Malden R-I School

📚✨ THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING! ✨📚

Get ready to find your next great read! Our Scholastic Book Fair is October 27–30! 💚💛

💳 Skip the cash! Parents can set up an eWallet for their student—a safe and easy way for kids to shop the Book Fair without bringing money to school.

🛒 Can’t make it to the fair? No problem! Shop online, set up an eWallet, and find even more books at:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/maldenelementaryk6school

📅 October 27–30
📖 New books. New adventures. Lots of excited readers!

We can’t wait to see what our students choose! 📚❤️

JH FOOTBALL TONIGHT

MALDEN vs HAYTI
📅 OCTOBER 1
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 MALDEN

HS VOLLEYBALL TONIGHT!!

MALDEN vs GIDEON
📅 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
⏰ 6 PM
📍 AT GIDEON

Speed and velocity labs with Coach Vents' Advanced Physical Science class!

Attention JH and HS Students and Guardians...

Our Big Smiles school dental visit is coming up on 11/24/2026!

Help your child get convenient dental care right at school, without needing to miss work or schedule a separate appointment. Signing up only takes a few minutes online. Have your child’s name, date of birth, and insurance information ready. There is no cost for children covered by Medicaid/CHIP, and parents do not need to be present at the school visit for their child to participate.

Enroll your child today at myschooldentist.com. Questions about signing up?
Call 855.481.863

Community Bond Update:

Navitas has been hard at work over the past month on the HVAC bond project at Malden High School. We are excited to share a few pictures with our families and community highlighting the progress being made.

We are grateful to our community for supporting this important project and for investing in our school. These improvements will help provide a more comfortable and effective learning environment for our students and a better working environment for our staff.

Thank you for investing in the future of our students and the Malden Green Wave!

Nomination by Staff: "Tim Harmon's selection as Southeast Region Athletic Director of the Year is a fitting tribute to a career defined by unwavering dedication and exceptional leadership. With 35 years in education and 20 years as an Athletic Director, Tim has been a steadfast champion for our district, our students, and our athletes. Tim's tireless advocacy for equitable opportunities, his mentorship of coaches and students alike, and his genuine investment in the success of every young person who passes through our programs have left an indelible mark on our community. This well-deserved recognition honors not only his accomplishments but the countless lives he has positively influenced throughout his remarkable career."

We are proud to announce that the Southeast Missouri Athletic Directors have named Tim Harmon the 2026–2027 Southeast Region Athletic Director of the Year! Thank you, Mr. Harmon, for your 15 years of leadership in the Malden School District athletic program and for 35 total years in education. Please join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved honor!

Tonight’s Green Wave Volleyball! 🏐

📍 Malden vs. East Prairie
⏰ 5 PM
📍 @ East Prairie
Let’s go, Lady Green Wave! 🌊🏐

Nominated by Fellow Educator: "Jericka Brown makes Malden Schools a better place through her kindness, dedication, and genuine love for her students. She has a special way of connecting with students and making them feel valued, respected, and cared for. Her students truly enjoy having her as a teacher because she creates a classroom environment where they feel safe, encouraged, and motivated to learn. Mrs. Brown goes beyond simply teaching lessons; she takes the time to listen to her students, understand their needs, and encourage them to believe in themselves. Her positive attitude and willingness to help inspire not only her students but also those around her. She consistently shows kindness, compassion, and patience in the way she interacts with others, making a lasting difference in the lives of the students and families she serves. Jericka Brown is the kind of teacher who makes Malden Schools a stronger, more caring, and more positive place for everyone."

Student Nomination: Mrs. Samons makes learning fun, and it makes us actually want to learn. She is an amazing teacher, and I have had her as a teacher for a few years; now she's like my mom. She makes every kid feel loved and cared for.

Malden High School Choir would like to congratulate Emily Cloud on being selected for the All-District Choir. This is an outstanding accomplishment and a reflection of Emily’s hard work, dedication, and musical talent. We are proud of her achievement and proud to have her represent Malden High School. Congratulations, Emily!

🏐 GAME DAY, GREEN WAVE! Malden Volleyball is headed to Puxico tonight to take on the Puxico Indians! 📍 Puxico High School ⏰ 6:00 PM LET’S GO, MALDEN!

🏈 Malden vs. Portageville 📍 @ Portageville ⏰ 6:00 PM TONIGHT! Let’s go, Green Wave!

THIS WEEK FOR THE GREEN WAVE! 🌊 MONDAY • SEPT. 28 🏈 JV Football @ Portageville — 6 PM 🏐 HS Volleyball @ Puxico — 6 PM TUESDAY • SEPT. 29 🏐 HS Volleyball @ East Prairie — 5 PM THURSDAY • OCT. 1 🏈 JH Football vs. Hayti @ Malden — 5 PM 🏐 HS Volleyball @ Gideon — 6 PM FRIDAY • OCT. 2 🏈 HS Football @ Scott City — 7 PM

FCA Fields of Faith is tomorrow! Come out to the MHS Football Field at 5 PM!

Mandatory JR Beta meeting for all new and returning members and their parents!
2 PM tomorrow, September 27th, in the HS Commons.

The Wave is hitting the road TONIGHT and heading to Portageville! 🌊🔥


Malden Green Wave vs. Portageville Bulldogs
📍 Portageville
⏰ Kickoff at 7:00 PM
Wear your GREEN & GOLD, get loud, and let’s bring that MALDEN ENERGY to Portageville!

HS VOLLEYBALL
MALDEN vs BLOOMFIELD
📍 Malden
🏐 Game Time: 5:00 PM

SENIOR NIGHT
Celebration will take place between the JV and Varsity games.

🏈 JH FOOTBALL GAME DAY! 🏈

The Green Wave hits the road tonight! 🌊💚💛

🏈 Malden Green Wave vs. Charleston
📍 @ Charleston
⏰ Game Time: 5:00 PM

Good luck to our JH Green Wave! Bring the energy and represent Malden!