Southern Boone High School Daily Announcements

Tuesday March 10th, 2026


SOAR Day:

Freshmen: 1-4th hours National Guard/MADD

Sophomores: 1-4th hours Pre-ACT (assigned rooms)

Juniors: 1-4th hours ACT, ASVAB/ACCUPLACER (assigned rooms)

Seniors: Service/College Tours


Today's Scholar Bowl match has been moved up to 4:00 so the team should head over to the middle school as soon as school lets out.


Congratulations to Taylor Crandall and Emma Bolton who were selected to the inaugural Missouri Small School Band Director Association All-State Band!


Dungeons, Dragons, and Magic meets after school on Tuesday in the library with Mr. Thornhill.


Student Council has a meeting in the library on Wednesday at 7:30.


This is a reminder that Wednesday, March 11th, will be College Signing #3 and our last for the Class of 2026. We have 7 incredible student-athletes who will sign their letters of intent to continue their education and athletic careers at the next level. Everyone is welcome to attend.


Attention students. Are you looking for a summer job? Do you have an interest in working with kids or in schools? Southern Boone has an exciting opportunity for you this summer! We are seeking two students to work a paid internship during our summer school session. Chosen interns will work this summer at the primary or elementary building, helping teachers and students. If you are interested, fill out the application on your Grade-Level Rooms page by Tuesday, March 17.


There are several volunteer opportunities through the Red Cross available to students. Youth Corps is a year-round volunteer opportunity for students to work at the Blood Donation Center in Columbia. Summer Youth Corp is summer work at the Blood Donation Center. There are also internships available to students who are 18+. Reach out to the counseling office and Mrs. Verkamp for more information!


The Boone County Clerk’s Office is currently selecting Youth Election Participants (YEPs) to work the April 7, 2026, Municipal Election. YEPs are high school students who are assigned to work alongside poll workers at a polling place in Boone County on Election Day. We’re reaching out to see if you have any interested students who would like to apply.

 

Requirements are:

  • Full-time high school student, age 15-17

  • Able to work at a polling place from 5 AM to 7 PM on Tuesday, April 7th (Election Day)

  • Not related within two degrees of any person whose name appears on the ballot, unless the candidate is unopposed (this includes parents, grandparents, siblings)

 

Selected students will be required to attend an in-person training class at the Poll Worker Training Center at 101 N 7th St in downtown Columbia   Students will receive their polling place assignment after completing training.

 

Students will be paid $170 for working Election Day and $50 for attending a training session. Stop by the counseling office for more information and an application!


Don't forget to check your email and your Apptegy Rooms today during your Advisory period!