Psychology students walking into class backwards because they are using “reverse psychology “ on me.
Attention MS/HS Parent--The Following Letter is coming home with your child today.
At Bakersfield R-IV School, we are committed to providing a safe learning environment for our students. Recently we have found that the safety of our students is being compromised by the rise in popularity of vaping.
Vaping has been sold to the public as a safe alternative to smoking, and only recently have we seen a number of people hospitalized and even deaths attributed to it. The vape industry has gone even further by designing items specifically for kids that make them almost impossible to detect.
While we are aware that we have students who vape, we are doing everything we can to keep them from doing it here. We have a number of students in the MS/HS that have breathing issues such as asthma, who are being affected by second hand vape in the classrooms, restrooms, and locker rooms.
As a result, the Bakersfield R-IV School Board, in an effort to protect all our students, voted to change the Discipline Code for any student found vaping, or in possession of a vape, to the following:
1st Offense – 5 Days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
2nd Offense – 10 Days OSS and student will be removed from regular classes and assigned to the alternative learning room for the remainder of the school year.
3rd Offense – Expulsion from school for up to 180 days.
This Discipline Code change became effective September 19, 2019, at the regular monthly board meeting.
We will continue to educate our students on the dangers of vaping, but we need your help in order to keep all our students safe. If you have any questions, you may contact me at (417)-284-7333.
Thank you,
Doyne Byrd
Principal Bakersfield MS/HS
Good Luck Lady Lions as you take on the Lady Comets in Alton beginning at 4:30!
Good Luck to all the Middle School Basketball teams as they travel to Lutie tonight. Games begin at 5.
Yesterday was Constitution Day. Students reviewed the Bill of Rights and picked their favorite one to illustrate and explain.
The officers for the 2019-2020 Art Club:
President- Demi Tabor
Vice-President- Willow Collins
Secretary- Hunter Lashley
Treasurer- Gracie Lashley
Public Relations- Nautica Smith
Congratulations to you all!
No middle school girls basketball practice after school on Wednesday September 18th. Girls and Boys at Lutie Thursday September 19th, 2 games 5:00 start.
Bakersfield will not be attending today's meet at Salem due to the high temperatures. We will also not have practice after school. Stay safe.
Good Luck, Cross Country! Meet at Salem, AR 3:30!
Lion Nation News-Sept. 16-21
The Deadline for registering for the Oct. ACT exam is Friday, Sept. 27. Students, sign up with Mrs.Summers if you need help registering.
Monday-Softball at Gainesville 4:30
MS Basketball at Norwood 5:00
Tuesday-Art Club Meeting During GAP
Cross Country at Salem AR
FFA Blood Drive at BHS
Wednesday--PEP Club meeting during GAP
Thursday-Softball at Alton 4:30
MS Basketball at Lutie TBA
Board Meeting in FEMA 6:00
Saturday--Pride Park Softball Tournament
Good Luck, Lady Lions! Softball at Gainesville beginning at 4:30!
Good Luck, Middle School! Basketball vs. Norwood at NORWOOD, starting at 5.
Created our egg babies in Child Development today. Let's see if they "survive" the weekend! 😊
Making edible slime at the FCCLA meeting.
Blood Drive Next Tuesday, Sept. 17. FFA is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive. FFA is awarded scholarships based on the the number of units donated each year. Save a life and help a SR. with a scholarship. Call the office to set up a time! 16 year olds have to have parent permission slip, and everyone must have a picture ID.
Third grade studies plant parts.
Thursday, September 12th--Busy Day in Lion Nation! Softball at Pride Park vs. Willow Springs at 4:30, Middle School Basketball at Kosh beginning at 5 and Cross Country Meet at Willow Springs! Go Lions!
There will be an FCCLA meeting for middle school and high school members after school on Thursday, September 12 until 5:30 in Mrs Pickle's room. There will be games, snacks, and information.
High School students and faculty had an assembly today remembering 9-11, which culminated in a flagpole ceremony.
High School students and faculty had an assembly today remembering 9-11, which culminated in a flagpole ceremony.