Harrisburg R-VIII School District

6th Grade Steam: The students created slime, identified its physical properties, and measured the ingredients ratios, testing its elasticity! The students had a great time making their own slime.

Check out what Coach Parker Howard says about becoming the next head football coach of the Harrisburg Bulldogs. #BulldawgPride

Today our Knowledge Bowl teams for third, fourth, fifth and sixth grade competed in Jefferson City in the Central State 8 Knowledge Bowl competition. All of our participants represented Harrisburg so well. They were positive, respectful and humble. Overall, Harrisburg placed fourth out of eight schools. Our fourth grade team won FIRST place! #BulldawgPride

Harrisburg students Allie Long and Chloe Hathman took over duties as ball girls at the MSHSAA state semifinals. #BulldawgPride

Check out the information sheet for the baseball jamboree at Mexico this Friday, March 13th #BulldawgPride

The baseball jamboree at Mexico on Monday, March 16th, has been rescheduled for this Friday, March 13th at 5:30 pm due to below freezing temps on Monday.

Harrisburg students Reagan Hill, Ainslee Samuels, Mya Wanner, & Kensley Murphy were ball girls for the Class 1 girls MSHSAA state semifinals this morning at Mizzou Arena. #BulldawgPride

🚨Senior Spotlight🚨 Ryder Crites High School Activities: Vo-Tech & Work Flex After high school, Ryder plans to join the workforce by going to work at PSWD #4 or Columbia Water & Light. Congratulations Ryder!

🚨Youth Softball Camp🚨 Coach Kendra Murphy will be hosting a youth softball camp for girls currently in grades 2nd-5th. The camp will run every Wednesday starting April 1st and will go until May 6th. To sign your daughter up email Coach Murphy at murphyke@harrisburg.k12.mo.us

Have you ordered your 2026 Yearbook yet? Order at yearbookforever.com by April 1!
#yearbook #yrbk #bulldogyrbk

Registration for Harrisburg summer T-Ball, Softball and Baseball is now open. Follow the link below to get signed up! https://cmaa.activesports.com/Towns/Harrisburg For any questions, contact Coach Debenito at debenitov@harrisburg.k12.mo.us.

Check out the Harrisburg Bulldog Baseball schedule for the spring!!! #BulldawgPride

Check out the Harrisburg Bulldog Boy's Golf schedule for the spring!!! #BulldawgPride

Check out the Harrisburg Bulldog HS Track & Field schedule for the spring!!! #BulldawgPride

Check out the Harrisburg Bulldog MS Track & Field schedule for the spring!!! #BulldawgPride

🚨Senior Spotlight🚨 Beth Creamer HS Activities: A+, Senior Trip, Softball, Student Council, & Yearbook After high school, Beth plans to attend the University of Missouri to major in Health Science. Congratulations Beth!

TEACHER FEATURE TUESDAY: Today’s featured teacher is Mrs. Samantha Carey. Mrs. Carey has been an educator for fifteen years. She began her teaching career in the Centralia School District before returning home to her alma mater as a first grade teacher at Harrisburg Elementary nine years ago.

Samantha shared the following about her career inspiration and the 2025-26 school year.

“I always wanted to be a teacher since I had Mrs. Eaton as my own first grade teacher and thought she was amazing. Also a certain wonderful middle school social studies teacher whom I adored, inspired me. My undergrad was done at CMU, Masters in Curriculum and Instruction with the Teaching Fellowship at MU, Wizard of Oz fanatic, big family with lots of siblings, reading and sharing books with the first graders is my favorite thing about my job, I love music and concerts, I hosted a student teacher this fall from CMU her name is Madison Eames and the students have loved her! We don't know what we will do when she leaves.”

In addition to inspiring her students in the classroom everyday, Mrs. Carey also serves on numerous district and building committees including the K-2 Professional Learning Committee team, Elementary Carnival Committee, Elementary Literacy Committee, and the Teachers Leading Teachers Team.

When asked to share the impact that Mrs. Carey has on the students, staff, and culture at Harrisburg, Stephanie Harrison summed it up beautifully when she shared:

“Samantha is an exceptionally patient and caring teacher. She has created a classroom environment where students feel loved, safe and valued. Her dedication and devotion to her students are evident in their love for learning. Samantha is also a dependable support to her coworkers and friends. She truly gives her all to the Harrisburg School District in the many roles and responsibilities she has.”

Thank you, Mrs. Carey! #BulldawgPride

Calling all senior parents!
We are looking for photos from the seniors for the graduation slideshow!
Senior Parents check your email for more details! Photos due April 1.

Come shop the book fair this week in the HEMS Library!