WRIGHT CITY R-II SCHOOL DISTRICT

Thank you Bond Architects, Inc. for working hard to make our vision come to life! #wildcatstrong

Wright City R-II School District Announces Dr. Holly Broadway-Yates as the new Assistant Superintendent for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year! In her own words, Dr. Broadway-Yates expresses her enthusiasm for joining the Wright City R-II family: "I am so excited to join the Wright City family, and to serve and support the students, staff, and community. I am very passionate about ensuring all students are able to access the very best education, and are given every opportunity to achieve and succeed. I look forward to supporting the great work of the District, and to becoming a Wildcat!" Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Holly Broadway-Yates as she embarks on this new chapter with us. Together, we are excited to achieve great things for our students and community!

Thank you so much for the insightful tour that provided our students with a fantastic glimpse into the multitude of career opportunities available in the construction industry!

The Wright City R-II School District is pleased to announce Ryan Heyel as the Middle School Assistant Principal for the 2024-2025 School Year. 🌟 With a background spanning six years in education and continued service in the United States Army, Mr. Heyel brings a wealth of experience and dedication to our school community. Now, entering his sixth year in education, Mr. Heyel holds the role of Head Band Instructor for grades 6-12, Department Head, and Middle School Assistant Principal. He has also coached cross country and track & field. Alongside his educational pursuits, Mr. Heyel serves as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Army. Mr. Heyel holds a Bachelor of Science in K-12 Music Education from Hannibal LaGrange University, a Master's Degree in Principalship, and a Specialist in Education Degree (Ed.S) in Superintendency from Northwest Missouri State University. The Wright City R-II School District is confident in Ryan Heyel’s ability to positively impact our school community and look forward to his contributions to our students' success. #wildcatstrong

A big thank you to First State Community Bank for their ongoing support!  Every year, their rebate check for using their credit card system makes a real difference for Wright City R-II School District. Here's to many more years of collaboration! 🎉 #wildcatstrong

🔵Assistant Superintendent, Doug Smith, Announces Retirement🔵 After 29 years of dedicated service in education, Doug Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, will embark on a well-deserved journey into retirement at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. Mr. Smith has been an influential figure in education and coaching since 1995, guiding individuals across districts to foster dedication to student success in academics and athletics. Dedicated to teaching English throughout his early career in education across a few other districts, Mr. Smith transitioned to administration in 2010 upon joining our district as High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director. Later, he served as the Principal of Wright City Middle School, overseeing its transformation from the lowest to the highest performing in the district. For the past six years, he has held the position of Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, demonstrating continued commitment to academic excellence and educational leadership. We invite the entire Wright City R-II School District community to join us in celebrating Mr. Smith's remarkable career by sharing your memories and congratulations in the comments below! #wildcatstrong

🌟Sara Meadows, 24-25 West Elementary Principal🌟 The Wright City R-II School District is pleased to announce the designation of Sara Meadows as the new Head Principal of Wright City West Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year. We are confident that she will bring valuable leadership and dedication to the students, staff, and families of Wright City West Elementary. #wildcatstrong

🌟Wright City R-II Announces New Superintendent🌟 The Wright City R-II Board of Education is pleased to announce the selection of Amy Salvo as the next superintendent of Wright City R-II School District, starting on July 1, 2024, following the retirement of Superintendent Christopher Berger on June 30, 2024. #wildcatstrong

The Wright City R-II School District celebrates reaching a significant milestone in academic achievement! The 2023 Annual Performance Report shows that the district achieved our highest performance year in achievement since 2014. As a district, we are ranked 132 out of 553 districts in Missouri, placing us in the top 24%. In addition to our statewide recognition, within the EMO Conference, we have advanced by one spot, securing the 2nd position overall APR rankings. Furthermore, the area comparison presented at the January board meeting reveals notable improvement, as we moved from the 6th to the 4th place between 2022 and 2023. This is evidence of the dedication and hardwork of our educators and students alike. #wildcatstrong

📚 As we embark on a new year, we are thrilled to highlight the remarkable growth of our district and our unwavering dedication to the success of our students. 🌟 A heartfelt appreciation goes out to our incredible patrons – your steadfast support has played a pivotal role in transforming our vision into reality, with the recent addition of four classrooms at Wright City East Elementary. 🏫 These vibrant learning spaces are now filled with enthusiastic students eager to absorb knowledge, and we are sincerely thankful for the profound impact your generosity has on their educational journey. Your contributions are a cornerstone of our community's expansion and the creation of a promising future that we are building together! 🙌 #wildcatstrong