In the first high school boys golf season at BHS the Lions finished 1st in two tournaments and also 1st in a meet. At district competition today in Jackson,MO Connor Jones advanced to the state championship tournament in Columbia next Monday and Tuesday. Congratulations to Connor and his teammates: CJ Carey, Evan Melvin, Ethan Cotter, Johnnie Everett, Logan Mahan and Kyden Alvarado.
Softball Districts at Dora today, May 8th--Game time is now 4:00.
Baseball Home today, May 8th vs. Norwood Varsity Only 4:30
Baseball at Dora today 4:30.
Softball districts at Dora at 5:30 tonight vs. Galena.
Get out and support the Lions and Lady Lions!
Don't forget Teacher Appreciation lunch tomorrow in the FEMA building during your lunch line!!! Courtesy of PTO!
Lost and found items can be picked up in the Elementary office.
Decision Day Assembly is Thursday, May 4th. The community is welcome to join us in the gym at 2pm to celebrate our Seniors!!
Decision Day celebrates seniors’ postsecondary plans and helps kick-start a plan for seniors who have not yet decided. The program encourages seniors to finalize and follow through on their plans for the future and helps build interest in college among younger students.
Baseball at Cabool for today is canceled.
From the School Nurse:
Reminder: Immunizations are due for incoming Seniors and 8th graders. The Ozark County Health Department has immunization clinics the third Tuesday of each month. You can also call and make an appointment at 417-679-3334 with the Ozark County Health Department or 417-256-7078 with the Howell County Health Department. These are required immunizations and your child will not be allowed to start the 2023-2024 school year in August until they are up to date. Please don’t wait until the last minute to get these immunizations, and please bring a copy of the updated immunization record to the school. Thank you,
Nurse Hayes
Time is running out to get a yearbook! Order by Tuesday, May 23 to reserve your copy.
Send the attached form and payment to school by Friday, or use the link to order online:
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A04430000
Seniors and Parents of Seniors: Please make sure seniors check their school email for how much they owe for graduation flowers. Money is due by next Wednesday, May 3! Please bring Mrs. Scott the exact change or a check payable to Bakersfield R-IV. Thank you! 🎓🌺
The Bakersfield FFA Greenhouse will be open on school days stating May 10th 9am to 12pm and will remain open until sold out. We have tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, and various ornamentals. Varieties include: Earlygirl, Beef Steak, Mariglobe, Cherry, and Jetstar tomatoes, Burpless cucumbers, Wandering Jews, Petunias, and four types of Impatiens. Hanging baskets $15, four packs and single potted flowers for $5, and single potted vegetables for $3.
End of Year Events:
May 4th : Sr. Signing Day 2 PM in the Gym
May 4th: FCCLA/FBLA /Guild Banquet 6:00
May 10th: Kindergarten Awards 2:00 at the Park Pavilion
May 11th Prek & Kindergarten screening, appointments can be made by calling the Elementary office
May 11th: FFA Banquet 6:30
May 12th: Sr. Awards Assembly 9:00
Graduation: 7:00 PM
May 18th Pre-k Graduation 10am @ pavilion
May 18th: 8th Grade Promotion 7:00 PM
May 19th: MS/HS Awards 8:00
Elementary Awards 9:30
May 22nd: Athletic Banquet 6:00
May 23rd Final Day of School-Regular Dismissal Time
5th Grade Double AR Points Chase Hewitt, Gavin Scott, Madalyn Hayes, Jaydin Cullum, Landon See and Micaela Williams Sponsored by 101 Pastries and Cream
5th Grade End of the Year Benchmark Most Improved Arlyn Johnston Reading and Micaela Williams Math. Sponsored by Arrow M Mercantile & Gigi’s Country Cups
5th Grade Students of the Month for March are. Rhett Younger and Zaylan Tackett
Sponsored by Subway.
Tuesday, May 2-4 High School students will be taking the End of Course Exam (EOC), EOC Assessments provide important information that contributes to decisions concerning individual students, groups of students, and educational programs.
EOC Assessments are taken when a student has received instruction on the Missouri Learning Standards for an assessment, regardless of grade level.
Missouri offers ten EOC assessments, four of which are required at the state level. Districts must ensure that students complete EOC assessments in Algebra I, English II, Biology, and Government prior to high school graduation. Students enrolled in Algebra II will also be assessed. Testing Schedule:
Tuesday, May 2: Biology and Government EOC
Wednesday, May 3: English II and Algebra II EOC
Thursday, May 4: Algebra I EOC
Please make sure your student is here and on time and well rested. Thank you
Tuesday, April 25-Friday, May 12, 2023 students grades 3-8 may be taking the The Missouri Assessment Program (MAP). This assessment evaluate students’ progress toward the Missouri Learning Standards.
The Missouri Learning Standards define the knowledge and skills students need in each grade level and course for success in college, other post-secondary training and careers. These expectations are aligned to the Show-Me Standards, which define what all Missouri high school graduates should know and be able to do. Find more information about the standards at https://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/curriculum/mls-for-parents.
A policy statement, adopted by the Missouri State Board of Education, designated the purposes of the Missouri Assessment Program as:
• Improving students’ acquisition of important knowledge, skills and competencies;
• Monitoring the performance of Missouri’s education system;
• Empowering students and their families to improve their educational prospects; and
• Supporting the teaching and learning process.
We ask that you have your student here and on time during these dates. Please ensure the students are well rested and ready for testing.
Thank you
Today's baseball game has been moved to Alton, Missouri at 12:00.
Summer Baseball , Softball and T ball forms can be picked up in the elementary office.
Mrs. Sisney's fourth annual 'Outsiders Rumble' was a success!! Upon finishing the novel in 7th Grade Reading, students come dressed as one of the social classes in The Outsiders! These students did NOT disappoint! 💙
