Bakersfield R-IV School District

Softball for 9-1-20 HOME vs Mansfield is a rain out today.

Lady Lions Softball at Pride Park on Sept. 1st at 4:30 vs Mansfield. SENIOR NIGHT will be Thursday September 3rd at 4:30 vs Seymour

Thank you to Century Bank for the care package on the first day of school at Bakersfield! Century Bank also provided lunch for teacher in-service! Thank you to Century Bank for supporting our schools!

First Day TOMORROW!! The kids who live on the KK route (Fairview/Pottersville) have a new bus driver. Mr. Tom Lockett will be the driver for this year. We start school at 7:45 this year, which is 5 minutes earlier than last year. Be prepared at bus stops to be a bit early on the first day. We can't wait to see you!!!

Bakersfield students who have enrolled in dual courses with Missouri State West Plains and courses with South Central Career Center will not begin these classes until Tuesday, August 25.

Tuesday, August 25 is the first day of school! Morning drop-off procedures for car riders are the same as last year. A staff member will be at the entrance to make sure their temperature is taken. Elementary students will be given direction to their classroom. All middle and high school students will report to their GAP class. Students need to wear a mask on the bus. Middle School and High School students need to wear their masks in the hallway and in any class where social distancing is not possible. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday!!!!

Congratulations to the Bakersfield R-IV School District Retirees! We thank you for your service and wish you well in your future endeavors! From left: Elma Gargione, Troy Wiesner, Marcille Davidson, Patricia Britt. Not pictured: Sue Kiel.

Reminder: FFA Members/Ag students, the FFA BBQ/Cornhole tournament will be at the pavilion tomorrow evening Aug. 21, @ 6pm. In order to decrease the likelihood of a Covid-19 outbreak in our community, parents will not be allowed to stay at the event. Students will be required to socially distance as much as possible. Any student receiving a ride to the event should be picked up at or before 9pm. Looking forward to seeing you there!!

There will be NO Middle School Girls Basketball practice on Monday August 24th.

FCA would like to invite the community to join us at the school, Tuesday August 25th at 7:15AM, for communal prayer over the upcoming school year. We would love for all of us (practicing social distancing) to surround the school and pray for our students, faculty and staff, the school in general, and our community as we embark on this new journey through the upcoming school year. Would love to see you there!

Middle School Girls Basketball practice schedule: Wed 8/19 4-5:30, Thu 8/20 9-10:30. If the athlete does not have a physical on file they will need to bring one before practicing. Masks will be worn entering the gym and temperatures will be taken. All athletes must have their own water bottle and towel.

Attention all Bakersfield R-4 teachers and staff-staff meetings begin Tuesday, August 18 at 9:00 am. Please enter the main gym entrance. We are ready to be Lion Strong with the start of the 2020 school year!

7th and 8th grade boys basketball will practice Monday, August 17 from 4:30-6:00 pm. Please bring a mask and be prepared for a temperature check before entering the building.

The Bakersfield R-IV School District has an opening for a paraprofessional. To apply email a letter of interest to Dr. Amy Britt at abritt@bakersfield.k12.mo.us.

An updated re-opening plan has been posted to the website under the news section. Please take time to read over the changes!

Agriculture students/FFA members, please be sure to RSVP by this Wednesday Aug. 12, for our cornhole tournament and BBQ on the 21st so I can be sure to have enough food for everyone. Use the following link: https://bhsffabbq.app.rsvpify.com/

Parents, please review the Re-Opening plan that has been posted on the school district website. Open House will be by appointment for all NEW students, but appointments can also be made for kindergarten and returning 6th grade students. Please call the office Monday-Friday from 8-3 to make an appointment. The deadline for the on-line option is August 18. Please read the Re-Opening plan on the district website under the news section.

Official Cross Country practice starts on Monday August 10th. We will be doing morning practices at first. Next week, Monday through Friday, we will be meeting at 7 AM for practice.

Bakersfield School District COVID-19 Statement The district will make every effort to provide our student-athletes with the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities for the upcoming school year. The benefits of a public based education program with activities are numerous and the pandemic has resulted in thousands of students missing out on many life-shaping experiences. Students and their families, along with school personnel, must recognize inherent risks involved in activities and work to implement best practices to help mitigate these risks. The district and MSHSAA are recommending student-athletes wear a mask or face covering during the normal school day and while being transported on a bus. NOTE: this is a recommendation only. In the event a student-athlete does test positive, it must be reported to the Superintendent, Principal or Athletic Director in a timely manner. The school district will remain in contact with the local health department and MSHSAA to implement all the proper protocols. If the positive test is reported as quickly as possible this will allow the student to quarantine and then return to play after the required MSHSAA COVID-19 Return to Play Form has been completed by a Physician. A delay in reporting to the school district could result in possible entire team quarantine or a cancellation of games and/or the entire season. Every sport and school district, along with activities, are different. Certain practices and strategies may be feasible for one sport or district, but not another. The district will continue to work closely with the local health department, and our families, for a productive and healthy school year. GO LIONS!!!

Athletic Physicals, August 5th 9-Noon in the gym Enter the gym by the coaches office. We will be requiring social distancing while on campus. Physicals are good for 2 years--If you had a physical last year, you do not have to get one this year, but you may.