 Kyle Scheer has been selected as the November Student of the Month for New Haven High School. Kyle is a senior and the son of Charlie and Karen Scheer. He is involved in Track, serves as the NHS Treasurer, is the Scholar Bowl team captain, and is a Section Leader in the Marching Band. He has earned Academic All-Conference honors and was named All-District for the 4x400-meter relay.
Outside of school, Kyle works at Barrett Materials Quarry and Save A Lot, and he is an active member of the Trinity Church youth group. He is currently pursuing his private pilot certificate. Kyle’s favorite subject is math because he finds it highly useful in engineering. After graduation, he plans to become an Air Force officer. Kyle’s teachers describe him as a quiet leader who consistently excels in the classroom. They appreciate his willingness to step outside his comfort zone by applying to the Air Force Academy, an extensive and demanding process in which he has been working diligently. Congratulations, Kyle!  Ava Mesey has been selected as the November Student of the Month for New Haven Middle School. Ava is an eighth grader and the daughter of Amy and Josh Mesey. She is an active member of the Outdoors Club, plays basketball and volleyball, and has earned recognition on the B Honor Roll. Ava loves spending time outdoors and enjoys playing sports with her friends. Her favorite school subject is math because she finds it easy to understand and enjoyable to learn. After high school, she hopes to continue her basketball career at the collegiate level.
Ava’s teachers say she has shown remarkable growth this year, both academically and personally. She puts in consistent effort, participates in class, and thinks before she speaks. Her attitude has become more positive, and she treats both peers and teachers with respect. As one of only two eighth graders on the basketball team, Ava demonstrates responsibility and a strong work ethic. She is kind, helpful, and brings a good sense of humor to the classroom. Congratulations, Ava! Looking Back: Shamrocks’ Cross Country Season
Written by Jacob Preus The 2025 New Haven Shamrocks Cross-Country season was an exciting time for the students who participated. The runners on the boys' Varsity team included three freshmen, three sophomores, and a junior. They were Easton Bailey, Oscar Otten, Jacob Preus, Evan Scheer, Cooper Groppe, Peyton Valley, and Ethan Hale. The only boy who ran jv and varsity was James O’Fallon. The girls' cross-country team included one freshman and two sophomores. They were Riley Dukes, Elliana Gevers, and Tymber Hawkins. Going in, they weren’t sure what type of team this would be, but three races in, things were looking promising. At the first race of the year, at the New Haven Invitational, Easton Bailey had a 20:05 5k time. Cooper Groppe had a time of 24:52. Ethan Hale got 24:16. James O’Fallon (who ran for jv) had a time of 27:21. Oscar Otten’s time was 21:01. Jacob Preus’ time was 22:02. Evan Scheer’s time was 23:09. Peyton Valley’s time was 20:56. For the girl’s team, Riley Dukes’ time was 32:00. Eliana Gevers’ time was 31:24. Tymber Hawkin’s time was 30:42. At Tolton Catholic Invitational, the Missouri State course, almost everybody had a personal record. The third race was a small but exciting turning point for the season, when they won a second-place plaque at Belle, and several kids medaled. Easton got fourth with a time of 18:45, Oscar got eighth with a time of 19:38, Peyton got ninth, with a time of 19:48, and Ethan got fifteenth, with a time of 20:11. Jacob fell just short of medaling, getting twenty-first place, with a time of 20:41. Evan’s time was 21:03, Cooper’s time was 22:39, and James’ time was 27:34. Riley’s time was 28:21, Elianas’ time was 28:30, and Tymber’s time was 27:02. The following race was St. James. Their course is very flat, and most runners get a personal record or season best on it. That was the case for 9 runners on this team. Three athletes medaled, including Easton who got ninth and whose time was 18:25, Peyton, who got eleventh with a time of 19 minutes flat, and Oscar, who got fifteenth with a time of 19:24. Next was Jacob with a time of 19:30. Ethan, whose time was 19:50. Evan had a time of 20:28. Cooper had a time of 22:30. James had a time of 25:34. Riley had a time of 29:35, Elliana had a time of 28:14, and Tymber had a time of 27:09. Owensville was a rough race for most of the team, except Easton, who medaled and got fifteenth. The conference meet was at the same course, and the team did better than the first time. Fatima was a tough race for the team. It was very hilly, but they responded with confidence and had a very good race, especially considering they were missing their fifth runner, Ethan Hale, due to injury. Easton medaled at fifteenth place, with a time of 19:01. The best part was that, besides the hilly