Shamrock Stories

About Shamrock Stories

Shamrock Stories is the official podcast of the New Haven School District in New Haven, MO, bringing you inspiring stories, important updates, and behind-the-scenes insights from our students, teachers, and staff. Each episode highlights the achievements, challenges, and experiences that make our district special. Join us as we celebrate student success, showcase innovative teaching, and connect with the people who shape our schools every day. Whether you're a parent, educator, student, or community member, Shamrock Stories keeps you informed and engaged with the heart of New Haven schools. New episodes are available wherever you listen to podcasts!

Publisher

New Haven School District

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Feb 2025

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Exploring After-School Adventures at NHES

   Mrs. Otten, principal of New Haven Elementary, highlights after-school clubs, noting nearly 50% of elementary students participate. She interviews three students from the new Shamrockin’ Runners, which meets on Mondays to train for the Jingle Jog 5K. Next, students describe Shamrock Singers, which meets to practice for concerts and community events, and Grade School Grannies, meeting every other week to crochet and do plastic canvas crafts. Finally, Leaders of Leaders members promote positivity, make posters, help with school tasks, and represent student voice. 00:00 Welcome to Shamrock Stories 00:49 Meet the Shamrockin Runners 01:39 First Practice Highlights 03:13 Training for the Jingle Jog 11:22 Introducing More Clubs 11:48 Shamrock Singers Routine 14:58 Grade School Grannies Crafts 20:10 Leaders Of Leaders Explained

2. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Student Insights: Life at New Haven High School

   Mr. Peirick hosts an episode of Shamrock Stories with two groups of New Haven High School juniors discussing student life. Dylan Baker, Lydia Payne, and Lillie Barker (student council president) share student council plans, updates on volleyball tournament successes, Lily’s softball co-op with rival Herman, and marching band competition results. They also highlight Shamrock card sales, the October 2 FBLA barbecue, and Four Rivers Career Center programs, plus views on dual-credit workload, homework stress and usefulness, and inspiring teachers. A second junior group (Carter Bates, Jayla Pataky, and Emme Bates) discusses swimming intramurals, favorite and hardest parts of school, desired rule changes, myths about high school, advice to freshmen selves, activities, and asks Mr. Peirick about his motivation, coaching, school-year preparation, and path to becoming principal. 00:00 Sponsor Message 00:36 Meet the Students 01:14 Student Council Plans 03:06 Volleyball Season Update 05:14 Softball Co-op Experience 07:09 Marching Band Highlights 08:12 Shamrock Cards and FBLA 09:12 Four Rivers Career Center 11:48 First Day Back Reflections 15:07 Best Part of School 17:00 Homework Debate 20:55 Teachers Who Inspire 22:34 Teacher Shoutouts 23:27 Students Not Lazy 26:25 New Group Introductions 26:43 Swimming Intramurals 27:25 Best And Hardest 28:53 School Pride Standards 29:45 Rules To Change 30:59 Rumors And Myths 32:37 Advice To Freshmen 33:46 Teachers Misjudge Juniors 35:10 Clubs Sports Highlights 36:54 Students Interview Principal 37:02 Principal Interview 45:27 Wrap Up Thanks

3. 

   11 Sept 2026

   From Tax Rates to Library Updates: August-September School Board Meetings Recap

   New Haven School Board Updates: Tax Rates, Libraries, Construction, and Electric Buses Dr. Hoener is joined by principals Mrs. Otten and Mr. Peirick and librarians Mrs. Frick and Mrs. Westermeyer. They recap August and September New Haven School District board meetings and back-to-school updates. In August, the board set the 2025 tax rates by raising the operating levy to the ceiling of $3.9917 while keeping the debt service levy at $0.75, and prepaid $120,000 on the 2020 bonds; the district’s reserves snapshot on July 1 moved from 52.33% (FY25) to 47.41% (FY26). They highlighted an Aug. 3 scholarship golf tournament raising about $8,800 and community school-supply donations led by the police department and businesses. In September, the board reviewed 55 pages of policy updates, hired Austin Madden as head baseball coach, and heard library reports detailing new book purchases, reading habits, Destiny Discover access, and expanded library programming. The episode also updates bond-related construction, an Ameren grant for three electric buses with infrastructure planned for fall and buses expected next June, online registration challenges, advertising opportunities, and plans to end the community recycling dumpster unless a sponsor is found. 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 00:51 Tax Rates and Bond Levy 03:08 Reserves and ASBR Explained 05:06 Scholarship Golf Tournament 06:02 Back to School Donations 07:33 September Board Highlights 08:04 Library Programs and New Books 10:19 Kids Reading Habits Today 14:55 Modern Libraries and Tech 18:45 Library Beyond Books 20:37 Crochet Club and Family Nights 22:20 Bond Construction Updates 25:44 Electric Buses Timeline 27:11 Advertising Sponsorships 28:29 Online Registration Update 30:57 Recycling Program Changes 33:01 Closing and Next Episodes

Who has been a guest on Shamrock Stories

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mr Luecke
• Evan
• Lucas
• Ms Zumsteg
• 4th graders

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 10 / 100

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Quality

19

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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