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- 10 - 2014 PLEASANT HILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTORY Education THE PLEASANT HILL R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT • • • • Located in northeast Cass County Located 25 miles SE of Kansas City Serves a population of 8,300 patrons Serves patrons that cover a 75 square mile area Campuses • Primary School - pre-kindergarten through grade two • Elementary School - grades three through four • Intermediate School - grades five through six • Middle School - grades seven through eight • High School - freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors Curriculum The Pleasant Hill R-III School District's curriculum follows a systematic approach. The Primary Level focuses on: • Providing students with a strong foundation in basic skills • Instilling a desire to learn in the students The Elementary Level encourages students to: • Continue building on basic skills • Approach learning with eagerness and anticipation The Middle School Level provides students with opportunities to explore other subject areas including: • Music • Art • Family and Consumer Science Business Technology: • Participate in student government and after-school clubs F Education rom its beginnings over 150 years ago, the schools in Pleasant Hill have spoken of what this community values. They are a reflection of our character, our economics, and our social vitality. Through the years as we have built new schools or added on to existing buildings, we have provided safe, positive, stimulating learning environments to encourage and challenge children. The Pleasant Hill School District has long been committed to assuring the existence of facilities and to providing innovative programs that support quality learning. Since 1830 when the first public school in the area opened its door, the district has grown to five campuses with a total enrollment of approximately 2143. A Primary School accommodates prekindergarten through second grade classes; an Elementary School accommodates students in grades three through four; an Intermediate School accommodates students in grades five through six; a Middle School accommodates students in grades seventh and eighth; and the High School accommodates freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors Pleasant Hill R-lll school district is located in northeast Cass County just twenty-five minutes southeast of Kansas City. Covering approximately 75 square miles, the district serves a community of 8,300 residents as well as the surrounding rural area. The proximity of Pleasant Hill to the metropolitan area attracts residents who seek a peaceful setting in country with all the benefits of the city close at hand. Families are drawn to the area where basic