Truman State University and Kirksville R-III partner on the Goals 2000 Mathematics Grant to improve math instruction. TSU work-study students assist both students and teachers in the district. Technology -Each of the schools has a local area network with most classrooms having access to the Internet through MoreNet. Ray Miller Elementary and Kirksville Junior High have computer labs with Pentium computers. R-III students benefit from hundreds of hours of volunteer time.
Businesses support special projects and provide incentives for student attendance and achievement.
College Connections -High School students and community members can take college courses at the Kirksville Area Technical Center through arrangements with Moberly Area Community College, Northwest Missouri State University, and William Woods College.