Harrisburg R-VIII School District

Check out the Harrisburg Bulldog softball team store from BSN Sports. The store closes on August 13th. #BulldawgPride https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/VAuyk2gVW3

Check out the interview with Harrisburg Superintendent Mr. Steve Combs with @NemoPressbox’s Brad Boyer on the upcoming ballot on August 5th. #BulldawgPride https://nemopressbox.com/interviews/

PROPOSITION HARRISBURG SCHOOLS REMINDER: If you did not request a mail-in absentee ballot by the July 23 deadline and will not be present to vote in person on August 5, 2025, this is a reminder that Boone County offers no excuse in-person absentee voting through August 4. Please visit the Boone Government page for more information. https://www.showmeboone.com/clerk/. #BulldawgPride

Check out the Harrisburg Lady Bulldogs softball schedule. The Bulldogs open up their season at the Hallsville Tournament on August 30th #BulldawgPride

Check out the girl’s & boy’s cross country schedule for the Harrisburg Bulldogs. The Bulldogs open up on the road at Gans Creek on August 30th. #BulldawgPride

Check out the girl’s golf schedule for the Harrisburg Lady Bulldogs. The Bulldogs open up on the road at Hail Ridge GC on August 29th. #BulldawgPride

We are 31 days away from Week 1 Friday Night Lights for the Harrisburg Bulldogs. The Bulldogs open up on the road at South Shelby on August 29th. #BulldawgPride

New student enrollment will be tomorrow from 9:00-3:30. This is for students new to the district. Students that were accepted into the 3 or 4 year old preschool program will need to enroll tomorrow. If you have any questions please call your building office: Elementary--573-875-0290 Middle school--573-817-5857 High school--573-875-5602

🚨Youth Football🚨 Tomorrow is last night to pick up equipment from 5-7 PM before practice starts. If you can't make it tomorrow arrange a time with Coach Bach by calling him at 573-356-4162. To get updates join the remind app by following the instructions below.

FYI Friday: Week 6 - Good morning, Bulldogs. This week we are sharing a projected budget breakdown for the 2025-26 school year. We hope this will give you a clear picture of how our state, federal, and local dollars will be allocated to provide our students with the best educational experience in this coming school year. If you have any questions regarding budget allocations or need clarity on an issue that would help inform your decision on Proposition Harrisburg Schools on August 5, please contact Steve Combs at combss@harrisburg.k12.mo.us or 573-875-5604. #BulldawgPride

Coach Logan will be ordering state track shirts. The shirts are dri-fit and the cost is $23. 2XL shirts are $25. Contact Coach Logan at loganb@harrisburg.k12.mo.us if you want a shirt.

🚨Middle School Football Camp🚨 Middle School Football camp will take place next Tuesday July 22nd to the 24th: 10:30-12:00 on the football field. This is for students entering 7th and 8th grades. You can still sign up by contacting Coach D at debenitov@harrisburg.k12.mo.us.

🚨Youth Football🚨 Is your 3rd - 6th Grade Student Registered for Harrisburg Youth Football? Equipment pass out will be July 22nd and 23rd from 5-7. You can turn in your registration form at equipment pick up.

Here is information regarding those students in grades 7-12 who will be participating in athletics and activities at Harrisburg starting this fall. Items needed for participation in fall sports & activities at Harrisburg: 1. MSHSAA Preparticipation Physical Form - a physical is valid for 2 years from the date of the examination by the physician. https://www.mshsaa.org/resources/SportsMedicine/MSHSAA-PPE-MH-SSMB.pdf 2. MSHSAA Preparticipation Annual Form - this form must be completed annually by the family for each student participating in an activity https://www.mshsaa.org/resources/SportsMedicine/MSHSAA-AnDoc-ALL.pdf 3. Activity fee of $25/student - fee must be paid annually and it covers all sports & activities the student participates in for the 2025-26 school year. Checks should be made out to "Harrisburg R-VIII" 4. 2025-26 Harrisburg Athletic Handbook signatures by the parent/guardian and the student must be completed before the first contest/event. Handbooks will be available at Open House on August 14th If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Chris Ackman, AD, at ackmanc@harrisburg.k.12.mo.us. #BulldawgPride

FYI FRIDAY: Week 5 - The Harrisburg School District has worked hard to provide a top-notch educational experience for the children in our community. Here are some highlights of just a few of the things we are proud to have been able to accomplish for our students. We appreciate all of the support that we have received and want to continue to provide the best quality educational experience for the next generation of Bulldogs! Help make the decision - vote on August 5. #BulldawgPride

It was a great day of basketball with Harrisburg hosting Belgium YSE on Coach Combs Court. Good luck to our Belgian friends and safe travels!!! #BulldawgPride

GAMEDAY!!! The Harrisburg Bulldogs will host an international friendly with Belgium on Coach Combs Court at 1:30 pm. #BulldawgPride 1:30 - Harrisburg vs Belgium (Boys) 2:30 - Harrisburg vs Belgium (Girls) 3:30 - Centralia vs Belgium (Boys)

The Harrisburg Lady Bulldogs are playing today in the Centralia Team Camp. Coach Murphy and the girls are prepping for the fall campaign. #BulldawgPride

Cross Country summer workouts begin July 8, 9, and 10. Meet up at the high school. Girls will go from 7 to 8am. Guys will go from 8 to 9am. Bring a water bottle. Open to all MS and HS athletes. #BulldawgPride