🎉 Want to be part of the 2026 Southern Boone Homecoming Parade?
Join us Friday, October 2nd, at 2 p.m. for this year’s theme, “HOCO: Here We Go Again!”
Register now: https://forms.gle/NcoFrr4LgTJr6gN37
Homecoming Parade Information: https://tinyurl.com/48scrfff
Join us for Heroes Appreciation Night this Friday evening as Southern Boone Football hosts Blair Oaks!
Active-duty military members, veterans and first responders will receive FREE admission and a FREE Tailgate Special Dinner. A special recognition ceremony will take place before the 7 p.m. kickoff.
Thank you to Veterans United Home Loans for sponsoring this special event!
Learn more: www.sbschools.us/o/soboco-athletics/article/3114470
🥎🏆 TIME UPDATE: 1986 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATION
Southern Boone Athletics will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Softball State Championship Team this evening as the Eagles host Hickman! 🦅❤️🖤
Due to the heat, the times for tonight’s celebration and softball game have been pushed back.
⏰ UPDATED SCHEDULE:
🏆 5:45 p.m. — Pre-game recognition of the 1986 State Championship Team
🥎 5:55 p.m. — Ceremonial first pitch
🥎 6:00 p.m. — Southern Boone vs. Hickman
The 1986 Lady Eagles finished their historic season 16-1, won the Little Dixie Conference and recorded 10 shutouts while outscoring opponents 142-31. They capped off the season with a thrilling 6-5 victory over Westran in 10 innings to win the State Championship!
📅 Tuesday, Sept. 8
📍 Southern Boone Softball Field
Come out and help us celebrate 40 years of Southern Boone softball history! 🏆🥎🦅
Southern Boone Athletics will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Softball State Championship Team this evening as the Eagles host Hickman! 🦅❤️🖤
Due to the heat, the times for tonight’s celebration and softball game have been pushed back.
⏰ UPDATED SCHEDULE:
🏆 5:45 p.m. — Pre-game recognition of the 1986 State Championship Team
🥎 5:55 p.m. — Ceremonial first pitch
🥎 6:00 p.m. — Southern Boone vs. Hickman
The 1986 Lady Eagles finished their historic season 16-1, won the Little Dixie Conference and recorded 10 shutouts while outscoring opponents 142-31. They capped off the season with a thrilling 6-5 victory over Westran in 10 innings to win the State Championship!
📅 Tuesday, Sept. 8
📍 Southern Boone Softball Field
Come out and help us celebrate 40 years of Southern Boone softball history! 🏆🥎🦅
🏈 Heading to tonight’s Southern Boone home football game? Please review the parking maps before arriving to help make parking and traffic flow as smooth as possible.
Fans are also encouraged to review the district’s outdoor stadium guidelines before the game: https://www.sbschools.us/o/soboco-athletics/article/1736034
We look forward to seeing you tonight. Go Eagles! 🦅❤️🖤
🚩 The KU flag is flying—but Southern Boone Cheer needs your help bringing it down! 🐯💛🖤
Join the MU vs. KU Flag Fundraiser and choose which team you support. Proceeds will help Southern Boone Cheer on its journey to Nationals, with a portion benefiting MizzouThon.
The fundraiser runs now through September 11th. Every donation moves the flag challenge in your team’s direction!
🔗 Donate here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/cheer-sb-rivalry-flag-fundraiser
MORE INFO: www.sbschools.us/o/soboco-athletics/article/3114847
Join the MU vs. KU Flag Fundraiser and choose which team you support. Proceeds will help Southern Boone Cheer on its journey to Nationals, with a portion benefiting MizzouThon.
The fundraiser runs now through September 11th. Every donation moves the flag challenge in your team’s direction!
🔗 Donate here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/cheer-sb-rivalry-flag-fundraiser
MORE INFO: www.sbschools.us/o/soboco-athletics/article/3114847
🍎🦅 NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: LAUREN LOEHNER
Please join us in welcoming Lauren Loehner back to the Southern Boone School District! Lauren is beginning her fifth year as a classroom educator and will serve as a reading interventionist at Southern Boone Middle School.
Lauren earned bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education and a master’s degree in Reading Education from Northwest Missouri State University. She is currently pursuing a specialist degree in Educational Diagnostician. Her experience includes working as an instructional aide and teaching several grade levels from kindergarten through fifth grade, including kindergarten at Southern Boone Primary during the 2023-2024 school year.
Lauren is excited to return to the district and support student success. “I’ve truly been welcomed back with open arms. It’s like I never left. The community here is the best!”
Lauren and her husband have been married since 2018 and have four children, including two who attend Southern Boone Primary School. Their family is active in the Ashland community, coaching soccer, T-ball and softball through the Southern Boone YMCA and Ashland Optimist Club.
