REMINDER: Southern Boone School District will be dismissing early at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, December 19th, 2025.
View the 2025-2026 District Calendar at sbschools.us/calendar.
View the 2025-2026 District Calendar at sbschools.us/calendar.
We appreciate everyone who donated to the Southern Boone Community Teachers Association’s Holiday Food Drive!
Thanks to your generosity, we collected around 4,500 food items and $8,000 to support families right here in our community. Your kindness will make a meaningful difference for many Southern Boone families. Thank you for supporting our students, our families, and our community this holiday season!🦅❤️🖤
Thanks to your generosity, we collected around 4,500 food items and $8,000 to support families right here in our community. Your kindness will make a meaningful difference for many Southern Boone families. Thank you for supporting our students, our families, and our community this holiday season!🦅❤️🖤
🎄🚪 And the winners are… 🚪🎄
Our Primary School hallways are full of holiday cheer thanks to some very creative classroom door and hallway decorations! A big thank you to all of our staff who helped spread the festive spirit.
🏆 Primary School Door/Hallway Holiday Decoration Contest Winners:
🥉 3rd Place: Santa’s Workshop — Ms. Shahan’s 1st Grade
🥈 2nd Place: Elf Selfie — Ms. Begemann’s Special Education
🥇 1st Place: Polar Express — Ms. Talton’s 1st Grade
Great job to everyone who participated—our students have loved it! 🎅✨🎁
Our Primary School hallways are full of holiday cheer thanks to some very creative classroom door and hallway decorations! A big thank you to all of our staff who helped spread the festive spirit.
🏆 Primary School Door/Hallway Holiday Decoration Contest Winners:
🥉 3rd Place: Santa’s Workshop — Ms. Shahan’s 1st Grade
🥈 2nd Place: Elf Selfie — Ms. Begemann’s Special Education
🥇 1st Place: Polar Express — Ms. Talton’s 1st Grade
Great job to everyone who participated—our students have loved it! 🎅✨🎁
The Eagle Foundation is kicking off its 2025–2026 Giving Campaign! Your support helps fund student scholarships, teacher mini-grants, and staff appreciation events across our district.
Our goal this year is $10,000, and every gift—big or small—makes a meaningful difference.
📲 Scan the QR code or visit sbschools.us/foundation to give online
✉️ Checks payable to the Eagle Foundation are also welcome
Thank you for supporting our students, our teachers, and our Southern Boone community! 🦅❤️🖤
Our goal this year is $10,000, and every gift—big or small—makes a meaningful difference.
📲 Scan the QR code or visit sbschools.us/foundation to give online
✉️ Checks payable to the Eagle Foundation are also welcome
Thank you for supporting our students, our teachers, and our Southern Boone community! 🦅❤️🖤
Thank you to Multipli Credit Union for the generous donation to go towards student meal debt in our district—and for volunteering their time to help serve lunch at the Primary School today! 🍎🥪
We truly appreciate your continued support of our students and the school district. Community partners like you make a meaningful difference! 🦅❤️🖤
We truly appreciate your continued support of our students and the school district. Community partners like you make a meaningful difference! 🦅❤️🖤
🎄❄️ IMPORTANT REMINDERS❄️🎄 As we get ready to head into the holiday season, here are a few key dates to keep in mind:
📅 Friday, December 19th
🕧 12:30 PM Early Dismissal
📅 December 22nd - January 1st
☃️ No School — Enjoy Winter Break!
📅 Friday, January 2nd
📚 No School — Teacher Professional Development Day
📅 Monday, January 5th
🏫 School Resumes
For all calendar details, visit sbschools.us/calendar
📅 Friday, December 19th
🕧 12:30 PM Early Dismissal
📅 December 22nd - January 1st
☃️ No School — Enjoy Winter Break!
📅 Friday, January 2nd
📚 No School — Teacher Professional Development Day
📅 Monday, January 5th
🏫 School Resumes
For all calendar details, visit sbschools.us/calendar
The Southern Boone Board of Education will meet for its monthly board meeting at 6:30 p.m. this evening in the central office boardroom. The meeting is open to the public.
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🎉 Congratulations to our November Staff Perfect Attendance Award winners! Kindergarten Teacher Karen Himmelberg and 5th Grade Social Studies Teacher Paige Thompson were recognized for their perfect attendance last month. Each received a certificate and $50 courtesy of The Callaway Bank.
