We’re proud to share that two outstanding educators have been selected as nominees for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year Award for the 2026–2027 school year! 👏
✨ Jessica Scheidt – 2nd Grade Teacher
✨ Justine Rogers – Gifted Education Teacher
This recognition program celebrates outstanding educators who consistently demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the classroom. Being selected as a nominee is a testament to their dedication, innovation, and the positive impact they make on students every day. ❤️📚
This honor also represents the first step toward becoming Missouri’s Teacher of the Year, an opportunity to showcase their talents and inspire educators across the state.
Best of luck as they move forward in the application process — we’re cheering you on all the way! 🦅🖤❤️


Last week, fourteen Southern Boone juniors and seniors participated in a job shadowing experience at Boone Health in Columbia, exploring a variety of careers in the healthcare field.
From patient care to behind-the-scenes roles, students gained valuable insight into what it’s like to work in a real-world medical setting—helping connect classroom learning to future career paths! 👩⚕️👨⚕️💼

📍 Ashland Masonic Lodge #156 (215 E. Broadway)
🗓️ Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (or until sold out)
Enjoy fried fish, deep-fried potatoes, coleslaw and drinks with dine-in or carry-out available.
💵 Donation: $15 adults | $10 children (12 & under)
💳 Cash, card and check accepted
💥 Thanks to the Masonic Home of Missouri, all donations will be tripled with a 2-for-1 match up to $15,000—making an even bigger impact on helping pay off student meal debt in our district!
MAKE A DONATION: https://square.link/u/TOq1EeqP?src=webqr
MORE INFO: www.sbschools.us/article/2828071

A special thank you to The Callaway Bank for generously funding five of these mini-grants, and to the Eagle Foundation for supporting an additional 10 grants. Your continued partnership helps bring valuable resources directly into our classrooms.
We are incredibly thankful for the support of our community partners. These mini-grants will go directly toward classroom and building supplies, helping enhance learning experiences for our students. ❤️📚🍎
Your support truly makes a difference, and we appreciate your commitment to Southern Boone Schools! 🦅❤️🖤



View the 2025-2026 district calendar at sbschools.us/calendar.


Great progress continues on the new vocational agriculture wing at Southern Boone High School!
✅ Roof installation is complete
🔜 Sheet metal work, including roofing trim and downspouts, will begin soon
🧱 Masonry crews are making strong progress on the block veneer, with completion expected in the next 2–3 weeks
🔌 Inside the building, electricians, plumbers, sprinkler fitters and HVAC crews are hard at work
When complete, the new addition will include two vo-ag classrooms, a dedicated lab space and a large shop, along with two new art classrooms and a new family and consumer science classroom.
These improvements are made possible through the $11.6 million no-tax-rate increase bond issue, approved by voters in April 2024. The project remains on track for completion and is expected to be ready for use at the start of the 2026–2027 school year. We’re excited to see it come together for our students and community! 🦅❤️🖤

📅 SAVE THE DATE: Fish Fry Fundraiser to Help Pay Off Southern Boone Student Meal Debt🐟🍽️
📍 Ashland Masonic Lodge #156 (215 E. Broadway)
🗓️ Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (or until sold out)
Enjoy fried fish, deep-fried potatoes, coleslaw and drinks with dine-in or carry-out available.
💵 Donation: $15 adults | $10 children (12 & under)
💳 Cash, card and check accepted
💥 Thanks to the Masonic Home of Missouri, all donations will be tripled with a 2-for-1 match up to $15,000—making an even bigger impact on helping pay off student meal debt in our district!
MAKE A DONATION: https://square.link/u/TOq1EeqP?src=webqr
MORE INFO: www.sbschools.us/article/2828071

View the 2025-2026 district calendar at sbschools.us/calendar.

Congratulations to all of our members who competed at the state conference—your hard work and dedication truly paid off. We are proud to celebrate our All-State honorees and those who are now National Bound! 🇺🇸
🏆 Top 10 Finishers:
🥉 Marketing: Sadie Ahern, Brooklyn Center, Jackson Stubbs — 3rd Place (National Bound!)
🏅 Entrepreneurship: Pryce Bonnot, Brant Eddy, Mason Shearer — 4th Place (National Bound!)
🏅 Retail Management: Jackson Stubbs — 4th Place (National Bound!)
🏅 Project Management: Owen Ditzfeld — 8th Place
🏅 Business Law: Sadie Ahern — 9th Place
Your commitment to excellence continues to make Southern Boone proud. Best of luck to our National qualifiers as they prepare for the next level! 🦅❤️🖤


