Great progress continues on the new vocational agriculture wing at Southern Boone High School!
✅ Roof installation is complete
🔜 Sheet metal work, including roofing trim and downspouts, will begin soon
🧱 Masonry crews are making strong progress on the block veneer, with completion expected in the next 2–3 weeks
🔌 Inside the building, electricians, plumbers, sprinkler fitters and HVAC crews are hard at work
When complete, the new addition will include two vo-ag classrooms, a dedicated lab space and a large shop, along with two new art classrooms and a new family and consumer science classroom.
These improvements are made possible through the $11.6 million no-tax-rate increase bond issue, approved by voters in April 2024. The project remains on track for completion and is expected to be ready for use at the start of the 2026–2027 school year. We’re excited to see it come together for our students and community! 🦅❤️🖤
📅 SAVE THE DATE: Fish Fry Fundraiser to Help Pay Off Southern Boone Student Meal Debt🐟🍽️
📍 Ashland Masonic Lodge #156 (215 E. Broadway)
🗓️ Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (or until sold out)
Enjoy fried fish, deep-fried potatoes, coleslaw and drinks with dine-in or carry-out available.
💵 Donation: $15 adults | $10 children (12 & under)
💳 Cash, card and check accepted
💥 Thanks to the Masonic Home of Missouri, all donations will be tripled with a 2-for-1 match up to $15,000—making an even bigger impact on helping pay off student meal debt in our district!
MAKE A DONATION: https://square.link/u/TOq1EeqP?src=webqr
MORE INFO: www.sbschools.us/article/2828071
View the 2025-2026 district calendar at sbschools.us/calendar.
Congratulations to all of our members who competed at the state conference—your hard work and dedication truly paid off. We are proud to celebrate our All-State honorees and those who are now National Bound! 🇺🇸
🏆 Top 10 Finishers:
🥉 Marketing: Sadie Ahern, Brooklyn Center, Jackson Stubbs — 3rd Place (National Bound!)
🏅 Entrepreneurship: Pryce Bonnot, Brant Eddy, Mason Shearer — 4th Place (National Bound!)
🏅 Retail Management: Jackson Stubbs — 4th Place (National Bound!)
🏅 Project Management: Owen Ditzfeld — 8th Place
🏅 Business Law: Sadie Ahern — 9th Place
Your commitment to excellence continues to make Southern Boone proud. Best of luck to our National qualifiers as they prepare for the next level! 🦅❤️🖤
Congratulations to our 2026 Eagle Foundation award recipients:
🏆 April Ash – Distinguished Alumni Award
🏆 Rebekah Hammett – Distinguished Educator Award
🏆 Lucas Karr – Eagle Elite Award
🏆 Southern Boone Learning Garden – Friend of Education Award
Your leadership, service and impact on our students and community do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all you do!
🔗 Read the full news release: https://www.sbschools.us/article/2822571
Community members ages 50+ and local business leaders are invited to an evening of great food, connection, and updates from our schools.
📅 Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
🕕 6PM
📍 Southern Boone Middle School Cafeteria
🎉 Sponsored by Jacob M. Garrett - Mortgage Loan Officer with Motto Mortgage
Enjoy:
🎶 Entertainment from the 6th Grade Choir
🍽️ Complimentary dinner
🏫 School building updates
📊 District presentation
🏆 Eagle Foundation Awards Ceremony
👉 Please RSVP by Monday, April 13
🔗 Learn more and RSVP here: sbschools.us/golden
Preschool application deadline has been extended! 🗓️
✨ New for the 2026–2027 school year ONLY:
Students who will be 4 years old by August 31, 2026 now qualify!
Don’t miss this opportunity to get your child started on a strong path to kindergarten! 🍎📚
📞 Call the Primary School: 573-657-2148
🔗 Learn more: www.sbschools.us/o/primary/page/pre-kindergarten
🦅❤️🖤 Join us for the Southern Boone Golden Eagles Club Dinner & Program!
Community members ages 50+ and local business leaders are invited to an evening of great food, connection, and updates from our schools.
📅 Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
🕕 6PM
📍 Southern Boone Middle School Cafeteria
🎉 Sponsored by Jacob M. Garrett - Mortgage Loan Officer with Motto Mortgage
Enjoy:
🎶 Entertainment from the 6th Grade Choir
🍽️ Complimentary dinner
🏫 School building updates
📊 District presentation
🏆 Eagle Foundation Awards Ceremony
👉 Please RSVP by Monday, April 13
🔗 Learn more and RSVP here: sbschools.us/golden
We hope to see you there!
76.9% of voters said YES to supporting our schools—thank you!
We are incredibly grateful for the support of our community and the trust you continue to place in our school district. Your support reflects a shared commitment to providing safe, well-maintained, and high-quality learning environments for our students and staff.
