Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
Important Dates to Remember
Message from the Superintendent
Climate and Culture Survey
Eagle Foundation Award Nominations
Summer School Registration Underway
2025-2026 District Calendar Approved
School-Related Announcements
Community-Related Events and Announcements
Monday, March 17th: School Board Monthly Meeting | 6:30PM
Monday, March 24th - Friday, March 28th: NO SCHOOL | Spring Break
Friday, April 18th: NO SCHOOL
Monday, April 21st: NO SCHOOL
Dear Southern Boone School District Families,
As we continue to move forward in the school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and engagement in our district. Your voice plays a crucial role in shaping the future of Southern Boone, and I encourage you to take part in two important opportunities to recognize excellence and provide valuable feedback.
First, I invite you to participate in our Climate and Culture Survey. This survey is a vital tool that helps us understand the strengths of our district and identify areas for growth. Your input allows us to make informed decisions that enhance the educational experience for all students. The survey is open to parents and community members, and I encourage you to take a few moments to share your thoughts. You can access the survey and learn more here: Climate and Culture Survey.
Additionally, we are seeking nominations for the Eagle Foundation Awards. These awards recognize outstanding educators, staff members, and community supporters who make a significant impact on our district. If you know someone who goes above and beyond for our students, this is a great way to honor their hard work and dedication. Please consider submitting a nomination by visiting Eagle Foundation Award Nominations. The deadline is this Friday, March 14th.
Your participation in both of these opportunities helps us celebrate excellence and continue to grow as a district. Thank you for being a part of the Southern Boone community and for your ongoing commitment to our students, staff and school district.
Yours in Education,
Dr. Tim Roth
School Superintendent
Parent/Guardian Climate and Culture Survey
The school district is preparing to review its Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP). A CSIP is a three to five year strategic plan for a school district. A climate and culture survey is part of the CSIP review process. Below is a link to take the school district's Parents/Community Climate and Culture Survey. The survey will take about 10-15 minutes to complete.
TAKE THE PARENT/GUARDIAN CLIMATE AND CULTURE SURVEY HERE
The CSIP serves as a long-range plan for addressing student performance and describes a specific set of actions to be undertaken over time, including living out a compelling mission (our why) and chasing an amazing vision (what we hope to become) in the next few years.
Your survey responses are confidential and will be shared with the administrative team and CSIP Committee. The feedback and survey data will provide a valuable resource as our district stakeholders come together to review our current plan.
You can learn more about the district’s Continuous School Improvement Plan at sbschools.us/csip.
Eagle Foundation Accepting Award Nominations
The Southern Boone Eagle Foundation is now accepting nominations for four distinguished awards that recognize individuals and organizations making a lasting impact on the Southern Boone School District and community. The deadline for nominations is this Friday, March 14th.
The foundation invites nominations for the following awards: (Click on the links below to fill out the nomination form for any of the awards)
Distinguished Alumni Award – Honors graduates of Southern Boone High School who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and contributions to society. Recipients serve as role models through excellence in character, citizenship, and leadership, inspiring and challenging today’s students.
Distinguished Educator Award – Recognizes current or former Southern Boone educators who have made significant and lasting contributions to the school district and community. This award highlights educators who demonstrate passion, commitment, and excellence in teaching and student learning.
Eagle Elite Award – Celebrates current Southern Boone Schools staff members who go above and beyond in their dedication to providing the best educational experience. This recognition honors those who make a meaningful difference in the lives of students, colleagues, and the community.
Friend of Education Award – Recognizes individuals, businesses, organizations, or groups whose leadership, support, and contributions have positively impacted the educational environment for students and staff in the Southern Boone School District.
All nominees will remain in the pool for future consideration. Award winners will be announced at the Southern Boone Golden Eagle Club’s spring event on Wednesday, April 23rd.
Registration Opens for 2025 Summer School
Southern Boone County School District is pleased to announce that registration is now open for 2025 Summer School. Designed to enrich educational experiences over the summer break, the program will run from June 2nd through June 26th.
Parents are encouraged to register each child by completing the Summer School Registration Google Form by clicking the link below. The deadline for registration is Friday, April 25th. Families new to the district must complete the full registration process with one of our school offices.
COMPLETE THE SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM HERE
Summer School will be held at the following locations:
Grades K-2nd: Primary School Building
Grades 3rd-4th: Elementary School Building
Grades 5th-8th: Middle School Building
Sessions will take place from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM daily, with drop-off beginning at 7:30 AM. Please note that transportation will not be provided by the district.
