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 >
Silex R-1 Facilities Closure UpdateIt has been determined that all Silex R-I School District facilities will remain closed until further notice with a target date for reopening of July 1st. If certain state and local restrictions are lifted prior to the July 1st target date, consideration of reopening will be made at that time. With that comes the unfortunate... READ MORE >
Student Belongings Announcement -All parents and students will sign in and out in the elementary or high school office. -All staff, parents, and students will maintain safe social distancing. -Facemasks are recommended, but not required. -We will try to limit time in the classrooms and hallways to 10 minutes. -No more than 2 students in a classroom at a... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Students: With the announcement of the school closure comes many questions about how we will finish out the school year. While much is still to be determined, there are some questions that we are beginning to be able to answer. We want to do whatever we can to recognize our seniors and celebrate them and their accomplishments. With that being... READ MORE >
SILEX R-I SCHOOL DISTRICTInformation from the Desk of Mr. Hamlett April 10, 2020 Dear Students and Parents, As I am sure you have heard by now, all schools in the state of Missouri have been closed for the remainder of the school year. This is a very tough thing for staff, students, and parents to digest and understand. We are here... READ MORE >
It is not too late to reserve a 2019-2020 Yearbook. All School Yearbooks are $44 Elementary Yearbooks are $15 Please email Mrs. Bair to reserve one at abair@silex.k12.mo.us READ MORE >
Silex R-1 School DistrictMonday, March 30, 2020 With the recent news of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in our county, school districts must continue to be flexible and make decisions that are in the best interest of public health. Following the guidance of the Lincoln County Health Department, area superintendents decided to extend the closure of county public... READ MORE >
Student Resource Letter March 18, 2020 READ MORE >
Silex R-1 School District March 16, 2020 Dear Silex R-I families and staff: Following this morning’s meeting with the Lincoln County Health Department regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), it has been decided that it is in the best interest of our students, staff, and community to close our district schools, March 23 through April 3, 2020. At this time,... 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 >
Corona Virus Message from Mr. Deets READ MORE >
SILEX BANKING COMPANY SUPPORTS SILEX SCHOOL DISTRICT PROJECT Pictured above are Rod Hamlett, Silex High School Principal, and Michael Mudd, President & CEO of Silex Banking Company in front of the Silex R-1 School District softball field’s concession stand that was completed in 2019. A bronze plaque has recently been installed to acknowledge the bank’s... READ MORE >
Silex R-1 School District is excited to announce Mrs. Gina Harris as the new principal of Silex Elementary. Mrs. Harris will take over for the 2020-2021 school year. She is not a stranger to the district. Mrs. Harris graduated from Silex High School in 1996. “We are proud to have a former graduate who came back to Silex to teach and is now hired to be our new... READ MORE >
Congratulations Lexi Plackemeier!!! Lexi was named to the Class 2 District 5 All District Basketball Team. Lexi is the daughter of Steve and Suzie Plackemeier. Way to Go Lexi! READ MORE >
Congratulations to Emily Morris!!! Emily won First Place in the Lincoln County Family and Community Education Essay Contest. Emily is the daughter of Timothy and Austina Morris. Way to Go Emily!!! READ MORE >
Congratulations to Lexi Plackemeier for being named to the EMO All Conference First Team and Tommy Grote for being named to the All Conference Second Team for basketball. Lexi is a junior at Silex High School and the daughter of Steve and Suzie Plackemeier. Tommy is a senior and the son of Tony and Amy Grote. Congratulations Lexi and Tommy!!! READ MORE >
Flight February Newsletter READ MORE >
Snow Day Information Update Great News!!! As of February 28, 2020, Silex R-1 does not have to make up any snow days at this time. Enough hours were built into the calendar to compensate for the days missed thus far. However, please be advised if any additional hours or days are missed, we may be required to adjust the school calendar. Thank you. READ MORE >
Lincoln County Journal Player of the Week Senior Justin Havlik is this week's Lincoln County Journal Player of the Week. “Justin is a great young man who works extremely hard and plays with passion. He never comes off the floor with anything left in the tank. In the last few weeks, Justin has put up his best offensive numbers of his career; netting 16 points in... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month!!! READ MORE >
