In this episode of Shamrock Stories, New Haven School District administrators recap the February 18th school board meeting and share updates from both buildings. At the elementary, students participated in Olympic-themed library activities, a family reading night with author Maureen Lewellen, a schoolwide “Read With Your Principal” challenge, the Hearts Across America postcard project, and celebrations for the 100th day and Valentine’s Day. The secondary campus highlights include an Air Force Academy acceptance, FBLA advancement, chocolate art, a distracted-driving simulator, and homecoming. Dr. Hoener reviews a financial report, legislative update, facility and flooring bids, a softball cooperative with Hermann, the 2026–27 calendar changes, and current district job openings. Mrs. Anderson discusses special services programming and staffing.

00:00 Welcome and Agenda

00:38 Elementary Highlights

01:27 Reading Challenge and Postcards

02:28 Valentine and Q-U Wedding

03:02 Secondary School Update

04:47 Finance and Legislative Update

08:47 Facility Plan and Bond Limits

12:09 Bids and Flooring Upgrades

13:40 Softball Co-Op with Hermann

15:48 Special Programs Overview

20:35 Next Year Calendar Changes

23:23 Job Openings and Wrap Up

Mrs. Otten, principal of New Haven Elementary in the New Haven School District (New Haven, Missouri), hosts an episode of the Shamrock Stories podcast featuring fourth- and third-grade classroom activities. Fourth-grade teachers Mrs. Parmentier and Mrs. Walters discuss preparing students for MAP testing. They describe using a pop-up Plinko prompt system as a randomizer to select weekly writing prompts. Third-grade teachers Miss Bunch and Miss Miner describe starting a Hearts Across America project after Christmas break to collect postcards from all 50 states. The initiative has received 100+ cards and was featured on News Channel 4.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

00:48 Fourth Grade MAP Writing

02:15 Plinko Prompt Routine

04:46 Building Independence Fast

09:35 Favorite Genres and Examples

13:56 Third Grade Postcard Project

15:01 Exploring Places with Google Earth

18:29 Community Buzz

22:41 Gratitude and Wrap Up

In this episode of Shamrock Stories, school district administrators from New Haven provide a detailed recap of the January 14th Board of Education meeting. Key topics include various surplus items coming up for bid, professional development activities, recent student and faculty achievements, and the purchase of land by the school district. The episode also highlights upcoming infrastructure projects and discusses the district's new electric bus grant. Additionally, the administrators delve into possible cooperative agreements with neighboring schools for extracurricular activities. The next Board of Education meeting has been rescheduled to February 18th.

00:00 Introduction and Meeting Overview

00:35 Surplus Items and Auctions

01:15 Professional Development Day Recap

02:30 December Activities at Elementary School

03:31 Middle and High School Highlights

05:45 Financial Report and Land Purchase

07:56 Old Business: Heating and Bus Grant

17:22 New Business: RFPs and Softball Interest

22:04 Conclusion and Next Meeting

This episode of Shamrock Stories provides an academic update for the year 2025. We share the district's performance on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, comparing our results to state and regional averages. Mrs. Westermeyer, Mrs. Nilges, Mrs. Parmentier, and Miss Miner discuss their strategies for preparing students for MAP tests, emphasizing personalized learning, engagement, and consistent high expectations. The episode highlights the importance of strong attendance, parental involvement, and the role of evolving educational resources in fostering student success.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:59 Academic Performance Analysis

02:47 APR Scores and Growth

04:09 Attendance and Community Support

05:04 Teacher Introductions

05:51 Classroom Insights and Teaching Strategies

15:39 Engaging Students with Themes

18:40 Technological Evolution in Teaching

23:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Shamrock Stories, Dr. Hoener, Mrs. Otten, and Mr. Peirick review positive developments and activities in the schools. The podcast covers significant financial updates, including discussions on the Governor's State Formula task force and future budget implications. Further updates include ongoing facility improvements funded by the 2024 bond issue and minor policy changes. Lastly, listeners are informed about upcoming community updates, staff resignations, job openings, and a new communication platform set to launch in early 2026.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:38 Elementary School Highlights

01:55 Middle and High School Updates

03:08 Financial Updates and State Formula Task Force

05:06 Facility Improvements and Bids

07:11 Policy Updates and New Business

08:20 Math Intervention and New Website

09:53 Resignations and Job Openings

11:19 Conclusion and Next Month's Preview

This episode of Shamrock Stories focuses on the New Haven School District's board meeting from November 12th, 2025. Key highlights include the recognition of Mrs. Kimberly Monzyk with the Emerson's Teaching Excellence Award, a successful sock and glove drive led by the middle school's student council, and a powerful Veterans' Day event. The board reviewed and approved two important reports—the audit report and the Student Achievement report, indicating strong financial health and good academic performance. Major investment plans were discussed, including bids for infrastructure work and a plan to apply for an Ameren electric bus grant. The board also set the election filing dates for four available seats.

00:00 Introduction to Shamrock Stories

01:52 Celebrating Successes in the District

02:45 Board Meeting Highlights

03:42 Infrastructure and Investments

04:28 Electric Bus Initiative

06:13 Upcoming School Board Elections

07:04 Personnel and Policy Updates

07:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Shamrock Stories, host Mr. Peirick interviews Mr. Luecke and his students about their recent project framing the inside of the band trailer. They discuss the process, challenges, and learning experiences gained. Later, students from New Haven High School share their experiences at the Four Rivers Career Center, highlighting different programs like welding, teaching, and global business. They discuss their motivations, favorite projects, and the valuable skills and connections they have developed. The episode underscores the importance of community involvement and practical, hands-on learning in shaping their future careers.

00:00 Introduction to Shamrock Stories

00:32 Meet Mr. Luecke and the Woodchucks

01:03 Community Projects and School Involvement

02:07 The Band Trailer Project

03:25 Student Experiences and Challenges

06:31 Learning and Future Career Plans

12:36 Woodworking Class Projects

13:48 Welding at Four Rivers Career Center

16:57 Introduction to New Students

17:31 Programs at Four Rivers Career Center

18:40 Choosing Career Paths

20:11 Exploring Career Paths: Welding, Teaching, and Business

21:54 Diving into the Welding Program

24:04 Teaching Careers: Classroom to Real-World Experience

26:07 Business Class: Real-World Applications and Projects

28:32 Favorite Experiences and Challenges at Four Rivers

41:33 Advice for Future Students and Final Thoughts

In this month’s episode, Dr. Hoener, Mrs. Otten, and Mr. Peirick sit down with Ms. Zumsteg to talk about the work happening in our Food Service Department and the impact it has on students each day. They also highlight events from the past month, share updates on the district’s long-range facility plan, and discuss progress on the technology plan.

Tune in for an inside look at how New Haven Schools continue to grow and serve our students and community!