Vo-tech students who meet the bus on Monday: Parking is no longer allowed at Murphy's. Please meet the votech bus at the old Time and Talent on the opposite side of 160 near the West 160 Church of Christ and TJ's Steakhouse.
FFA Fall Semester Update: as of this week over 90 students are enrolled in Ag Courses!! All are highly encouraged to join FFA! Pay $20 for the experience of a lifetime, and don’t miss out on any events!
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DUES: Last date to turn in FFA Dues is Sept. 13th for $20. After that they are $25 and can be turned in until September 29th. September 29th is a hard deadline!
Fruit and Meat Fundraiser: Sept. 5th-20th
FFA Alumni Consignment Auction: Sept. 9th...workers need to be meet at 7:00 am at the park.
Area Ag Olympics: Sept. 14th 4:30 pm in WS...bus leaves at 3:00 pm (must have dues paid)
Chapter Meeting: Week of Sept. 17th during Gap
Area Leadership Conference: Sept. 19th in MG...bus leaves 8:00 am and will be back before school is out. (Must have dues paid)
Bull Blast: Sept. 22nd...bus leaves after school. This will be a late night. Need workers (workers must have dues paid and ride the bus)
Farm Fest: Oct. 6th...bus leaves 7:50am. Return at 6pm. (Ag Science 1, Officers, and Seniors only)
Chapter Meeting Halloween Party and Broom Ball Tournament: Oct. 9th 6pm - 8pm. (Dues must be paid, school dress code applies to costumes, bring your own broom and leather gloves)
Area Cattle Working: Oct. 14th...bus leaves 7:30 am. (Must have dues paid)
FFA Alumni Meeting: 6pm Ag building (Alumni and Chapter Officers only)
Barnwarming: Oct. 27th...Lorland 6-9pm. $3 single or $5 couple (must have dues paid)
National FFA Convention: Oct. 31st - Nov. 4th (must have dues paid and qualify through fundraiser sales points)
FFA Meeting: Nov. 13th 6:00 pm unless we’re all dragging deer out of the woods😁 then TBD. (Must have dues paid)
FFA Meeting: Dec. 11th Wild Game Dinner (bring your favorite wild game dish, must have dues paid)
Dora Cattle Working: Dec. 30th...bus leaves 7:30 am (must have dues paid)
September 21, 2023 TONIGHT!!! 5:30-6:30 TITLE 1 FAMILY NIGHT
Parents as Teachers will be accepting sign-ups and scheduling visits with new and
old families.
What is Parents as Teachers: An early childhood home/school/park visiting
program designed to help you learn more about parenting, support your child’s
development, and help with the challenges of parenting. Our service is available to
your family from PRE-NATAL through Kindergarten. (any child under 6 years old
or before entering K)
Mrs. Johnson will be handing out information and sign-up sheets with more info
for the program. She will also be doing a craft/activity with all children/students
tonight at Camp Read S’more with Title 1 from 5:30-6:30.
Parent Educators: contact them through email to schedule a visit/join
Brandi Johnson bjohnson@bakersfield.k12.mo.us
Lisa Bean lbean@bakersfield.k12.mo.us
School Pictures will be on Friday, September 22. We will take:
📸Fall Pictures for the yearbook
🎓Senior Composites (Tux/Drapes)
🤾♂️Individual Senior Sports Banners
Reminder there will be no votech today.
The Bakersfield R-IV School District has an immediate opening for a paraprofessional. Candidates must have 60 college hours OR pass the DESE substitute course OR take the para assessment. Individuals need patience, physical ability to lift 50 pounds and push/pull a minimum of 100 pounds and be motivated to help kids achieve their true potential. More information may be obtained by contacting Mr. Brian Hollis at brianh@bakersfield.k12.mo.us or calling 417-284-7333 and selecting the elementary office. This is an immediate opening with a start date as soon as possible.
Class of 2027:
Please join us for Title 1 Night "Camp Read S'more!" September 21, 2023 at the Bakersfield School Cafeteria from 5:30 to 6:30.
Thank you to everyone that made our Book Fair a success! See you next year!
Don't forget the book fair is open TODAY from 10am-2pm in the school library. Please use the library door by the FEMA building. 📚
Saturday is the last day for our in-person and online Book Fair. The library will stay open tonight until 7pm for any community members who would like to shop. Grandchildren will also have an opportunity to bring their grandparents to the fair during our school's Grandparents Day celebration tomorrow from 2-3:30pm. We will also be open on Saturday from 10am-2pm...stop by on your way to/from Bakersfest! efairs.literati.com
Class of 2027: $10,000 Scholarship Opportunity! This is for 9th grade students ONLY! There will be a parent/student night on September 27th at 5:30pm in the FEMA building to explain the program and help get students set up. See attached flyer which should say Class of 2027!
Bakersfield R-IV School District has an opening for Bookkeeper/Secretary to the Superintendent. Qualifications include a minimum of high school diploma, proficient in Microsoft and Google apps, knowledge of bookkeeping practices, and professionalism. Professional qualities are a must. Prefer some college, but willing to train the right candidate. To apply, fill out an application (available in the Superintendent's Office or online under Resources at www.bakersfield.k12.mo.us. Background check is also required. Must be able to be bonded and become a notary. This is a 12-month position with vacation, holidays, health insurance benefits and retirement. Position is open until filled, but the intended hiring target is September 21, with employment to begin October 1, 2023. For more information contact Dr. Amy Padgett at 417-284-7333. EOE
The BOOK FAIR opens tomorrow!! Teachers will be bringing their classes daily, so be sure to send some money with your little ones. We will also be open to the community on Thursday after school until 7pm, and on SATURDAY from 10am-2pm. Please use the library door by the FEMA building. 📚
No SOMO Tech formally SCCC (votech) Monday, September 4,2023
Yearbooks are being distributed today!! The Class of 2023, students who have moved, and former staff may pick up the books they ordered in the High School Office. Class of 2023, each of you have a class composite picture in the office to pick up!
We do have EXTRA yearbooks. If you would like one, please come to the HS office. They are $45!
School Pictures will be on Friday, September 22. We will take:
📸Fall Pictures for the yearbook
🎓Senior Composites (Tux/Drapes)
🤾♂️Individual Senior Sports Banners
We will be celebrating Grandparents' Day on September 8th starting at 2PM. Please try to arrive as close on 2PM as possible, as students will be in regularly scheduled classes up until that time. We plan to have refreshments and Grandparents will be given an opportunity to take their Grandchildren up to the Book Fair. Grandparents will be allowed to sign out their Grandchildren for the remainder of the day provided they have parental consent. Each Homeroom teacher will have a sign out sheet. We look forward to having you on campus!
The Book Fair will begin next week on Tuesday, September 5! Students will be coming with their class throughout the week, but we will also be open to the community after school hours. Come see us on Thursday after school until 7pm or on Saturday from 10am-2pm. We take cash, check, credit/debit cards!! Our online companion fair will be open until September 10 if you'd rather order online. efairs.literati.com
Pep Club will meet after school on Tuesday until 5:00 pm. There will be no Monday meeting. Go Lady Lions.