Southern Boone School District

HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK: Save $5 when you order your yearbook before April 1st. The price will go to $60 on April 1st. Also, if you are ordering a senior ad for the yearbook, please order soon. Spots are filling up fast. To order a yearbook or senior ad, go to www.balfour.com. If you have any questions about the yearbook, please contact Veronica Smith at vsmith@ashland.k12.mo.us.

Ms. Engemann's 4th grade class took advantage of yesterday's beautiful weather, and went outside for their math lesson to learn about measuring the perimeter and diameter of shapes the students drew on the sidewalk.

Ms. Maute's class at the primary school did directive drawings of leprechauns to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

For St. Patrick's Day, Mrs. Tracy's 1st grade class made their own leprechauns, pots of gold and rainbows! Great job!

Ms. Georgetti's 4th grade class spent part of their St. Patrick's Day using sunlight and cups of water to make their own rainbows during this fun science project.

Middle School Assistant Principal Mr. Beaudoin started his morning by completing a challenge from a few students to run a mile with them during 7th grade P.E. class. Great work Mr. B!

Our building principals are attending a career fair today at the University of Missouri. They are talking to college students majoring in education, about job openings at our district for next school year.

Two students at the primary school work with subitizing cards to develop flexibility with their math skills. These cards allow them to find their own way to make sense of the numbers. The students use their own strategy to find the answers by adding the two cards together.

The middle school delivered signs to the 3rd Quarter "Student of the Quarter" students last week. All students were chosen as a part of the Student of the Quarter program sponsored by Central Bank in Ashland. We are so grateful for the partnership with Central Bank that allows us to celebrate outstanding students each quarter! Our Students of the Quarter get a yarn sign delivered by teachers and a pizza party the next day at school. Here are pictures of just some of the Students of the Quarter!

The school district surprised teachers and staff at the primary school this morning with breakfast snacks and drinks, as a small gesture to say thank you and show our appreciation to them for their hard work this school year.

The Southern Boone School District is currently hiring for a number of certified positions for the 2022-2023 school year. With the 5th grade moving to the middle school next school year, the school district is adding several new positions at the middle school. LEARN MORE AND APPLY ONLINE HERE: https://bit.ly/3sTuqst

The Southern Boone 7th and 8th grade choirs competed in the Central Methodist Music Fest in Fayette on Friday, March 4th. The two choirs both received outstanding ratings for their performances. Congratulations!

Southern Boone High School Theater presents, Mama Mia! March 17th-20th in the High School Auditorium. For show information, cast and crew list, ticket details and more, visit sbctheater.weebly.com.

Southern Boone High School's National Honor Society is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 2nd, from 2:30-6:30 p.m. in the high school commons. You can make an appointment to donate blood here: www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

Ms. Lowrey's Kindergarten class celebrated the 100th day of school yesterday with a variety of fun activities and delicious snacks.

Over 200 children practiced Wednesday afternoon for the mini-cheer clinic performance. The performance is scheduled to take place this evening during the high school boys basketball game. If there are any changes to tonight's game because of the weather, we'll pass along the information.

Students in the 1st grade classes at the primary school celebrated the 100th day of school today by dressing up to look 100 years old.

Opaa! Director of Nutrition Services, Faith Calvin, teamed up with Mrs. Scheidt's 2nd grade class on Tuesday to celebrate 2-22-22, by making a two ingredient fruit dip. They also discussed the importance of "eating a rainbow", and how different colored fruits and veggies help our bodies stay strong and healthy!

Happy 100th day of school!

Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Thank you to our great bus drivers for getting our students to and from school, athletic events and activities. We appreciate your commitment to the school district!