🍋 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!🦅❤️🖤
REMINDER: Early dismissal will be at 2PM TODAY and every Wednesday throughout the school year for teacher and staff professional development.
View the 2026-2027 district calendar at www.sbschools.us/calendar.
View the 2026-2027 district calendar at www.sbschools.us/calendar.
🍎🦅 NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: ETHAN OSBORNE
Please join us in welcoming Ethan Osborne to the Southern Boone School District! Ethan will begin his first full year of teaching as a social studies teacher at Southern Boone High School.
A Southern Boone graduate, Ethan earned his degree from Southeast Missouri State University. He returned to the district last semester as a full-time substitute teacher.
Ethan is excited to give back to the community where he grew up. “I’ve always been proud to call this town and district my home. I’m extremely excited to give back to this community in my role as an educator.”
Ethan and his wife, Lanie, enjoy calling the area home. In his free time, he likes playing golf, watching movies and cheering on his favorite sports teams—especially the Kansas City Chiefs!
Welcome home and welcome to the Southern Boone team, Ethan!🦅❤️🖤
Please join us in welcoming Ethan Osborne to the Southern Boone School District! Ethan will begin his first full year of teaching as a social studies teacher at Southern Boone High School.
A Southern Boone graduate, Ethan earned his degree from Southeast Missouri State University. He returned to the district last semester as a full-time substitute teacher.
Ethan is excited to give back to the community where he grew up. “I’ve always been proud to call this town and district my home. I’m extremely excited to give back to this community in my role as an educator.”
Ethan and his wife, Lanie, enjoy calling the area home. In his free time, he likes playing golf, watching movies and cheering on his favorite sports teams—especially the Kansas City Chiefs!
Welcome home and welcome to the Southern Boone team, Ethan!🦅❤️🖤
📸 Happy First Day of School, Southern Boone!
The 2026-2027 school year is officially here, and we want to see your first day of school pictures!
Share your photos in the comments below or email them to communications@sbschools.us. We'll share your pictures on the Southern Boone School District's social media later today!
We hope all of our students have a great first day and an amazing start to the new school year! 🦅❤️🖤
The 2026-2027 school year is officially here, and we want to see your first day of school pictures!
Share your photos in the comments below or email them to communications@sbschools.us. We'll share your pictures on the Southern Boone School District's social media later today!
We hope all of our students have a great first day and an amazing start to the new school year! 🦅❤️🖤
🦅🎒 ’Twas the Night Before School at Southern Boone…
As we count down to the first day of school, enjoy this special poem celebrating the excitement of a brand new school year!
We can’t wait to welcome our students back tomorrow! 🦅❤️🖤
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DKzyqv7VN/
REMINDER: The first day of school for the Southern Boone School District is tomorrow (Tuesday, August 25th, 2026).
Back-to-school information is available here: www.sbschools.us/backtoschool
View the 2026-2027 district calendar here: www.sbschools.us/calendar
🍎🦅 NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: ALEX SHAFFER
Please join us in welcoming Alex Shaffer to the Southern Boone School District! Alex will serve as a reading interventionist at Southern Boone Middle School and brings nine years of experience in education to the new role.
Alex graduated from Missouri State University and has taught students in kindergarten through third grade. After discovering a passion for literacy and reading instruction, Alex earned a master’s degree in Reading from William Woods University and a Special Reading Certification from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Alex is excited to join a community that provides positive opportunities for students and staff while demonstrating kindness and support for others.
Outside of school, Alex enjoys spending time with family, reading and taking walks. Alex’s son will begin first grade at Southern Boone Primary School this year.
Welcome to the Southern Boone team, Alex! 🦅❤️🖤
Please join us in welcoming Alex Shaffer to the Southern Boone School District! Alex will serve as a reading interventionist at Southern Boone Middle School and brings nine years of experience in education to the new role.
Alex graduated from Missouri State University and has taught students in kindergarten through third grade. After discovering a passion for literacy and reading instruction, Alex earned a master’s degree in Reading from William Woods University and a Special Reading Certification from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Alex is excited to join a community that provides positive opportunities for students and staff while demonstrating kindness and support for others.
Outside of school, Alex enjoys spending time with family, reading and taking walks. Alex’s son will begin first grade at Southern Boone Primary School this year.
Welcome to the Southern Boone team, Alex! 🦅❤️🖤
🏫🚌✏️🖍️ #20 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, is the first day of school for the 2026-2026 school year!
Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool.
🏫🚌✏️🖍️ #18 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts
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.
Learn more:
Southern Boone App: www.sbschools.us/app
Rooms: www.sbschools.us/rooms
Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool.
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.
Learn more:
Southern Boone App: www.sbschools.us/app
Rooms: www.sbschools.us/rooms
Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool.
🏫🚌✏️🖍️ #17 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts
DISTRICT COMMUNICATION: For parents/guardians with students in the district, it is important that you have a current email address and cell phone number in your parent portal account in Infinite Campus. Please check to make sure your contact information is up-to-date in your account so you are receiving all school-related communication from the district, building principals and your child’s teachers.
Important emails from the school district will be sent from the communications@ashland.k12.mo.us email address, text messages will be sent from the phone number 98900, and you will receive automated phone calls from the phone number 573-657-2147.
Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool.
🏫🚌✏️🖍️ #16 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts
SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULES: Information about student drop-off times, school hours and 2PM early out Wednesdays is available in the Back-to-School Guide.
Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool.
SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULES: Information about student drop-off times, school hours and 2PM early out Wednesdays is available in the Back-to-School Guide.
Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool.
🏫🚌✏️🖍️ #15 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts
SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with the Southern Boone School District on social media!
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/SoBoCoSchools
INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/SoBoCoschools
X (TWITTER): www.x.com/SoBoCoSchools
Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with the Southern Boone School District on social media!
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/SoBoCoSchools
INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/SoBoCoschools
X (TWITTER): www.x.com/SoBoCoSchools
Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool.
🍎🦅 NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: HEATHER SCHIERMEIER
Please join us in welcoming Heather Schiermeier to the Southern Boone School District! Heather will serve as the school nurse at Southern Boone Primary School.
Heather is a registered nurse and brings 18 years of nursing experience to her new role.
Heather is excited to support the health and well-being of Southern Boone’s youngest students. “Healthy Eagles are happy learners!”
Heather has three children who attend Southern Boone schools. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
Welcome to the Southern Boone team, Heather!🦅❤️🖤
Please join us in welcoming Heather Schiermeier to the Southern Boone School District! Heather will serve as the school nurse at Southern Boone Primary School.
Heather is a registered nurse and brings 18 years of nursing experience to her new role.
Heather is excited to support the health and well-being of Southern Boone’s youngest students. “Healthy Eagles are happy learners!”
Heather has three children who attend Southern Boone schools. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
Welcome to the Southern Boone team, Heather!🦅❤️🖤
🏫🚌✏️🖍️ #14 of the Top 20 Things To Know Before School Starts
BACK-TO-SCHOOL GUIDE: Get ready for the 2026-2027 school year! All the information and resources you need are available, including school supply lists, district calendar, meals and much more.
Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL GUIDE: Get ready for the 2026-2027 school year! All the information and resources you need are available, including school supply lists, district calendar, meals and much more.
Additional back-to-school information is available on the district’s website at www.sbschools.us/backtoschool.
🎉 Southern Boone All-Staff Drive-Thru Luncheon 🎉
On Thursday, the Southern Boone School District welcomed teachers and staff back for our annual All-Staff Drive-Thru Luncheon! It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the dedicated employees who make Southern Boone a great place for students to learn, grow and succeed.
A special thank you to Central Bank of Boone County and the Southern Boone Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the luncheon. We also appreciate the Southern Boone Marching Band, Southern Boone Cheerleaders, our local businesses and City of Ashland staff for helping make the event a success.
WATCH A HIGHLIGHT VIDEO HERE: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EyF4L4ns3/
We are grateful to be part of a community that continues to support our teachers and staff as we kick off the 2026–2027 school year! 🦅❤️🖤
On Thursday, the Southern Boone School District welcomed teachers and staff back for our annual All-Staff Drive-Thru Luncheon! It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the dedicated employees who make Southern Boone a great place for students to learn, grow and succeed.
A special thank you to Central Bank of Boone County and the Southern Boone Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the luncheon. We also appreciate the Southern Boone Marching Band, Southern Boone Cheerleaders, our local businesses and City of Ashland staff for helping make the event a success.
WATCH A HIGHLIGHT VIDEO HERE: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EyF4L4ns3/
We are grateful to be part of a community that continues to support our teachers and staff as we kick off the 2026–2027 school year! 🦅❤️🖤
📣 We’re hiring at Southern Boone High School!