Welcome back to the Southern Boone team, Lauren!🦅❤️🖤
Please join us in welcoming Lauren Loehner back to the Southern Boone School District! Lauren is beginning her fifth year as a classroom educator and will serve as a reading interventionist at Southern Boone Middle School.
Lauren earned bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education and a master’s degree in Reading Education from Northwest Missouri State University. She is currently pursuing a specialist degree in Educational Diagnostician. Her experience includes working as an instructional aide and teaching several grade levels from kindergarten through fifth grade, including kindergarten at Southern Boone Primary during the 2023-2024 school year.
Lauren is excited to return to the district and support student success. “I’ve truly been welcomed back with open arms. It’s like I never left. The community here is the best!”
Lauren and her husband have been married since 2018 and have four children, including two who attend Southern Boone Primary School. Their family is active in the Ashland community, coaching soccer, T-ball and softball through the Southern Boone YMCA and Ashland Optimist Club.
Welcome back to the Southern Boone team, Lauren!🦅❤️🖤
REMINDER: There will be no school on Friday, September 4th 2026 and Monday, September 7th, 2026.
View the 2026-2027 district calendar here: www.sbschools.us/calendar
View the 2026-2027 district calendar here: www.sbschools.us/calendar
🎺 Own a piece of Southern Boone Marching Band history!
Retired uniforms are available for purchase:
🔴 Top Package: $25
🔴 Full Uniform: $40
All proceeds benefit the Southern Boone High School Band. Interested? Contact T.J. Higgins at thiggins@sbschools.us. 🎶🦅
Retired uniforms are available for purchase:
🔴 Top Package: $25
🔴 Full Uniform: $40
All proceeds benefit the Southern Boone High School Band. Interested? Contact T.J. Higgins at thiggins@sbschools.us. 🎶🦅
🍎🦅 NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: COLE TRAUTMAN
Please join us in welcoming Cole Trautman to the Southern Boone School District! Cole brings four years of experience in education to his role as a 5th grade math teacher at Southern Boone Middle School.
Cole earned a bachelor’s degree in Education and a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Hannibal-LaGrange University.
Originally from Jefferson City, Cole is excited to return home and be closer to family. “It is exciting to be back home and helping the communities around where I grew up.”
Cole and his wife have been married for two years and have a 1-year-old son. They enjoy spending their free time together as a family.
Welcome to the Southern Boone team, Cole!🦅❤️🖤
Please join us in welcoming Cole Trautman to the Southern Boone School District! Cole brings four years of experience in education to his role as a 5th grade math teacher at Southern Boone Middle School.
Cole earned a bachelor’s degree in Education and a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Hannibal-LaGrange University.
Originally from Jefferson City, Cole is excited to return home and be closer to family. “It is exciting to be back home and helping the communities around where I grew up.”
Cole and his wife have been married for two years and have a 1-year-old son. They enjoy spending their free time together as a family.
Welcome to the Southern Boone team, Cole!🦅❤️🖤
📱 Stay connected with Southern Boone!
Download the Southern Boone School District app for district news, alerts and important updates. Through the app, Rooms provides two-way messaging for students, families, teachers and staff, along with class, team and club announcements—all in one place.
MORE INFO:
Southern Boone App: www.sbschools.us/app
Rooms: www.sbschools.us/rooms
Download the Southern Boone School District app for district news, alerts and important updates. Through the app, Rooms provides two-way messaging for students, families, teachers and staff, along with class, team and club announcements—all in one place.
MORE INFO:
Southern Boone App: www.sbschools.us/app
Rooms: www.sbschools.us/rooms
REMINDER: Ahead of Friday night’s first home football game, please review Southern Boone’s Outdoor Stadium Guidelines for football and soccer games to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
READ MORE HERE: https://tinyurl.com/4pjjyf79
READ MORE HERE: https://tinyurl.com/4pjjyf79
🍎🦅 NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: STEVE COCHRAN
Please join us in welcoming Steve Cochran to the Southern Boone School District! Steve brings three years of experience in education to his role as a paraprofessional at Southern Boone Middle School.
Steve earned a bachelor’s degree in Health Science with an emphasis in Respiratory Therapy. He is eager to return to his role as a paraprofessional and support Southern Boone students.
Steve has two sons and recently welcomed his first grandchild, Evelyn Jane, who was born August 9th! Evelyn’s name honors the memory of his sons’ mother.
Welcome to the Southern Boone team, Steve!🦅❤️🖤
Please join us in welcoming Steve Cochran to the Southern Boone School District! Steve brings three years of experience in education to his role as a paraprofessional at Southern Boone Middle School.
