💙💛 School Board Member Spotlight | Sally Porch 💛💙
Meet Sally Porch, a dedicated School Board Member currently serving her second temporary fill-in term to support the board. Prior to this, Sally served an incredible 16 years, bringing a wealth of experience, perspective, and heart to her role. She believes a board member’s responsibility is to oversee district operations while being a dependable resource for students, staff, and the community.
Sally first became involved simply because she wanted to contribute to the district that means so much to her—a role she has always viewed as an honor and privilege. A lifelong local, she grew up in Illmo (and it will always be Illmo to her), attended school here K–12, and proudly watched both of her children do the same.
What Sally values most about our district is the strong community support and an administrative team that truly keeps students’ best interests at heart. She’s especially proud to have been part of passing school bond issues and seeing the resulting renovations and improvements, and she loves watching the district continue to evolve and grow with so many positive changes over the years.
Her favorite tradition is Homecoming and all the activities that bring students, families, and the community together. The advice she’d give to students? Enjoy every moment—these will be some of the best times of your life. You’ll make lifelong friends, and always trust your gut—if it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.
Sally is a strong advocate for public education, noting how important it is that it’s accessible to everyone—often at little to no cost—with transportation, college credit courses, and countless academic and extracurricular opportunities available to all students. #SCWeR1
Meet Sally Porch, a dedicated School Board Member currently serving her second temporary fill-in term to support the board. Prior to this, Sally served an incredible 16 years, bringing a wealth of experience, perspective, and heart to her role. She believes a board member’s responsibility is to oversee district operations while being a dependable resource for students, staff, and the community.
Sally first became involved simply because she wanted to contribute to the district that means so much to her—a role she has always viewed as an honor and privilege. A lifelong local, she grew up in Illmo (and it will always be Illmo to her), attended school here K–12, and proudly watched both of her children do the same.
What Sally values most about our district is the strong community support and an administrative team that truly keeps students’ best interests at heart. She’s especially proud to have been part of passing school bond issues and seeing the resulting renovations and improvements, and she loves watching the district continue to evolve and grow with so many positive changes over the years.
Her favorite tradition is Homecoming and all the activities that bring students, families, and the community together. The advice she’d give to students? Enjoy every moment—these will be some of the best times of your life. You’ll make lifelong friends, and always trust your gut—if it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.
Sally is a strong advocate for public education, noting how important it is that it’s accessible to everyone—often at little to no cost—with transportation, college credit courses, and countless academic and extracurricular opportunities available to all students. #SCWeR1
Snow days are the best days! ❄️🐏
Share your snow photos in the comments so we can see how our school community is enjoying the winter weather. ⛄ #SCWeR1
Share your snow photos in the comments so we can see how our school community is enjoying the winter weather. ⛄ #SCWeR1
Due to unsafe road conditions, Scott City R1 Schools will be closed Monday, January 26th.
This will be a traditional snow day for students and staff. Stay safe and warm!
#SCWeR1
💙💛 School Board Member Spotlight | Christy Littlepage 💛💙
Meet Christy Littlepage, Treasurer of the Scott City R-1 School Board. Christy has served on the board for five years and has held the role of Treasurer for the past three, bringing a thoughtful, student-focused perspective to district leadership.
Inspired as a parent, Christy stepped into school board service after seeing firsthand how district-level decisions directly impact students’ educational experiences. Her involvement in her children’s schools reinforced the importance of informed, collaborative governance. She is motivated to bring a parent’s voice to the table while supporting policies rooted in fairness, accountability, and high-quality education for all students.
To Christy, serving on the school board means using her skills, experiences, and perspective to make a meaningful difference in public education. She believes strong leadership starts with listening and working collaboratively to ensure schools continue to grow, adapt, and best serve students.
Christy’s connection to the district is deeply personal and multi-generational. Her children attended Scott City Schools from kindergarten through graduation in 2020 and 2023, and she also has nieces who are currently students. This gives her a unique perspective on the district’s programs, culture, and lasting impact on families.