We are seeking talented and enthusiastic individuals to fill three positions for the 2026–2027 school year:
⛳ Head Boys Golf Coach
Lead and develop a competitive boys golf program focused on skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and academic success while fostering a positive team culture.
🎭 High School Play Choreographer
Collaborate with directors and student performers to create and teach engaging choreography while helping students strengthen their theatrical performance skills.
🎯 Assistant Trap Shooting Coach
Support the head coach by providing instruction, mentorship, and encouragement while promoting safety, sportsmanship, confidence, and skill development.
Join our team and make a positive difference for Southern Boone students!
View the openings and apply today at www.sbschools.us/employment. 🦅❤️🖤
🍎🦅 NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: LYDIA ARMOUR
Please join us in welcoming Lydia Armour to the Southern Boone School District! Lydia will serve as the assistant band director and full-time building substitute teacher at Southern Boone High School.
Lydia earned her bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Illinois State University in 2019 and her master’s degree in Music Education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2026. She has taught band to students in grades 6–12 for four and a half years and at the collegiate level for two years.
Lydia is excited to work with Southern Boone’s students, staff and community. “I’m looking forward to providing the community with amazing music!”
Lydia’s husband, Manny, is also a band director. Together, they have a 7-year-old guinea pig named Paco. In their free time, they enjoy staying active, cooking, binge-watching shows and opening Pokémon card packs.
Welcome to the Southern Boone team, Lydia!🦅❤️🖤
Please join us in welcoming Lydia Armour to the Southern Boone School District! Lydia will serve as the assistant band director and full-time building substitute teacher at Southern Boone High School.
Lydia earned her bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Illinois State University in 2019 and her master’s degree in Music Education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2026. She has taught band to students in grades 6–12 for four and a half years and at the collegiate level for two years.
Lydia is excited to work with Southern Boone’s students, staff and community. “I’m looking forward to providing the community with amazing music!”
Lydia’s husband, Manny, is also a band director. Together, they have a 7-year-old guinea pig named Paco. In their free time, they enjoy staying active, cooking, binge-watching shows and opening Pokémon card packs.
Welcome to the Southern Boone team, Lydia!🦅❤️🖤
🍎🦅 NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: MEGAN THOMPSON
Please join us in welcoming Megan Thompson to the Southern Boone School District! Megan will begin her first year as a full-time classroom teacher, teaching seventh and eighth grade math at Southern Boone Middle School.
Megan graduated from the University of Missouri–St. Louis in December 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Middle School Mathematics Education and is currently pursuing her master’s degree. This past spring, she served as a long-term substitute teaching eighth-grade math, Algebra and Geometry.
Megan has also worked in education through substitute teaching, dance instruction and leading LEGO-based summer camps. “I can’t wait to get to know my students, help them grow in math and build relationships with families and staff.”
Outside of school, Megan enjoys dancing and recently stepped away from teaching dance after eight years. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, hanging out with her dogs and doing anything creative.
Welcome to the Southern Boone team, Megan! 🦅❤️🖤
Please join us in welcoming Megan Thompson to the Southern Boone School District! Megan will begin her first year as a full-time classroom teacher, teaching seventh and eighth grade math at Southern Boone Middle School.
Megan graduated from the University of Missouri–St. Louis in December 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Middle School Mathematics Education and is currently pursuing her master’s degree. This past spring, she served as a long-term substitute teaching eighth-grade math, Algebra and Geometry.
Megan has also worked in education through substitute teaching, dance instruction and leading LEGO-based summer camps. “I can’t wait to get to know my students, help them grow in math and build relationships with families and staff.”
Outside of school, Megan enjoys dancing and recently stepped away from teaching dance after eight years. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, hanging out with her dogs and doing anything creative.
Welcome to the Southern Boone team, Megan! 🦅❤️🖤
Thank you to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office for leading Active Threat Response Training today for teachers and staff from all four Southern Boone schools.
This important training provided staff with strategies and information to help them respond confidently during an emergency. We appreciate the Sheriff’s Office for sharing their time and expertise and for their continued partnership in helping keep our students, staff and schools safe.
This important training provided staff with strategies and information to help them respond confidently during an emergency. We appreciate the Sheriff’s Office for sharing their time and expertise and for their continued partnership in helping keep our students, staff and schools safe.
