Harrisburg R-VIII School District

Due to wet field conditions, the softball game vs. Eugene will be moved to Battle High School for a 7:15 start time. This will be a Varsity only game.

Tonight's MS softball games at Salisbury have been cancelled due to wet field conditions. The make up date is TBD.

We are excited to welcome two new University of Missouri student teachers to our elementary school family! Please join us in welcoming Carleen Gilbert and Presley Perry! Carleen and Presley will be learning alongside our amazing teachers and students throughout the school year. During the fall semester, they will rotate through grades 1–5, gaining valuable experience and learning from teachers across our elementary school. In the spring, each will be paired with a classroom teacher to complete their student teaching experience. We are proud to partner with the University of Missouri in preparing the next generation of educators, and we can’t wait to watch Carleen and Presley learn, grow, and make a positive impact in our school community! Welcome to the Bulldog family! We’re so glad you’re here! #BulldawgPride

GAMEDAY!!! Good luck to the Harrisburg Bulldog Softball Team as they host Eugene tonight for a conference matchup! Tonight’s games will be a Varsity/JV doubleheader. #BulldawgPride

GAMEDAY!!! Good luck to the Harrisburg Middle School Softball Team as they travel to Salisbury tonight for an A/B doubleheader! #BulldawgPride

Congratulations to the Harrisburg Middle School Softball teams on picking up two wins over Sturgeon tonight! A Team (1-0): Harrisburg 6, Sturgeon 1 B Team (1-0): Harrisburg 5, Sturgeon 4

Ms. Bass’s 7th grade class had some fun with science by making their own lava lamps! Students explored physical and chemical properties while observing how different substances interact. A fun, hands-on way to bring science to life!

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

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