🏫🎒📝 📖✏️#5 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts🏫🎒📝 📖✏️

FREE AND REDUCED MEAL APPLICATION: Parents/guardians are encouraged to fill out the free and reduced meal application for the 2025-2026 school year. A link to fill out an online application is available in the parent portal account in Infinite Campus. A PDF of the application is available on the district's website to download, print and fill out.

Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool. If you have any back-to-school related questions, please send an email to communications@sbschools.us
about 2 hours ago, Matt Sharp
Meal Application
REMINDER: The Fall Sports Parent Meeting will be held this afternoon at 4 p.m. in the high school gym. Click the link below for more information about sports physicals, coaches' contact info and more. MORE INFO: https://www.sbschools.us/o/soboco-athletics/article/2318690
about 23 hours ago, Matt Sharp
Fall Sports
🏫🎒📝 📖✏️#4 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts🏫🎒📝 📖✏️

MEAL PRICES: Below are the meal prices for the 2025-2026 school year.

Primary School and Elementary School
Breakfast: $1.50
Lunch: $2.50

Middle School and High School
Breakfast: $1.60
Lunch: $2.60

Breakfast and lunch menus for each of the schools are available here: myschoolmenus.com/organizations/1890

Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool. If you have any back-to-school related questions, please send an email to communications@sbschools.us.
2 days ago, Matt Sharp
Meal Prices Top Things to Know
👩‍🏫 Meet Ella Criswell – Kindergarten Teacher
📍 Southern Boone Primary School

We’re excited to welcome Ella Criswell to the Southern Boone Primary School team as a Kindergarten Teacher!

Ella earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and is beginning her first year in education. Though new to teaching, she’s no stranger to Southern Boone — she’s a proud graduate who attended school here from pre-K through high school! 🎓

During her student teaching at the Primary School, Ella was inspired by the incredible dedication of the staff. Now, she’s thrilled to officially join the team and be part of the supportive, close-knit community that shaped her.

Outside the classroom, Ella enjoys hiking, traveling, reading, gardening, baking, and spending time with her family and friends. 🌿🍰📚

Ella shared, “I’m excited to teach in the school district I attended from pre-K through high school graduation... I am so grateful to be a part of this tight-knit school community!” 🦅

Help us give her a warm welcome back to Southern Boone! 🌟
3 days ago, Matt Sharp
New Staff Spotlight
🏫🎒📝 📖✏️ #3 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts 🏫🎒📝 📖✏️

DISTRICT CALENDAR: The 2025-2026 District Calendar is available to view and download here: https://5il.co/36hgc

Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool. If you have any back-to-school related questions, please send an email to communications@sbschools.us.
3 days ago, Matt Sharp
District Calendar
👩‍🏫 Meet MacKenzie Black – Agriculture Education Teacher & FFA Advisor
📍 Southern Boone High School

We’re excited to welcome MacKenzie Black to the Southern Boone High School team as our new Agriculture Education teacher and FFA Advisor!

MacKenzie is a proud Southern Boone graduate and returns to her hometown after earning her Associate’s Degree from MACC in 2021 and her Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Education – Teacher Certification from Mizzou in 2024. 🎓

She’s entering her second year of teaching, having previously taught and served as FFA Advisor at Kearney High School. MacKenzie also completed her student teaching at Bolivar High School.

Outside of the classroom, MacKenzie loves spending time outdoors — camping, hiking, and reading are some of her favorite hobbies. She’s also a proud dog mom to Goose, a miniature dachshund, and Gunner, a chocolate lab. 🐶🐾

MacKenzie shared, “I’m excited to be teaching in the Southern Boone District where I grew up and to be part of this supportive community again. Go Eagles!” 🦅

Help us give her a warm welcome back to Southern Boone! 🌟
4 days ago, Matt Sharp
Mackenzie Black New Staff Spotlight
🏫🎒📝 📖✏️#2 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts🏫🎒📝 📖✏️

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS: Supply lists for each of the school buildings are available on the district's website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool.

If you have any back-to-school related questions, please send an email to communications@sbschools.us.
4 days ago, Matt Sharp
School Supplies List
🚍 NOW HIRING BUS DRIVERS! 🚍

We're looking for two morning and afternoon route drivers for the upcoming school year!

💵 Pay starts at $27.63 per route and $17/hour for trips
💼 100% district-paid health insurance for qualifying drivers
📋 CDL required – Paid on-site training available!