She believes what makes the district truly special is its strong community partnerships, dedicated educators, and unwavering commitment to putting students first. One moment that stands out during her service is working on the Proposition Kids Campaign, which successfully brought the community together to invest in schools and directly benefit students and faculty.
Looking ahead, Christy is excited about helping shape a strong, student-centered future through collaboration, thoughtful leadership, and community engagement. Her favorite school tradition is the “Do It For Dom” Green Out football, baseball, and softball games—a powerful reminder of compassion, connection, and the impact one student can have on so many.
Her advice to students is simple but meaningful: take every chance, get involved, and trust that each experience helps shape who you’ll become.
Christy believes public education is vital because it shapes lives beyond academics—helping students build confidence, discover passions, and develop the skills they need to succeed. Supporting public schools means creating opportunity for every student and strengthening the community now and for the future. #SCWeR1
Meet Christy Littlepage, Treasurer of the Scott City R-1 School Board. Christy has served on the board for five years and has held the role of Treasurer for the past three, bringing a thoughtful, student-focused perspective to district leadership.
Inspired as a parent, Christy stepped into school board service after seeing firsthand how district-level decisions directly impact students’ educational experiences. Her involvement in her children’s schools reinforced the importance of informed, collaborative governance. She is motivated to bring a parent’s voice to the table while supporting policies rooted in fairness, accountability, and high-quality education for all students.
To Christy, serving on the school board means using her skills, experiences, and perspective to make a meaningful difference in public education. She believes strong leadership starts with listening and working collaboratively to ensure schools continue to grow, adapt, and best serve students.
Christy’s connection to the district is deeply personal and multi-generational. Her children attended Scott City Schools from kindergarten through graduation in 2020 and 2023, and she also has nieces who are currently students. This gives her a unique perspective on the district’s programs, culture, and lasting impact on families.
She believes what makes the district truly special is its strong community partnerships, dedicated educators, and unwavering commitment to putting students first. One moment that stands out during her service is working on the Proposition Kids Campaign, which successfully brought the community together to invest in schools and directly benefit students and faculty.
Looking ahead, Christy is excited about helping shape a strong, student-centered future through collaboration, thoughtful leadership, and community engagement. Her favorite school tradition is the “Do It For Dom” Green Out football, baseball, and softball games—a powerful reminder of compassion, connection, and the impact one student can have on so many.
Her advice to students is simple but meaningful: take every chance, get involved, and trust that each experience helps shape who you’ll become.
Christy believes public education is vital because it shapes lives beyond academics—helping students build confidence, discover passions, and develop the skills they need to succeed. Supporting public schools means creating opportunity for every student and strengthening the community now and for the future. #SCWeR1
Members of the GAS Club spent Jan. 23 giving back at the SEMO Food Bank, helping pack 905 boxes for neighbors in need right here in our community. 💙👏 #SCWeR1
💙💛 School Board Member Spotlight | Nathan Littlepage 💛💙
Meet Nathan Littlepage, Secretary of the Scott City School Board, proudly serving the district for the past four years. As both an alum and a parent, Nathan has a deep personal connection to the district and felt called to give back to the community that helped shape who he is today.
For Nathan, serving on the school board is both a privilege and a responsibility. Every decision made impacts students, families, and staff, and he approaches that responsibility with care and intention. Being a graduate of the district and the parent of current students keeps his focus grounded where it belongs—on student success.
What makes the district special to Nathan is the strong sense of community and the genuine partnership between educators, families, and students. He’s found it especially meaningful to watch the district continue moving forward through collaboration and thoughtful decision-making, knowing that real progress takes time and commitment.
Looking ahead, Nathan is excited about the district’s continued focus on student opportunity, growth, and preparing learners for life beyond graduation. His favorite school event is Graduation, a moment that never loses its impact as students reach an important milestone and celebrate all they’ve achieved.
If he could give his student self one piece of advice, it would be this: stay curious, ask questions, and don’t be afraid to challenge yourself—you’re capable of more than you think.
