Shamrock Stories

Mrs. Otten, elementary principal, hosts Shamrock Stories for the New Haven School District and highlights this year’s “A Star Spangled Summer School,” themed around America’s 250th celebration, with activities focused on monuments, national parks, and the 50 states. Students from first and fourth grade share favorite parts of summer school, including trips to the park and pool, extra recess, spiri...

The episode of Shamrock Stories recaps New Haven School District activities from April through June, featuring updates from principals Mr. Peirick and Mrs. Otten and a summary of board meeting actions. Mr. Peirick details our eight-day senior trip to major historical and cultural sites from Nashville through Washington, DC and New York City, prom (Megan Horstkamp and Lucas Seitter crowned), and gr...

In this episode of Shamrock Stories, Mr. Peirick talks with four eighth-grade New Haven Middle School Students of the Month about highlights from the year and what they’ve learned from the middle school experience. They discuss activity days, as well as clubs like Outdoors Club, National Junior Honor Society, student council, and yearbook. The students share favorite spirit days, lock-in activitie...

In this episode of Shamrock Stories, Superintendent Dr. Hoener and district leaders recap the March 11, 2026, New Haven School Board meeting. Mrs. Otten's updates include kindergarten and early childhood screenings with Lions Club support, Read Across America activities, music programming at Powell Symphony Hall, and preparations for MAP testing. Mr. Peirick highlights events such as cheer camp, h...

In this episode of Shamrock Stories, New Haven School District administrators recap the February 18th school board meeting and share updates from both buildings. At the elementary, students participated in Olympic-themed library activities, a family reading night with author Maureen Lewellen, a schoolwide “Read With Your Principal” challenge, the Hearts Across America postcard project, and celebra...

Mrs. Otten, principal of New Haven Elementary in the New Haven School District (New Haven, Missouri), hosts an episode of the Shamrock Stories podcast featuring fourth- and third-grade classroom activities. Fourth-grade teachers Mrs. Parmentier and Mrs. Walters discuss preparing students for MAP testing. They describe using a pop-up Plinko prompt system as a randomizer to select weekly writing pro...

In this episode of Shamrock Stories, school district administrators from New Haven provide a detailed recap of the January 14th Board of Education meeting. Key topics include various surplus items coming up for bid, professional development activities, recent student and faculty achievements, and the purchase of land by the school district. The episode also highlights upcoming infrastructure proje...

This episode of Shamrock Stories provides an academic update for the year 2025. We share the district's performance on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, comparing our results to state and regional averages. Mrs. Westermeyer, Mrs. Nilges, Mrs. Parmentier, and Miss Miner discuss their strategies for preparing students for MAP tests, emphasizing personalized learning, engagement, and consi...

In this episode of Shamrock Stories, Dr. Hoener, Mrs. Otten, and Mr. Peirick review positive developments and activities in the schools. The podcast covers significant financial updates, including discussions on the Governor's State Formula task force and future budget implications. Further updates include ongoing facility improvements funded by the 2024 bond issue and minor policy changes. Lastly...

This episode of Shamrock Stories focuses on the New Haven School District's board meeting from November 12th, 2025. Key highlights include the recognition of Mrs. Kimberly Monzyk with the Emerson's Teaching Excellence Award, a successful sock and glove drive led by the middle school's student council, and a powerful Veterans' Day event. The board reviewed and approved two important reports—the aud...

In this episode of Shamrock Stories, host Mr. Peirick interviews Mr. Luecke and his students about their recent project framing the inside of the band trailer. They discuss the process, challenges, and learning experiences gained. Later, students from New Haven High School share their experiences at the Four Rivers Career Center, highlighting different programs like welding, teaching, and global b...

In this month’s episode, Dr. Hoener, Mrs. Otten, and Mr. Peirick sit down with Ms. Zumsteg to talk about the work happening in our Food Service Department and the impact it has on students each day. They also highlight events from the past month, share updates on the district’s long-range facility plan, and discuss progress on the technology plan. Tune in for an inside look at how New Haven School...

The Student Council President and Vice President take the lead in this episode as they interview Mr. Peirick, who is stepping into his new role as high school and middle school principal. They ask the questions students want to know—about his path to this position, his vision for the future, and what he’s most excited about in working with them.

In this month’s episode, Dr. Hoener, Mrs. Otten, and Mr. Peirick share highlights from the past month in the New Haven School District. The conversation covers recent events and celebrations, updates on district policies, and the latest discussions around the long-range facility plan. Tune in for a quick and informative look at what’s happening across our schools and how the Board is planning for...

In this episode of Shamrock Stories , Mrs. Otten chats with our 4th graders about their big field trip to the Missouri State Capitol. From exploring history to sharing their favorite moments, hear what stood out most to our students on this memorable day!

Mrs. Otten sits down with three sixth graders to talk about the start of their final year at the elementary school. They share favorite moments so far , what they’re looking forward to, and their thoughts about becoming middle school students next year.

In this episode, Dr. Hoener, Mrs. Otten, and Mr. Peirick chat about the first days of school, setting the tax rates, updates on construction projects, new staff, policy updates, and other decisions from the August board meeting.

In this episode of Shamrock Stories , Dr. Hoener is joined by Mrs. Otten and Mr. Peirick to provide an update following the July meeting of the New Haven School Board.

Dr. Hoener, Mrs. Wnuk, and Mrs. Otten provide highlights from the May and June school board meetings .

Four seniors sit down with Mrs. Wnuk to reflect on the 2025 Senior Trip in this episode of Shamrock Stories .

Join us as we sit down with the standout students representing New Haven at the National FBLA Conference! Hear how they prepared, what drives their passion for business leadership, and what this incredible opportunity means to them.

Dr. Hoener, Mrs. Wnuk, and Mrs. Otten provide highlights from the April 9th and April 16th school board meetings .

Mrs. Otten sits down with four kindergarteners for a fun chat about their first year of school.

Mrs. Wnuk previews the 2025 Senior Trip with four of our seniors in this edition of Shamrock Stories.

In the latest edition of Shamrock Stories , Dr. Hoener, Mrs. Wnuk, and Mrs. Otten provide highlights from the March 12, 2025, school board meeting .