There is so much to celebrate as we begin the 2026–2027 school year at Morgan County R-II! Our buildings are ready, our staff is ready, and most importantly, we can't wait to welcome our students back where they belong. We begin this year with momentum, optimism, and a renewed commitment to keeping students at the center of everything we do. We are also excited to welcome 21 new members to the MCR2 family and are incredibly grateful for the many local businesses, organizations, families, and community members who continue to support our schools, students, and staff.

In early September, surveys will be shared as we begin updating our district’s strategic plan, known as the Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP). This plan will help guide our priorities, initiatives, and decisions over the coming years. I encourage you to take a few minutes to share your thoughts.

Families will also notice a few changes as we begin the school year. Parents should have received information regarding updated traffic patterns, including the addition of our new exit-only driveway. They will be shared again here in this newsletter as a reminder. We appreciate everyone’s patience and attention as we adjust to these changes and work to make arrival and dismissal as safe and efficient as possible.

We will also have new entry procedures at all of our schools. Visitors will need to utilize the video phone at the entrance and provide the reason for their visit before being granted access to the secure vestibule. We recognize that this adds an additional step when visiting our schools, and we apologize for any inconvenience. However, the safety and security of our students and staff will always be our highest priority.

Our theme this year, “Moving Forward. Together.” Great schools are built through strong partnerships, and every student, staff member, family, Board member, business, organization, and community member has a role in our success. We have great people, a community that cares deeply about its schools and its kids, and so much to look forward to in the year ahead.

Here’s to new opportunities, new memories, and what we truly believe will be The Best School Year Ever! 

Dr. Bryan Pettengill

Superintendent of Schools

Doors Open: 7:15 AM

School Day Starts: 7:50 AM

School Day Ends: 3:30 PM

If your child rides a bus, please allow extra time at the end of the day for our youngest and newest Tigers who are locating their buses. Buses may leave the bus lot a little late on the first couple days of school. Thank you for your patience as we kick off the 2026-2027 school year!

Versailles High School: (573) 378-4697

Versailles Middle School: (573) 378-5432

Versailles Elementary School: (573) 378-4272

Little Tigers Early Learning Center: (573) 372-6261

Transportation Office: (573) 569-7015

Technology Office: (573) 569-9091

Activities/Athletics Office: (573) 569-7028

Central Office: (573) 378-4231

Let’s fill our schools with BLACK & GOLD every Friday!

Students and staff are encouraged to wear our school colors each Friday as we celebrate what it means to be a Versailles Tiger. Whether it’s a Tiger T-shirt, jersey, sweatshirt, or simply something black and gold, wear it proudly!

Wear the BLACK.

Rock the GOLD.
Show your TIGER PRIDE!

Let’s make Fridays BLACK & GOLD FRIDAYS across the Morgan County R-II School District!

Review information and maps below.

Families only dropping off or picking up Versailles Elementary School students ONLY should enter from West Newton Street/Highway 52 at the entrance nearest the elementary playground of the Versailles Elementary School. Follow the marked route around the parking lot and use either the top lane along the elementary building or the bottom lane through the parking lot for drop-off and pick-up. Both lanes travel exit onto West Newton Street/Highway 52. Follow the designated arrows, yield at the exit, and use the marked right- or left-turn exit. Do not enter through the exits.

Review information and maps below.

Families only dropping off or picking up Versailles Middle School students ONLY should enter and exit using the entrance nearest the Central Office/Walmart. Follow the designated route through the middle school parking lot to the Middle School entrance and continue around the parking lot to exit. Families should yield to vehicles coming from VES that are continuing to VMS for student drop-off or pick-up or needing to head to the high school for school business. Please do not attempt to merge with traffic coming from elementary that is attempting to merge onto West Newton Street/Highway 52 using the new exit.

Review information and map below.

Families dropping off or picking up students at both Versailles Elementary School and Versailles Middle School should enter from West Newton Street/Highway 52 at the designated entrance nearest the elementary playground at Versailles Elementary School. Please attempt to use the top lane if heading to the middle school to drop off/pick up another student. After dropping off or picking up the VES student, follow the marked route toward the middle school parking lot. Yield to families entering from the middle school lot who are dropping off or picking up VMS students too. Follow the designated route through the middle school parking lot for VMS drop-off or pick-up, then exit near the Central Office/Walmart.

Morgan County R-II School District uses ParentSquare and the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to support our students and families—but the two tools serve different purposes.

ParentSquare = Parent Communication

Use ParentSquare to stay informed and connected with your school. Families can:

• Receive important school and district messages and alerts
 • Send and receive messages with teachers, staff, and groups
 • View school and classroom events and RSVPs
 • Access forms, permission slips, flyers, and resources
 • Communicate in your preferred language through automatic translation

Think ParentSquare when you need school communication.

Infinite Campus Parent Portal = Student Information

Use the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to securely access information about your student. Families can:

• View attendance, grades, and assignments
 • Monitor academic progress
 • Update emergency contacts and demographic information
 • Access report cards and important documents
 • Complete annual registration and enrollment
 • Set assignment and grade notifications to help monitor student progress

Think Infinite Campus when you need student records and academic information.

Together, these two tools help us keep families informed, connected, and empowered to support their students throughout the school year.

Questions? Contact your student's building office or our Communications Office.