This school year, S.M. Rissler Elementary teachers and staff are participating in trauma-informed training and implementing practices to help meet the needs of students. “Trauma is an exceptional experience in which powerful and dangerous events overwhelm a person’s capacity to cope” (Rice & Groves, 2005). As professionals and caregivers, it’s our... READ MORE >
Bulldog Bark: PAT, Playgroup, Family Night Trenton R-IX school district provides Parents As Teachers (PAT) services for children prenatal through kindergarten age. The purpose of the program is to encourage and empower parents to be their child's first and most important teacher. The program offers educational services with certified educators that come into your... READ MORE >
This year, S.M. Rissler Elementary students will participate in engaging, educational experiences during specified holidays throughout the school year. Three classroom activity days will be held during the school year: Fall Holiday, Winter Holiday and Valentine’s Day. The Fall and Winter Holiday will be classroom activities organized by classroom teachers. If the... READ MORE >
Kindergarten students enjoyed learning about fire safety today. Thank you Trenton Fire Department for this great learning experience. READ MORE >
Reminder - No School at Trenton R-IX on Wednesday, 11/6/19 for Staff Professional Development. READ MORE >
Trenton R-IX will host Parent Teacher Conferences at each building following an Early-Out on October 17th. Contact your buildings for specific times and schedules. READ MORE >
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has released the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics. Science scores are expected to be released in October. Rissler Elementary and Trenton Middle School parents may access their child's score reports on the parent portal under “documents.” You may... READ MORE >
PBS Changes Rissler is excited to announce changes in PBS for the 2019-2020 school year. Students this year are working towards classroom goals using a positive paw chart. Teachers will also be rewarding students with positive office referrals. Students can receive these by displaying great BARK behavior. PBS will not include individual bones or the PBS store. For... READ MORE >
Rissler Parents and Guardians, Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) scores from Spring 2019 will be sent via email within the next two weeks. This will include students that were in 3rd and 4th grade during the 2018-2019 school year. If you have any questions please call Rissler at 660-359-2228 or email atodd@trentonr9.k12.mo.us. READ MORE >
Online Student Registration is now available for the 2019-2020 school year!!Instructions - Click Here READ MORE >
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The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has released 2018 MAP scores for S.M. Rissler Elementary and Trenton Middle School. Students at S.M. Rissler Elementary and Trenton Middle School will receive their scores with 2nd quarter report cards on January 7, 2019. If parents would like to receive MAP reports before January 7th, they will be... READ MORE >
Dear Students, Parents, Faculty, Staff, Patrons, and Friends of the Trenton R-IX School District, We have experienced a winter weather season that has been trying, to say the least, on our school district. The weather has taken a toll on our education process, along with the parking lots, buildings, and the school calendar. We thank you for... READ MORE >
Purchase a 2018-2019 S.M. Rissler yearbook for your student today! Yearbooks are $10 and can be purchased online for a small processing fee by clicking here, or can be purchased by returning the yellow order form that was sent home with your child and $10 cash or check to Rissler. Don’t miss your chance to order! The 2018-2019 deadline is Friday, January 11th. READ MORE >
S.M. Rissler Elementary Student Council would like to welcome all area Veterans to a Veterans Day program on Friday, November 9th starting at 8:00 am in the elementary gym. Veterans will be honored with a flag presentation from an area Boy Scout troop, a performance of the National Anthem by the choir, program by the elementary Student Council and small tokens of... READ MORE >
Trenton R-IX strives to keep students safe in the classroom and on school buses. For the safety of our young students, Apple Bus requires that a responsible adult/guardian must be present at the bus stop to assist PK-2 children as they board/get off the bus and accompany these students home. Trenton R-IX staff appreciates your help in this matter. If you have any... READ MORE >
Good afternoon S.M. Rissler parents and guardians,In the past, S.M. Rissler has offered Curriculum Nights for parents to come into the school to receive information regarding programs provided for students throughout the year, instructional practices in the classroom and insight to the schedule maintained throughout the year for students. This night also offers... READ MORE >
Welcome to the 2018-19 school year! I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express my excitement to be a part of the Trenton R-IX Bulldog family. My name is Tiffany Otto and I will be serving as your new S.M. Rissler Elementary Principal. This will be my 14th year in education, and my 8th in school administration. My husband and I have lived... READ MORE >
The Trenton R-IX School District will implement online school registration for students K-12 attending Rissler Elementary, Trenton Middle School, and Trenton High School during the upcoming 2018-19 school year. The online registration, done through the SIS Parent Portal, will take the place of the separate building registration done in the past. Parents and... READ MORE >