🔗 Apply today at sbschools.us/employment

Questions? Contact Kyle Foreman at 573-657-3010 or kforeman@sbschools.us.
5 days ago, Matt Sharp
Hiring Bus Drivers

🏫🎒📝 📖✏️ #1 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts 🏫🎒📝 📖✏️

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPEN: Online registration for current students for the 2025-2026 school year is available in your Parent Portal in Infinite Campus

Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at sbschools.us/backtoschool. If you have any back-to-school related questions, please send an email to communications@sbschools.us.

5 days ago, Matt Sharp
Online Registration Top 20 Things
The primary school's Stop the Summer Slide is this evening from 4:30PM-6:30PM at the primary school bus loop.

Reserve your books ahead of time here: https://bit.ly/43n2Epf
6 days ago, Matt Sharp
STOP the Summer Slide
LOCATION CHANGE: Southern Boone will be offering physicals for students in 7th-12th grade this evening from 4-7 p.m. at the MIDDLE SCHOOL. Please use the middle school main entrance. Checks need to be made payable to Peak Sport and Spine. Physicals are good for 2 calendar years from the date of the exam. Click the link below for additional fall sports and activities information.

MORE INFO:
https://www.sbschools.us/o/soboco-athletics/article/2318690
6 days ago, Matt Sharp
Fall Sports Information
📚✏️ BACK-TO-SCHOOL GUIDE: Gear up for the new school year with our 2025-2026 Back-to-School Guide! It's packed with everything you need to know, from online registration to school supply lists and open house schedules. Get prepared for a great year ahead! 🍎💼

🔗 MORE INFO: sbschools.us/backtoschool
11 days ago, Matt Sharp
Back-to-School Guide Graphic
The Southern Boone Board of Education will meet for its monthly board meeting at 6:30 p.m. this evening in the central office boardroom. The meeting is open to the public.

MEETING AGENDA: tinyurl.com/2ukcnmcs
WATCH IT LIVE HERE: tinyurl.com/5epbuu4j
12 days ago, Matt Sharp
Board of Education Meeting

UPDATE: Due to custodial crews waxing the floors at the primary school, this evening's Stop The Summer Slide is canceled. Please hold on to your books until the next SSS. Thank you for your understanding!

13 days ago, Matt Sharp
🚌🌟 Big News at Southern Boone Schools! 🌟🚌

Today, we welcomed two shiny new 2026 77-passenger buses to our fleet! 🎉 These buses come equipped with undercarriage luggage compartments, ready to enhance our school activity trips. 🎒✨

Here's to safer, more comfortable travels ahead for our students!
14 days ago, Matt Sharp
Two New Buses

LOCATION CHANGE: Southern Boone will be offering physicals for students in 7th-12th grade on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. at the MIDDLE SCHOOL. Please use the middle school main entrance. Checks need to be made payable to Peak Sport and Spine. Physicals are good for 2 calendar years from the date of the exam. Click the link below for additional fall sports and activities information.

MORE INFO:
https://www.sbschools.us/o/soboco-athletics/article/2318690

14 days ago, Matt Sharp
Fall Sports Information
SAVE THE DATE: The Fall Sports Parent Meeting will be held on Sunday, August 10th at 4 p.m. in the high school gym. Click the link below for more information about sports physicals, coaches' contact info and more.

MORE INFO:
https://www.sbschools.us/o/soboco-athletics/article/2318690
21 days ago, Matt Sharp
Fall Sports Info
Online registration for returning students for the 2025-2026 school year is now open in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Additional information about online registration and other back-to-school related resources is available at sbschools.us/backtoschool
26 days ago, Matt Sharp
Online Registration
🌟 We're thrilled to announce that Rebekah Hammett, our amazing Vo-Ag teacher at Southern Boone High School, has been named one of 34 Regional Teachers of the Year by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education! 🏆

The Teacher of the Year program celebrates educators who make a profound impact on their students' lives. Rebekah was selected from nearly 500 nominees across 284 school districts statewide. Next up, DESE will unveil the semi-finalists for the 2026 Missouri Teacher of the Year award in August. 🍎🎉

Congratulations to Mrs. Hammett on this well-deserved recognition!
27 days ago, Matt Sharp
Rebekah Hammett
The primary school's Stop the Summer Slide starts this evening from 4:30PM-6:30PM at the primary school bus loop.

Reserve your books ahead of time here: https://bit.ly/43n2Epf
27 days ago, Matt Sharp
STOP the Summer Slide