It has been a pleasure. Until August, friends.... READ MORE >
Rissler staff members have voted and our Teacher of the Quarter for second quarter goes to Mrs. Wendy Shuler. She is a veteran Kindergarten teacher. Congratulations, Mrs. Shuler! READ MORE >
Friendly reminder about winter outside recess. Please read. READ MORE >
Please join us for our 3rd/4th grade concert! See the attached flyer for details. READ MORE >
Muffins for Military Pictures READ MORE >
Rissler staff has voted and our Teacher of the Quarter for first quarter is Mrs. Abby Gott. She is a first grade teacher and has been with our district for twelve years. Congratulations, Mrs. Gott! READ MORE >
Dress-up Days for Nov. 8 - 12Brought to you by our 4th grade leaders in honor of Veterans! READ MORE >
We invite all local veterans to enjoy refreshments and a thank you from Rissler Elementary. See the invite for more details about Muffins for Military! READ MORE >
Title I Night is an informational meeting to educate parents on our school-wide program. Please join us virtually on Tuesday, October 26th at 5:00 pm. The Google Meet link is listed at the bottom of the invitation. Thank you! READ MORE >
Join in on the Spirit Week dress-up days for Homecoming! READ MORE >
Students who are in a quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure will be provided with absent work to complete at home. They will receive attendance credit when completed assignments have been turned in. With that, we will have Rissler staff members available for students who are in quarantine to answer any questions about the current content and/or assignments given.... READ MORE >
Information regarding contact tracing and quarantines at Rissler Elementary: A positive case will be isolated for 10 days from symptom onset. A close contact will be quarantined at home for 10 days from contact with the positive case.Students who are 6 feet or closer to a positive case for a cumulative of 15 minutes or more during the 48 hours prior to positive... READ MORE >
Please read this update regarding visitors at Rissler Elementary. READ MORE >
Greetings from your new Rissler Principal and Assistant Principal! READ MORE >
Thank you, Bright Futures, for all of your hard work and dedication in supporting the students of Grundy County! READ MORE >
Trenton R-IX will continue to offer FREE MEALS to all students through the USDA-SSO extension. Families can complete the Free & Reduced Application to have on file for other benefits that require a F/R application. This program will be in effect for the entire 2021-22 school year. Free & Reduced Application for 21-22 (LINK) READ MORE >
Cub Scout Pack 23 has organized a community service project at S.M. Rissler Elementary School to collect gym shoes for donation to Bright Futures Trenton. These shoes will be made available to students at the Back to School Event in August. All scouts of Pack 23 will be participating in the drive, which includes a “Gym Shoe Dash” on the 19th of May at the school,... READ MORE >
Please review the End of the Year Awards information from S.M. Rissler Elementary.https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Idyr3zAHZgxMgDGuyaWanUYNyki2G86/view?usp=sharing READ MORE >
Parents and Guardians, As of 8:00am this morning, the mask mandate was lifted in the Trenton R-IX School District, except for on school buses. This does not affect contact tracing that may need to be done in the school. Please use the following guide to determine if your child would be required to quarantine by the County Health Department if exposed to a... READ MORE >
Trenton R-IX will be hosting Summer School this year at S.M. Rissler for grades K-8. Contact the Rissler or Middle School office for more information on enrollment opportunities.Dates: May 26th through June 30th READ MORE >
Schedule your child's preschool/kindergarten screening appointment for new 2021-2022 enrollment using the link below!https://bit.ly/3uKT9hr READ MORE >
Since the Box Top Program is now using a scanning format on a mobile app, we are now accepting grocery receipts to be applied to your child's classroom Box Top contest for 3rd quarter. The classroom with the largest total wins a party at the end of 3rd quarter. Simply send any receipts that include a Box Top item with your student within 14 days of purchase and... READ MORE >
Rissler families interested in virtual learning need to contact Mrs. Todd at Rissler by December 18th. READ MORE >
S.M. Rissler Parents & Guardians, On December 14th, S.M. Rissler K-4 will follow the DHSS and DESE recommended mask mandate to do our part to keep students in school learning. As of Friday, December 4th, S.M. Rissler K-4 had 318 students that have been quarantined from the start of the school year, with some students quarantined multiple times. Collectively, the... READ MORE >
Trenton R-IX COVID update 10/27/20 READ MORE >
S.M. Rissler Elementary will be hosting VIRTUAL Parent/Teacher Conferences on October 15, 2020 from 2:00-7:00pm. Every parent with a SeeSaw account should have received an invitation to sign-up for an individual conference with their child's teacher. If you did not receive your invitation, please click on the link below, find your child's teacher and use the link... READ MORE >
Please join us for our annual Title 1 Fall meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 5:00pm. This meeting will be virtual. Door prizes included! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Otto at 660-359-2228. READ MORE >
Information on signs and symptoms of COVID and remote learning options for students in quarantine or isolation.https://www.smore.com/myrhtj READ MORE >
Dear Parents & Guardians, Our first few weeks are complete at S.M. Rissler Elementary School and I want to thank the students and their families for the patience you have given us with new procedures - some that are inconvenient for you. This is a difficult time to be a parent, student, and school employee. The Covid-19 situation is frustrating for... READ MORE >
The document provided are the guidelines the district follows when making the decision to send students home due to COVID related symptoms. This document summarizes the latest information provided by Children's Mercy and the CDC. Please help us keep our students and staff safe! READ MORE >
The school district will provide a virtual learning option for the 2020-21 school year. The option will be synchronous, and completed off-site during the normal school day. Please use the link below to complete and turn in the contract by 8/14/20 if you are interested in this option. Thank You. https://5il.co/j8h2 READ MORE >
A reminder to parents and guardians that all children entering preschool and kindergarten for the 20-21 school year will be required to have all immunizations up to date. Thank you. READ MORE >
It's with great pleasure and honor to announce the 2019-20 Trenton R-IX Teacher of the Year as Mrs. Debra Young. Mrs. Young completed her undergraduate degree from Graceland University in 1998 and her Masters of Science degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 2001. As a Kindergarten teacher for S.M. Rissler Elementary for the past 18 years, Mrs. Young... READ MORE >
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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 >
August 6th, 2019 READ MORE >
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 >