Flight Newsletter - January READ MORE >
Inclement Weather Information READ MORE >
The Silex R-1 School District is excited to announce Christopher Gray as the new high school principal for the 2020-2021 school year. Mr. Gray takes over the position vacated by Mr. Rod Hamlett who will be stepping into the superintendent position on July 1. Mr. Hamlett has served as high school principal since 2017. “We are very pleased to have Mr. Gray joining... READ MORE >
Silex R-1 School District will have a new leader for the 2020-2021 school year. The Silex R-1 Board of Education announced Rod Hamlett, the current Silex High School Principal, will take over as superintendent on July 1, 2020. Mr. David Deets, who has served as superintendent since 2017, has announced his retirement. Hamlett has served as principal the last... READ MORE >
Silex High School Freshmen Kacey Williams is definitely a student worth noticing. Watching Kacey today, one would not realize the battles she has faced to get to this point. Kacey was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2014. At the time, she was 9 years old and a fourth grader at Silex Elementary. Kacey spent four days in the pediatric ICU. “After her diagnosis,... READ MORE >
Lincoln County Journal Player of the Week Senior Chloee Kinion is our female player of the week for varsity softball. “Chloee was the starting left fielder for the Lady Owls. She had a career-high season hitting .364 with 16 hits. Her fielding percentage was .947 and only committed one error on the season. Chloee had a lead-off triple in the district... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Lexi Plackemier and Taylor Howard for being named to the All Regional Softball Team. Lexi was named First Team Infield, and Taylor was named Second Team Pitcher. Lexi is a junior and the daughter of Steve and Suzie Plackemier. Taylor is a sophomore and the daughter of Derek and Tiffany Howard. Congratulations Lexi and Taylor!!! READ MORE >
All District Softball AnnouncedClass 1 District 8 Congratulations Lexi Plackemeier - Infield Carson Harlan - Infield Chloee Kinion - Outfield Taylor Howard - Pitcher Lexi is a junior and the daughter of Steve and Suzie Plackemeier. Carson is a sophomore and the daughter of Scott and Julie Harlan. Chloee is a senior and the daughter of Kurt and Jill Kinion.... READ MORE >
The Lincoln County Journal Spotlight The Lincoln County Journal rotates through the local school districts every week to spotlight an outstanding student for academic achievement or community service. This week’s student spotlight is Tommy Grote. Tommy is a senior at Silex High School. He is the president of the Silex FFA Chapter. Tommy is a member of Silex... READ MORE >
Congratulations Silex All Conference Softball 1st Team: Lexi Plackemier - InfieldChloee Kinion - Outfield Taylor Howard - Utility 2nd Team (At Large): Carson Harlan Lexi is a junior and the daughter of Steve and Suzie Plackemeier.Chloee is a senior and the daughter of Kurt and Jill Kinion.Taylor is a sophomore and is the daughter of Derek and Tiffany... READ MORE >
Lincoln County Journal Player of the Week Congratulations Lexi Plackemeier. Lexi is junior shortstop for the Silex Lady Owls. Lexi is leading the team in all offensive statistical categories. She is hitting .523, scored 23 runs, drove in 16 runs. She has 14 doubles and two triples. Lexi’s fielding percentage is .956 on the year. “Lexi is a great leader to her... 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 the Silex FFA Trap Team. The squad captured their 5th straight state title on August 31 at Linn Creek. From left to right: Jackson Murphree, Tyler Mudd, Brecken Johnston, Kelan Kinion and Hayden Miller READ MORE >
Free and Reduced Lunch Information READ MORE >
Sports Physical Forms As of the 2019-2020 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 >
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 >
All State Baseball Selections: Congratulations to Brian Henke Second Team Pitcher and Scott Creech Second Team Utility. Brian is the son of Ben and Debbie Henke. Scott is the son of Rick and Rose Creech. Congratulations Brian and Scott. READ MORE >
Congratulations to Brian Henke, Scott Creech, Tommy Grote and Dillon Magill READ MORE >
Congratulations to Justin Havlik, Scott Creech and Brian HenkeEMO All Conference Baseball READ MORE >
Silex R-1 Patrons, The Silex R-1 track is now open. However, we are restricting use to outside of school hours. Patrons may take advantage of the track on weekends and before or after school. We do ask that no one use the facility during track practice in the spring. Additionally, we have some contractors still finishing up some areas of the curbing when the... 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 >