The New Haven School District has the following job positions open for the 2020/2021 school year:

Deadline for applications is until filled.
Evening Custodian
Parents as Teachers Educator
Substitute Teachers
Substitute Custodian

​Coaching positions are available.

If you would like to apply for these positions, visit the New Haven School District website @ www.newhavenschools.org

The New Haven School District has the following job positions open:  

For Summer School
Nurse
Deadline for applications is until filled.

For the 2020/2021 School Year
Special Education Teacher Aide
Deadline for applications is until filled.

If you would like to apply for these positions, visit the New Haven School District website @ https://www.newhavenschools.org

​New Haven High School senior Luke Gerlemann is this year's recipient of
New Haven High School’s oldest privately endowed scholarship: the Scheer
Memorial Scholarship.
Luke, the son of Jim and Lisa Gerlemann, received the scholarship worth
$5,000 at the school's 114th
annual commencement exercise last Thursday
night. The Scholarship is payable during a four year period. This is the 30th
year for the scholarship honoring the memory of the late Clara and Milford F.
Scheer and is funded by the Milford F. Scheer Charitable Trust.
The family owned and operated Scheer Transfer Company, a New Haven
based trucking firm until the company ceased operation in 1984. The firm
was in business for nearly 55 years during which time they were active in
many civic projects. Clara Scheer died on Dec. 20, 1976, and Milford Scheer
died on Dec. 31, 1989.
Representatives from the trust etc., along with a committee of faculty and school
board members, selected Luke for the award based on academic
performance and potential, interest in continuation of his education, character,
and leadership.
Luke was a member of the National Honor Society, FBLA, student council,
Fellowship of Christian Athletes and played basketball. He was the class vice
president for all 4 years and volunteered at many activities at school and in the
community.
Luke will attend the University of Missouri - Columbia next fall.

As you know, the situation with COVID-19 has been evolving constantly and rapidly.  Yesterday, statewide pandemic restrictions changed. 

Governor Mike Parson stated, “The virus is still out there, and it is still extremely important for everyone to continue social distancing. 
Be proactive.
Avoid large, congested crowds. 
And if you can’t social distance, take extra precautions to protect yourself and those around you.” 

In late April, the seniors responded to a survey which showed they preferred an outdoor ceremony with more guests allowed to an indoor ceremony with limited guests. Based on these results, advice from the health department, and Governor Parson’s recent announcement, the NHHS Class of 2020 graduation ceremony will remain outdoors but without a restriction on the number of guests per student. However, just as Governor Parson recommended, we ask that our families practice social distancing.  

While we are no longer limiting the number of guests per student, we encourage you to invite immediate family members such as parents, siblings, grandparents, etc. in order to protect guests that may be at a higher risk for contracting the disease. There will be an area reserved for those individuals wishing to social distance.  We still plan to live-stream and record the graduation ceremony for those guests that cannot attend.

Thank you for your patience and understanding in a time of uncertainty.  We encourage you to contact the high school with any questions or concerns.

573-237-2629

The pieces that were bound for the canceled 2020 Four Rivers Conference Art show at ECC are now on display at Scenic Regional Library New Haven.  Artwork will be changed in two weeks to display all competition artwork.  The show will hang through the end of June. 

Thank you to Scenic Regional Library for hosting the 2020 New Haven High School student art show!

The Franklin County Special Education Cooperative is seeking a full time paraprofessional for Early Childhood Special Education serving New Haven and Franklin County R-II students.  This position would be located at Franklin County R-II School District.  60 college hours are preferred however, the Paraprofessional Mega exam is acceptable.  Applicants should contact Cindy Edwards at (636) 629-3571 ext. 105 or email cedwards@stcmo.org for more information.   