Thank you for investing in our schools and in the future of Southern Boone. This project will focus on important facility improvements, including parking lots, roofs, and HVAC systems—many of which are more than 20 years old.
🔗 Read the full news release and learn more: www.sbschools.us/article/2809039
Today, voters in the Southern Boone School District have the opportunity to make their voices heard in the April 7, 2026 General Municipal Election.
📍 Looking for voting details, polling locations, or hours?
🔗 www.boonemo.gov/clerk/
🏗️ Learn more about the $4 million no-tax-rate increase bond issue:
🔗 www.sbschools.us/future
🧑🏫 View information about the School Board candidates:
🔗 www.sbschools.us/page/board-elections
On Tuesday, 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: www.tinyurl.com/5n7yn4dw
📆 Important Dates to Remember
🏫 Message from the Superintendent
🚧 April 2026 No-Tax-Rate Increase Bond Issue
🗳️ School Board Election Information
☑️ Climate and Culture Survey
📅 Change to Last Day of School
🏆 Golden Eagles Club Program
☀️ Summer School Registration
📢 School-Related News and Announcements
📣 Community-Related Events and Announcements
📰 READ THE E-NEWSLETTER HERE: https://www.tinyurl.com/3x8et9ns
In each edition, our Southern Boone Salutes feature shines the spotlight on the amazing things our students, staff, and community are doing to make a difference. From big achievements to everyday moments that matter—these stories deserve to be celebrated! 🌟🎉
A big thank you to Multipli Credit Union for sponsoring this page and helping us recognize the people who make our district strong! 💪
REMINDER: Summer School Registration is Underway! 📚☀️
Southern Boone families — it's time to reserve your child's spot for Summer School!
🗓️ June 1–25, 2026 (Monday–Thursday)
⏰ 8 a.m. – 3:30 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! 🦅❤️🖤
📢 April 7 Ballot Issue: Investing in Our Schools
Voters will consider a $4 million no-tax-rate increase bond issue on April 7, 2026, focused on maintaining and improving our current facilities—including parking lots, roofs, and HVAC systems.
Learn more in the e-newsletter, including:
🧾 Bond overview
⚙️ How it works
💡 What it funds (and what it doesn’t)
🏗️ Proposed Project details
❓ FAQs
🔗 READ MORE: www.tinyurl.com/5n7yn4dw
🚗 Proposed Project Spotlight: High School Parking Lot Improvements
As part of the April 2026 $4 million no-tax-rate increase bond issue, the district is proposing to upgrade a portion of the high school parking lot near the outdoor stadium and city park — replacing asphalt with durable concrete and increasing the number of parking spaces.
This improvement would help:
✔️ Increase the number of parking spots
✔️ Enhance safety and improve traffic flow
✔️ Provide a longer-lasting surface
✔️ Reduce ongoing maintenance costs
This proposal focuses on maintaining and improving the facilities we already have — without increasing the current tax rate.
Learn more about the proposed projects:
🔗 www.sbschools.us/future
💡 Common Question: Can funds from a bond issue be used for salaries or supplies?
The short answer: No. By law, bond funds can only be used for new construction or facility improvements—like parking lots, roofs, and HVAC systems.
Think of it like a home mortgage 🏠
➡️ Bond funds = long-term investments in buildings and infrastructure
➡️ Operating funds = day-to-day expenses like salaries, benefits, and classroom resources
Using bond funds for facility needs helps protect operating funds so they can continue supporting our staff and students each day.
This $4 million no-tax-rate increase bond issue is focused on maintaining and improving our schools for the long term—without raising the current tax rate.
🔗 Learn more: sbschools.us/future
📧 Questions? communications@sbschools.us
📅 Change to Last Day of School for 2025–2026 School Year
Due to unused snow days and upcoming summer construction projects, the district is planning to move the last day of school from Friday, May 22nd, 2026, to Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 (early dismissal at 2 p.m.).
We hope this advance notice gives your family time to make any necessary arrangements.
MORE INFO: sbschools.us/article/2800342
With the recent rain, you can clearly see water ponding in potholes and low spots in some of our parking lots—especially at the primary school and the southeast lot near the high school stadium. Over time, standing water seeps into cracks, weakens the surface, and leads to more potholes and faster deterioration.
As part of the proposed $4 million no-tax-rate increase bond issue, new parking lots at these locations would:
✔️ Eliminate existing potholes
✔️ Improve proper drainage
✔️ Extend the life of the pavement
✔️ Create safer, smoother surfaces for students, staff, and visitors
These aren’t short-term fixes—this is about long-term solutions that protect our facilities and improve safety for everyone who uses them each day and during events.
Learn more: sbschools.us/future 🦅❤️🖤