Congratulations to our 2026 Eagle Foundation award recipients:
🏆 April Ash – Distinguished Alumni Award
🏆 Rebekah Hammett – Distinguished Educator Award
🏆 Lucas Karr – Eagle Elite Award
🏆 Southern Boone Learning Garden – Friend of Education Award
Your leadership, service and impact on our students and community do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all you do!
🔗 Read the full news release: https://www.sbschools.us/article/2822571

Community members ages 50+ and local business leaders are invited to an evening of great food, connection, and updates from our schools.
📅 Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
🕕 6PM
📍 Southern Boone Middle School Cafeteria
🎉 Sponsored by Jacob M. Garrett - Mortgage Loan Officer with Motto Mortgage
Enjoy:
🎶 Entertainment from the 6th Grade Choir
🍽️ Complimentary dinner
🏫 School building updates
📊 District presentation
🏆 Eagle Foundation Awards Ceremony
👉 Please RSVP by Monday, April 13
🔗 Learn more and RSVP here: sbschools.us/golden

Preschool application deadline has been extended! 🗓️
✨ New for the 2026–2027 school year ONLY:
Students who will be 4 years old by August 31, 2026 now qualify!
Don’t miss this opportunity to get your child started on a strong path to kindergarten! 🍎📚
📞 Call the Primary School: 573-657-2148
🔗 Learn more: www.sbschools.us/o/primary/page/pre-kindergarten

🦅❤️🖤 Join us for the Southern Boone Golden Eagles Club Dinner & Program!
Community members ages 50+ and local business leaders are invited to an evening of great food, connection, and updates from our schools.
📅 Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
🕕 6PM
📍 Southern Boone Middle School Cafeteria
🎉 Sponsored by Jacob M. Garrett - Mortgage Loan Officer with Motto Mortgage
Enjoy:
🎶 Entertainment from the 6th Grade Choir
🍽️ Complimentary dinner
🏫 School building updates
📊 District presentation
🏆 Eagle Foundation Awards Ceremony
👉 Please RSVP by Monday, April 13
🔗 Learn more and RSVP here: sbschools.us/golden
We hope to see you there!

76.9% of voters said YES to supporting our schools—thank you!
We are incredibly grateful for the support of our community and the trust you continue to place in our school district. Your support reflects a shared commitment to providing safe, well-maintained, and high-quality learning environments for our students and staff.
Thank you for investing in our schools and in the future of Southern Boone. This project will focus on important facility improvements, including parking lots, roofs, and HVAC systems—many of which are more than 20 years old.
🔗 Read the full news release and learn more: www.sbschools.us/article/2809039

Today, voters in the Southern Boone School District have the opportunity to make their voices heard in the April 7, 2026 General Municipal Election.
📍 Looking for voting details, polling locations, or hours?
🔗 www.boonemo.gov/clerk/
🏗️ Learn more about the $4 million no-tax-rate increase bond issue:
🔗 www.sbschools.us/future
🧑🏫 View information about the School Board candidates:
🔗 www.sbschools.us/page/board-elections

On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, voters will consider a $4 million no-tax-rate increase bond issue focused on maintaining and improving our existing school buildings and campuses.
If approved, the project would include:
🚧 Parking Lots Improvements
✔️ Upgrade a portion of the high school parking lot near the outdoor stadium and city park with concrete
✔️ Convert the primary school parking lots to concrete surfaces
✔️ Resurface the elementary school parking lot and bus loop with new asphalt
✔️ Upgrade the remaining asphalt areas of the middle school north parking lot to concrete
🏫 Roof Repairs
✔️ Address sections of the primary school roof
✔️ Improve a portion of the high school roof
❄️ HVAC Upgrades
✔️ Phase 2 of replacing the HVAC system at the high school
Many of these roofs, HVAC systems and parking lots are more than 20 years old and serve students and staff across the district each day.
💻 Learn more about the projects: www.tinyurl.com/5n7yn4dw

📆 Important Dates to Remember
🏫 Message from the Superintendent
🚧 April 2026 No-Tax-Rate Increase Bond Issue
🗳️ School Board Election Information
☑️ Climate and Culture Survey
📅 Change to Last Day of School
🏆 Golden Eagles Club Program
☀️ Summer School Registration
📢 School-Related News and Announcements
📣 Community-Related Events and Announcements
📰 READ THE E-NEWSLETTER HERE: https://www.tinyurl.com/3x8et9ns

In each edition, our Southern Boone Salutes feature shines the spotlight on the amazing things our students, staff, and community are doing to make a difference. From big achievements to everyday moments that matter—these stories deserve to be celebrated! 🌟🎉
A big thank you to Multipli Credit Union for sponsoring this page and helping us recognize the people who make our district strong! 💪

