🚨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
#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
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.
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!
Parent-Teacher Conferences today: An informational booth about the April 7 school tax levy will be available at both campus. I'll also be available around the conferences until 5:30 to answer questions. You are always welcome to contact me at combss@harrisburg.k12.mo.us or at the office at 573 875 5604. Thank you, Steve Combs
March is School Board Appreciation Month and we are honored to recognize the men and women who have served and who currently serve on the Harrisburg R-VIII Board of Education. Thank you for your commitment to the staff, students, and families of our district. #BulldawgPride
Attention all students grades 7-12
Please join us for Worship Night this Friday Night March 13th, 7:00 pm at the High School. Come with friends, enjoy live music and a fantastic speaker!!! #BulldawgPride
Check out the weekly events for our Bulldogs!!! #BulldawgPride
The Harrisburg Elementary School Carnival will be held March 18, 2026. Mark your calendar and join us at our annual event for fun, food, and prizes!
Congratulations to the Harrisburg Bulldog Band on receiving a #1 rating at the MSHSAA Large Ensemble at Rock Bridge HS!!! #BulldawgPride
PAT FAMILIES: Be sure to MARK YOUR CALENDAR and RSVP for the Story Time with DBRL event coming up next Thursday, March 12! See flyer for details. #BulldogsReadHere #BulldawgPride
March 7, 2026 is School Maintenance Appreciation Day 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. Matt, Rob, Clark, & Shannon thank you for all you do for our students, teachers, and community.” We also want to give a big shoutout to our 2025-26 high school staff who will keep our grounds looking great through the summer mowing season and to Ryder Crites who has worked tirelessly alongside our maintenance staff this school year to keep our district facilities in top-notch shape.. #BulldawgPride
The Literati Book Fair is next week! Connect with our school at https://literati.com/store/ to browse books, shop teacher wishlists, and purchase gift cards. If you don't want to send cash or check to school, gift cards are a great option. We can even look up gift cards in our system if you are unable to print them out at home. Special shopping hours are scheduled for Thursday, 3/12, from 5:30 pm - 7:15 pm.