Nathan believes public education is one of the most important investments we can make, as it creates opportunity, strengthens communities, and helps ensure every student has the chance to succeed. #SCWeR1
Meet Nathan Littlepage, Secretary of the Scott City School Board, proudly serving the district for the past four years. As both an alum and a parent, Nathan has a deep personal connection to the district and felt called to give back to the community that helped shape who he is today.
For Nathan, serving on the school board is both a privilege and a responsibility. Every decision made impacts students, families, and staff, and he approaches that responsibility with care and intention. Being a graduate of the district and the parent of current students keeps his focus grounded where it belongs—on student success.
What makes the district special to Nathan is the strong sense of community and the genuine partnership between educators, families, and students. He’s found it especially meaningful to watch the district continue moving forward through collaboration and thoughtful decision-making, knowing that real progress takes time and commitment.
Looking ahead, Nathan is excited about the district’s continued focus on student opportunity, growth, and preparing learners for life beyond graduation. His favorite school event is Graduation, a moment that never loses its impact as students reach an important milestone and celebrate all they’ve achieved.
If he could give his student self one piece of advice, it would be this: stay curious, ask questions, and don’t be afraid to challenge yourself—you’re capable of more than you think.
Nathan believes public education is one of the most important investments we can make, as it creates opportunity, strengthens communities, and helps ensure every student has the chance to succeed. #SCWeR1
SCR1 Winter Preparedness Update
Keeping our students & their families safe, supported, and informed during winter weather.
1. We’re Actively Monitoring Conditions
Our Admin Team has been tracking this system closely and coordinating plans for the coming days. We are committed to making decisions with student safety front and center.
2. How We Communicate Updates
Any changes to school closures, athletics and activities will be shared through official SCR1 channels:
Text Alerts
SCR1 App
Email
SCR1 website
SCR1 social media accounts
KFVS TV
We encourage you to enable notifications and check back regularly.
Major outages are unlikely; however, your safety is our priority. If local authorities deem it necessary, the FEMA building will be available as a warming center for the community.
Our highest priority is providing a safe, warm, and supportive environment during winter weather.
Stay safe, Rams — we’ll continue to keep you updated!
💙💛 School Board Member Spotlight | Matt Underwood 💛💙
Meet Matt Underwood, Vice President of the Scott City School Board and a dedicated board member for nearly nine years. Matt first ran for the board to become more involved in the community he’s always called home and to support the district where his two children attend school.
A Scott City High School Class of 2000 graduate, Matt has lifelong roots in our district. Serving on the school board is his way of giving back to the community that has given so much to him and his family. He believes what truly sets our district apart is the strong sense of community, our dedicated staff, and the unwavering support shown to students both inside and outside the classroom.
One of Matt’s proudest accomplishments has been helping pass a bond that funded major improvements across the district—including upgrades to the football, baseball, and softball fields, the elementary cafeteria/gym, restrooms, and more. Looking ahead, he’s excited to continue building on these strengths to ensure future generations have access to a quality education and the opportunities they deserve.
When it comes to school traditions, Matt’s favorite is Friday Night Lights—a reflection of our top-tier football program and the incredible environment it creates for students and the community. His advice to students is simple but impactful: take advantage of every opportunity, get involved, and don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone.
Matt believes deeply in public education and the role it plays in giving every child—no matter their background—the chance to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
#SCWeR1
Meet Matt Underwood, Vice President of the Scott City School Board and a dedicated board member for nearly nine years. Matt first ran for the board to become more involved in the community he’s always called home and to support the district where his two children attend school.
A Scott City High School Class of 2000 graduate, Matt has lifelong roots in our district. Serving on the school board is his way of giving back to the community that has given so much to him and his family. He believes what truly sets our district apart is the strong sense of community, our dedicated staff, and the unwavering support shown to students both inside and outside the classroom.
One of Matt’s proudest accomplishments has been helping pass a bond that funded major improvements across the district—including upgrades to the football, baseball, and softball fields, the elementary cafeteria/gym, restrooms, and more. Looking ahead, he’s excited to continue building on these strengths to ensure future generations have access to a quality education and the opportunities they deserve.
