Harrisburg R-VIII School District

6th-grade STEAM class: The students used KEVA blocks to design, test, and construct a stable structure that uses geometric patterns to distribute forces like gravity and compression. The students did a great job!

PTO Meeting tonight in the elementary/middle school library. We will be working on finalizing the details of our cookie dough sales. We will also be looking at other fundraisers we could have this year. We would love to have your help this year!

Our PTO is for preK-12th grade parents and teachers. We could always use more help.

If you can't make it in person here is the link to follow.

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

Middle school students check out these organizations!
Want to meet more people?
Want to explore new activities?
Want to gain leadership skills?
Join these organizations!

Harrisburg Septemberfest Duck Race For Sale:

$1000 for 1st place
Pays for 20 places

Just $10 a duck

Saturday, Sept 12 at 3 p.m.
Buy Tickets from a Senior Class 2027 member or High School Office

Limited amount of extras of the Harrisburg Bulldog 2026 Yearbooks are still available! Drop off $55 at the high school office to pick up one!

The Pep Club theme for Friday night's football game against South Shelby will be USA. Come out and support your bulldogs in your best USA attire! Free entry for students! Go Bulldogs! #BulldawgPride

6th Grade STEAM: The students objective was to build the tallest, free-standing tower within 5 minutes to plan, and 15 minutes to construct. They had to do while using zero verbal communication and a restricted set of materials. They did a great job!

High school students check out these organizations!
Want to travel or meet more people?
Want to build your resume?
Want to gain leadership skills?
Join these organizations! See more info on the organizations at the following link.
https://www.harrisburg.k12.mo.us/page/athletics-activities

Don't miss out...again! Harrisburg Alumni - did you miss buying your yearbook? Lost yours over the years? Now's your chance! Stop by the main office at Harrisburg High School during school hours. If possible, please call ahead with what year(s) so we can have the yearbooks at the main office ready.

Interested in business, FBLA or anything business related? Join FBLA! Any high school student is eligible to join!

Everyone is invited to the informational meeting on August 27 (Thursday at lunch) in room 506 to explain all of the opportunities in FBLA - trips, community service projects, business achievement awards, competitive events and much more!

Pick up a membership packet in room 506, Ms. Moody’s classroom!

Orders are now open! Order your senior ad for the 2027 yearbook online today! Order at yearbookforever.com.
Deadline - Nov. 13 Need more information? Email Ms. Moody or stop by room 506 for an informational handout.

🚨 Open House Information 🚨 Open House for all 3 buildings will be from 6:00-7:00 PM on Thursday, August 20. During this time, elementary students will be able to find their classroom, put away their supplies, and meet their teacher. For middle school, 6th-8th grade students will pick up their schedules in the middle school gym. After picking up their class schedules, students may visit classrooms, talk with teachers, and put their belongings in their lockers. For high school, students may come any time between 6:00-7:00 to pick up their schedules, get their locker assignment, and pick up their Chromebooks. There will be a table set up for each grade level in the commons. Students should go to their respective table to pick up their schedule, get their locker assignment, and pay their Chromebook fee. Students and parents can also pay activity fees and lunch balances at this time, as well. If students are able to pay their Chromebook fee, they will receive a ticket to take to the library where they can pick up their Chromebook from Mrs. Simpson. There will also be three other tables set up in the high school commons. Mrs. Hasekamp (High School Counselor) and Coach Debenito (Athletic Director) will each have a table for anyone who has questions for them. Ms. Moody will also have a yearbook table set up where students and parents can pick up their 2025-26 yearbooks. At 7:00 in the high school gym, there will be a meeting for all athletes in grades 7-12 and their parents. Any student who plans to participate in any sport or activity for the 2026-27 school year needs to attend this meeting. We look forward to seeing you Thursday evening. Go Bulldogs!

2026-27 HIGH SCHOOL CHROMEBOOK CHECKOUT: Students and families please plan to stop by your grade level table in the commons at Open House on Thursday, August 20 to pay your tech fee and then head to the library hallway with your payment ticket to sign your 26-27 agreement form (students and guardian must sign) and pick up your assigned Chromebook and charger. REMEMBER: Your annual tech fee is applied towards ownership of this device upon your graduation with our Transfer of Device Ownership Program. Read about updates to our 26-27 Chromebook agreement and fees in the 26-27 Chromebook handbook linked below. If you have any questions please contact Kyle Fisher (fisehrk@harrisburg.k12.mo..us) or Jennie Simpson (simpsonj@harrisburg.k12.mo.us). https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2836/Harrisburg/9369d975-3577-4250-a591-e14862008284/26-27-High-School-Chromebook-1_1-Policy-Handbook-.pdf?disposition=inline

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Please note the following important Back-To-School dates and watch for detailed information for these events on our district website, app, social media accounts, and alert systems. #BulldawgPride

New Student Enrollment
 
August 11, 2026

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Elementary Office: Grades K-5 - 221 S Harris Street
Middle School Office: Grades 6-8 - 223 S Harris Street
High School Office: Grades 9-12 - 801 S Harris Street

Please bring your child's birth certificate, social security number, immunization records, and proof of residency in the district (i.e. a piece of official mail with your name and address).

Make sure to tune in to ESPN at 6:00 tonight to watch Harrisburg 6th grader Kensley Murphy and Coach Kendra Murphy! The winner of this game advances to the Central Region Championship Game for a chance to advance to the Little League World Series in Greenville, North Carolina. Good luck to Kensley, Coach Murphy, and all of the DBLL All Stars!

🚨Youth Baseball Camp🚨 Coach Heinlein is hosting a Youth Baseball Camp for students entering 3rd through 8th grade on the dates listed below. Thursday, July 16 – 9:00–10:00 AM Monday, July 20 – 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Monday, July 27 – 11:00 AM–12:00 PM The cost is $10 per day, and all proceeds will go toward purchasing a new portable pitcher’s mound for the Harrisburg Youth Diamond League. To register, email Coach Debenito at debenitov@harrisburg.k12.mo.us with your child’s name, grade, and the dates they will be attending.