Steve earned a bachelor’s degree in Health Science with an emphasis in Respiratory Therapy. He is eager to return to his role as a paraprofessional and support Southern Boone students.
Steve has two sons and recently welcomed his first grandchild, Evelyn Jane, who was born August 9th! Evelyn’s name honors the memory of his sons’ mother.
Welcome to the Southern Boone team, Steve!🦅❤️🖤
📣 Calling all local businesses and organizations!
Southern Boone High School is looking for vendors to participate in our College & Career Fair on Thursday, October 29th, from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to connect with Southern Boone students in grades 8-12, showcase career opportunities and introduce students to your business or industry.
Interested in hosting a booth? Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/bdefa7c7
We look forward to bringing our students and local businesses together! 🦅❤️🖤
Southern Boone High School is looking for vendors to participate in our College & Career Fair on Thursday, October 29th, from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to connect with Southern Boone students in grades 8-12, showcase career opportunities and introduce students to your business or industry.
Interested in hosting a booth? Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/bdefa7c7
We look forward to bringing our students and local businesses together! 🦅❤️🖤
🍎🦅 NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: GRACE WIEBERG
Please join us in welcoming Grace Wieberg to the Southern Boone School District! Grace brings four years of experience in education to her new role as a 7th grade English Language Arts teacher at Southern Boone Middle School.
After teaching 3rd grade for three years, Grace is excited to begin a new chapter working with 7th grade students.
Grace is passionate about creating a positive learning environment. “Being a teacher brings me a lot of joy, and I’m excited to make school a comfortable and enjoyable place to learn!”
Grace recently moved to Columbia and is looking forward to this new change. In her free time, she enjoys long walks, putting together puzzles while watching her favorite shows, listening to music, taking hot barre classes and spending time with friends.
Welcome to the Southern Boone team, Grace!🦅❤️🖤
Please join us in welcoming Grace Wieberg to the Southern Boone School District! Grace brings four years of experience in education to her new role as a 7th grade English Language Arts teacher at Southern Boone Middle School.
After teaching 3rd grade for three years, Grace is excited to begin a new chapter working with 7th grade students.
Grace is passionate about creating a positive learning environment. “Being a teacher brings me a lot of joy, and I’m excited to make school a comfortable and enjoyable place to learn!”
Grace recently moved to Columbia and is looking forward to this new change. In her free time, she enjoys long walks, putting together puzzles while watching her favorite shows, listening to music, taking hot barre classes and spending time with friends.
Welcome to the Southern Boone team, Grace!🦅❤️🖤
🚧 📸 A bird’s-eye view of another completed summer construction project at Southern Boone High School!
The southeast parking lot near the outdoor stadium has been completely replaced, with the former asphalt lot upgraded to a new concrete parking lot.
The project adds more than 40 parking spaces, improves traffic flow and provides a more durable, long-term parking surface for students, staff and visitors.
This improvement was funded through the $4 million no-tax-rate-increase bond issue approved by Southern Boone voters in April 2026. 🦅❤️🖤
The southeast parking lot near the outdoor stadium has been completely replaced, with the former asphalt lot upgraded to a new concrete parking lot.
The project adds more than 40 parking spaces, improves traffic flow and provides a more durable, long-term parking surface for students, staff and visitors.
This improvement was funded through the $4 million no-tax-rate-increase bond issue approved by Southern Boone voters in April 2026. 🦅❤️🖤
🍎🦅 NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: JACKSON SUDDARTH
Please join us in welcoming Jackson Suddarth to the Southern Boone School District! Jackson brings 10 years of experience in education to a new role as a special education teacher at Southern Boone Middle School.
Jackson previously taught Family and Consumer Sciences in Illinois and is excited to begin a new chapter working with a different age group and content area.
Having attended the small Van-Far R-I School District, Jackson is looking forward to joining another close-knit school community. “I am looking forward to being back in a smaller district with that tight-knit community feeling again.”
Jackson and husband Derek have been married since 2018 and have two children, Collins and Harrison. Collins is beginning kindergarten at Southern Boone this year! Jackson enjoys spending time outdoors with family, especially going for walks and visiting parks.
Welcome to the Southern Boone team, Jackson!🦅❤️🖤
Please join us in welcoming Jackson Suddarth to the Southern Boone School District! Jackson brings 10 years of experience in education to a new role as a special education teacher at Southern Boone Middle School.
Jackson previously taught Family and Consumer Sciences in Illinois and is excited to begin a new chapter working with a different age group and content area.
Having attended the small Van-Far R-I School District, Jackson is looking forward to joining another close-knit school community. “I am looking forward to being back in a smaller district with that tight-knit community feeling again.”