Learn how Missouri’s different wetland natural communities play an important role in the ecosystem.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages the public to learn about Missouri’s wonderful wetlands during American Wetlands Month in May. Wetlands play a critical role in every ecosystem by improving water quality, providing habitat for plants and animals, and reducing flooding by absorbing excess rain.
“May is a great time to experience Missouri’s rivers, streams, and wetlands,” said MDC Wetland Ecologist Frank Nelson. “Water is flowing, temperatures are warming, and plants are bursting with a myriad of green hues.”
Wetlands are a transition zone between land and aquatic environments, and they protect the quality of both. Once abundant, wetlands now make up less than 1 million acres, or roughly 2-percent, of Missouri’s landscape.
“We have nine different wetland natural communities in Missouri,” explained Nelson. “They include marshes, shrub swamps, bottomland prairies, bottomland forests, swamps, sinkhole ponds, oxbow lakes and sloughs, and riparian areas and groundwater seeps.”
Missouri’s wetlands provide numerous ecological benefits, such as erosion control, water quality improvement, pollution filtration, and even supporting fertile farm land. They are also the primary habitat of hundreds of plant and animals that are considered rare or endangered in Missouri.
“Wetlands are frequently referred to as nature’s kidneys because of their ability to store and filter contaminants from the land that could harm other waterways,” said Nelson. “They also are likened to sponges because of their ability to soak up floodwaters.”
Wetland areas also provide the public recreation and tourism opportunities, such as wildlife watching, fishing, boating, hunting, and hiking.
To find a wetland near you, visit MDC’s website at https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places.
WETLAND PLANNING INITIATIVE
 According to Nelson, wetland conservation activities in Missouri are crucial to protect habitats, maintain those that have been restored, and take advantage of opportunities to enhance and improve upon the efforts of previous conservationists. Extensive partner collaboration has led to the newly created Missouri Wetland Planning Initiative, which provides strategic vision to manage existing wetlands and engage a variety of partners to plan and incorporate wetland conservation and management into lands that include local agriculture, businesses, and communities.
“We’ve been assessing the current conditions of Missouri’s wetlands over the last several years,” explained Nelson. “We’ve looked at the function wetlands and other bottomland habitats provide. We’ve also been looking at a range of wetland species and their habitat requirements throughout the year. Our goal is to determine what we’re doing well and what we can improve upon.”
Nelson added that the Wetland Planning Initiative also assesses the social landscape.
“Do people value our rivers and wetlands?” he said, “What activities do they enjoy at wetlands? What are major obstacles or opportunities we’re facing? We’ve used several different surveys to various groups of people, including waterfowl hunters, birders, and the general public. The Initiative will help us lay out our vision and goals for wetland conservation for the next 25 years.”
To learn more about Missouri’s wetlands, visit https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/habitats/wetlands.

Betty J. Niewald, 77, of New Haven, MO, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at her home. 
Betty was born in Owensville, Missouri on April 2, 1943, a daughter of the late Warren & Mildred (Asher) Branson.
Betty was the wife of Ervin W. Niewald.  They were united in marriage on March 12, 1960, at Presbyterian Church, Owensville, MO.
Betty was a member of Church of Christ, Owensville, Missouri, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, New Haven, and New Haven Fire Department Women's Auxiliary.
Betty worked as a cook at Kellwood and for the New Haven School District for many years.  She also worked at New Haven Care Center and part-time for Barreth Chrysler, Shelter Insurance, New Haven Ice Cream Shop, and she was an Avon Representative. 
Betty is survived by her husband Ervin, of the home; by two daughters, Debbie Freitag & husband David, of New Haven, Missouri; and Rhonda Grannemann & husband Dave, of New Haven, Missouri; a son, Michael Niewald, of New Haven, Missouri; by two sisters, Brenda Creacy, of Ranger, Texas; and Robin Peters & husband Gus, of Aurora, Colorado; by a sister-in-law, Nada Branson, of Denver, Colorado; by her grandchildren, Denise Berlekamp & husband Jeff, of St. Louis, Missouri; Daniel Freitag & wife Erica, of New Haven, Missouri; Todd Grannemann & wife Sarah, of New Haven, Missouri; Erin Lewis & husband Andrew, of Lake City, Pennsylvania; Alyssa Niewald, of Nampa, Idaho; and Nathan, Savannah, & Jackson Niewald, of Coupeville, Washington, and great-grandchildren, Emma, Addison, Grayson, Tatum, Margaret, Darcy, and Olivia.  She is preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Ron Branson.
Betty enjoyed reading, fishing, bird watching, and being with family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She especially loved Christmas and celebrating her family's birthdays.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 7th from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, New Haven, where funeral services will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. James Niewald officiating. 
Burial will be at Country Side Memorial Gardens, Owensville, Missouri.  Memorials may be given to New Haven Care Center or American Diabetes Association.  C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.
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**Visitation and funeral services will be open to the public.  People that are attending the visitation or funeral will be asked to maintain social distancing, 6 ft.  The capacity and seating may be limited, and people are welcome to and, indeed, are encouraged to wear face masks to protect themselves and others.