Our 7th grade science students wrapped up their Life Science unit with a hands-on lab experience today! 🦉

Students dissected owl pellets and worked to identify the bones they discovered, bringing their learning to life in an exciting way. Through this activity, they demonstrated a strong understanding of the trophic pyramid and how energy flows through ecosystems.

Great job applying your knowledge, scientists!
about 7 hours ago, Rachel Dewey
Measuring Owl Pellet
Measuring Owl Pellet
Dissecting Owl Pellet
Dissecting Owl Pellet
Dissecting Owl Pellet
Dissecting Owl Pellet
The 6th-grade science class is learning about alternative energy sources. They designed and made solar ovens. They tested the solar ovens by making s'mores!
1 day ago, Christina Hodgson
6th grade Science students making solar ovens
6th grade Science students making solar ovens
6th grade Science students making solar ovens
testing the s'mores they made in a solar oven
6th grade Science students making solar ovens
6th grade Science students making solar ovens
Take a look at the April newsletter from Bakersfield Elementary!
2 days ago, Christina Hodgson
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The Big Springs Conference Scholar Bowl Tournament took place this last weekend, and our Bakersfield Varsity team took home FIRST place!! Junior Varsity took home third place!! Also, a big congratulations to Brooks Amburgy who took home 1st place Individual and Shaniah Foster who took home 3rd place Individual!
2 days ago, Amy Scott
Scholar Bowl Team
Varsity Team
Junior Varsity Team
Attention, parents of seniors!! Please see the attached notice from the Ozark County Times!
6 days ago, Amy Scott
Put your senior in the newspaper!
We are so excited about meeting new students at our screening! If you know someone with a child who qualifies for our Pre-K for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, or Kindergarten, please share this information. We are eager to fill the seats for the 2026-2027 school year!
6 days ago, Christina Hodgson
Screening Notice
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Bakersfield and Tecumseh Fire Departments came from fighting a brush fire to give our thirsty new fields a drink!! We appreciate you!!
7 days ago, Dr. Amy Padgett
Chief Greg Watts, Bakersfield Fire Department
Bakersfield and Tecumseh Fire Departments
Water on the softball field!
Schedule for the high school baseball tournament at Gainesville on Friday and Saturday the 27th and 28th.
Friday 4:30 Bakersfield vs Ava.
Saturday 10:00 Bakersfield vs Gainesville
12:00 Bakersfield vs Neelyville.
8 days ago, Coach Doug Lansdown
Join us today at the new ball field location in softball action as the Lady Lions take on Gainesville. Varsity begins at 4:30, followed by JV. A few notes of interest.....There will be limited bleacher seating, so feel free to bring a lawn chair! Port-A-Potties and a limited concession stand will be available. There is no admission charge.

The address is 3003 County Road 593, Bakersfield, MO 65609. County Road 593 is off O Hwy and is the first dirt road to your right as you travel west past the school campus. Take the first gravel driveway to the left and park on the gravel parking lot. Side walks will take you to the softball field.

We look forward to seeing everyone! Thank you for your patience as we continue to re-build the athletic facility.
9 days ago, Dr. Amy Padgett

Tuesday, March 24, is Spring Sports Picture Day (HS girls/boys golf, HS baseball, eSports, HS/MS track, MS volleyball, and boys elementary basketball). Picture order forms have been distributed.

13 days ago, Mr. Helmke
More photos from March 6 Career Day
16 days ago, Mrs. Trudy Summers
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Career Day March 6. Thank you to all these wonderful people who took time out of their day to spend with our 7-12 grade students. The goal was to educate students on a variety of careers. These are the following professionals who attended: Carolynn, Occupational Therapist at OZH, Sally Hambelton, Nurse Practitioner at Baxter Healthcare, Chase Sigler, Chemist Professor at College of the Ozarks, Hunter Lashley, Radiology Technician at Baxter Healthcare, Mike Lampley, Mobile Mechanics at Ozarko Tires, Stephany & Larry, Howell Oregan Electric & Lineman, Cassie Summers, Esthetician at Painted Palomino, Freddy Spencer, Real Estate at Iron Gate Real Estate, Banking/Accounting, Hatti Bolka, Chan Crooker, Maddie Sadrerasi at Century Bank of the Ozarks, Kim Roberts, Division of Family Services, Nathan Winrod, Winrod Construction, Justin Gailey & Austin, Wildlife & Fish Management at Missouri Conservation, Sam Stewart, Conservation Education/Careers at Missouri Conservation, Kierstan Rhoads, Lawyer at KMSR Law Firm, Tracie Ehrhart, Teacher, BHS, Shannah O'Dell, Nursing at Baxter Healthcare, Bruce Bales, MODOT, Elijah, David, Gabe, Annabell, EMT/Paramedic at Ozark County & South Howell Ambulance Services
16 days ago, Mrs. Trudy Summers
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Bakersfield Elementary has announced dates for kindergarten and preschool screening:

16 days ago, Christina Hodgson
Kindergarten Screening Schedule
Just a reminder that the clinic at school will be closed this week.
16 days ago, Amy Scott

The impact of eliminating the state income tax for Bakersfield R-IV is
$638,561 each year or 10.3% of all spending. That is a cut of $1,933 per student and is the equivalent of 12 teachers or 20 support staff.

In addition, Senate Bill 3 is on the ballot this April. SB 3 extends the property tax freeze to everyone. The cost for Bakersfield R-IV is approximately $80,066 per year.

Just providing information so you can make an informed choice on April 7.

17 days ago, Dr. Amy Padgett
Impact for Bakersfield R-IV if state income tax is eliminated
Our older students (5th and 6th graders) enjoyed sharing their knowledge of robotics with their first-grade peers. They guided them step by step in building a functioning robot. While teaching the younger students important STEM skills, the older students are developing leadership capabilities. First graders practiced collaborating within a group and developed more independent problem-solving skills. Who knew learning could be so much fun!
24 days ago, Christina Hodgson
BUILDING ROBOTS PICS
BUILDING ROBOTS PICS
BUILDING ROBOTS PICS
GROUP PIC OF ROBOTS
BUILDING ROBOTS PICS
BUILDING ROBOTS PICS
BUILDING ROBOTS PICS
BUILDING ROBOTS PICS
BUILDING ROBOTS PICS
BUILDING ROBOTS PICS
Attention HONOR SOCIETY students still needing hours: Lacee & Chris Bales could use some help at the former Pride Park doing clean-up work. They said they would be there all Spring Break working! 👷🏼‍♀️👷🏼‍♂️
27 days ago, Amy Scott
The middle school had a great time at the STEM Career Showcase! Thank you to all who attended!
28 days ago, Rachel Dewey
Construction worker, framer, welder
Astronaut
Tower technician, emergency nurse
Lineman
Heart surgeon
Pediatric Endocrinologist
Horse chiropractor
CNA
Case Manager Nurse
CRNA
All students are safely back in their designated buildings. Thank you for your patience.
29 days ago, Dr. Amy Padgett
Out of an abundance of caution, and considering the trauma the last spring storms had on our kids and community, we are bringing everyone in the FEMA building until the thunderstorm passes.
29 days ago, Dr. Amy Padgett