Cross Country & FFA Trap Shooting.


*Coughing? Running a fever? Experiencing flu-like symptoms? If your child is suffering from any of these symptoms, talk to a medical professional & stay home from school! Stop the spread and stay #HealthyatSchool
*It’s more important than ever to evaluate your child’s health every morning! Before he or she leaves the house, check for a fever and monitor other conditions to determine if your student is well enough for class. #HealthyatSchool
*Families, be sure to stay informed about the symptoms to screen your child for each morning so we keep everyone #HealthyatSchool - - Fever or chills, cough, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, new loss of taste or smell, new runny nose or congestion, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing, sore throat


JV Softball Announcement: Only immediate family members (mom, dad, siblings) will be allowed to attend the JV game on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Liberty High School in Wentzville. Bleacher seating is unvailable, so please bring your own chair. Thank you!


Thank you to Silex Banking Company for the donation of workbooks for the Sophomore “Personal Finance” class. We greatly appreciate your support! Pictured is Michael Mudd, Silex Banking Company President, and Sophomores Rita Thoroughman, Tori Mudd & Carter Johnston.


NHS Blood Drive information


Please monitor your child's health every morning before sending them to school. Thank you!


Drop-Off & Pick-Up Announcement
Please do not drop off your children before 7:40 a.m. You must wait for a teacher to be outside. Students cannot be left unsupervised.
When picking up your child, please make sure to have your last name sign visibly displayed on the dashboard. If you do not have a sign, you will be given one tomorrow.
Thank you!


Please drive safe!


Happy First Day of School!


*Coughing? Running a fever? Experiencing flu-like symptoms? If your child is suffering from any of these symptoms, talk to a medical professional & stay home from school! Stop the spread and stay #HealthyatSchool
*It’s more important than ever to evaluate your child’s health every morning! Before he or she leaves the house, check for a fever and monitor other conditions to determine if your student is well enough for class. #HealthyatSchool
*Families, be sure to stay informed about the symptoms to screen your child for each morning so we keep everyone #HealthyatSchool - - Fever or chills, cough, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, new loss of taste or smell, new runny nose or congestion, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing, sore throat


Silex R-1 School District is proud to introduce our new 2020-2021 Administration. Pictured left to right is Gina Harris, Elementary Principal; Rod Hamlett, Superintendent; and Chris Gray, High School Principal.


Silex R-1 is proud to announce that some familiar faces have taken on new roles within our district.
Jill Kinion, Reading/Math Intervention/KITE; Jennifer Mehler, Title I Reading; Rebecca Lipsey, Special Education Director; Christy Hall, Communications/Administrative Assistant; and Coach Aaron Henke, Athletic Director.


Silex R-1 School District would like to welcome our new teachers and staff for the 2020-2021 school year.
Front row: Madison Warrington, Elementary Special Education; and Sarah Wright, Third Grade Teacher.
2nd Row: Loren Niemeyer, Paraprofessional; Stephanie Ostmann, Kindergarten Teacher; and Megan Rogers, 2nd Grade Teacher.
3rd Row: Emma Henry, paraprofessional; Cat Bramstedt, Psych Coordinator; Chris Resimius, High School Science.
Back row: Brittany Robinson, Paraprofessional; Ashley Pietzman, Paraprofessional; Chris Gray, High School Principal.


As we begin the school year, we would like to remind everyone that we are asking that any student or adult who is exhibiting the following symptoms, or have experienced any of the following symptoms, to please DO NOT enter the school facilities for at least 24 hours:
-Temperature greater than 100 degrees
-New or worsening cough
-Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
-Sore throat, different than seasonal allergies
-New loss of smell and/or taste
-Diarrhea
-Nausea or vomiting
-Headache
-Muscle or body aches
-Fatigue
-Congestion or runny nose
