Prairie Dell Elementary School

Here is the latest episode of PDNN.
Here is the latest episode of PDNN. https://www.canva.com/design/DAHASiEoRRo/3RHzH-tjFkihXecXvp6y5A/watch?utm_content=DAHASiEoRRo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h4edf6c0cd3

Take a look at the February newsletter. https://app.smore.com/n/9c8vg

PDE Sweetheart Dance: Friday February 13th in the PDE Gym. Girl students and 1 guest from 6-6:45pm. Boy student and 1 guest from 7:15-8pm

This week we recognize our amazing school counselors who go above and beyond for our students each and every day. Thank you, school counselors! You all are amazing.

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Tomorrow starts school counselor appreciation week. Please help us show Dr. Griffin how much we appreciate all that she does to help our students and staff.

Here are the February menus.

Here is the latest episode of PDNN. https://www.canva.com/design/DAG-9txJErY/9YjGVKYiNe0qFBf7WC8HWQ/watch?utm_content=DAG-9txJErY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h14d9e4fffd

Due to inclement weather and unsafe road conditions, all #unionrxi schools are closed on Tuesday, 1/27/26.

Be safe and #Uproud!

Due to inclement weather and unsafe road conditions, all #unionrxi schools are closed on Monday, 1/26/26.

Be safe and #Uproud!

We are looking for an innovative and dynamic principal at Prairie Dell Elementary for the 26/27 school year.

Learn more and apply here: https://unionrxi.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=820

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Last night at our regularly scheduled January Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the hiring of Mr. Ryan Klein as the 26/27 Assistant Superintendent of Operations. Mr. Klein is currently the principal at Prairie Dell Elementary. Prior to his position at PDE, Mr. Klein was the assistant principal at Central Elementary. Before coming to Union, Mr. Klein served in a variety of roles in Iowa. This includes: elementary principal, middle and high school assistant principal and high school special education teacher.

Mr. Klein earned his specialist degree from Northwest Missouri State and is expected to complete his doctoral degree in 2027 from William Woods University. Mr. Klein resides in Washington with his wife, Andrea, and their three children.

This is what Mr. Klein had to say about serving our community in a new capacity:

“Though I’ve only been in Union for five years, I view the Union R-XI School District as my home. And I honestly couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity to continue working in the district I love. Of course, I am sad to be leaving all the amazing staff and students at Prairie Dell Elementary, but I look forward to helping them in a slightly different way moving forward. We have an outstanding district with the best staff, students and parents, and I’m honored to be part of it all.”

Mr. Klein is filling the vacancy of Dr. Dan Kania who was recently appointed as our 26/27 district superintendent.

Please take a moment to congratulate Mr. Klein!

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Please take a look at the January PDE newsletter. https://app.smore.com/n/aqe03

Thank you Kiwanis Club of Union for handing out popsicles to our students at lunch today.

Here is our latest PDNN episode. The first one of 2026. https://www.canva.com/design/DAG-VIVFX1o/fzkgatvEkBzMh91ALRR8uw/watch?utm_content=DAG-VIVFX1o&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he47b85e1db

We had some students meet their Reflex goal this week.

This week we are excited to have Emma Teems, 3rd grade teacher at Prairie Dell Elementary, as our Wildcat of the Week.

Emma, thank you so much for taking the time to share a little information about yourself!

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Friendly reminder... there's no school next Monday, 1/19/26 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Have a great rest of your week, #unionrxi!

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