Ripley County R-III is a rural K-8 school district in the western part of Ripley County that is made up of 95 students and 23 staff members.  It is the belief of the Board of Education that all students can learn and will become lifelong learners.  The Board of Education, administration, faculty, staff and patrons believe that we exist to help students by preparing them to become responsible, caring, productive citizens in a changing world.  We believe that only through common effort will individuals develop the social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual potential which allows students to achieve this mission.