Harrisburg R-VIII School District

We are excited to announce that we are able to livestream all basketball games for grades 7-12 at Harrisburg in both of our gyms this season. To help sustain and grow our athletic program, we are introducing Pay-Per-View access for live and on-demand events at Harrisburg. These proceeds directly support our student-athletes - funding team travel, equipment, and technology upgrades to keep Harrisburg athletics strong. Thank you for your support for Harrisburg athletics! #BulldawgPride

Today, Nov 4th is our monthly PTO meeting at 6 p.m. and it will meet in the Elementary Teachers' Lounge which is right next to the elementary/middle school library. 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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PTO is a preK-12th grade parent/teacher organization that fundraises and supports the school district. Without their help we would not have many of the technologies or classroom items in the classroom that we do now. If you can't make it tonight please try to join us another month. We can always use your help and input. The parents love to have the perspective of the teachers.


Hope to see you there!

Nicole Fritts
PTO Co-Secretary
Harrisburg R-VIII

GAMEDAY!!! The Harrisburg 7th/8th grade girls host Linn tonight to open the middle school basketball season. Good luck to the players and coaches!!! #BulldawgPride

GAMEDAY!!! The Harrisburg 7th/8th grade boys travel to Linn tonight to open the middle school basketball season. Good luck to the players and coaches!!! #BulldawgPride

STAFF SPOTLIGHT TUESDAY: Today’s spotlight is shining on Mrs. Cara Douglas who has been on staff at Harrisburg R-VIII School District for the past twenty eight years. She currently serves as Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools in our administrative office.

Cara shared that “I started my career at Harrisburg in April of 1998 as a substitute bus driver. I began this journey out of a desire to be a stay at home mom. Raechel and Craig were 3 and 2 at the time. Later Hannah, my youngest, started riding when she was only 6 weeks old and eventually my granddaughter Paisley started riding when she was 11 weeks old and rode for the first year of her life. Most people here probably don't remember that I was also a substitute teacher briefly. I have trained approximately 35 people to drive a school bus and numerous students how to parallel park for their driver's test. I have a passion for transportation and student safety. I loved every minute I spent in transportation and have joked that I bleed yellow. I have loved the transition into my Central office position while still maintaining my morning route and my connection to the students I love to transport.”

In addition to providing support to the entire district through her jobs in Admin and with Transportation, Cara has been one of our basketball programs biggest supporters having kept the official scorebook for years.

We are incredibly fortunate to have your talents and skill working for our district, Cara, and we are thankful you have been a Bulldog for life! #BulldawgPride

Check out the weekly events for our Bulldogs!!! #BulldawgPride

Harrisburg Boys XC was in action at the Class 2 District today at Linn. It was the first time in decades Harrisburg has had a boys team. They finished 19th out of 26 schools, and were led by Connor Gray (48th) Alden Washburn (97th) Ramsey Miller (99th). Gray, Washburn, Miller, Roman Schaffer, and Maddox Brayden all ran new PRs. #BulldawgPride

Harrisburg girls XC was in action today at Districts in Linn. Despite running on a very crowded course, they ran the fastest team time in Harrisburg History, finishing 5th out of 26 schools. They were led by Jackie Stidham (14th, all-district) Josey Whitaker (17th, all-district) and Marie Bergfield (23rd, all-district) Stidham, Lillian Hirner, Isabella Roberts, and Aaliyah Wilkins all set new PRs. Also, Jackie's PR puts her 3rd all-time in Harrisburg, behind only Baylie Combs and Josey Whitaker. #BulldawgPride

Congratulations to the following Harrisburg Bulldog XC runners who qualified for the Class 2 State race next weekend at Gans Creek!!! #BulldawgPride 14th - Jackie Stidham 17th - Josey Whitaker 23rd - Marie Bergfield

Check out the link for live results of the Class 2 district races today at Linn #BulldawgPride https://milesplit.live/meets/716344

For those attending the Class 2 district races at Linn HS this morning, please see the information sheet and map for parking. #BulldawgPride

Good luck to the Harrisburg Bulldog XC teams today at the Class 2 District 3 races at Linn HS!!! #BulldawgPride Boys - 11:00 am Girls - 11:40 am

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The fall dental clinic will be held on November 12, 2025. Consent forms will be sent home with all elementary students and are available to pick up from the middle and high school offices.

Our elementary students made some really great storybook pumpkins and potatoes this year. We have enjoyed them in the library. Thanks for participating!

How fast does a marble go??? The Marble Launch Lab is taking place in Coach Hackethal's classroom this morning!! #BulldawgPride

Congratulations to Harrisburg’s Lillian Hirner & Roman Schaffer who are Central State 8 Runners of the Week nominees!!! #BulldawgPride

Coach Hunziker's Lady Bulldog Youth 3v3 FUNdamental League will be this Saturday 9:00-10:30 AM instead of the Sunday date previously scheduled. #BulldawgPride

Middle School Halloween Art Contest winners!

For those attending the Class 2 district races at Linn HS this Saturday, please see the information sheet and map for parking. #BulldawgPride