The purpose of this newsletter is to celebrate the outstanding work that our students and staff are doing in each of our schools, provide district-level updates, and notify you about important upcoming events.
Summer School Registration Parents, registration for Summer School 2026 is open! Dates: Thursday, May 28 - Wednesday, June 24
Bus Transportation Deadline: Friday, May 1 If your student requires bus transportation, please ensure you complete the registration form by May 1st. Detailed bus schedules, designated stop locations, and safety guidelines are included within the form.
BHS Class of 2026 Graduation The BHS graduation will take place on Sunday, May 17th, at 3:30 PM at Meyer Wellness Center on the campus of Southwest Baptist University. The ceremony will be live-streamed on the Bolivar R-1 Schools Facebook page.BHS Seniors Embark on 74th Annual Senior Trip 102 members of the Bolivar High School Class of 2026 carried on a beloved community tradition, embarking on the 74th annual Senior Trip—a comprehensive educational tour of the Eastern United States. Accompanied by 10 faculty and administrative sponsors, the group traveled by charter bus to explore the nation’s most iconic landmarks, spanning from the aviation hubs of Ohio to the hallowed grounds of Washington, D.C.
School Board Forum The Bolivar CTA School Board Forum is on Thursday, April 2nd, at 6:00 PM at the Bolivar Schools Administrative Office. There are three open seats up for election. The forum will be live-streamed on the Bolivar Schools YouTube Channel.
We’re excited to introduce ParentSquare as our new, district-wide communication platform! From now on, all school-to-home messages -- including updates from schools, grade levels, classrooms, clubs, and sports -- will be shared through ParentSquare. This unified approach ensures that families have a single, easy-to-use hub for staying connected with everything happening in Bolivar Schools. Whether it’s a classroom reminder, a game update, or a district announcement, you’ll find it all in one place. Getting Started is Easy: Download the free ParentSquare app today so you never miss an update!
Thank you for partnering with us to make communication clear, consistent, and accessible for every family. If you have any questions about ParentSquare, please reach out to Braden Berg - bradenberg@bolivarschools.org.
Bolivar High School
BHS JAG is Nationals Bound NATIONALS BOUND! Congratulations to our BHS JAG students for a stellar performance at the Missouri State JAG Career Development Conference in Jefferson City!
3rd place - Business Plan Granton Bayless, Jacob Booth, Avery Hofstetter, Isabella Swihart
1st place - Project Based Learning Showcase (3rd year in a row) Bri Fugere, Jocelyn Norton, Isabella Swihart
Also, Isabella Swihart was announced as the JAG Missouri Vice President for the 26-27 school year!
These students will compete in the National Conference in Salt Lake City at the end of April!
Speech and Debate Wins Districts
Our BHS Speech and Debate Liberators went to the MSHSAA Class 1 District 4 Tournament at Fair Grove High School and came away with 15 entries qualifying for State, the District Championship in Speech, and the District Championship in Debate! Below is a list of the qualifiers:
Speech Qualifiers:
Storytelling:
1st Place- Gloria Marsch
2nd Place- Hannah Watkins
US Extemporaneous Speaking:
1st Place- Remia Ross
2nd Place- Rhyan Roberts
Dramatic Interpretation:
1st Place- John Mosley
Prose Reading:
1st Place- Chloe Way
Public Forum Debate:
1st Place- Rhyan Roberts and Chloe Way
Policy Debate:
2nd Place- Asher Mauck and Kinadie Reed
3rd Place- Charles Fagan and Emily Morgan
Lincoln-Douglas Debate:
2nd Place- Logan Roberts
DUO Interpretation:
2nd Place- Cambria Condon and Hannah Watkins
Duet Acting:
2nd Place- Padma Brewer and Chloe Way
4th Place- Charles Fagan and Logan Roberts
Informative Speaking:
3rd Place- Brayden D'Amore
International Extemporaneous Speaking:
3rd Place- Asher Mauck
BHS ProStart Programs Recognized by Board of Education At our March Board of Education meeting, our BHS ProStart programs were recognized for their hard work in many school and community events! The students even cooked a delicious dinner for our board members! BHS Choir to Perform at Carnegie Hall
Our BHS Choir will spend four days in New York City and will have the incredible honor of performing at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, April 11th. Break a leg, Liberators!
