The Southern Boone County R-1 School District invites qualified persons interested in running for a position on the School Board to file to be a candidate in the April 2, 2024 election. There are two positions available, each with three-year terms. Filing is currently open and will end on December 26, 2023, at 5 p.m.
MORE INFO: sbschools.us/page/board-elections
Congratulations to Mrs. Zepp's 2nd grade class for winning the Primary School Door Decorating Contest with the Christmas tree and stockings. Second place goes to Ms. Holt's classroom for originality with the Hawaiian-themed door.
Happy Holidays! We want to wish everyone a joyful and restful Winter Break!
The primary school had its Annual Holiday Sing Along this morning with all kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade classes. Also, a very special guest makes an appearance towards the end of the video.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://fb.watch/p2Rcgf_2oL/
Middle school students from the Junior Beta Club visited the primary school earlier this week to read with kindergarten students.
Here are a few reminders to help prepare for Winter Break! 🎅🌲 🎁
⭐ Wednesday, December 20th, 2023: Normal 2 p.m. early dismissal
⭐ December 21st, 2023 - January 2nd, 2024: Winter Break
⭐ Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024: No School | Teacher PD Day
⭐ Thursday, January 4th, 2024: Students return to school
📆⏰ View the district calendar at sbschools.us/calendar
The Southern Boone County R-1 Public School District invites qualified persons interested in running for a position on the School Board to file to be a candidate in the April 2, 2024 election. There are two positions available, each with three-year terms. Filing is currently open and will end on December 26, 2023, at 5 p.m.
MORE INFO: sbschools.us/page/board-elections
The Southern Boone High School Beta Club recently hosted a Grinch Party at the primary school. They also worked on their service project of making blankets. A special thank you to Miracles 4 Margaret for providing the supplies and sharing Margaret's story. You can learn more about the Miracles 4 Margaret Foundation at
miracles4margaret.org.
High school students in Mr. Meyers' Project Lead The Way class gave their Shark Tank presentations today. Their presentations included innovation, creativity and passion as these future entrepreneurs pitched their incredible ideas to our esteemed judges to consider.
Our kindergarten classes visited Ashland Villa and Bluegrass Terrace last week to share the festive spirit through heartwarming Christmas carols. Witnessing the joy on both the students' faces and the residents' smiles was truly magical!
The Southern Boone Board of Education will meet for its monthly board meeting this evening at 6:30 p.m. in the central office boardroom. The meeting is open to the public.
MEETING AGENDA: https://bit.ly/3tmzcSe
WATCH IT LIVE HERE: https://bit.ly/4aDUXht
Thank you to everyone who donated during the 2023 Holiday Food Drive. We raised nearly $7,000 and received a bunch of non-perishable food items that will be given to 58 families in the Southern Boone community. A special thank you to the Southern Boone Community Teachers Association for helping organize the food drive.
The school district is working on the district calendar for the 2024-2025 school year and we would like to hear from you. You can click the link below to fill out a survey to share your thoughts.
TAKE THE SURVEY HERE: https://forms.gle/GdtZsNDPFAsWsD9DA
Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade quiz bowl teams for defeating Eugene, Osage and Camdenton in competition on Thursday. Evan Murray and Kayden Gilstrap received prizes for high scores.
Southern Boone Primary School is accepting gently used children's books for their Book Swap program. Donations can be dropped off at the primary school office.
Thank you to everyone who has downloaded the Southern Boone School District 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
Mrs. Himmelberg's kindergarten class participated in an Adopt-A-Soldier program this holiday season. The students brought in various items to send to Army medic Landon Mahoney from Columbia, who is serving our country and is currently stationed in Germany.
Here's the latest edition of the Eagle Express E-Newsletter!
CLICK HERE TO READ THE E-NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/3TnGlwc
REMINDER: The high school's National Honor Society is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive this afternoon from 2PM-6PM in the high school commons. Find out more information or schedule your appointment at redcross.org.
Join Southern Boone Parents As Teachers this evening at 5:30 p.m. in the primary school cafeteria for their monthly event. All families in the school district with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend. Older siblings are also welcome.
MORE INFO: sbschools.us/pat
