East Elementary - Jackson R2

10/17/2026

Our kindergarteners had a great time at Beggs Family Farm! From visiting the pumpkin patch to playing in the corn bins and enjoying all the farm fun, there was plenty of excitement and smiles! 🌽🚜🎃

10/16/2026

We're halfway through the auction! Bidding closes Oct. 19th. Check out some more hot items! Teacher Experiences are super reasonable right now, find your favorite teachers and bid away!

Online Auction Link: https://new.biddingowl.com/EastPTOAuction

10/16/2026

Today, Mrs. Tooman’s class had a fun-filled Place Value Party! 🎉 They used balloons to practice understanding the value of digits, made their own place value hats, listened to music, and practiced writing numbers in word form, expanded form, and using base ten numerals. 🥳

10/16/2026

🎪 Step right up and help us celebrate our amazing kitchen crew!

It’s National School Lunch Week, and we’re giving a BIG shout-out to the wonderful food service team at East Elementary! They work hard every day to keep our students fueled, happy, and ready to learn. We are so lucky to have a kitchen crew that goes above and beyond for our East family! ❤️🖤

10/15/2026

Introducing the East News Crew! 🎥

Our students are working together in a variety of roles, including news anchor, director, scriptwriter, and camera/tech crew, to bring you exciting videos throughout the school year! Check out their first video!

We’re so proud of our East News Crew and their creativity, teamwork, and hard work! ❤️🖤

Create•Inform•Inspire

10/15/2026

Ms. Hepler’s class worked so hard to earn 100% on their IReady lessons. They filled a chart with 100% and got to celebrate with a popcorn and paint party! Way to go!!

10/14/2026

TRIBE TALK is tomorrow!
Join Dr. Keenan Kinder tomorrow, October 15, from 8:30–9:30 a.m. at the Jackson Civic Center! It’s a great opportunity to learn what’s happening in Jackson R-2 and share your thoughts with district leadership.

Save the date! Please attend Tribe Talk with Dr. Keenan Kinder on Thursday, October 15, from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Jackson Civic Center, located at 381 E. Deerwood Drive, and bring a friend!

Together, we will review key Jackson R-2 School District data and get your thoughts on our progress and areas for improvement.

If you can't attend during the morning but still want to visit with Dr. Kinder and his leadership team, no problem! Contact the Jackson R-2 Board of Education Office at (573-243-9501) to schedule a visit at a time that works for you.

If the evening works better for your schedule, attend the monthly Board of Education meeting. Our next Board of Education meeting is November 12 at the Ignite Center.

We hope you will join us on Thursday, October 15, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. for TRIBE TALK!

10/14/2026

In case you missed it, the PTO Auction is now open (October 12th-19th). There are so many amazing items sponsored by our teachers and our community, as well as opportunities to treat your child's teacher and their classroom! Check out the new items, and the first row music concert seats are a particularly beloved hot item! Check out all the fun by using the QR code or link below! Have fun and bid away! ​

​Link- https://new.biddingowl.com/EastPTOAuction

10/13/2026

Trick or Treat Yourself Tuesday! Our staff enjoyed a Build Your Own Trail Mix Bar today! A big thank-you to our Party Planning Committee for this sweet and salty treat!

10/12/2026

The PTO Online Auction is officially LIVE!

Don't miss your chance to bid on some amazing items and experiences that support our students.

Closing Times on October 19th:
School Experiences: Closes at 7:00 PM
Grade Level Baskets & Community Donations: Closes at 7:30 PM
Fund-a-Need: Teacher Lunches and Casual Days, and Classroom Parties for Ice Cream and Popcorn: Closes at 8:00 PM

There's something for everyone! These items may make a wonderful Christmas gift, a chance for grandparents to get involved, and you could even team up with other families and purchase an experience together for everyone to benefit from.

Thank you for supporting East Elementary PTO!

Online Auction Link:

East Elementary PTO AuctionThank you for supporting our School!Click on the links to the left to view items to bid on.All bidding startsMonday, October 12th, 2026