Harrisburg R-VIII School District

Last night, the Harrisburg Middle School Cross Country team enjoyed a different kind of team event—their end-of-season dinner! There were plenty of laughs, great food, and memories made along the way! It’s a great reminder that school sports and activities are about more than just wins and performances. They’re also about building character, creating lasting friendships, and making memories that go beyond competition. To make the night even better, the team even had a Harrisburg alum as their server! What a great way to celebrate the season! #BulldawgPride

“Leadership is communicating to people their worth and potential so clearly that they come to see it in themselves.” - Stephen Covey

In celebration of National Boss Day, we would like to thank our superintendent, Mr. Steve Combs, for his leadership of Harrisburg R-VIII School District. Thank you, Mr. Combs, for your dedication to our school, educators, and for always prioritizing the needs of our students. #BulldawgPride

Tonight is Senior Night at Harrisburg High School as the Bulldogs take on Russellville at 7:00 PM! Here is the schedule of events for tonight’s football game. In addition to honoring our seniors, we will also be recognizing our middle school and youth teams, along with our high school softball, cross country, and girls golf teams! Come out and help us celebrate all of these outstanding student-athletes and their accomplishments! #BulldawgPride

GAMEDAY!!! Good luck to the Harrisburg Bulldog football team as they take on the Russellville Indians tonight at 7:00 PM! Go Bulldogs! #BulldawgPride

STAY CONNECTED TO HARRISBURG R-VIII! Use this guide to be sure you are receiving emails, notifications, and updates this school year. #BulldawgPride

Here is the updated bracket for the Class 2 District 3 Softball Tournament at Harrisburg! #BulldawgPride

STATE GOLF TEE TIMES Check out the tee times for the Harrisburg Lady Bulldogs golf team on Monday, October 19th, at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex in Smithville, MO! Good luck to our Lady Bulldogs as they compete at state! #BulldawgPride

Due to the weather, the Class 2 District 3 softball tournament is postponed. The semifinal games will now be played on Saturday, October 17th at 2:00 and 3:30. The Championship game will be on Monday, October 19th at 5:00 PM.

PTO Meeting for today is being rescheduled to Wednesday Oct 21 at 6 p.m. in the elementary/middle school library. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Our PTO is for preK-12th grade parents and teachers. We can 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

Harrisburg sophomore Jackie Stidham is up for Cross Country Runner of the Week! Jackie recently captured 1st place at the Brian T. Simpson Invitational with a 5K time of 20:13.40, finishing ahead of 148 other runners! Let’s show Jackie some Bulldog support and get those votes in! Follow the link below to vote for Jackie! https://mo.milesplit.com/articles/726743/missouri-girls-cross-country-performer-of-the-week-oct-5-11?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio #BulldawgPride

Good luck to the Harrisburg Lady Bulldogs softball team as they take on North Callaway in the Class 2 District 3 Semifinals today at Harrisburg! First pitch is set for 5:00 PM! #BulldawgPride

Class 2 District 3 Softball Tournament Update Here is the updated bracket for the Class 2 District 3 Softball Tournament hosted by Harrisburg! The Lady Bulldogs will take on North Callaway tomorrow at 5:00 PM!

The Harrisburg Lady Bulldogs golf team had their Spooktacular Scramble at Battle canceled today, but that didn’t stop them from having some fun! The girls still dressed up in their costumes and decided to hold their own scramble! #BulldawgPride

Reminder: It is time to send your preK - 12th grade student a Boo Pop(or several)! A little ghost will be a sweet surprise for them. Return the attached flyer to your child's office by October 23. They are just $1 each. Thank you for supporting the Senior Class of 202 7

Please contact Nicole Fritts if you have any questions. frittsn@harrisburg.k12.mo.us

Harrisburg Middle School Cross Country was in action last night at the Centralia Invitational! Both teams battled through a tough course and hot conditions, finishing 7th out of 23 schools in their respective races while placing ahead of several larger schools! Great job, Bulldogs! #BulldawgPride

The Bulldog received a fresh coat of paint tonight! Thank you to Mr. Fainter, Coach Debenito, Rustin Smiley, Rylan Smiley, Berkley Sublett, Ava Grindstaff, Rosalie Van Wyk, and Elin Van Roekel for volunteering their time!

Admission for district softball games will be $6 per person for everyone over the age of 5. Admission will be cash only, and Booster Club passes will NOT be accepted.

Harrisburg R-VIII School District Announces Superintendent Retirement

At its October 12, 2026, meeting, the Harrisburg R-VIII Board of Education was formally notified that Superintendent Steve Combs plans to retire at the end of the 2026–2027 school year, effective June 30, 2027.

Mr. Combs will conclude his 32-year career in education, including a long history of service to the Harrisburg School District dating back to 1999.

In announcing his retirement, Mr. Combs shared the following:

“Harrisburg has always been more than just a place to work for me. It has been my home, a place where I raised my family, built lifelong friendships, and had the privilege of working alongside some truly outstanding people. I want to sincerely thank the Harrisburg community, our incredible faculty and staff, and the current and former members of our Board of Education for their support, trust, and friendship over the years.

They say you can never go home again, but I have been fortunate enough to prove that saying wrong. Serving this district has been the opportunity of a lifetime, and I will always be proud to be a Harrisburg Bulldog.”

Mr. Combs will continue serving as superintendent through the remainder of the school year, remaining focused on students, staff, and the district's continued success.

The Harrisburg R-VIII Board of Education will begin the search for the district's next superintendent. Additional information about the search and selection process will be shared as it becomes available.

#BulldawgPride

Check out the Harrisburg Bulldog Basketball Team Store through BSN Sports! The store is now live and will close on October 26th. Get your Bulldog basketball gear for the upcoming season! Link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ryyBtyKEHM