Harrisburg R-VIII School District

NEW LOOK: The school app has a fresh new look this morning with updates that we hope will make navigation faster and easier. Check out the new menu at the bottom to find the Feed Daily announcements and activities, the Events calendar, and More which houses all of the important district links, documents, and cafeteria menus. And if you don't have the app, head to your app store and search Harrisburg Schools and download today. #BulldawgPride

Today is our monthly PTO meeting at 6 p.m. in the elementary/middle school library. If you can't make it in person here is the link to follow.

PTO is an preK-12th grade parent/teacher organization that fundraises and supports the school district. Without their help we would not have many of the technologies or classroom items in the classroom that we do now. If you can't make it tonight please try to join us another month. We can always use your help and input.

I've created a New Monthly PTO Zoom link.

https://harrisburg-k12-mo.zoom.us/j/84836178164?pwd=tIdjmGegpDrtMTBIIZAZonoOicAUpd.1

Meeting ID: 848 3617 8164
Passcode: 65256
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Hope to see you there!

Nicole Fritts
PTO Co-Secretary
Harrisburg R-VIII

TEACHER FEATURE TUESDAY: This week’s featured teacher is Ms. Jodie Bass. Jodie graduated from Central Methodist University in May 2025 and joined our middle school teaching staff this fall. Although this is her first year teaching, she is already a familiar face in Harrisburg having assisted with both HS girls basketball and MS track & field last school year while finishing her degree at CMU.

Ms. Bass is teaching 7th grade Life Science and 8th grade Earth Science this year and will resume her coaching duties assisting for HS Girls basketball and MS track & field.

Some fun facts about Ms. Bass: she played on a state championship team for Coach Jaryt Hunziker, was in a commercial for the American Cancer Society when she was four, and she and her Mother were featured on the cover of Oprah Winfrey’s O Magazine.

Welcome back, Ms. Bass. We’re glad to have you on our team! #BulldawgPride

PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE TODAY! #BulldawgPride

2025-26 TRANSPORTATION FORM: Harrisburg families, please fill out the transportation form to provide the district with your student/s school transportation plans for the 2025-26 school year. Thank you! #BulldawgPride

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0R76s5qXQj86cOTQmz9Lf-pKHIMc1zRTKZv4RWwFgdVWZPg/viewform

PROPOSITION HARRISBURG SCHOOLS REMINDER: If you did not request a mail-in absentee ballot by the July 23 deadline and will not be present to vote in person on August 5, 2025, this is a reminder that Boone County offers no excuse in-person absentee voting through August 4. Please visit the Boone Government page for more information. https://www.showmeboone.com/clerk/. #BulldawgPride

FYI Friday: Week 6 - Good morning, Bulldogs. This week we are sharing a projected budget breakdown for the 2025-26 school year. We hope this will give you a clear picture of how our state, federal, and local dollars will be allocated to provide our students with the best educational experience in this coming school year. If you have any questions regarding budget allocations or need clarity on an issue that would help inform your decision on Proposition Harrisburg Schools on August 5, please contact Steve Combs at combss@harrisburg.k12.mo.us or 573-875-5604. #BulldawgPride

FYI FRIDAY: Week 5 - The Harrisburg School District has worked hard to provide a top-notch educational experience for the children in our community. Here are some highlights of just a few of the things we are proud to have been able to accomplish for our students. We appreciate all of the support that we have received and want to continue to provide the best quality educational experience for the next generation of Bulldogs! Help make the decision - vote on August 5. #BulldawgPride

FYI Friday: Week 4 - HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY, BULLDOGS! We hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend. Please note the following dates in regard to the August 5, 2025 Proposition Harrisburg Schools ballot issue. If you have any questions please contact Steve Combs at combss@harrisburg.k12.mo.us or 573-875-5604. #BulldawgPride

ATTENTION BULLDOGS: We hope you are having a wonderful summer. Here are the 2025-26 SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS and a couple of IMPORTANT DATES for the 25-26 school year. July 29, 2025 - New Student Enrollment - 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM August 14, 2025 - Open House - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

