Parents, are you ready for a day to yourselves? Need to do some Christmas shopping? Let us watch your kids for the day!
The Honor Society Lock-In is coming up! This is open to all Bakersfield students in grades 7-12. Students who are in Honor Society will get 8 hours of community service counted towards their 20 hours needed! This raises money for the Honor Society Scholarship given to one boy and one girl in the senior class.
Round 3 of Craft Show Vendors
Come visit our vendors. We have 12 vendors coming Saturday. These are a few items you may see:
Scentsy
Cowskin Creations, Bedspring Snowman and other crafts
Laser Engraved Wood, Mirrors, glass, sublimation tumblers
Gnomes, Paintings, Holiday Cards, Dream Catchers
Crochet Pumpkins and baked goods
Silverware Jewelry and Decor
Cookbooks
Custom Hat Bar, Laser engraved items such as beanies, ball caps, wooden items
Homemade Vanilla Extract and other flavors Candied Pecans and Puppy Chow
Epoxy cups, sublimation cups, freshies
Hand Forged Knives
Cutting Boards
Congratulations to 6th-grade students Amelia Andis for Most Improved Reading, and Brixtyn Lovins for Most Improved Math!
Congratulations to 5th-grade students Benet Seehusen for Most Improved Reading, and Kenzie Moss for Most Improved Math!
Bakersfield R-IV district is currently looking for sponsorships for the 2025-2026 South Central Job Olympics for special education students. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Mrs. Tackitt (417)284-7333 or etackitt@bakersfield.k12.mo.us
Tax Deductible Sponsorship
Star Sponsor $1-$99
Bronze sponsor $100-$199
Silver Sponsor $200-$299
Gold Sponsor $300-$499
Diamond Sponsor $500-$750
Platinum sponsor $751 & above
Tax Deductible Sponsorship
Star Sponsor $1-$99
Bronze sponsor $100-$199
Silver Sponsor $200-$299
Gold Sponsor $300-$499
Diamond Sponsor $500-$750
Platinum sponsor $751 & above
Coach Tom Barr
Basketball lessons at Bakersfield
Lessons will be offered at the Jerry Taylor Gymnasium in Bakersfield on November 3rd at 11:30 for students in 2nd - 6th grade.. Lessons will last one hour. We will be working on all fundamentals: ball handling, dribbling, passing, lay-ups, and shooting.
The price is $140 for 5 lessons. The price is typically $115 for 5 in West Plains, however $5 will be added to cover driving expenses
Please text or call 417-293-5391 if you have questions or would like to sign your child up.
Upcoming camps in West Plains:
Fundamentals Camp October 26th for 1st - 4th grade from 1:30 to 3:30, 5th - 8th grade 3:30 to 5:30. Cost is $55 or $45 if currently enrolled in lessons.
Basketball lessons at Bakersfield
Lessons will be offered at the Jerry Taylor Gymnasium in Bakersfield on November 3rd at 11:30 for students in 2nd - 6th grade.. Lessons will last one hour. We will be working on all fundamentals: ball handling, dribbling, passing, lay-ups, and shooting.
The price is $140 for 5 lessons. The price is typically $115 for 5 in West Plains, however $5 will be added to cover driving expenses
Please text or call 417-293-5391 if you have questions or would like to sign your child up.
Upcoming camps in West Plains:
Fundamentals Camp October 26th for 1st - 4th grade from 1:30 to 3:30, 5th - 8th grade 3:30 to 5:30. Cost is $55 or $45 if currently enrolled in lessons.
Ozark County Operation Christmas is available. If needing assistance with Christmas, options an available.
Junior High Basketball at the Dora Tournament on Saturday October 25th. Boys in the Championship game at 12:30. Girls playing for consolation at 3:00. GO LIONS!!!!
Craft Show November 1 from 9-4pm. Vendors are welcome. Contact Trudy Summers
Congratulations to our students who placed in the Ozark County Spelling Bee: Gavin Scott-1st place, Brenner Amburgy-2nd place, and Trigger Schaab-5th place.
No SOMO Tech (votech) Friday, October 24 and Friday, October 31
Red Ribbon Week October 28-31
Athletic Schedule for 10-24-25. Volleyball in the district semifinals at Winona vs Winona at 5:00. Junior High Girls Basketball in the Dora Tournament vs Richards at 3:00.
GO LIONS!!
GO LIONS!!
Hurry and get your Lion 2026 Yearbook before the price increases. Use the attached order form or order online at jostens.com. Turn in orders at the elementary or high school office.
Looks like the rain will miss us in the morning! Come out and join us!
📅 See You at the Pole – October 24th🙏
Join us for See You at the Pole, hosted by FCA, on Friday, October 24th!
We’ll have two sessions so everyone can take part:
🕖 7:15 AM
🕗 8:00 AM
📍Meet us at the school flagpole outside the high school office
This is a special time for students, staff, and community members to gather for prayer and reflection. Everyone is invited to attend!
📅 See You at the Pole – October 24th🙏
Join us for See You at the Pole, hosted by FCA, on Friday, October 24th!
We’ll have two sessions so everyone can take part:
🕖 7:15 AM
🕗 8:00 AM
📍Meet us at the school flagpole outside the high school office
This is a special time for students, staff, and community members to gather for prayer and reflection. Everyone is invited to attend!
Athletic Schedule for 10-23-25. Volleyball at Winona in district play vs Dora. Junior High Boys Basketball in the semifinals of the Dora Tournament vs Fairview.
GO LIONS!
GO LIONS!
Coach Tom Barr
Basketball lessons at Bakersfield
Lessons will be offered at the Jerry Taylor Gymnasium in Bakersfield on November 3rd at 11:30 for students in 2nd - 6th grade.. Lessons will last one hour. We will be working on all fundamentals: ball handling, dribbling, passing, lay-ups, and shooting.
The price is $140 for 5 lessons. The price is typically $115 for 5 in West Plains, however $5 will be added to cover driving expenses
Please text or call 417-293-5391 if you have questions or would like to sign your child up.
Upcoming camps in West Plains:
Fundamentals Camp October 26th for 1st - 4th grade from 1:30 to 3:30, 5th - 8th grade 3:30 to 5:30. Cost is $55 or $45 if currently enrolled in lessons.
Basketball lessons at Bakersfield
Lessons will be offered at the Jerry Taylor Gymnasium in Bakersfield on November 3rd at 11:30 for students in 2nd - 6th grade.. Lessons will last one hour. We will be working on all fundamentals: ball handling, dribbling, passing, lay-ups, and shooting.
The price is $140 for 5 lessons. The price is typically $115 for 5 in West Plains, however $5 will be added to cover driving expenses
Please text or call 417-293-5391 if you have questions or would like to sign your child up.
Upcoming camps in West Plains:
Fundamentals Camp October 26th for 1st - 4th grade from 1:30 to 3:30, 5th - 8th grade 3:30 to 5:30. Cost is $55 or $45 if currently enrolled in lessons.