BHS Air Force JROTC Excells in PT Fitness Challenge
Our BHS Air Force JROTC fitness team competed in the Carl Junction Bulldog PT Fitness Challenge and represented our school with great effort and determination!
Our fishing team's spring season officially launched in March with the first tournament at Pomme de Terre Lake. Fisher and Ryder showed incredible grit on Saturday, fighting through the conditions to bring in a full limit!
Our Middle School duo, Owen Essary and Joe Bravata, proved their persistence by cycling through every lure in the tackle box until they found success, bringing a hard-earned fish to the scales. We are incredibly proud of the entire team for their resilience and "never-quit" attitude.
BMS/BHS Cheerleading Parent Meeting
If you are interested in trying out for the BHS/BMS cheerleading team for the 2026-2027 school year, please join us for the parent informational meeting on April 2nd at 6:00 PM in the BHS commons.
Bolivar Intermediate School
BIS Grandparents Bingo Night April 9th
BIS Grandparents Bingo Night is coming up on Thursday, April 9th! To sign up, follow the link below. Thank you to Mid-Missouri Bank for sponsoring the event!
Kindness in Full Bloom at BIS
We gave our students a simple mission: "Give this to a teacher who..." from the teacher who always makes them laugh to the one who never gives up on them, our students hand-delivered cards and flowers to the educators making a difference every day!
A huge thank you to The Flower Patch & More for generously providing the beautiful flowers that made this surprise possible!
Bolivar Primary School
BPS Cashier Wins National T-Shirt Design Contest
Stephanie Bradshaw, BPS Cashier, submitted a t-shirt design to Fig K12, a national school food service organization, and her design won! Each of our food service members will receive a shirt, and t-shirt sales will help fund travel scholarships to the national convention.
Kindergarten Registration
For Non-ECLC Students: Come to BPS during school hours (8:00 AM - 2:00 PM) any day and register your student for kindergarten. Bring: current shot record, proof of residency, and a birth certificate.
For ECLC Students: Your student will be screened at ECLC in late April. Information was sent through ParentSquare to sign up for a time to review the screening results.
Lunch Visitors Welcome
We are now allowing you to visit your student during lunch! Please see the expectations below.
Bolivar Early Childhood Learning Center
JAG Princess Tea Party
The BHS JAG program cordially invites all the little princesses and princes in our community to a morning of magic and wonder at our Princess Tea Party!
Get ready for a royal experience, including:
Whimsical Crafts & Face Painting
Royal Games
Photos with your favorite princesses!
Location: Bolivar High School
Date/Time: Saturday, April 18, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Growing into Pre-K Event
Thank you to all of the families who joined us for our Growing into Pre-K event!
Upcoming Events
4/1 Paraprofessional Appreciation Day 4/1 Special Olympics Track Meet in Marshfield 4/2 School Board Forum @ 6:00 PM (Live-streamed on Bolivar R-1 Schools YouTube Channel) 4/2 2nd Grade Field Trip to Dickerson Park Zoo 4/3 No School - Easter Break 4/4 School Librarian Day 4/6 No School - Teacher Work Day 4/6-4/10 Assistant Principals Week 4/8 Transition Day (5th grade visits BMS, 8th grade visits BHS) 4/9 BIS Grandparents Bingo Night 4/10 6th Grade Field Trip to Branson 4/12 BIS Ringers and Singers Spring Program 4/14 BPS 1st Grade Music Program 4/16 School Board Meeting @ 6:00 PM 4/18 JAG Princess Tea Party 9:00 AM-12:00 PM BHS Gym 4/19 BMS Band Concert 4/20 BIS 3rd Grade Gold Team Field Trip 4/21 BIS 3rd Grade Blue Team Field Trip 4/22 BIS 5th Grade Field Trip Springfield Cardinals 4/23 Transition Day (2nd grade visits BIS) 4/24 BIS 4th Grade Field Trip to Wonders of Wildlife 4/28 School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
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Bolivar Middle School
