As summer winds down, school districts across Chariton County are preparing for the 2025–2026 school year with student registration events, open houses, and the kickoff of Thunder Football season. Families in Keytesville, Brunswick, and Salisbury will have multiple opportunities in the coming days to get students registered, meet teachers, and gear up for a busy fall.
Keytesville R-III School District
Students entering grades 7–12 in the Keytesville R-III School District will register on August 7 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A back-to-school open house will follow on August 13 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, where families can visit classrooms, meet teachers, and enjoy complimentary hot dogs, chips, and drinks.
Thanks to the Keytesville PTO and generous donors, school supplies will be provided again this year. Parents are welcome to walk students to class on the first day of school. Doors open at 7:20 AM, with regular dismissal at 3:30 PM.
To stay informed, families are encouraged to join the district’s Remind groups for athletics and extracurricular updates. Codes for junior high football, high school cheerleading, girls softball, and more are available through the district’s social media.
Thunder Football Kicks Off
The Thunder Football team, a cooperative program between Keytesville, Brunswick, and Northwestern, has released its full varsity and junior high football schedules for fall 2025. Practices are already underway, with regular sessions scheduled from 4:00 PM–6:00 PM throughout August and September.
Varsity Home Games (All at 7:00 PM unless noted):
- Aug 22: Jamboree vs Northwest-Hughesville, Princeton, and Southwest (Keytesville)
- Aug 29: vs Paris
- Sept 5: vs Knox County
- Oct 3: vs Braymer (Homecoming)
- Oct 10: vs Hardin-Central/Norborne
Several away games will take players to Orrick, Schuyler County, Slater, and Knox County. District play begins on Oct 31, with time and location TBD.
Junior High Highlights:
- Sept 9: vs Norborne
- Sept 16: vs Santa Fe
- Sept 22: at Braymer
- Sept 29: vs Knox County
- Oct 7: at Schuyler County
- Oct 13: vs North Shelby
Concessions will be available at home games, and lawn chairs are welcome inside the fence for additional seating.
Brunswick R-II Updates
In Brunswick, the school fitness center is now open following parking lot renovations. However, administrators warn that temporary closures may occur again around July 31 to complete sealant and line painting. Patrons are encouraged to follow district updates on social media for the latest information.
Brunswick is also participating in the Thunder Football co-op, sharing practice and game schedules with Keytesville and Northwestern. The district has opened online registration for the 2025–2026 school year through TeacherEase. Links for new and returning students are available on the district’s website.
Salisbury R-IV Registration Schedule
The Salisbury R-IV School District has announced its student registration schedule for August:
- August 8: Junior High & New Students — 8:00 AM–11:00 AM and 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
- August 11: 12th & 11th Grade — 8:00 AM–11:00 AM and 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
- August 12: 10th & 9th Grade — 8:00 AM–11:00 AM and 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Registration packets will be arriving soon for students in grades 4–8. Parents are reminded to bring all signed paperwork to finalize registration.
Stay Connected with Your School
Whether you’re cheering on the Thunder Football team or helping a new student get ready for their first day, now is the time to get organized. Local schools are working hard to ensure a smooth start to the academic year, and community support is as strong as ever.
For the latest updates on school events, schedules, and athletic programs in Keytesville, Brunswick, Northwestern, and Salisbury, follow The Chariton Beacon and your school district’s official pages.