FYI FRIDAY - WEEK 3 - On April 3, 2024 Proposition 1 was passed to offer property tax relief to eligible senior citizens in Boone County. An eligible taxpayer is defined as a Boone County, Missouri resident who: - Is sixty-two (62) years of age or older before January 1 of the initial credit year; and - Is an owner of record of a homestead or has a legal or equitable interest in such property as evidenced by a written instrument; and - Is liable for the payment of real property taxes on such homestead. Please visit https://www.showmeboone.com/collector/senior-re-tax-relief.asp for more information about the Boone County Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program.

FYI FRIDAY - WEEK 2 - This week's feature shares a breakdown of tax revenues from Boone and Howard counties for the 2024-2025 school year. Please contact Superintendent Steve Combs by email or phone with questions or for more information. Email: combss@harrisburg.k12.mo.us Phone: 573-875-5604

FYI FRIDAY - WEEK 1 - Each week we'll be sharing information in this feature in order to increase awareness of the many wonderful things happening in the Harrisburg School District and to provide our stakeholders with justification for the district's request for a tax levy increase on August 5, 2025. This week we are sharing the important dates and voting information that you will need as well as contact information. We welcome your questions and hope this feature helps to inform your decision on Proposition Harrisburg Schools. Watch for this feature every Friday at 7:00 AM. #BulldawgPride

Congratulations to Sophomore Josey Whitaker for being the FIRST-PLACE winner of this year's Robert J. Stuckey Essay Contest sponsored by the Friends of the University of Missouri Libraries with her essay, The Narrative on Life. . As the first-place winner, she will receive a scholarship of $2,000 to use toward educational costs or expenses of her choice. Amazing job, Josey! #BulldawgPride https://library.missouri.edu/giving/stuckey-essay-contest/

“Caring is the essence of nursing.” —Jean Watson HAPPY SCHOOL NURSE DAY, NURSE JACKIE!!! You take the best care of all of us. We are so blessed to have your skill and knowledge at work in our district every day. Thank you so much for being the most amazing school nurse and for truly caring about each and every student and staff member in your buildings! #BulldawgPride

TEACHER FEATURE TUESDAY: Today's featured teacher is Ca-Sandra Gunn. Ms. Gunn has been substitute teaching in the area for the past four years and is lending her time and talents to Harrisburg Schools this year. When asked about her favorite part of guest teaching at Harrisburg, she replied "getting to know all the classrooms and teachers while teaching growing minds. I enjoy seeing all the different personalities and helping students through challenges." Ms. Gunn comes from a director background and has taught for 14 years. She lives in Harrisburg with her seven beautiful children. They enjoy playing sports, outdoor activities, going on trips, and spending time together. Thank you Ms. Gunn for sharing your time and expertise with our district. #BulldawgPride

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our incredible team of educators. #BulldawgPride

Please join us on WEDNESDAY (5/7) for the last PTO Meeting (Harrisburg Parent/Teacher Organization preK-12) meeting of the year. It will be at 6 p.m. in the elementary/middle school library. Hope to see you Wednesday. Reminder there is also a dine in night at the Kitchen on May 20 from 5-8 p.m. 15% of the proceeds will go to Harrisburg Schools. Please present the flyer so we will get the donation. Looking forward to a night out with our Harrisburg community! Thank you for your support! Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82299551944?pwd=gzb7LKOAohMxBz2NRi1NP4husKNppS.1 Meeting ID: 822 9955 1944 Passcode: 884107 One tap mobile +13092053325,,82299551944#,,,,*884107# US

HAPPY SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY! Our food services team takes such good care of our students and staff every single day. Delicious and nutritious breakfasts, yummy hot lunches, and packaged meals for our students headed to athletics and activities...these heroes do it all! Thank you Lisa Baker, Kim Durk, Marla Merritt, Donnie Merritt, Mary Winn, Leona Ray, Kayla Heaston, and Sheila Griffitt! #Bulldawgpride