Southern Boone School District

Thank you to Morgan Buresh with ABC 17 TV for doing a news story about our community raising over $40,000 for the Southern Boone Buddy Pack Program in honor of Coach Crystal Branch. You can watch the news story at 6PM tonight on KMIZ-TV Channel 17. READ THE STORY HERE: https://abc17news.com/news/ashland/2024/03/06/more-than-40000-going-toward-southern-boone-buddy-pack-program-to-feed-students/

QUESTION NO. 1: No Tax Rate Increase Bond Issue Question No. 1 in the April 2nd, 2024 election is an $11.6 million no tax rate increase bond issue that would be used to help fund a high school expansion construction project. The project would include a new vocational and agriculture department wing, along with additional classrooms, parking lot improvements and needed roof repairs at the high school. Additional information is available at sbschools.us/future.

The $1 used book sale is back at the high school! Anyone is welcome to attend, books range from nonfiction to fiction, young adult, and adult books, all gently used, all only $1! The book sale is open during parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, March 7th from 4PM-7PM and again on Friday, March 8th from 8AM-11AM in the high school library.

Some of our building administrators are attending the Missouri Job Opportunities in Education Career Fair in Columbia today to share exciting job opportunities that are available in our school district. Thank you to Mrs. Clark, Dr. James, Mr. Beaudoin and Mrs. Sconce for representing Southern Boone!

Congratulations to the Southern Boone High School Choir for successfully completing the State Music Contest for Large Ensemble this Monday and Tri-County Contest on Saturday! Choir will compete at the District Solo and Small Ensemble on March 23rd. Solos and Small Ensembles who get Exemplary ratings will be eligible to compete at state on April 25th.

The Southern Boone School District is excited to announce the establishment of the Southern Boone Golden Eagles Club, a new initiative designed for individuals ages 50 and older, as well as local business leaders in the community. We will kick off the club's activities with a Community Breakfast and Program scheduled for Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, starting at 8:30AM in the high school commons. LEARN MORE AND RSVP HERE: www.sbschools.us/golden

The Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Choir competed in the CMU Music Festival in Fayette on Friday. The choir received an exemplary rating. Also, congratulations to the following soloists on their rating. Chelsea Klutho (7th Grade)-Exemplary Aidan Middaugh (8th Grade)-Exemplary Tegan Sibit (8th Grade)-Exemplary Natalie Bissell (7th Grade)-Outstanding Ashlyn Dame (8th Grade)-Outstanding Abby Nichelson (7th Grade)-Outstanding (Exemplary is the highest possible rating. Outstanding is the second highest.)

Here are some important dates to remember for the April 2nd, 2024 Municipal Election from the Boone County Clerk's Office. You can view the sample ballot and your polling place assignment at vote.boonemo.org.

The Southern Boone High School Winter Guard competed in the MCCGA competition in Edwardsville, Illinois on Saturday and finished in 5th place. Congratulations! Watch their full performance from over the weekend here: www.facebook.com/100004085750176/videos/929422678562933/

SAVE THE DATE: The Southern Boone PTA is having a Food Truck Frenzy fundraiser on Thursday, March 21st from 5PM-8PM in the Primary/Elementary Schol Bus Loop.

Download the Southern Boone Schools App! With the app, you'll find the latest school news, important updates, upcoming events, menus and more. Learn more about the app at sbschools.us/app. ANDROID DEVICES: bit.ly/3wtyKkg APPLE DEVICES: apple.co/3CUg3HF

Surfs Up! Join Opaa! for breakfast each morning next week to celebrate National School Breakfast Week! Each morning that your child eats, they will have a chance to win some prizes and start their day with a delicious, healthy meal. We hope to see them next week!

The Southern Boone Middle School Chess Club kicked off its season with 26 members from sixth through eighth grade earlier this month. The Chess Club is coached by middle school math teacher Mr. Wren and assisted by middle school math interventionist Ms. Whitworth.

Here's the latest edition of the Eagle Express E-Newsletter! READ THE E-NEWSLETTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3TgoW8i

SAVE THE DATE: The Southern Boone Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Boone Economic Development Council are hosting Virtual Candidate Forums for the City of Ashland and Southern Boone Board of Education candidates on Monday, March 25th at 7 p.m. The forum will be streamed live on the City of Ashland's YouTube Channel. LINK: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyBzivUN1WE

Kindergarten registration is underway and preschool applications are being accepted for the 2024-2025 school year. The deadline is Thursday, February 29th. MORE INFO: www.sbschools.us/article/1373095

The Southern Boone School District is excited to announce the establishment of the Southern Boone Golden Eagles Club, a new initiative designed for individuals ages 50 and older, as well as local business leaders in the community. We will kick off the club's activities with a Community Breakfast and Program scheduled for Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, starting at 8:30AM in the high school commons. LEARN MORE AND RSVP HERE: www.sbschools.us/golden

Middle school students in Junior Beta Club volunteered last week at the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri in Columbia.

QUESTION NO. 2: 20 Cent Levy Transfer Question No. 2 in the April 2nd, 2024 election is a 20 cent levy transfer to help support teachers and staff in the district. The question seeks authorization from voters to make adjustments to the district’s debt services and operating property tax levies. This adjustment will not raise the district's current tax rate. The proposal is a levy transfer of 20 cents from the debt services fund to the operating fund. This transfer aims to help the district's ability to attract and retain high-quality educators by increasing salaries for teachers and staff. Additional information is available at sbschools.us/transfer.

Ashland FFA is having its annual Free Supporters Breakfast this Saturday morning from 7AM-9AM at the Ashland Optimist Club building.