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
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!
Leap into a storybook at the Literati Book Fair! Explore the book fair in person November 3-7, or shop online at literati.com/store. Families may purchase gift cards for students instead of sending cash to school. Every purchase benefits our library.
For those attending the Class 2 district races at Linn HS this Saturday, please see the information sheet and map for parking. #BulldawgPride
Congratulations to Rylee Robinson who is a Central State 8 Week 9 Player of the Week nominee!!! #BulldawgPride
Here is a friendly reminder that the team stores for basketball & cheer will be closing tomorrow, October 29th. #BulldawgPride
Basketball link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/6ujLQe2VSJ
Cheerleader link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/uGVy9s1cQF
TEACHER FEATURE TUESDAY: This week’s featured teacher is Mrs. Lily Maxwell. This is Mrs. Maxwell’s 7th year in education but her first as a Harrisburg Bulldog.
When asked about her career in education, Lily shared “I started teaching 2nd grade in Tennessee (which is where I’m originally from). Then my husband and I moved to Missouri and I taught 4th grade in Jefferson City. I then taught 2nd grade for two years at Columbia Independent School.”
She also shares that “I am so happy to be teaching in Harrisburg, and being a part of an amazing community! When I’m not at school (teaching 2nd grade), I’m busy chasing my very active two year old son around!”
We are very excited that Mrs. Maxwell has joined our Bulldog teaching staff and hope that she and her second graders have the very best year! #BulldawgPride
When asked about her career in education, Lily shared “I started teaching 2nd grade in Tennessee (which is where I’m originally from). Then my husband and I moved to Missouri and I taught 4th grade in Jefferson City. I then taught 2nd grade for two years at Columbia Independent School.”
She also shares that “I am so happy to be teaching in Harrisburg, and being a part of an amazing community! When I’m not at school (teaching 2nd grade), I’m busy chasing my very active two year old son around!”
We are very excited that Mrs. Maxwell has joined our Bulldog teaching staff and hope that she and her second graders have the very best year! #BulldawgPride
