Southern Boone School District

🌟 Welcome, New Eagles! 🌟 Today, the Southern Boone School District held a New Teacher Workshop Training! 🏫 Our new teachers dove into a variety of topics to prepare them for the upcoming school year and spent time with their mentor teacher. 📚✨ We're excited to have such passionate educators join our team. Let's give a warm welcome to our newest members of the Southern Boone family! 🎉🦅

🎉 WELCOME OLIVIA SCHULTZ, 3RD GRADE TEACHER, TO SOUTHERN BOONE! 🎉 🎓Education: Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri 🏫Experience: 1st year Olivia is originally from O’Fallon, Missouri but she and her husband currently live in Columbia. She enjoys reading📖, crafting, watching movies📺, and drinking coffee☕ from local shops. Olivia says she’s excited to return to Southern Boone after completing my student teaching at the elementary school. She is looking forward to being a part of such a welcoming and supportive community. Olivia can’t wait to meet her students and families and begin this adventure in 3rd grade! Join us in welcoming Olivia Schultz to Southern Boone! 🤗

🏫🎒📝 📖✏️#10 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts🏫🎒📝 📖✏️ SCHOOL WEBSITE: The school district's website is www.sbschools.us. On the website, you'll find your parent portal link, school calendars, menus, staff directories, latest news, important updates and more! Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool. If you have any back-to-school related questions, please send an email to communications@sbschools.us.

🎉 WELCOME ABBEY KAMIENSKI, 2ND GRADE TEACHER, TO SOUTHERN BOONE! 🎉 🎓Education: Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri 🏫Experience: 1st year Abbey is from Wentzville and decided to pursue her degree in education at Mizzou🐅 to be able to stay close to family. She enjoys Mizzou football games🏈, hiking🥾, and baking🥧. Abbey says she’s excited🥳 to officially join the school district after experiencing a great sense of community during her student teaching here. Abbey goes on to say that everyone is so kind👍 and supportive. She loves that the school community is heavily involved with the rest of the community. Join us in welcoming Abbey Kamienski to Southern Boone! 🤗

🏫🎒📝 📖✏️#10 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts🏫🎒📝 📖✏️ SCHOOL BUS INFORMATION: Click the link below to view the bus routes and general transportation information for the 2024-2025 school year. If you have questions about bus routes or other school-related transportation matters, please contact Transportation Director Kyle Foreman at kforeman@sbschools.us or 573-657-2147. BUS ROUTES: https://bit.ly/3AxxznS Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool. If you have any back-to-school related questions, please send an email to communications@sbschools.us.

🎉 WELCOME JERIKA BARRON, 3RD GRADE TEACHER, TO SOUTHERN BOONE! 🎉 🎓Education: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Stephens College 🏫Experience: 1st year Jerika loves spending time outside when the weather is nice ☀️, reading a good book 📖, and organizing! 🗂️ Jerika says she’s excited to be in a smaller school district where she will be supported and have a chance to get to know her students better. 👩‍🏫 Join us in welcoming Jerika Barron to Southern Boone! 🤗

🏫🎒📝 📖✏️#9 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts🏫🎒📝 📖✏️ IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS: Below are the office phone numbers for each of the school buildings. Primary School Office: 573-657-2148 Elementary School Office: 573-657-2145 Middle School Office: 573-657-2146 High School Office: 573-657-2144 Central Office: 573-657-2147 Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool. If you have any back-to-school related questions, please send an email to communications@sbschools.us.

🎉 WELCOME ANDREW STONE, HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEACHER, TO SOUTHERN BOONE! 🎉 🎓 Education: Bachelor’s degree from Lindenwood University and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Northwest Missouri State University. 🏫 Experience: 4 years Andrew and his wife, Amelia, love to hike and ride their bikes! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️ They are also huge supporters of high school sports and will be at a lot of games to support the EAGLES! 🔴⚫🦅 Andrew says he is extremely excited to join the math department at the high school! 🧮 The department has already been so welcoming and helpful. He says he’s also pumped to meet his students as well. 🍎 Join us in welcoming Andrew Stone to Southern Boone! 🤗

🏫🎒📝 📖✏️#8 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts🏫🎒📝 📖✏️ IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: Students are required to receive immunizations, according to the schedule(s) listed below, and documentation of up-to-date immunizations must be submitted to your child’s school nurse PRIOR to attending school on his/her first day. Immunization requirements are determined by the State of Missouri. 2024 Missouri Preschool Immunization Requirements: https://5il.co/1f35g 2024-2025 Missouri School Immunization Requirements: https://5il.co/1f30e - All new/incoming preschool and kindergarten students must be up-to-date. - Students entering 8th grade are required to have updated Tdap (Tetanus) and MCV (Meningococcal) vaccines. - Students entering 12th grade are required to have two doses of the MCV (Meningococcal) vaccine. Note: If the first dose was administered after the student’s 16th birthday, only one dose is required. If you have questions about immunization requirements, please contact your child's school nurse. Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool. If you have any back-to-school related questions, please send an email to communications@sbschools.us.

