All Students will have FREE Breakfast and FREE Lunch beginning this week and continuing through December 31, 2020 or until the grant funds run out. However, at this time we will have to suspend the supper program because they are two parts of the same program source and we can't do both. Once this grant expires, we will go back to the normal National School Lunch Program and continue with the supper program. IF you have not filled out a free and reduced application, please go ahead and do that so it is ready for when the FREE grant for ALL expires after Christmas break.
Dear Parents/Guardians of 3rd and 4th graders,
We would like to inform you that your child has had a possible low risk exposure to the COVID-19 virus. We ask for your help in monitoring your child/children for potential signs or symptoms of illness. If they are not feeling well, please keep them at home and follow up with your primary care provider if needed. Below is a list of symptoms that would indicate your child/children should follow up with their doctor:
High Risk Symptom
• Fever- >100.4*
• Cough
• Difficulty breathing
• Loss of taste/smell
Low Risk Symptoms
• Runny nose/Congestion
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
• Body aches
There have been several reports of different types of viruses making their way through our students, as there are every year. It is our goal to keep all of our students healthy and learning here at school, so please be aware that they can still have a virus and not run a fever. The stomach virus often does not have fever with it and usually starts making its way through the student body about this time every year, so please keep that in mind also. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We would also appreciate it if you would let us know if your child is having symptoms, or if you plan to have them seen by a medical provider. Thank you for helping us keep everyone in school and healthy!
The Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling (MOACAC) in coordination with StriveScan is hosting a virtual “college fair” from September 13 to October 8. This event will consist of panel sessions, as well as individual college sessions. This is a great opportunity for parents to participate with their child to view a large array of institutions across Missouri. Click on the link for more information regarding this even and to register.
https://www.moacac.org/show-me-my-future-student-registration
Lady Lions Softball upcoming schedule. Tuesday, September 8th HOME vs Dora, Thursday, September 10th @ Willow Springs and Friday, September 11th HOME vs Mansfield and it will also be SR night.
All First Responders, Firefighters, Law Enforcement, active or retired--Bakersfield High School would like to invite you to an outside assembly at the High School Flag pole on Friday, September 11, at 9:30 a.m. as we honor the memory of the 402 First Responders who lost their lives in the attacks on 9/11. We will require mask to be worn and we will ask people that attend to socially distance as much as possible. Bakersfield High School appreciates all area First Responders!!
The softball game for today, Thur. Sept. 3rd is a rain out.
The softball game at Gainesville scheduled for this Friday has been postponed.
Parents of Vo-Tech Students: You may have received a message from South Central Career Center but we want to make sure everyone understands what their plan is for the foreseeable future:
This week--students will attend as planned for the rest of the week.
Vo-Tech will not be having students next week-Sept. 7-11. Vo-Tech students will need to be on the BHS campus at 11:00.
Starting the week of Sept. 14, our students will not go to Vo-tech on Mondays. They will go to Vo-Tech Tuesday through Friday.
If you have any questions, call the HS office at 417-284-7333 and Mr. Byrd or Mrs. Summers will try to answer your questions.
Middle School Basketball players should have come home today with a new game and practice schedule.
Softball for 9-1-20 HOME vs Mansfield is a rain out today.
Lady Lions Softball at Pride Park on Sept. 1st at 4:30 vs Mansfield. SENIOR NIGHT will be Thursday September 3rd at 4:30 vs Seymour
Thank you to Century Bank for the care package on the first day of school at Bakersfield! Century Bank also provided lunch for teacher in-service! Thank you to Century Bank for supporting our schools!
First Day TOMORROW!! The kids who live on the KK route (Fairview/Pottersville) have a new bus driver. Mr. Tom Lockett will be the driver for this year. We start school at 7:45 this year, which is 5 minutes earlier than last year. Be prepared at bus stops to be a bit early on the first day. We can't wait to see you!!!
Bakersfield students who have enrolled in dual courses with Missouri State West Plains and courses with South Central Career Center will not begin these classes until Tuesday, August 25.
Tuesday, August 25 is the first day of school! Morning drop-off procedures for car riders are the same as last year. A staff member will be at the entrance to make sure their temperature is taken. Elementary students will be given direction to their classroom. All middle and high school students will report to their GAP class. Students need to wear a mask on the bus. Middle School and High School students need to wear their masks in the hallway and in any class where social distancing is not possible. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday!!!!
Congratulations to the Bakersfield R-IV School District Retirees! We thank you for your service and wish you well in your future endeavors! From left: Elma Gargione, Troy Wiesner, Marcille Davidson, Patricia Britt. Not pictured: Sue Kiel.
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.