Learn more about 2025 Summer School Year here.
District Calendar Approved for 2025-2026 School Year
The Southern Boone Board of Education approved the district calendar for the 2025-2026 school year during last month's board meeting on February 18, 2025. One of the most notable changes to the district calendar is the parent-teacher conference schedule.
Fall Conferences:
Fall conferences will be held during the second week of November.
Tuesday, November 11th and Thursday, November 13th from 4PM to 7PM.
Friday, November 14th will be a day off for staff and students.
Spring Conferences:
Spring conferences will remain in the first full week of March.
Tuesday, March 3rd and Thursday, March 5th from 4PM to 7PM.
Friday, March 6th will be a day off for staff and students.
Important Dates:
First Day of School: Tuesday, August 26th
Winter Break: December 22nd–January 1st (9 school days)
Spring Break: March 23rd–27th (5 school days)
Last Day of School: Friday, May 22nd (12:30PM early dismissal)
Southern Boone Recognized as 2025 Purple Star School District
The Southern Boone School District has been named a 2025 Purple Star School District, one of only 25 schools and districts in Missouri to receive this prestigious designation.
The Missouri Purple Star School designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting students and families connected to our nation’s military, including active duty, National Guard, Reserve members, and military veterans.
This recognition highlights Southern Boone’s dedication to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for military-connected students. As part of this honor, the district will receive a special Purple Star recognition to display both onsite and on the district’s website.
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will host an award ceremony in April to celebrate the 2025 Purple Star cohort.
For more information about the Purple Star program, visit DESE’s website.
School Board Election Update
The Southern Boone County R-I School District announces that no election will be held this April for school board members. Anthony (Tony) Ash withdrew his candidacy from the ballot on January 23, 2025. The number of candidates who filed is equal to the number of positions available.
The following candidates will be sworn into office at the School Board's reorganization meeting on Monday, April 14th, 2025:
Heather Brown
Barrett Glascock
For more information about the school board, visit the Southern Boone Board of Education page.
Courage2Report Program Provides Safe, Confidential Reporting for School Safety Concerns
The Southern Boone County School District encourages students, parents, and community members to use the Courage2Report (C2R) program to confidentially report any concerns related to school safety, including bullying, threats, and violence.
C2R is available 24/7 and offers multiple ways to report: by phone at 1-866-748-7047, through their mobile app, or by texting "C2R" to 738477. Reports are confidential and can make a significant difference in ensuring a safe learning environment for all.
For more information, visit the Courage2Report website.
March is School Board Appreciation Month, and Southern Boone School District is proud to recognize the dedication and leadership of our Board of Education members.
Our school board plays a crucial role in shaping the future of education in our community. Their commitment to excellence ensures that our students receive the best possible education, while also supporting our dedicated staff and engaging with our community to foster a positive learning environment.
Thank you to the Southern Boone Board of Education members for their service and commitment to our students, staff and community.
📢 JOIN OUR TEAM! 📢 Are you passionate about shaping the future of our community through education? We're looking for dedicated individuals who are committed to fostering a positive learning environment and helping students reach their full potential. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students in our community.
Download the Southern Boone App today! With the app, you're able to stay updated with the latest school news, important information, upcoming events and more. Learn more about the app at sbschools.us/app.
High school and middle school athletic schedules are available on our website and app! Choose between daily, monthly or team schedules.
Get ready for an egg-citing Easter surprise! Southern Boone Girls Soccer wants to EGG YOUR HOUSE! They will hide candy-filled Easter eggs in your yard on Saturday, April 19th after 8 PM—so your little ones wake up to a fun Easter morning! Orders & payments due by April 12th!
The Southern Boone Economic Development Council and Southern Boone Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Southern Boone Candidate Forum on Wednesday, March 27th at 6:30PM at the Ashland City Hall
This is your chance to meet your local elected officials and hear directly from candidates for the Southern Boone School Board, Ashland City Aldermen, and Boone County Fire Protection District Board.
Have questions? Submit them in advance by scanning the QR code!
Attending in person? RSVP using the QR code to secure your spot!
Can’t make it? Watch the live stream on the City of Ashland’s YouTube channel!
Be informed. Get involved. Make your voice heard!
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