Our goal for parent/community/business involvement is, “To develop life long learners and responsible members of society."

Welcome to Charleston, Missouri. Located in the Heartland, just above the Bootheel, Charleston is home to 5000 (give or take a few). It lays in Mississippi County, just a few miles from the "Mighty" Mississippi River.

Charleston may be a small town, compared to most, but it has lots to offer.

Browse our Web site for more information about Charleston R-1 School District. Please bear with us, as we bring you a more responsive, modern and informative website.  New things will be added, as well as interactive links with curriculum, access to technology at home, and graphics of things happening within your local school.  So check back often to see the exciting things that are happening with your own Charleston Bluejays!  To go to a specific school, click the school’s picture above to be taken to that school website.  If you have any questions about the school or the website,  please e-mail us at tlynch@charleston.k12.mo.us or call us at (573)683-3776.

At Charleston R-1 School District, the student is our focus