Harrisburg R-VIII School District

6th Grade Science: The students measured and compared the diameter of bubble domes to determine how changing an independent variable (such as soap brand or recipe) affects the elasticity of a soap film. The students used Dawn and Gain dish soap.

6th Grade STEAM: The students used paperclips to rescue a gummy worm (Fred) from a capsized boat (cup) and put on his life preserver (gummy ring) without touching anything with their hands. They had to use teamwork to save Fred! They all saved Fred. Good Job!

MATCH DAY!!! Good luck to the Harrisburg Bulldog Golf Team as they compete in a home match today at L.A. Nickell Golf Course! Tee time is set for 4:00 PM. #BulldawgPride

GAMEDAY!!! Good luck to the Harrisburg Middle School Softball Team as they open their season at home against Sturgeon tonight in an A/B doubleheader! The games will be played at the High School Softball Field. #BulldawgPride

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 middle school football game vs Salisbury has been moved to a 7:00 start time.

NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Please join us in welcoming Ms. Audrey Rowe to our Bulldog family. #BulldawgPride

IN-SCHOOL DENTAL CARE PROGRAM 10-28-26: Harrisburg R-VIII is thrilled to partner with Big Smiles Dental Clinic to provide an in-school dental care program on October 28, 2026. Consent forms will be in Elementary Friday Folders and available in each building office. Contact Jackie Wardrip at wardripja@harrisburg.k12.mo.us for more information. #BulldawgSmiles

Ms. Ayers' Earth & Space students visited the local Geocache site yesterday. It was a fun adventure for these students learning to use GPS and latitude & longitude.

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!