As students are prohibited from entering the building until 7:40 this year, and with more parents choosing to provide transportation for their children, an unexpected traffic issue on Highway UU has developed during morning drop-off. To remedy this issue, beginning tomorrow, Monday, September 21, we will reroute morning dropoff for all students to the elementary... READ MORE >
NHS Induction Ceremony READ MORE >
Shout out to Superintendent, Mr. Rod Hamlett! As busy as he is, he still takes time out of his day to interact with the students in our buildings. In this picture, he is showing some of the kids a trick with a dollar bill. #greatdaytobeanowl READ MORE >
NHS Members delivered the weekly Owls Pals this morning. Special thanks to the Silex Assembly of God Church for their generous donation this week! For more information on the Owls Pals program, please contact Mrs. McDonald at lmcdonald@silex.k12.mo.us READ MORE >
NHS would like to thank Mrs. Grote and Mr. Counterman for their blood donations! We’d also like to thank Mrs. Cox and Ms. Denise (not pictured). READ MORE >
Shout out to Mrs. Heitgerd, our amazing counselor! She goes above & beyond for our students! We have dedicated teachers in all corners of our buildings! #greatdaytobeanowl READ MORE >
Please continue to monitor your child's health every morning before sending them to school. Thank you! READ MORE >
Silex Students were surprised to find four new water filling stations throughout their campus when they returned to school on August 25, 2020. The filling stations were provided through the Midwest Assistance Program, Inc. (MAP), through funding from RCAP Agua4All. They received this grant through the Chris Long Foundation. The foundation has provided a grant to... READ MORE >
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. Congratulations! Keep up the hard work! READ MORE >
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! READ MORE >
12th Grade students have the opportunity to take the ACT free of charge during school on October 6th. Please sign up in Advisement by this Friday, August 28th. READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
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;... READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Coach O'Heron and the Silex Lady Owls for being recognized with the Musial Award a national event celebrating the year's greatest moments of sportsmanship and those in sports who embody class and character. The Lady Owls will receive the Most Important Awards in Sports on Saturday, November 21. The event will air nationally on CBS.... READ MORE >
Silex Elementary School Supply Lists 2020 -2021 Silex Elementary Supply Lists READ MORE >
Sports Physical Forms As of the 2020-2021 School Year, physical evaluations are required every two years in order to be eligible to participate. The MSHSAA pre-participation documentation is required each year. Please be sure to obtain a physical prior to the first day of practice. Sports Physical Forms READ MORE >
Silex R-1 Families Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020, families that qualify for free or reduced price meals at school may be eligible for a new one-time Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) of up to $302 per child (Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 12) to help cover the cost of meals students have eaten at home on days that schools have been... READ MORE >
Return to School FAQReturn to School FAQOver the last two weeks we have fielded many calls regarding the Silex R-I Back to School Plan. In an attempt to answer as many questions as we can, we have prepared a Frequently Asked Questions page to help you understand the plan a little more. Please understand that this is the most up to date information that we have... READ MORE >
March 13, 2020Please click the link for updated information from Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Missouri DHSS on COVID19or visit https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/novel-coronavirus/Thank you,Silex R-1 School District READ MORE >
Inclement Weather Information READ MORE >
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), The Silex R-I School District, like many other schools, has seen a recent spike in incidents involving student vaping. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the issue, as well as alert you to possible repercussions if your child engages in vaping on school property. We take this issue very seriously due to the negative health... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Coach Hufty, Coach Bair and the Silex Owls on a successful season. The Owls finished 3rd in the state tournament with a 5-4 loss to Seymour in semi-final play. The Owls won their District beating Louisiana 12-0 and Paris 11-1. Moving into Sectional play, the Owls defeated Cairo 11-1. The Owls traveled to St. Joe to defeat Bishop LeBlond in... READ MORE >
Back to School Information 2019-2020 READ MORE >
2019-2020 Supply Lists READ MORE >
Stay in touch with Silex R-1 School District by downloading our FREE mobile app!Download on your mobile device today and select yes to receive push notifications with the latest upcoming events, news & updates from the District. READ MORE >
Silex Elementary hosted Fredbird and Al Hrabsosky on Friday, February 8th. Thank you to the Cardinal organization for such a great presentation on Teamwork!!! READ MORE >
Silex NHS received an early Christmas present to help fund their Owls Pals program. Tim Randazzo with the People's Helpers Project presented NHS with a check for $2500. Owls Pals was introduced this year by NHS. Through generous donations, NHS is able to send home goody bags with food twice a month for those students who registered. "The program is for... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Lady Owls. The Owls defeated Clopton 9-8 to capture the District Championship on Monday, October 15. Silex will host Sectional Softball on Wednesday, October 17. The Lady Owls take on Salisbury. Game time is 5:00. Hope to see everyone there!#GreatDayToBeAnOwl READ MORE >
Important School Safety Announcement READ MORE >
Please join us each morning for a healthy and nutritious breakfast to start your day! READ MORE >
Parents and high school students, please read the following Formal Dress code if prom is in your future. As Prom nears, please make sure all attire follows these guidelines. Thank You!! Formal and Semi-Formal Event Dress Code Students may observe the following exceptions to the daily dress code when attending events that require more formal attire. These... READ MORE >
Please note that per HB-300 regulations, MSHSAA has released its annual Interscholastic Youth Sports Brain Injury Report regarding the impact of student athlete concussions and head injuries and the efforts that have been made to minimize damages from school sports injuries on the MSHSAA website. This report is located by going to www.mshsaa.org and then going to... READ MORE >
Silex R-I strives to achieve a balance –both as a warm, friendly, and welcoming environment and at the same time, one that is safe and secure for our students and all who use our building. This details the procedures that will be used to protect our kids, our people and our facility by controlling who enters and leaves the building.BUILDING ACCESSThe main high... READ MORE >
ImmunizationsImmunizations are an important part of a child's health, and Missouri law requires children enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade to be immunized against certain vaccine-preventable diseases. School-aged children must be immunized a gainst diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, rubella, mumps, hepatitis B, and varicella. Individuals... READ MORE >