When it comes to school traditions, Matt’s favorite is Friday Night Lights—a reflection of our top-tier football program and the incredible environment it creates for students and the community. His advice to students is simple but impactful: take advantage of every opportunity, get involved, and don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone.
Matt believes deeply in public education and the role it plays in giving every child—no matter their background—the chance to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
#SCWeR1
🍕 Pizza Night = PTO Win! 🍕
Scott City PTO is selling Shakespeare’s Pizza and there are 10 delicious options, all for just $13 each 🙌
📅 Order forms due: February 6
📦 Pizza delivery: February 23
💰 Payment options:
✔️ Cash
✔️ Check
✔️ Venmo: @ScottCity-PTO
Grab one (or a few!) and support our students while enjoying a fan-favorite pizza night at home. Thank you for supporting Scott City PTO! ❤️🍕 #SCWeR1
Scott City PTO is selling Shakespeare’s Pizza and there are 10 delicious options, all for just $13 each 🙌
📅 Order forms due: February 6
📦 Pizza delivery: February 23
💰 Payment options:
✔️ Cash
✔️ Check
✔️ Venmo: @ScottCity-PTO
Grab one (or a few!) and support our students while enjoying a fan-favorite pizza night at home. Thank you for supporting Scott City PTO! ❤️🍕 #SCWeR1
💙💛 School Board Member Spotlight | Tim Lowery 💛💙
Meet Tim Lowery, our School Board President, currently serving in his 7th year on the board. Tim felt a calling to get involved in his community—especially knowing the decisions made would directly impact his son, now a junior, and countless other students in our halls.
Tim takes great pride in our school district and values being part of a board that keeps the focus where it belongs: on kids. From passing the bond and seeing meaningful upgrades across the district to navigating tough, behind-the-scenes decisions, he’s witnessed the heart and dedication it takes to always do what’s best for students.
What stands out most to Tim is the commitment of our entire team—from teachers and administrators to tech and maintenance staff—who are constantly working to improve the student experience. And while he loves the passion behind all school events, he admits he’s a sports guy at heart, especially when the gyms and fields are filled with community members cheering on our teams 🏀⚽️⚾️
A proud transplant to Scott City, Tim says he was welcomed with open arms and will forever be a Proud Ram. His message is simple and powerful: educating the future members of our communities is a responsibility we cannot afford to fail. It starts in our classrooms and halls every single day.
"Great to be a Ram". 💙💛🐏 #SCWeR1
Meet Tim Lowery, our School Board President, currently serving in his 7th year on the board. Tim felt a calling to get involved in his community—especially knowing the decisions made would directly impact his son, now a junior, and countless other students in our halls.
Tim takes great pride in our school district and values being part of a board that keeps the focus where it belongs: on kids. From passing the bond and seeing meaningful upgrades across the district to navigating tough, behind-the-scenes decisions, he’s witnessed the heart and dedication it takes to always do what’s best for students.
What stands out most to Tim is the commitment of our entire team—from teachers and administrators to tech and maintenance staff—who are constantly working to improve the student experience. And while he loves the passion behind all school events, he admits he’s a sports guy at heart, especially when the gyms and fields are filled with community members cheering on our teams 🏀⚽️⚾️
A proud transplant to Scott City, Tim says he was welcomed with open arms and will forever be a Proud Ram. His message is simple and powerful: educating the future members of our communities is a responsibility we cannot afford to fail. It starts in our classrooms and halls every single day.
