April 3, 2020
The Aurora Walmart donated 2,000 grocery bags to the Aurora R-VIII School District for meal distribution. When called by Jason Jones, Sodexo Food Service Diretor, Walmart personn...
April 1, 2020
As you know, the closure of school due to the COVID-19 health pandemic has been extended through April 24, 2020. This decision was based on recommendations from both the Lawrence...
April 1, 2020
The Well-Aurora will be doing a grocery hand out today, April 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at 300 E. Hadley. They are partnering with Victory Mission and will be handing out no...
March 31, 2020
Tomorrow, Wednesday April 1st, Aurora Baptist Temple along with Crosslines of Springfield will be handing out cases of frozen food to families from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They w...
March 26, 2020
March 26, 2020
After careful consideration and thoughtful discussions with local public and private school administrators in Lawrence County, the Lawrence County Health Departm...
March 26, 2020
March 26, 2020
Dear Parents, Students and Staff:
As stated in previous communication, Aurora R-VIII personnel have continued to work closely with the Lawrence County and Ba...
March 24, 2020
Dear Parents, Staff and
Students,
Thank you again for your patience during our
school closure. Additional information
is included regarding recent changes.
1. As of Mo...
March 23, 2020
Please be advised that the Aurora Junior High phone number is 678-3630 instead of the number originally listed on the March 22, 2020 updated information. Thank you.
March 22, 2020
Dear Parents, Staff and Students,
More information has been obtained regarding our current situation and our goal is to continue timely communication. 1. As of Friday, March...
March 22, 2020
Students, Staff, and Parents: Just a reminder to continue practicing social distancing in order to keep yourself and family safe.
March 19, 2020
Dear Parents, Sodexo employees handed out 340 meals yesterday, Wednesday, March 18 during the two designated shifts-8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Meal pro...
March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Our goal as a district is to provide timely, up-to-date information as we navigate the closure of school to limit the spread of C...
March 17, 2020
Dear Parents,
Beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Grab and Go Meals will be provided for all students who wish to participate. These meals will be available for pick ...
March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020
Dear Parents and Students,
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these difficult and uncharted times due to the closing of our dis...
March 16, 2020
March 16, 2020
Dear Parents and Staff,
Aurora R-VIII personnel have been working with both the Lawrence and Barry County Health Departments regarding the current C...
March 13, 2020
March 13, 2020
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Aurora R-VIII personnel have been monitoring the coronavirus issue and consulting with both the Barry and Lawrence County Health Dep...
March 6, 2020
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held the week of March 9, 2020. The schedule is included below.
Pate Early Childhood Center-Monday through T...

February 24, 2020
January Staff Winner: Joy Lee (Robinson Intermediate School)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Joy and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law.

February 24, 2020
January Teacher Winner: Alex Weathermon (Junior High School)-$50 from Pettit Law Office. Congratulations Alex and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law.
February 24, 2020
Come out and Support the Class of 2020! The 2020 Aurora High School Project Graduation will be having a fundraiser (Donkey Ball) this Friday, February 28 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p...