Hayes Shrable is Student of the Week in Mrs. Jackie's 1st grade class. Keep up the great work, Hayes!

Here is the 2026-2027 Student & Family Break Planner. Please keep this in mind when planning family trips. Planning your trips around scheduled school breaks helps students stay engaged in learning while giving families more opportunities to spend time together!

2026-2027 Carnival Picture Schedule

Staff Spotlight...Meet Lisa Bean!

The Bakersfield Elementary's October Newsletter is here!




We are sending our congratulations out to Everleigh Hicks. She is the Student of the Week in Mrs. Heather's 1st grade class!

Just a reminder...All MS/HS Honor Society members can earn 1 hour for each sleeper they bring in (up to 4 hours max). Please bring all sleepers to Mrs. Scott or Mrs. Grigg! Ends October 31, 2026.

First grader Laney Howell is the Student of the Week in Mrs. Jackie's class. Way to go, Laney!

Van Buren has canceled junior high basketball tomorrow night because of transportation issues.
Volleyball tonight will be V only, Bradleyville does not have enough girls.
This week in sports...

School Picture Retake Day will be TOMORROW, Tuesday, October 6, after lunch to accommodate VoTech students. We will take: 📸Fall Yearbook Picture Retakes, 🎓Senior Composites (Tux/Drapes), and🎮Clubs. SENIORS: girls, be sure to bring a camisole or something that slips easily off the shoulders and boys, please bring a white t-shirt to wear!
We are excited to welcome the Dental Bus to our school! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to receive dental care right here at school. The dental team will be here October 6th through the 9th.
Parents and guardians, please complete and return your child's dental bus permission forms as soon as possible. Students must return their completed forms to participate.
Thank you for helping us keep our students' smiles healthy and bright!
Parents and guardians, please complete and return your child's dental bus permission forms as soon as possible. Students must return their completed forms to participate.
Thank you for helping us keep our students' smiles healthy and bright!
Pink Out Night...Thursday, October 8!

School Picture Retake Day will be Tuesday, October 6 after lunch to accommodate VoTech students. We will take: 📸Fall Yearbook Picture Retakes, 🎓Senior Composites (Tux/Drapes), and🎮Clubs. SENIORS: girls, be sure to bring a camisole or something that slips easily off the shoulders and boys, please bring a white t-shirt to wear!
Staff Spotlight...Meet Sara Belt!

🏐Friday, October 2...Volleyball starting at 4:30!🏐
Alton JV vs Bakersfield JV
Alton JV vs Viola JV
Bakersfield JV vs Viola JV
Bakersfield V vs Viola V
We are excited to welcome the Dental Bus to our school! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to receive dental care right here at school. The dental team will be here October 6th through the 9th.
Parents and guardians, please complete and return your child's dental bus permission forms as soon as possible. Students must return their completed forms to participate.
Thank you for helping us keep our students' smiles healthy and bright!
Just a reminder for Tuesday this week - Senior Sports Banners, Girls Golf, Middle School Boys and Girls Basketball pictures will be taken at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 29.
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