TEACHER FEATURE TUESDAY: This week’s featured teacher is McKenzie Wanner. Mrs. Wanner has fourteen years of experience in education and has been teaching in Harrisburg for the past four years. As a high school learning specialist, Mrs. Wanner supports students in English, Biology, Health, Math, and Government. In addition to providing instructional support for our students and teachers every school day, McKenzie also coaches Middle School Softball and serves on our district Student Success Team and Academic Advisory Cabinet. Mrs. Wanner has a way of being exactly where her expertise and skill set are needed in subtle and meaningful ways. We are so thankful that she decided to return to her alma mater to be a Bulldog for life! #Bulldawgpride
HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR SUMMER SCHOOL 2023? Enrollment is now open. Please use the link below to sign up. If you have any questions call Mr. Burris at 573-875-0290.
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TEACHER FEATURE TUESDAY: This week’s featured teacher is Mrs. Sarah Earlywine. Mrs. Earlywine began her teaching career in Harrisburg 15 years ago and we have been blessed with her enthusiastic, creative, and passionate teaching skills ever since. Mrs. Earlywine truly makes learning fun, authentic, and approachable for her 5th grade students. In addition to these skills, she also lends her time and talents as sponsor of Elementary Student Council and serves our district on the PLC Leadership Team, Academic Advisory Cabinet, PBIS Committee, and the Elementary Instructional Support Team. Thank you, Mrs. Earlywine, for always being a shining example of #Bulldawgpride
HAPPY PARAPROFESSIONAL DAY to the incredible staff of specially trained and credentialed educators who support and work with our students each and every day. Paraprofessionals are "the heartfelt heroes. Using their talents to help students discover their own. Dedicating their time and energy each day to the students in their care, and doing it all while meeting the individual needs of many." - Teresa Kwant
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LAST CHANCE: Friday, April 7th is the last day to order a yearbook. There is no guarantee that there will be extras at delivery, so make sure you get your order in by Friday. You can order online at www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=92723 or contact Mrs. Hemme at hemmea@harrisburg.k12.mo.us for a paper order form. Orders and payment must be received by Friday. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hemme."
Today’s featured teacher is Zech Bowman. Mr. Bowman is currently completing his twelfth year in education. He has taught high school math in Harrisburg for the last seven years. In addition to teaching Algebra I, Algebra II, and Concepts of Math, Mr. Bowman serves on the District Academic Advisory Cabinet and coaches High School Football and High School Track. We’re thankful to have Mr. Bowman’s skills and talents in the classroom and on the fields. #Bulldawgpride
Our Literati BOGO Book Fair will be April 11-14 in the HEMS Library. You may sign up to volunteer at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FAFA729A4F4CF8-20231. Thank you for your continued support of our book fairs!
TEACHER FEATURE TUESDAY: Featured today is Mr. Nathan Carey. Mr. Carey graduated from Harrisburg in 2007 and after beginning a teaching career in Centralia, returned to his alma mater in 2016. In his classroom at Harrisburg Middle School, Mr. Carey utilizes a wide range of skill and expertise to make math fun, accessible, and authentic for his 7th & 8th grade students. In addition, he sponsors our Junior High Chapter of National Honor Society and serves on our district Academic Advisory Committee. Thank you Mr. Carey for making such a powerful difference in the lives of our students. #Bulldawgpride
Our Literati BOGO Book Fair will be April 11-14 in the HEMS Library. Please consider volunteering to help students make wish lists and assist them with their shopping experience. Thank you for supporting our book fair!
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March is School Board Appreciation Month and we are very grateful to the men and women who have served and who currently serve on the Harrisburg R-VIII Board of Education. Last night before their regular monthly meeting, our board members recognized students who received an Advanced score on their Missouri Assessment Program test (MAP) or End of Course Exams (EOC) in the 2021-22 school year. Thank you Davin Stidham, Kathleen VanRoekel, Josh Stephenson, Scott Eaton, Hal Fisher, Heidi DeMuth, and Bethann Rosson and congratulations to our students on this academic achievement. #Bulldawgpride
TEACHER FEATURE TUESDAY: Today’s featured teacher is Mrs. Teresa McClure. Mrs. McClure has been teaching Kindergarten in Harrisburg for all of her 29 years in education. In addition to being an incredible classroom teacher, Teresa serves on numerous school committees including the PLC Leadership Team, Principal’s Advisory Committee, Calendar Committee, Parents As Teachers Advisory Board, and our Instructional Support/Universal Design Learning Team. Thank you Mrs. McClure for making such a positive and powerful impact on the lives of your students, their families, and our school. #Bulldawgpride
Preschool and kindergarten screening is March 29, 2023.
March is School Maintenance Appreciation Month and we are blessed with the best. The admin team had this to say about our crew: “Our maintenance team is the best around. Each of them truly cares about making Harrisburg the best possible school for our students, and that really shows in their work ethic every single day. We appreciate the flexibility, effort and craftsmanship our maintenance team puts into our buildings and facilities. They have a wide variety of skills that not only help keep our schools functioning, but in top condition. Tommy, Matt, Robert, and Highschool Summer Staff thank you for all you do for our students, teachers, and community.” #Bulldawgpride
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On Tuesday, March 14th, the Harrisburg R-VIII School District will be holding a Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) community stakeholder meeting. This meeting will take place at 6:00 PM in the high school commons. Teachers have invited different parents, business owners, and leaders in the community to attend. All members of the community are invited to attend. During our time we will review our CSIP plan, survey data, and gather feedback from the community. This meeting will last about one hour. If you have any questions please feel free to contact your building principal.
Preschool and Kindergarten Screening is March 29.
TEACHER FEATURE TUESDAY: Each Tuesday that school is in session we'll be celebrating the teachers and staff members of Harrisburg R-VIII. This week's feature is Mr. Dylan Fainter who teaches 7-12 grade art and sponsors Art Club. Mr. Fainter has been teaching for seven years. This is his second year at Harrisburg. #BULLDAWGPRIDE
Our Literati Book Fair opens today during Parent Teacher Conferences! We hope to see you there. If you can't attend in person, please visit our online fair where you can shop for books for all ages and purchase gift cards for students to use at the fair. Use this link and scroll down: https://efairs.literati.com/?school=harrisburg-elementary-school-harrisburg-mo.
HAPPY SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY to our amazing team! We are so incredibly thankful for this team of drivers who go above and beyond for our students and families every single day! You are all simply the best! #BulldawgPride
The Literati Book Fair is coming! Come visit the fair in-person on March 6-10, or start shopping online now. There are books for all ages available online. You may shop online and purchase gift cards for students by using the QR code shown.
The Literati Book Fair is coming soon. Did you love the book fair when you were a kid? Please consider volunteering to help our students at the book fair the week of March 6, 2023. You may sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FAFA729A4F4CF8-2023. Thanks!
