🦜Today, we're excited to introduce one of the newest members of the Pleasant Hope R-VI School District family! Please join us in giving Mr. Eric Cheek, our new Ranch PE Teacher , a warm Pirate Nation welcome!
Read more about Eric below, and help us show why Pirate Nation is such a special place to learn, work, and grow. Welcome aboard! 🏴☠️
I am very excited about being a part of Pirate Nation serving as Physical Education teacher at the Ranch school and Head Coach of the boys’ middle school basketball teams. I have spent the past 22 years working for the State of Missouri-recently retiring serving as a youth specialist, teacher, physical educator, coach and Principal.
I had the opportunity to work as a Physical Educator and Coach in the public and private school systems prior to working for the state where I was the coach from Varsity level all the way to elementary, sometimes serving both boys and girls programs at same time. I was blessed to have a couple of girls varsity softball teams make it to the final four, served on the staff of the Catholic state championship football team, and worked as a head coach and also assisted some outstanding coaches in basketball making some district finals.
My hobbies include trout fishing, going out in nature, and running with my dog at the park. My wife Lynn works for the Cox health systems, and my daughter Britany is a varsity volleyball coach at Conway currently and was at Pleasant Hope a few years ago and helped guide the girls to the District Championship in volleyball!
Throughout my entire career my focus is developing young men and women not just on the playing surface but off the court as well to be productive and active adults in society through hard work, instilling decision-making and life skills through practice, and focus on “TEAM” emphasis approach. I cannot wait to get to know everyone in Pirate Nation…. Let’s go Pirate Nation!
Read more about Emory below, and help us show why Pirate Nation is such a special place to learn, work, and grow. Welcome aboard! 🏴☠️
Emory Thurmond holds a Bachelor’s of Music Education- Instrumental and Vocal- from the University of Kansas. She primarily plays the harp, saxophone, and oboe in addition to being a vocalist. Ms. Thurmond spends her free time mountain climbing and exploring the outdoors with friends & family. She is passionate about serving students and teaching her students to be good humans through teaching them music.
🦜Today, we're excited to introduce one of the newest members of the Pleasant Hope R-VI School District family! Please join us in giving Mrs. Kaley Coquillette, our new High School Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, a warm Pirate Nation welcome!
Read more about Kaley below, and help us show why Pirate Nation is such a special place to learn, work, and grow. Welcome aboard! 🏴☠️
Kaley Coquillette is excited to be joining the Pirate family for her first year as a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising and Design and her Master of Arts in Teaching from Missouri State University. Before entering the classroom, Kaley worked as a professional theatrical costume designer. Originally from Ozark, Missouri, she enjoys sewing, spending time with her corgi, Peaches, and is excited to be part of the school community.
🦜Today, we're excited to introduce one of the newest members of the Pleasant Hope R-VI School District family! Please join us in giving Mr. Ben Meyer, our new Middle School PE Teacher, a warm Pirate Nation welcome!
Read more about Ben below, and help us show why Pirate Nation is such a special place to learn, work, and grow. Welcome aboard! 🏴☠️
I grew up in the Peoria, Illinois area, where I developed a passion for sports by playing baseball and basketball. In 2018, I was fortunate to be part of a state championship baseball team that taught me what it takes to be successful in sports. I earned my K–12 Physical Education degree from College of the Ozarks while competing in both baseball and track & field. Outside of school, I enjoy coaching, weightlifting, golfing, and spending time outdoors with my wife. I am excited to be a part of the Pleasant Hope community and look forward to helping students build confidence, develop teamwork skills, and create lifelong habits of staying active.
Pleasant Hope Mandatory Fall Sports Meeting, Sunday, August 2, 2026, 2:00 pm. All Fall Sports Athletes and Their Parents are Required to Attend. There will be a short meeting in the gym before the Team Meetings. HS Band, HS Cheer, MS Cheer, MS Boys Basketball, MS Girls Basketball, MS/HS Cross Country, HS Football MS, Football, HS Volleyball. Questions? Contact Kevin McVey, Athletic Director, Pleasant Hope R6 Schools, kmcvey@phr6.org
Read more about Chasity below, and help us show why Pirate Nation is such a special place to learn, work, and grow. Welcome aboard! 🏴☠️
Hi! My name is Chasity Miller. I grew up in Pleasant Hope from Kindergarten to High School graduated in 2008 ended up marrying my high school sweetheart and having our daughter. My Mom was a school cook and seeing her with the school I always knew I wanted to work here as well. I've been in an office setting for over 15 years and was excited to learn about an office opening at the School. I'm super excited to join the team and give back to the school that raised me also.
Read more about Mallory below, and help us show why Pirate Nation is such a special place to learn, work, and grow. Welcome aboard! 🏴☠️
Hi! My name is Mallory Vessells. I will be a first grade teacher at Pleasant Hope Elementary. I graduated from College of the Ozarks in May with my degree in Elementary Education. I am excited to build relationships with my new students and families. I love being able to create a welcoming environment, foster curiosity in learning, and help my students grow. When I am not at school, I enjoy shopping with friends, grabbing a coffee, and spending quality time with my fiancé, as we’re planning for our April wedding. I can’t wait to meet my class in August and start the year strong! Go Pirates!
Pirate Nation,
Please see the links below for the 2026-2027 School Supply Lists.
High School (These list will be distributed by teachers for individual courses on Back to School Night.)
Pleasant Hope R-VI Schools - Back to School 2026
July 15th-August 20th: Online Returning Student Enrollment (https://www.teacherease.com/common/login.aspx)
August 2nd: PHR6 Mandatory Fall Athletic Student/Parent Meeting at 2 p.m.
August 3rd: Elementary, Middle, High, and Ranch School Offices Re-Open.
August 6th: New Student Enrollment at ALL Schools (in-person) @ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
August 20th:
HS Back to School Night (5-6 p.m.); Freshmen Orientation 5-5:30 p.m. in HS Gym.
MS Back to School Night (5:30-6:30 p.m.); 5th Grade Orientation 5:30-6 p.m. in MS Gym.
ES Back to School Night (6-7 p.m.);
PHR6 Back to School Bash (7-8:30 p.m.) at PHMS Playground & Indoor Sports Complex (Weather alternative will be PHES Gym/Cafeteria).
*The Back to School Bash includes games, prizes, informational booths, and activities for ALL PHR6 students and families, food trucks for food/drink purchases, and more!
August 25th: PHR6 First Day of School!!!
If your child:
*received free or reduced-price school meals during the 2025–2026 school year, AND
*was enrolled in the Pleasant Hope School District on April 25, 2026
Then the school has already submitted your child's information to the Department of Social Services (DSS) for the 2026 Summer EBT SUNBucks benefit. You do not need to submit your child's name yourself for that particular benefit.
Please see the attached and/or visit mydss.mo.gov/SuNBucks for more information!
A Free Summer Lunch Program is offered from July 6th-August 14th at Pleasant Hope City Hall, Morrisville First Baptist, Fair Play First Baptist Church, Humansville Life Church, Halfway Lions Club & Cribbs Family & Youth Park.
Our PHR6 School Board meeting is tonight at The Harbor, 1888 MO-215, Pleasant Hope. The board meeting begins at 6 p.m. with open session at approximately 7:15 p.m. Here is a link to the meeting agenda: June 23, 2026
