Bakersfield R-IV School District

The first day of school is on a MONDAY this year. Monday, August 18 will be the first day of school and we will go through Friday of that week. We have the Big Spring Conference Professional Development Day on Friday, September 26. No students will have school on Friday, September 26, so we are using Monday, August 18 as a replacement day for student attendance. This is the only alteration to our Tuesday-Friday attendance calendar (unless we need to use Mondays to make up for snow days). A few schools in the Big Spring Conference go Monday-Thursday and the rest go Tuesday-Friday. The Big Spring Conference alternates the Conference Professional Development Day so this will happen every other year.

The 25-26 school year calendar is available on the website. This was included when the calendar was adopted early last spring. Please also note the make up days in case of bad weather during the next school year when planning vacations that could interfere with final exams if we have a bad winter. Thank you!

It's time for our Buckets for Benefits fundraiser. Please place your order now and support our school. We will accept orders from now until August 29th. We always appreciate your support!

Come on out to Open House tonight from 5:30-7:30! Stop by the cafeteria and fill out your lunch forms! Everyone who fills those out tonight will be entered for some AWESOME gift cards to be given away every few minutes TONIGHT!

Also, if you need help signing up for the Parent Portal, stop by the Library and see Mrs. Scott! She is ready to help you!

Have a GREAT YEAR!

The new school year is quickly approaching! Here is the 2025-2026 calendar as well as the school supply lists for elementary and middle school. 🎒📚

New Student Registration is next week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday! We are excited to meet our new students!

Sally Hambelton, APRN, will be back in the Bakersfield Clinic (inside the FEMA building) Thursday, August 7. She will be here on Tuesday and Thursdays again this year. She is available for PUBLIC, school staff, and student appointments from 8-3.

There have been some changes to the high school master schedule that may have affected certain students' course selections. If you believe there is an issue with your schedule, please contact Mrs. Summers at 417-284-7333 extension 306 or by email tsummers@bakersfield.k12.mo.us

Just reminder about immunizations. School starts in 3 weeks.
Seniors, 8th graders. You must have your immunizations up to date before school starts. You will not be allowed to participate in any practices, sports, or school activities after school starts until your immunizations are up to date. Seniors need second meningococcal. 8th graders need first meningococcal and Tdap.
Also, all kindergarten students and preschoolers must be up to date on immunizations before the beginning of school.
Thank you!

Teachers and Staff, please check your school email for the back to school letter and In-Service schedule! Thank you!

The Bakersfield R-IV School District is accepting bids on a 2009 Dodge minivan. 166,293 miles. Has multiple light warnings showing on the dashboard, but does run and has AC. Sold as-is, no warranty.

Vehicle may be viewed by calling the Superintendent's Office at 417-284-7333.

Bids will be accepted until noon (12:00 p.m.) on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in the Superintendent's office at 357 State Hwy O, Bakersfield, MO 65609.

Seniors, 8th graders. You must have your immunizations up to date before school starts. You will not be allowed to participate in any practices, sports, or school activities after school starts until your immunizations are up to date. Seniors need second meningococcal. 8th graders need first meningococcal and Tdap.
Also, all kindergarten students and preschoolers must be up to date on immunizations before the beginning of school.
Thank you!

Seniors, 8th graders. You must have your immunizations up to date before school starts. You will not be allowed to participate in any practices, sports, or school activities after school starts until your immunizations are up to date. Seniors need second meningococcal. 8th graders need first meningococcal and Tdap. Also, all kindergarten students and preschoolers must be up to date on immunizations before the beginning of school.  Thank you!

FEMA officials are here at Bakersfield R-IV School District to assist with disaster relief applications or information. Also the Small Business Administration is here as well. They will be in the Bakersfield R-IV School District Safe Room (also called FEMA building) today until 7 PM, Tuesday, from 8 AM-7 PM, Wednesday from 8 AM-7 PM).

Attention incoming 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing volleyball!!! You are welcome to come to workouts and open gym this summer. We start on June 30th. We will go 7:30-9:30 am. here's a link to our calendar. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gUW0y8eLeabKS23wmmKpbtvZPHXMCm6lqbLVgMw5xCI/edit?usp=drivesdk

Any girl going into 7th or 8th grade next year, who is interested in playing basketball, is invited to basketball open gym on Thursday, June 12 from 9:00-10:30 AM at Bakersfield High School in the Jerry Taylor Gymnasium.

FEMA officials are here in Bakersfield today and tomorrow. They are set up in the safe room (also locally known as the "FEMA" building) at Bakersfield School, located at 357 State Hwy O, Bakersfield, MO, to help individuals with disaster application assistance. Bring any related documents such as insurance communication, denial letters or loss documentation. They will be here from 8:00-5:00 today AND tomorrow, Saturday, June 7.

The sirens are being tested. THIS IS ONLY A TEST.

The High School building will be closed tomorrow for training.