"Great to be a Ram". 💙💛🐏 #SCWeR1
📣 We’re Hiring at Scott City R-I! 📣
Scott City R-I School District currently has the following openings:
🍎 Elementary Classroom Teacher
🧩 Special Education (SPED) Teacher
🔬 Middle School Science Teacher
If you’re passionate about education and making a difference in a close-knit community, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Apply here: www.scr1.org/page/employment
Please share to help us find the right fit! 💙📚#SCWeR1
Scott City R-I School District currently has the following openings:
🍎 Elementary Classroom Teacher
🧩 Special Education (SPED) Teacher
🔬 Middle School Science Teacher
If you’re passionate about education and making a difference in a close-knit community, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Apply here: www.scr1.org/page/employment
Please share to help us find the right fit! 💙📚#SCWeR1
Due to road conditions, SCR1 will be closed today. #NoSchool #SCWeR1
📅 A big week ahead for Ram Athletics! 🐏💙💛
Our Rams have several important events on the schedule this week, including conference action and tournament play. Whether you’re traveling to support in person or cheering from home, there are plenty of ways to follow along.
🎥 Can’t make it? Watch live at streaming.scr1.org
Check out the schedule, mark your calendars, and come support our student-athletes all week long!
#SCWeR1 #GoRams
Our Rams have several important events on the schedule this week, including conference action and tournament play. Whether you’re traveling to support in person or cheering from home, there are plenty of ways to follow along.
🎥 Can’t make it? Watch live at streaming.scr1.org
Check out the schedule, mark your calendars, and come support our student-athletes all week long!
#SCWeR1 #GoRams
📸 Yearbook Photo of the Week 📸
Captured by high school staff member Kaylee, this photo highlights the Student Section bringing the energy at the December 12th home basketball game against Oran. 🏀💙 The crowd showed up loud, proud, and ready to cheer on our team—just the kind of school spirit we love to see! #SCWeR1
Captured by high school staff member Kaylee, this photo highlights the Student Section bringing the energy at the December 12th home basketball game against Oran. 🏀💙 The crowd showed up loud, proud, and ready to cheer on our team—just the kind of school spirit we love to see! #SCWeR1
🎭👏 Congratulations to our high school speech & debate team! 👏🎭
At their second tournament of the season at Bernie High School, our team had another strong showing—bringing home top finishes across multiple events! While there wasn’t a sweepstakes award at this tournament (we’re pretty sure we would’ve taken it again 😉), the talent and hard work were still on full display.
🏆 Top Finishes from the Night:
• Radio Speaking: Macy – 1st
• Prose Reading: Ann – 1st
• Duet Acting: Ann & Libby – 1st | Hayleigh & Madi – 2nd
• Humorous Interpretation: Allie – 2nd
• Dramatic Interpretation: Monica – 2nd | Kassidy – 3rd
Next stop: Jackson High School next Thursday! If you see a team member, be sure to wish them a big break a leg! 🎤✨ #SCWeR1
At their second tournament of the season at Bernie High School, our team had another strong showing—bringing home top finishes across multiple events! While there wasn’t a sweepstakes award at this tournament (we’re pretty sure we would’ve taken it again 😉), the talent and hard work were still on full display.
🏆 Top Finishes from the Night:
• Radio Speaking: Macy – 1st
• Prose Reading: Ann – 1st
• Duet Acting: Ann & Libby – 1st | Hayleigh & Madi – 2nd
• Humorous Interpretation: Allie – 2nd
• Dramatic Interpretation: Monica – 2nd | Kassidy – 3rd
Next stop: Jackson High School next Thursday! If you see a team member, be sure to wish them a big break a leg! 🎤✨ #SCWeR1
Our 3rd graders scrubbed in and got to work as sentence surgeons — carefully dissecting and repairing words and sentences to make them stronger and clearer. Critical thinking, teamwork, and a whole lot of learning happened in the classroom today! 🧠📚 #SCWeR1
🏀💙 Come support your Lady Rams! 💙🏀
On Thursday, February 12, we’re turning our Varsity Girls Basketball game vs. Ellington into a school-wide assembly to pack the house and create an electric, fun atmosphere for our girls!
🕐 Game Time: 1:00 PM
🚪 Doors Open to the Public: 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Home
🚌 Important: Dismissal and bus times will not change
Let’s show up loud, proud, and united to cheer on our Lady Rams as they take the court! 💪💙
See you there! #SCWeR1
On Thursday, February 12, we’re turning our Varsity Girls Basketball game vs. Ellington into a school-wide assembly to pack the house and create an electric, fun atmosphere for our girls!
