Don’t forget to order some books this week from the Tarkio Elementary Scholastic Book Fair. The fair is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The fair will close on Friday, September 18, by 8:30 a.m. Scholastic now offers an online shopping option. Shop in the comfort of your own home while earning rewards for the school (every purchase earns rewards). Visit the online fair at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/tarkioelementaryschool and click “Shop Now”. The online fair can also be accessed through the Tarkio R-I webpage at tarkio.k12.mo.us.

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The Tarkio College Alumni will gather in Tarkio, Missouri, this weekend for the annual Homecoming 2026 festivities. Events will be held Friday through Sunday. Check out the story on page 5 for a complete list of activities.

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Old Fashioned Saturday Night is this Saturday, September 19, from 5:00 p.m. to dark. Head on down to Main Street in Rock Port, Missouri, for a fun night of food, games, music, carriage rides, and more! Turn to the map on page 7 to see what booths will be lining the street.

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The first day of fall is Tuesday, September 22. Most of us are ready for a bit cooler temperatures and fall festivities!

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