Reminder: FFA Members/Ag students, the FFA BBQ/Cornhole tournament will be at the pavilion tomorrow evening Aug. 21, @ 6pm. In order to decrease the likelihood of a Covid-19 outbreak in our community, parents will not be allowed to stay at the event. Students will be required to socially distance as much as possible. Any student receiving a ride to the event should be picked up at or before 9pm. Looking forward to seeing you there!!
There will be NO Middle School Girls Basketball practice on Monday August 24th.
FCA would like to invite the community to join us at the school, Tuesday August 25th at 7:15AM, for communal prayer over the upcoming school year. We would love for all of us (practicing social distancing) to surround the school and pray for our students, faculty and staff, the school in general, and our community as we embark on this new journey through the upcoming school year. Would love to see you there!
Middle School Girls Basketball practice schedule: Wed 8/19 4-5:30, Thu 8/20 9-10:30. If the athlete does not have a physical on file they will need to bring one before practicing. Masks will be worn entering the gym and temperatures will be taken. All athletes must have their own water bottle and towel.
Attention all Bakersfield R-4 teachers and staff-staff meetings begin Tuesday, August 18 at 9:00 am. Please enter the main gym entrance. We are ready to be Lion Strong with the start of the 2020 school year!
7th and 8th grade boys basketball will practice Monday, August 17 from 4:30-6:00 pm. Please bring a mask and be prepared for a temperature check before entering the building.
The Bakersfield R-IV School District has an opening for a paraprofessional. To apply email a letter of interest to Dr. Amy Britt at abritt@bakersfield.k12.mo.us.
An updated re-opening plan has been posted to the website under the news section. Please take time to read over the changes!
Agriculture students/FFA members, please be sure to RSVP by this Wednesday Aug. 12, for our cornhole tournament and BBQ on the 21st so I can be sure to have enough food for everyone. Use the following link: https://bhsffabbq.app.rsvpify.com/
Parents, please review the Re-Opening plan that has been posted on the school district website. Open House will be by appointment for all NEW students, but appointments can also be made for kindergarten and returning 6th grade students. Please call the office Monday-Friday from 8-3 to make an appointment. The deadline for the on-line option is August 18. Please read the Re-Opening plan on the district website under the news section.
Official Cross Country practice starts on Monday August 10th. We will be doing morning practices at first. Next week, Monday through Friday, we will be meeting at 7 AM for practice.
Bakersfield School District COVID-19 Statement
The district will make every effort to provide our student-athletes with the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities for the upcoming school year.
The benefits of a public based education program with activities are numerous and the pandemic has resulted in thousands of students missing out on many life-shaping experiences.
Students and their families, along with school personnel, must recognize inherent risks involved in activities and work to implement best practices to help mitigate these risks.
The district and MSHSAA are recommending student-athletes wear a mask or face covering during the normal school day and while being transported on a bus. NOTE: this is a recommendation only.
In the event a student-athlete does test positive, it must be reported to the Superintendent, Principal or Athletic Director in a timely manner. The school district will remain in contact with the local health department and MSHSAA to implement all the proper protocols.
If the positive test is reported as quickly as possible this will allow the student to quarantine and then return to play after the required MSHSAA COVID-19 Return to Play Form has been completed by a Physician.
A delay in reporting to the school district could result in possible entire team quarantine or a cancellation of games and/or the entire season.
Every sport and school district, along with activities, are different. Certain practices and strategies may be feasible for one sport or district, but not another.
The district will continue to work closely with the local health department, and our families, for a productive and healthy school year.
GO LIONS!!!
Athletic Physicals, August 5th
9-Noon in the gym
Enter the gym by the coaches office. We will be requiring social distancing while on campus.
Physicals are good for 2 years--If you had a physical last year, you do not have to get one this year, but you may.
Reopening Plan for Open House
The Open House scheduled for August 20th at the Bakersfield R-IV School district will be limited to new students, kindergarten, and 6th grade students due to Covid concerns. Open House will be from noon-7:30 p.m. and will be by appointment. Please call the elementary office at 417-284-7333 ext. 407 for K-5 students, and 417-284-7333 ext. 403 for 6th-12th grade students to set up your appointment.
No cross country this week upcoming week.
No cross country run tonight July 31st.
Hello all, I am the new Ag teacher/FFA advisor. We are planning to host a BBQ/Cornhole tournament at the pavilion on August 21, at 6:00pm to kick off the new school year. I would like to invite all incoming freshment ag students, all current and 2020 graduated FFA members. Please RSVP at the following link by Aug. 12, so we can plan to have enough food. http://bhsffabbq.rsvpify.com
Don't forget that there will be free fresh produce and food at the Moody Fire Department on Monday, August 3 beginning at 2 PM. It is free for anyone to pick up!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Food Distribution. We ran out in the first come, first served line last night so there will be no deliveries today. Special thank you to all the volunteers who made this possible for our kids and community!
Tonight is the FINAL night for the Food Line! Come and get it. First come, first served until we run out from 4-6!