Jackson and husband Derek have been married since 2018 and have two children, Collins and Harrison. Collins is beginning kindergarten at Southern Boone this year! Jackson enjoys spending time outdoors with family, especially going for walks and visiting parks.
Welcome to the Southern Boone team, Jackson!🦅❤️🖤
👟 Southern Boone High School’s Beta Club is holding a districtwide shoe drive through October 3rd!
Donate gently used shoes at any school building and help support Beta Club service projects. Thank you for supporting our students and giving back to those in need!
Donate gently used shoes at any school building and help support Beta Club service projects. Thank you for supporting our students and giving back to those in need!
🍎🦅 NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: BECCA PHILLIPS
Please join us in welcoming Becca Phillips to the Southern Boone School District! Becca brings four years of experience in education to her role as the 5th and 6th grade school counselor at Southern Boone Middle School.
Becca earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Child and Family Studies from Northwest Missouri State University and a master’s degree in K-12 School Counseling from Stephens College.
Having previously worked at Southern Boone as a paraprofessional, Becca is excited to return and serve the community she now calls home. “I am passionate about creating a safe, caring environment where every student feels valued, heard and encouraged to reach their full potential.”
Becca and her husband, Justin, have two dogs, Sage and Yadi. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out and shopping—especially at Target with a Starbucks coffee in hand!
Welcome back and welcome to your new role, Becca!🦅❤️🖤
Please join us in welcoming Becca Phillips to the Southern Boone School District! Becca brings four years of experience in education to her role as the 5th and 6th grade school counselor at Southern Boone Middle School.
Becca earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Child and Family Studies from Northwest Missouri State University and a master’s degree in K-12 School Counseling from Stephens College.
Having previously worked at Southern Boone as a paraprofessional, Becca is excited to return and serve the community she now calls home. “I am passionate about creating a safe, caring environment where every student feels valued, heard and encouraged to reach their full potential.”
Becca and her husband, Justin, have two dogs, Sage and Yadi. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out and shopping—especially at Target with a Starbucks coffee in hand!
Welcome back and welcome to your new role, Becca!🦅❤️🖤
🍋 A Sweet Donation for a Great Cause! ❤️
On Wednesday, members of Southern Boone Elementary Summer School’s winning Lemonade Stand Charity Competition team presented a check for $4,919.35 to representatives from Ronald McDonald House Charities in Columbia.
Fourth-grade students Luke Thornhill, Liam Stone, Porter Campbell and Owen Lynn operated the competition’s highest-earning stand and selected Ronald McDonald House Charities to receive all proceeds raised during the summer school event.
We are proud of these students and all the teams for using their creativity, teamwork and entrepreneurial skills to make a difference! Thank you to our families, staff and community members who supported this special project.
On Wednesday, members of Southern Boone Elementary Summer School’s winning Lemonade Stand Charity Competition team presented a check for $4,919.35 to representatives from Ronald McDonald House Charities in Columbia.
Fourth-grade students Luke Thornhill, Liam Stone, Porter Campbell and Owen Lynn operated the competition’s highest-earning stand and selected Ronald McDonald House Charities to receive all proceeds raised during the summer school event.
We are proud of these students and all the teams for using their creativity, teamwork and entrepreneurial skills to make a difference! Thank you to our families, staff and community members who supported this special project.
🍎🦅 NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: TUCKER JOHNSON
Please join us in welcoming Tucker Johnson to the Southern Boone School District! Tucker will begin his first year of teaching as a 7th and 8th grade math teacher at Southern Boone Middle School.
Tucker recently graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Middle School Mathematics Education.
Tucker is excited to join a close-knit community that reminds him of home. “Community is what makes somewhere feel like home, and I am excited to be part of the Ashland community at Southern Boone!”
In his free time, Tucker enjoys watching and coaching sports, especially football. He will also help coach football at Southern Boone High School. His faith is an important part of his life, and he dedicates much of his time to it.
Welcome to the Southern Boone team, Tucker!🦅❤️🖤
Please join us in welcoming Tucker Johnson to the Southern Boone School District! Tucker will begin his first year of teaching as a 7th and 8th grade math teacher at Southern Boone Middle School.
Tucker recently graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Middle School Mathematics Education.
Tucker is excited to join a close-knit community that reminds him of home. “Community is what makes somewhere feel like home, and I am excited to be part of the Ashland community at Southern Boone!”
In his free time, Tucker enjoys watching and coaching sports, especially football. He will also help coach football at Southern Boone High School. His faith is an important part of his life, and he dedicates much of his time to it.
Welcome to the Southern Boone team, Tucker!🦅❤️🖤