We appreciate their outstanding dedication and commitment to our students and schools! 🦅❤️🖤
🎄❄️ IMPORTANT REMINDERS❄️🎄 As we get ready to head into the holiday season, here are a few key dates to keep in mind:
📅 Friday, December 19th
🕧 12:30 PM Early Dismissal
📅 December 22nd - January 1st
☃️ No School — Enjoy Winter Break!
📅 Friday, January 2nd
📚 No School — Teacher Professional Development Day
📅 Monday, January 5th
🏫 School Resumes
For all calendar details, visit sbschools.us/calendar
📅 Friday, December 19th
🕧 12:30 PM Early Dismissal
📅 December 22nd - January 1st
☃️ No School — Enjoy Winter Break!
📅 Friday, January 2nd
📚 No School — Teacher Professional Development Day
📅 Monday, January 5th
🏫 School Resumes
For all calendar details, visit sbschools.us/calendar
The Eagle Foundation is kicking off its 2025–2026 giving campaign! Your support helps provide student scholarships, teacher mini-grants, and appreciation events that directly impact Southern Boone classrooms.
Our goal this year: $10,000 — and every donation makes a difference!
📲 Scan the QR code or visit sbschools.us/foundation to give online.
✉️ Checks payable to Eagle Foundation are also accepted.
Thank you for supporting our students, our teachers, and our community! 🦅❤️🖤
🎺🌹 Big News for Southern Boone Bands! 🌹🎺
Congratulations to Southern Boone Band Director T.J. Higgins, who has been selected to march with the nationally recognized Band Directors Marching Band in the Rose Parade on January 1, 2026, in Pasadena, California!
Mr. Higgins will join 350 band directors from across the United States and beyond as they perform along the iconic 5.5-mile parade route, celebrating the power of music education on a worldwide stage.
Join us in congratulating Mr. Higgins on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! 🎶🦅🔴⚫
READ MORE HERE: sbschools.us/o/high/article/2589926
Congratulations to Southern Boone Band Director T.J. Higgins, who has been selected to march with the nationally recognized Band Directors Marching Band in the Rose Parade on January 1, 2026, in Pasadena, California!
Mr. Higgins will join 350 band directors from across the United States and beyond as they perform along the iconic 5.5-mile parade route, celebrating the power of music education on a worldwide stage.
Join us in congratulating Mr. Higgins on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! 🎶🦅🔴⚫
READ MORE HERE: sbschools.us/o/high/article/2589926
🦅🔴⚫ Here's the latest edition of Eagle E-News!
📆 Important Dates to Remember
📝 Message from the Superintendent
🗳️ School Board Candidate Filing Information
🥫 Final Week for Holiday Food Drive
❄️ Winter Weather Communications Reminder
🏫 Eagle Foundation Fundraising Priorities
📢 School-Related News and Announcements
📣 Community-Related Events and Announcements
📰 READ THE E-NEWSLETTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/4exybz5b
📆 Important Dates to Remember
📝 Message from the Superintendent
🗳️ School Board Candidate Filing Information
🥫 Final Week for Holiday Food Drive
❄️ Winter Weather Communications Reminder
🏫 Eagle Foundation Fundraising Priorities
📢 School-Related News and Announcements
📣 Community-Related Events and Announcements
📰 READ THE E-NEWSLETTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/4exybz5b
🗳️ Interested in serving your community? The Southern Boone County R-I School District will hold a Board of Education election on April 7, 2026, to fill three three-year terms.
✅ Candidate filing opens Tuesday, December 9th at 8 a.m. and closes Tuesday, December 30th at 5 p.m.
📍 File at the Central Office in Ashland during regular business hours.
Learn more about candidate requirements and filing details here:
🔗 sbschools.us/article/1881004
✅ Candidate filing opens Tuesday, December 9th at 8 a.m. and closes Tuesday, December 30th at 5 p.m.
📍 File at the Central Office in Ashland during regular business hours.
