Bakersfield R-IV School District

I would like to take a moment to thank all Bakersfield Elementary Parents for helping us get off to a great start this year. My colleagues and I were recently talking about the great parenting we see on a daily basis from you all. You are to be commended for the great job you are doing! Our students are well cared for. It is evident that you love your children. They come to us clean, well rested and ready to learn. More and more we see children that are coming to us with a strong foundation in learning and I want you to know that we notice all the hard work that our young parents are putting in at home. You all are doing a great job!
We are now entering the 3rd week of school. We always try to be a little more lax in the beginning of a school year with parents dropping off students and especially the very young, even allowing you to walk them to class in the beginning. Nevertheless, as we move forward I would ask that you limit your drop-offs to simply letting your student out of the car if possible. If you must stop and get out of the car, please park in a designated parking spot. If you are unable to do so, please be mindful that there are other parents in line behind you and long stops can cause traffic to back into the highway. Also, I want to make sure that you are aware that Kindergarten -6th grade students can be dropped of on the north end of the building. The north end of the building can be accessed by going through the HS parking lot or the gravel parking lot. If students arrive prior to 7:30 am, they need to go directly to the cafeteria to be supervised. Students are not to be dropped off prior to 7:00am.
Sincerely,

Mr. Hollis

HOME baseball Tuesday September 2nd vs Summersville starting at 4:30. The bathrooms will be open but no concession stand. Bring your own drinks and snacks.

HOME volleyball vs Cabool starting at 5:30.

GO LIONS!!!!!

📸Media Day for HS Volleyball will be tomorrow, Wednesday, September 3 at 2:46. Please make sure players have their order forms and uniforms. The group picture will be featured in our school yearbook.🏐

🧪 7th Grade Scientists in Action! 🔬 Our 7th grade science students just wrapped up their Molecules & Atoms unit by building some awesome Molecule Models — turning tiny particles into big learning moments! ⚛️💡 Up next: Types of Chemical Reactions! 💥 Get ready for some explosive discoveries as we dive into what happens when substances mix, react, and transform!

🎉 Middle School Readers, It’s Game On! 📚🎯

Our Middle School reading groups just kicked off the year with BINGO Reading Challenge cards! Students will be diving into AR books to mark off spaces — aiming for a BINGO or even a full Blackout!

💥 The more they read, the more they win!

We’re looking to make this challenge extra exciting with some awesome prizes and incentives. If you’re interested in donating gift cards, goodies, or other student-friendly rewards, please reach out to a middle school teacher. Your support makes a big difference!

Let’s make reading rewarding! 🙌📖

High School Volleyball tonight 8/28 at Dora and tomorrow night at Couch. Both start at 5:30. Go LADY LIONS!!

rootED August 2025 Newsletter

📔 Yearbooks were passed out today! If you did not order one, we have a few extra. They are available on a first come first served basis. No holds! $50. Pick up in the HS office.📔

Class of 2025....you may pick up your yearbook in the HS office starting today!!

📸Media Day for HS Volleyball will be on Wednesday, September 3 at 2:46. Coaches will send order forms and more information as soon as it is available to them. The group picture will be featured in our school yearbook.🏐

September 6!

Are you feeling a bit under the weather? If so, come visit the clinic located inside the FEMA building here at school. Sally Hambleton, APRN is here Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am-2pm to help you get back in tip-top shape!

O Highway is closed due to an accident. Any student coming to campus for Votech should avoid O Highway today. 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!