course, Oscar had a personal record of 19:23. Finally, the Shamrocks were at districts. They had one chance not only to get to State, but to win the district meet. It was a close race, but they finished fourth, barely clinching a spot to state. Evan Scheer had a personal record of 20:12, taking his spot as the fourth runner in the race. Oscar Otten also set yet another personal record with a time of 19:11 and medaled, finishing twenty-fourth. Cooper Groppe had a season-best 22:22, and Easton medaled at tenth place. With these accomplishments from those runners, the Shamrocks were now at state. At the MSHSAA Cross Country Class 1 State Championships, the Shamrocks set two personal records and a season best. Tymber Hawkins, the girls' state qualifying runner for the Shamrocks, had a time of 26:27. Easton Bailey had a personal record with a time of 18:07. Cooper Groppe had a season best 22:17. Ethan Hale had a time of 20:21. Oscar Otten had a personal record. His time was 18:46. Jacob Preus’ time was 20:15, his best time since Hermann. Evan Scheer’s time was 20:12, and Peyton Valley’s time was 19:27. The Shamrocks placed thirteenth at State, a fitting way to top off the season. The season best, for each runner goes as follows: Riley Dukes, 28:15. Elliana Gevers, 28:14. Tymber Hawkins, 25:20. Easton Bailey, 18:07. Cooper Groppe, 22:17. Ethan Hale, 19:50. James O’Fallon, 24:28. Oscar Otten, 18:46. Jacob Preus, 19:30. Evan Scheer, 20:12. Peyton Valley, 19:00. The Team average for each runner’s season best was 27:16. The best team average was at State, with a time of 26:27. The second highest was at Districts, with a time of 27:01. All races were 5,000 meters, or 3.1 miles. Through all of the nerves, races, and bad times, they persevered and came out with a good race at state for everyone across the board. It’s truly a hard thing to do every week, but it’s very inspiring, and we hope to see all of them run track this spring.
Don't miss this month's Shamrock Stories. Tune in as we unpack the NHSD board meeting from 11/12/25, including the Emerson Teaching Excellence award for Mrs. Monzyk and audit insights.
The New Haven School District is seeking bids for asphalt paving and exterior lighting. Details can be found at https://www.newhavenschools.org/.../wha.../bid_opportunities   New Haven High School has named junior Chloe Overschmidt as its October Student of the Month. Chloe is the daughter of Eric and Nicole Overschmidt and is actively involved in volleyball, FCCLA (Treasurer), FBLA, Student Council (Secretary), National Honor Society, and serves as Junior Class Treasurer. Chloe has earned numerous honors, including Academic All-Conference, the HOBY Leadership Award, Honor Roll recognition, and varsity letters in both volleyball and track. Her favorite subject is anatomy, as she enjoys learning how the body works, and she plans to pursue a degree in the health field. Outside of school, Chloe volunteers at her church’s vacation Bible school and food pantry. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, hunting, swimming, cooking, roller coasters, concerts, listening to music, and being outdoors. She has traveled outside the country and once had the unforgettable experience of riding a dolphin. Chloe has also attended concerts by Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Treaty Oak Revival, and Morgan Wallen. Chloe says her favorite part of being a Shamrock is the small-school atmosphere and the strong sense of school spirit. Her teachers describe her as a dedicated student and leader who works hard to better the school community. They praise her strong work ethic, academic growth, and positive influence throughout the building. Chloe’s commitment, leadership, and involvement make her a standout representative of NHHS. Congratulations, Chloe!
 New Haven Middle School has named Summer Christian as its October Student of the Month. Summer is the daughter of Jeff Christian. She is involved in Student Council, Robotics Club, Yearbook Club, middle school girls' basketball, and middle school girls' volleyball. Summer is on the A honor roll. Activities she does outside of school include attending Jo's School of Dance, and she likes to practice volleyball or basketball. She has two siblings and three pets. Her favorite school subject is math because it is fun to do and to solve equations. According to her teachers, Summer is a dedicated and compassionate student who leads by example and encourages those around her to do their best. Her kindness, accountability, and positive influence make her a valued member of both the classroom and the school community. Congratulations, Summer!
Some New Haven High School students in National Honor Society recently helped with Missouri River Relief cleanup. They were also featured in a news article from Jefferson City.
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