Pate Early Childhood Center

Kelley Field will be closed for field maintenance from June 2 to June 5.

REMINDER: Survey closes the evening of Tuesday, March 4! PARENTS and COMMUNITY MEMBERS, Aurora R8 is conducting a survey, and we need YOUR input! This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback to help shape the future of our schools. Whether you're a parent or community member, your voice is important in ensuring we continue to grow and improve. Why take the survey? *Influence important decisions for our students and schools *Help improve programs, resources, and learning experiences *Make sure your concerns and ideas are heard It only takes a few minutes! Your feedback makes a real difference. Click the link below to complete the survey: https://tinyurl.com/ydnc8nts Thank you for being an active part of our school community!

PARENTS and COMMUNITY MEMBERS, Aurora R8 is conducting a survey, and we need YOUR input! This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback to help shape the future of our schools. Whether you're a parent or community member, your voice is important in ensuring we continue to grow and improve. Why take the survey? *Influence important decisions for our students and schools *Help improve programs, resources, and learning experiences *Make sure your concerns and ideas are heard It only takes a few minutes! Your feedback makes a real difference. Click the link below to complete the survey: https://tinyurl.com/ydnc8nts Thank you for being an active part of our school community!

Aurora R-VIII School District 2025 Facility Custodial Services Proposal Requested The Aurora R-VIII School District is requesting bids/proposals for custodial services. Project/bid specifications and additional information may be obtained by contacting the Central Office at 417-678-3373 or visiting the Aurora R-VIII School District Central Office at 201 South Madison Avenue, Aurora, Missouri 65605. Bid / Proposals labeled “2025 Facilities Custodial Services Proposal” will be received at Aurora R-VIII District Central Office until 12:00 (noon) (CST) on February 20, 2025. Questions regarding the proposal may be directed to Brad Boettler at 417-678-3373 or bboettler@aurorar8.org, 201 South Madison Avenue, Aurora, Missouri 65605. A pre-bid walk-through will held at 9:00 am on Friday, January 31, 2025, starting at Central Office. 

Due to frigid temperatures overnight and in the morning; plus the sleet/snow on untreated rural roads-school will not be in session tomorrow-1/6/25. It will be AMI #1.

Winter Weather Protocols & Updates As we prepare for potential winter weather, Aurora R8 has plans in place to ensure timely communication and safety for all. Key highlights: Decisions will be made by 5:30 a.m. or earlier. Stay informed through district social media, website, automated calls, local news outlets, and radio stations (listed in the graphic). Alternative Means of Instruction (AMI) Days will ensure learning continues during weather disruptions. For any questions, please contact the Director of Operations (Brad Boettler) or the Superintendent (Dr. Ben Yocom) at 417-678-3373.

Winter Weather Protocols & Updates As we prepare for potential winter weather, Aurora R8 has plans in place to ensure timely communication and safety for all. Key highlights: Decisions will be made by 5:30 a.m. or earlier. Stay informed through district social media, website, automated calls, local news outlets, and radio stations (listed in the graphic). Alternative Means of Instruction (AMI) Days will ensure learning continues during weather disruptions. For any questions, reach out to our Director of Operations (Brad Boettler) or Superintendent (Dr. Ben Yocom) at 417-678-3373. Stay safe and warm!

GOOD NEWS! We have extended the deadline until DECEMBER 12th! Scan the QR code or click the link in the description Support your Houn' Dawgs with our retro design. We’ve got something for everyone, whether you’re after a classic t-shirt or a cozy, soft Comfort Colors crewneck. Simply click here to place your order! https://shorturl.at/s2mLJ Ordering Details: *T-shirts are available through Thursday, DECEMBER 12th. *Accepted payments are cash or check, payable to the Aurora School District, and can be given to any building secretary. *Pick up on JANUARY 9th, at the High School from 3:30-6:30 pm. Link to order https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfwNl.../viewform... Thank you for supporting the Houn' Dawgs! All proceeds will go towards the Aurora R8 Teacher of the Year Fund. If you would like to make a donation to the fund please click the following link https://shorturl.at/Zh1M8

Preschool Enrollment for 4 year olds https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDs-WP4rjQd5LY9YtPSVoIn4rLtM-RMYB7-ZpNDigCT74Mxg/viewform Preschool Enrollment for 3 year olds https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4pxrMOzySv6Qq_pcvkiApOMcE0YzZAqdrUbebd_Z8uEX9_w/viewform

Lead Testing Results for PATE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xdnpcZ8zfcqLdKVbT2sZ2MJm4FYvivTH/view?usp=drive_link RECEIVED AND POSTED 12/29/23 4:30PM

The 2023 Preschool-8th Grade Yearbooks are finally here! Yearbooks may be purchased at the building offices of Pate Early Childhood Center, Robinson School, or Aurora Junior High. The books are $20 each while supplies last. Pre-ordered yearbooks may be picked up at the building office of your child’s 2022-23 school.

​Aurora Police Department personnel requested that both Robinson School and the High School do a lockdown this morning due to their work in apprehending a suspect in a neighborhood close to the schools. Contrary to reports, there was not an incident inside either facility. The APD just wanted to make sure that all students and school personnel were safe inside the buildings. Thanks to the APD for always thinking about the safety of students and staff at Aurora R-VIII.

Aurora R-VIII students and staff will not be in session tomorrow, Thursday, February 2, 2023. While the sun helped with the well-traveled roads, the country portions are still hard packed/extremely slick and those that have melted a little will refreeze into significant ruts for tomorrow. This will slow down routes and could cause issues resulting in accidents during the morning hours. Tomorrow will NOT be an AMI Day. Please save your AMI Day 5 packet for a later date. The first scheduled snow make-up day on the Board-approved calendar is Friday, February 10, 2023. Students and staff will be making up this day on the 10th.

​Due to the continued ice pack on country/secondary roads and the additional weather received this afternoon, there will be no school for Aurora students and staff tomorrow, Wednesday, February 1, 2023. This will be AMI Day 4. Thank you.

No school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 for Aurora students and staff due to the inclement weather. It will be AMI Day 3. Thank you.

Red Ribbon Week is coming up. We are coordinating days with Robinson.

Open House is scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 4:30-6:30 PM. Students and families will be able to visit classrooms, meet their teacher and drop off supplies. We can't wait to see you!

Bright Futures is hosting a Back to School Bash on Thursday, August 4th. Check out the flyer for more information.

Here is the supply list for the 2022-23 school year.

Transportation Reminder: if you need to make a change in your child's after school transportation you must call the office before 2:00. This gives the office adequate time to make changes for your student. Thank you.