Mrs. Lester's geometry class finished their toothpick bridges. Afterwards there was a contest on whose bridge held the most weight in grams per weight of the bridge in grams. The winners are from left to right: Jenna Winrod (1st), Tatiana Sepulveda (2nd), Braxton Hadley (3rd), Anna Tackitt (4th), & Aubri Freas (5th). Top weight held was 55.18 lbs. by Braxton Hadley's bridge.
Parents! Please watch for a survey soon. The survey is about budget priorities in the future. Please take a moment to fill it out by Monday, May 4. Limit one survey per household.
Kyland Sisney is 100% Fact Fluent! Congratulations, Kyland!
Laundry soap orders will arrive on Friday! Orders may be picked up after school on Friday, beginning at 3:45, in the car rider line.
Maverick Myers achieved 100% Fact Fluency for 0-12s! Hard work pays off!
Way to go, Rhetta McMorrow! Rhetta achieved Fact Fluency for 0-10s!
Today's high school softball game has been canceled
Congratulations to Johnathon Ray! He has worked hard to achieve 100% Fact Fluency for 0-12s!
Congratulations to Alyssa Wolters on her acceptance to MSUWP!! Alyssa will be pursuing a nursing degree, Great job!!
Congratulations to Saydie Alvarado on her acceptance to MSU!! Saydie will be pursuing her degree in accounting. Great job!
Congratulations to Paige Crites on her acceptance to UCM! Paige will be pursuing her degree in forensic psychology. Great job Paige!
Attention!!! The school calendar for 2026-2027 has been updated! Spring Break has changed weeks. Please use this calendar when making plans for next school year!
SENIOR Night for High School Baseball AND Softball will be Monday, April 27! Please join us at the HOME Softball and Baseball games Monday night starting at 4:30. Lady Lions Softball Varsity and JV teams will face Willow Springs and Lions Baseball will take on Viola for a Varsity game.
8th grade has been learning about the Holocaust this week with Mrs. Dillinger and Mrs. Dewey. They created a timeline including Individual Profile cards, Laws and Decrees, and Historical events. This visual really helped students make connections about how the Laws and Decrees influenced the events leading up to and during WWII and how they affected individual people from various backgrounds.
There will be a freshman orientation for all 8th graders and their parents tonight at 6 in the FEMA building. All current 8th graders from the rural schools as well as 8th graders here at Bakersfield Middle School are invited!
Bakersfield Elementary is proud to announce a PILOT program for a hybrid virtual program for 2026-2027. This pilot program is open to 10 elementary students (Grades K-6) who live in the Bakersfield R-IV School District. Students will have access to core subject areas taught by Bakersfield teacher(s) in their grade level and content areas. Students will be required to take the MAP test at the end of the year. Students will have access to face-to-face OR virtual tutoring after school hours and an on-site activity one evening each week.
There will be an informational meeting about this Pilot program on Tuesday, May 5th at 6 pm in the FEMA building.
Congratulations to Brooks Amburgy on his acceptance to Mizzou!!! Brooks will be pursuing a degree in pre-law and history in the fall. Great job!!
Congratulations to David Manley on his acceptance to OU!! David is also enlisted in the National Guard and will be pursuing a degree in Aviation. Way to go David!!
Summer School will be held June 1st - June 25th. Please return the permission slip by Friday, April 24th! We will be offering the Hunter's Education course to any student entering grades 6-8. This opportunity is only available to those students who are enrolled in summer school.
Congratulations to Levi Hollingshad on his acceptance to ASU-MH! Levi will be pursuing a degree in conservation management with a minor in psychology.