📚✨ Get ready for the new school year, Southern Boone! Our Back-to-School Guide for the 2024-2025 school year is available. 🎒✏️ Find all the important details about: 📝 Online registration 📋 School supply lists 🏫 Open house schedules ☑️ And more! 🔗 MORE INFO: sbschools.us/backtoschool Let's make this school year the best one yet! 🔴⚫🦅

🎉 WELCOME KELSY BARBARISI, 5TH GRADE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER, TO SOUTHERN BOONE! 🎉 🏫Experience: 5 years Kelsy grew up in Columbia and moved around a lot. 🌎 Kelsy and her husband, Donavon, have one daughter, Theodora, and they just moved to Hartsburg after living in Texas for the past 6 years. 🏡 She says they are excited to return home and hopefully experience some snow this winter! ❄️ In her free time, Kelsy loves reading 📚 and doing crafts such as crocheting and painting. 🎨 Kelsy is excited to serve a small community that has been so welcoming! 🌟 She says she can't wait for this amazing school year to start! 📅 Join us in welcoming Kelsy Barbarisi to Southern Boone! 🤗

🏫🎒📝 📖✏️#7 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts🏫🎒📝 📖✏️ PERSONAL LEARNING DEVICE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM: The school district is offering an optional protection plan for all student Chromebooks and iPads for the 2024-2025 school year. The deadline to enroll in the program is September 27th, 2024. MORE INFO: https://5il.co/1evnq Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool. If you have any back-to-school related questions, please send an email to communications@sbschools.us.

REMINDER: Peak Sport and Spine will be offering physicals for students at the high school this afternoon from 4PM - 6PM. The cost is $20. All students participating in sports this upcoming school year will need to have a completed physical within the past two years on file. PHYSICAL FORM: https://5il.co/1ec7l PRE-PARTICIPATION DOCUMENTATION: https://5il.co/1ec7m Click the link below for more information about sports physicals, coaches' contact info and more. MORE INFO: sbschools.us/o/soboco-athletics/article/1687580

The primary school's Stop the Summer Slide starts this evening from 5:30PM-6:30PM at the primary school bus loop. Reserve your books ahead of time here: https://rb.gy/k5n9v2

🎉 WELCOME KAYLA GARWOOD, 2ND GRADE TEACHER, TO SOUTHERN BOONE! 🎉 🎓Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Westminster College 🏫Experience: 10 years Kayla married her high school sweetheart, Joe! 💕 They have two children, Alaina and Jayce. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kayla loves to go on adventures 🌍, find new places to explore 🗺️, spend time outside in the garden 🌱, and just spend time with their family. She also enjoys volunteering in the community with her family, photography 📸, working out 💪, and going for runs 🏃‍♀️. Kayla says she is excited to be working at Southern Boone because she has heard so many positive things about the school district and she’s looking forward to seeing all that the district has to offer her family. 🌟 Join us in welcoming Kayla Garwood to Southern Boone! 🤗

🏫🎒📝 📖✏️#6 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts🏫🎒📝 📖✏️ FREE AND REDUCED MEAL APPLICATION: Parents/guardians are encouraged to fill out the free and reduced meal application for the 2024-2025 school year. A link to fill out an online application is available in the parent portal account in Infinite Campus. A PDF of the application is available on the district's website to download, print and fill out. Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool. If you have any back-to-school related questions, please send an email to communications@sbschools.us.

🎉 WELCOME ASHLEY SUNDBERG, HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER, TO SOUTHERN BOONE! 🎉 🎓Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Studies Education from the University of Central Missouri 🏫Experience: 7 years Ashley has been married to her husband Grant for just over a year, and they are excited about starting a family soon! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 In her free time, she enjoys painting 🎨, reading 📖, going to the movies 🎬, riding her new bike 🚴‍♀️, and singing in the MU choir 🎶. Ashley says she’s excited to start a new school year with the Eagles 🦅 and can't wait to be part of this thriving community! 🌟 Join us in welcoming Ashley Sundberg to our district family! 🤗

🏫🎒📝 📖✏️#5 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts🏫🎒📝 📖✏️ DOWNLOAD OUR APP: Download the Southern Boone App for the upcoming school year! The app lets you stay updated with the latest school news, important updates, upcoming events and more. Learn more about the app at sbschools.us/app. ANDROID DEVICES: bit.ly/3wtyKkg APPLE DEVICES: apple.co/3CUg3HF Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool. If you have any back-to-school related questions, please send an email to communications@sbschools.us.

🏫🎒📝 📖✏️#4 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts🏫🎒📝 📖✏️ MEAL PRICES: Below are the meal prices for the 2024-2025 school year. Primary School and Elementary School Breakfast: $1.50 Lunch: $2.40 Middle School and High School Breakfast: $1.60 Lunch: $2.50 Breakfast and lunch menus for each of the schools are available here: myschoolmenus.com/organizations/1890 Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool. If you have any back-to-school related questions, please send an email to communications@sbschools.us.

🏫🎒📝 📖✏️#3 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts🏫🎒📝 📖✏️ DISTRICT CALENDAR: The 2024-2025 School District Calendar is available to view and download here: https://5il.co/2fb56 Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool. If you have any back-to-school related questions, please send an email to communications@sbschools.us.