Learn more about candidate requirements and filing details here:
🔗 sbschools.us/article/1881004
🌱✨ Help our students grow—literally! 🌞 Consider making a donation to support the Southern Boone Learning Garden through CoMoGives and help provide hands-on learning for 850+ students each month. From planting to preserving, our kids are building life skills that last a lifetime! 💚🥕🌻📚
Donate here: https://www.comogives.com/organization/Southern-Boone-Learning-Garden
Donate here: https://www.comogives.com/organization/Southern-Boone-Learning-Garden
❄️ SNOW MUCH FUN ❄️ Southern Boone Parents as Teachers is hosting Snow Much Fun next week! ⛄️✨
📅 Wednesday, December 10th
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Primary School Cafeteria
This free monthly group event is open to all families living in the Southern Boone School District with children under age 5 (not yet in kindergarten). Older siblings are welcome too!
Come enjoy snow-themed activities, connect with other families, and have a great time together!
📅 Wednesday, December 10th
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Primary School Cafeteria
This free monthly group event is open to all families living in the Southern Boone School District with children under age 5 (not yet in kindergarten). Older siblings are welcome too!
Come enjoy snow-themed activities, connect with other families, and have a great time together!
❄️ WINTER IS HERE! ❄️ As colder weather arrives, we want to share a reminder about all of the important winter weather–related information you may need this season.
Stay informed about:
📲 How we communicate important updates
☃️ Snow Days & AMI Days
🕙 Two-Hour Late Start procedures
🚌 Bus Snow Route Schedule
🌨️ How weather decisions are made
👉 MORE INFO: sbschools.us/weather
Please take a moment to review the information so your family is prepared for any weather-related changes. ❄️🦅❤️🖤
Stay informed about:
📲 How we communicate important updates
☃️ Snow Days & AMI Days
🕙 Two-Hour Late Start procedures
🚌 Bus Snow Route Schedule
🌨️ How weather decisions are made
👉 MORE INFO: sbschools.us/weather
Please take a moment to review the information so your family is prepared for any weather-related changes. ❄️🦅❤️🖤
✨🎭 Get ready for a little magic and mischief! Southern Boone Middle School proudly presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR. with TWO incredible casts taking the stage this weekend!
Join us Friday for the 6th grade performance and Saturday for the 7th/8th grade performance — both at 7 PM in the High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 PM and admission is FREE!
Come support our talented students and enjoy an unforgettable night of music, courage, and rebellion! 💙🎶
Join us Friday for the 6th grade performance and Saturday for the 7th/8th grade performance — both at 7 PM in the High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 PM and admission is FREE!
Come support our talented students and enjoy an unforgettable night of music, courage, and rebellion! 💙🎶
🎄HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE!🎄 Southern Boone Community Teachers Association is hosting its annual Holiday Food Drive. Non-perishable food items or monetary donations can be dropped off at any of the school offices.
Let’s spread some holiday cheer and help local families in need this holiday season! 🦅❤️🖤
Let’s spread some holiday cheer and help local families in need this holiday season! 🦅❤️🖤
🎁 TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE! 🎁
The Southern Boone Middle School is proud to support the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign! 🧸🎄Now through December 18th, you can drop off new, unwrapped toys in the donation boxes located in the middle school lobby.
Your generosity helps bring joy to local children and ensures they have a Merry Christmas! ❤️✨ A big thank you to the SBC Junior Beta Club for sponsoring this year’s collection! 🦅 Let’s come together and make the season brighter for kids in our community! 🎅🎄🎁
The Southern Boone Middle School is proud to support the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign! 🧸🎄Now through December 18th, you can drop off new, unwrapped toys in the donation boxes located in the middle school lobby.
Your generosity helps bring joy to local children and ensures they have a Merry Christmas! ❤️✨ A big thank you to the SBC Junior Beta Club for sponsoring this year’s collection! 🦅 Let’s come together and make the season brighter for kids in our community! 🎅🎄🎁
🩸 BLOOD DRIVE TODAY! 🩸
The Southern Boone High School National Honor Society is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive today from 2PM–6PM in the High School Commons!
Your donation can help save a life — schedule your time to give or stop by this afternoon. 🦅❤️🖤
👉 https://www.redcrossblood.org/give
The Southern Boone High School National Honor Society is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive today from 2PM–6PM in the High School Commons!
Your donation can help save a life — schedule your time to give or stop by this afternoon. 🦅❤️🖤
👉 https://www.redcrossblood.org/give