🕐 Game Time: 1:00 PM
🚪 Doors Open to the Public: 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Home
🚌 Important: Dismissal and bus times will not change
Let’s show up loud, proud, and united to cheer on our Lady Rams as they take the court! 💪💙
See you there! #SCWeR1
Come hungry tonight — January 16 at 6:00 PM for Homecoming! 🏀👑🔥
The concession stand will be serving up pork steak sandwiches for just $5 — a game-night favorite you won’t want to miss.
🍖 Pre-ordered ribs will also be available for pick-up during the game, so be sure to grab yours while you’re there!
Homecoming vibes, great basketball, and even better food — we’ll see you at the game! 🎉👏 #SCWeR1
The concession stand will be serving up pork steak sandwiches for just $5 — a game-night favorite you won’t want to miss.
🍖 Pre-ordered ribs will also be available for pick-up during the game, so be sure to grab yours while you’re there!
Homecoming vibes, great basketball, and even better food — we’ll see you at the game! 🎉👏 #SCWeR1
🎓 Scholarship Opportunities!
Seniors and families—here are two scholarship opportunities currently available for students in our area. Please review the details and deadlines carefully:
🌱 Farm Credit Southeast Missouri Scholarship
• $1,500 scholarship
• For students pursuing agriculture-related fields in Southeast Missouri
• Learn more and apply here: https://farmcreditsemo.com/news/farm-credit-semo-awards-2025-agsunrise-high-school-scholarships
🦃 National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Scholarship
Do you enjoy hunting or have an interest in conservation?
• Sponsored by the Bootheel Boss Gobblers, the local NWTF chapter
• Two AREA winners will advance to the state-level competition
• Deadline: February 1
• Complete applications at least one week early to avoid technical issues
• Winners will be honored at the Hunting Heritage Banquet at the Osage Center in Cape Girardeau
• Apply here: https://your.nwtf.org/scholarships/
📣 Don’t miss out on these opportunities—free money for college is worth the time to apply! #SCWeR1
Seniors and families—here are two scholarship opportunities currently available for students in our area. Please review the details and deadlines carefully:
🌱 Farm Credit Southeast Missouri Scholarship
• $1,500 scholarship
• For students pursuing agriculture-related fields in Southeast Missouri
• Learn more and apply here: https://farmcreditsemo.com/news/farm-credit-semo-awards-2025-agsunrise-high-school-scholarships
🦃 National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Scholarship
Do you enjoy hunting or have an interest in conservation?
• Sponsored by the Bootheel Boss Gobblers, the local NWTF chapter
• Two AREA winners will advance to the state-level competition
• Deadline: February 1
• Complete applications at least one week early to avoid technical issues
• Winners will be honored at the Hunting Heritage Banquet at the Osage Center in Cape Girardeau
• Apply here: https://your.nwtf.org/scholarships/
📣 Don’t miss out on these opportunities—free money for college is worth the time to apply! #SCWeR1
📘 Report Cards Are Ready!
📣 2nd quarter report cards — and semester report cards for middle and high school students — are now ready to be viewed!
Parents and guardians can access official report cards through the Parent Portal on desktop/laptop or the mobile app.
➡️ Follow the steps in the graphic to log in and view your student’s progress.
If you have questions or need help accessing the portal, please reach out to your child’s school.
Great work to our students as we wrap up another grading period! 🎉📚 #SCWeR1
📣 2nd quarter report cards — and semester report cards for middle and high school students — are now ready to be viewed!
Parents and guardians can access official report cards through the Parent Portal on desktop/laptop or the mobile app.
➡️ Follow the steps in the graphic to log in and view your student’s progress.
If you have questions or need help accessing the portal, please reach out to your child’s school.
Great work to our students as we wrap up another grading period! 🎉📚 #SCWeR1
