Southern Boone is accepting preschool applications for the 2026–2027 school year! 🍎📚
Our program features:
⭐ Degree-holding, experienced teachers
⭐ Utilizes The Emerging Language and Literacy Curriculum
⭐ Hands-on, play-based learning
⭐ Garden experiences
⭐ A strong foundation for kindergarten success
🗓 Deadline to apply: February 27, 2026
📌 Students must turn 4 years old before August 1, 2026.
MORE INFO:
🔗 https://www.sbschools.us/o/primary/page/pre-kindergarten
🎮⭐️ Game Night Madness is Coming! ⭐️🎮
Moms (or motherly figures) and their Primary & Elementary boys — this night is for YOU! 💙
Join the Southern Boone PTA on Saturday evening, March 14th, from 6PM–8:30PM at the Primary School Gym for a fun-filled evening of 🎵 Music, 🎲 Games, 🍿 Snacks, 🏀 Non-stop FUN!
🎟 Tickets are $30 and include 1 adult + 2 kids.
Grab your tickets now and get ready for a night to remember!
👉 https://givebutter.com/sobocogamenight
This past weekend, Mr. Tillman and Mrs. McMillen took a group of 5th and 6th graders to Kirksville to compete against local schools in a multi-event math competition — and our students represented Southern Boone proudly! 👏
We’re excited to celebrate the following achievements:
🔢 6th Grade Highlights
🥇 Cade Palmer – 1st Place Sprint Round, 2nd Place Overall
🥉 Tim Ludwig – 3rd Place Sprint Round, 3rd Place Overall
🏅 Davis Verkamp – 5th Place Sprint Round
🏆 Cade, Tim, Davis & Owen Thomas – 5th Place Team Sweepstakes
📍 Cade, Tim & Davis qualified for State!
🔢 5th Grade Highlights
🏅 Quinton Hamm – 5th Place Target Round & Number Sense
🏅 Corbin Schooler – 4th Place Target Round
📍 Quinton & Corbin qualified for Regionals!
We are proud of all of our students who competed and represented Southern Boone so well. Their hard work and dedication continue to pay off! 🦅❤️🖤
February 21–28, 2026
We’re proud to celebrate the incredible members of the Ashland FFA Chapter during National FFA Week! FFA isn’t just about agriculture — it’s about leadership, service, hands-on learning and preparing students for bright futures.
From competitions and community service to classroom learning and career exploration, our FFA members represent Southern Boone with pride every day! 🌟 #FFAWeek #AshlandFFA
Investing in Our Schools’ Future 🦅❤️🖤
On April 7, 2026, voters will consider a $4 million no-tax-rate increase bond issue focused on maintaining and improving our existing school buildings and campuses.
If approved, the project would include:
Parking Lots Improvements
✔️ Upgrade a portion of the high school parking lot near the outdoor stadium and city park with concrete
✔️ Convert the primary school parking lots to concrete surfaces
✔️ Resurface the elementary school parking lot and bus loop with new asphalt
✔️ Upgrade the remaining asphalt areas of the middle school north parking lot to concrete
Roof Repairs
✔️ Address sections of the primary school roof
✔️ Improve a portion of the high school roof
HVAC Upgrades
✔️ Phase 2 of replacing the HVAC system at the high school
Many of these roofs, HVAC systems and parking lots are more than 20 years old and serve students and staff across the district each day.
💻 Learn more about the projects: sbschools.us/future
☀️📚 Summer School 2026 Registration is NOW OPEN! 📚☀️
Southern Boone families — it’s time to reserve your child’s spot for Summer School!
🗓️ June 1–25, 2026 (Monday–Thursday)
⏰ 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Please complete a registration form for each child by Friday, April 24th to help us plan staffing.
For full details and registration link, visit:
🔗 www.sbschools.us/article/2721394
Let’s make it a great summer of learning! 🦅❤️🖤
Make sure you’re using the latest version of the Southern Boone School District app to stay connected with news, events, alerts and important updates.
Head to your app store to check for updates — and don’t forget to turn on notifications so you never miss a thing! 🔔
Learn more at 👉 sbschools.us/app
🎭✨ It’s Opening Night! ✨🎭
Southern Boone County High School proudly presents Mean Girls: High School Version! 💖
Our talented cast and crew have poured their hearts into this production — and the curtain goes up tonight! Don’t miss the laughs, the music and the unforgettable performances.
🗓️ Performances:
• Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7PM
• Sunday at 2PM
🎟️ Tickets:
• $20 General Admission
• $15 Children under 12
• $15 Seniors (65+)
Grab your friends and join us for a great night at the theater!
📚✨ Family Reading Night is TONIGHT! ✨📚
Join us at Southern Boone Primary School from 5:30–7:00 PM for an evening of adventure, imagination, and family fun!
Come listen to stories about exciting adventures and celebrate the joy of reading together. Whether you’re exploring the great outdoors, diving under the sea, or blasting off into space, there’s a story waiting for you! 🚀🌊🏕️
We can’t wait to see our Eagle families there! 🦅❤️🖤
Awards include:
✨ Distinguished Alumni
🍎 Distinguished Educator
⭐ Eagle Elite
🤝 Friend of Education
📅 Nomination deadline: March 9, 2026
🎉 Winners will be recognized at the Golden Eagles Club Spring Dinner on April 14, 2026.
Know someone deserving? Submit your nomination today at sbschools.us/awards.
On Saturday, February 14the, 14 Southern Boone students represented our district at the Tri-County Honor Band at Eldon High School!
After auditioning for chair placements, these talented musicians spent the day rehearsing alongside students from other conference schools before performing in a 4 p.m. concert. 🎺🥁🎷
They represented Southern Boone with excellence, professionalism and Eagle pride — and the Tri-County Honor Band delivered an outstanding performance! 🦅❤️🖤
MEETING AGENDA: tinyurl.com/3xm34jyc
WATCH IT LIVE HERE: tinyurl.com/3ftedk6b
View the 2025-2026 district calendar here: sbschools.us/calendar
Let the friendly competition begin! Each high school grade level is going head-to-head in a fundraising challenge to support the Southern Boone Elementary playground remodel — helping create an updated space where our youngest Eagles can learn, play, and grow.
You can donate to your favorite grade level, but remember — every dollar goes toward the same great cause! The grade level that raises the most will earn a special prize and bragging rights. 🎉
💵 Donate today:
🔹 Freshmen: https://gofund.me/bab090631
🔹 Sophomores: https://gofund.me/42cad54fe
🔹 Juniors: https://gofund.me/ac8ddd84f
🔹 Seniors: https://gofund.me/a0fc5c073
