Monthly Update | November 2025
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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.
 Groundbreaking for $3 Million ECLC Expansion
Construction has officially begun on a $3 MILLION expansion of our Early Childhood Learning Center! This state-of-the-art addition was made possible by the State of Missouri's 2025 budget. It will give our littlest learners an amazing space to grow and will open doors for BHS students exploring careers in early childhood education!
 State Champions!
Congratulations to Kami Bryan and Jillian Horner for winning the Class 1 tennis doubles state championship! 8th Place in the Nation!
Congratulations to Makayla Methvin for finishing in the top 8 in the nation for Prepared Public Speaking at the National FFA Convention!
Teacher Proud Tuesday and Super Staff Saturday Nominations
We are accepting nominations for Teacher Proud Tuesday and Super Staff Saturday. On the second Tuesday of each month, we celebrate Teacher Proud Tuesday, recognizing one teacher from each building. These teachers are also in the running for the Teacher of the Year award. Thank you to Mid-Missouri Bank for sponsoring Teacher Proud Tuesday. Super Staff Saturday is new this year. On the third Saturday of each month, we will celebrate one non-certified staff member from each building. These are paraprofessionals, cooks, custodians, nurses, school resource officers, secretaries, and maintenance/grounds. These staff members are also in the running for Employee of the Year. Nominate a teacher or staff member below!
Teacher Proud Tuesday Nominations
Super Staff Saturday Nominations
ParentSquare: One Platform for All Communication
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.
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 Bolivar High School
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Girls Golf Best Finish in School History
Congratulations to our girls golf team for finishing 6th in the state tournament! The best finish in school history! Delaney Daniels finished 2nd place in state, and Abi Anderson finished 11th place, both making the all-state team! Way to go, Liberators!
400 Students Hosted at College and Career Fair
We hosted more than 50 college and industry representatives at our Bolivar High School College and Career Fair! 240 BHS students and 150 students from neighboring school districts benefited from the event! A huge thank you to our counseling department for making this event happen!
 Jocelyn Norton Named Missouri JAG President
Congratulations to Jocelyn Norton for being selected as the President of JAG Missouri! We are very proud of you!
 BHS Stuco Participates in Petal It Forward
Our BHS Student Council participated in Petal It Forward on October 15, giving out flowers on the square! Each vehicle was given two bouquets of flowers, one to keep and one to pass on to someone else. A huge thank you to The Flower Patch & More for providing the bouquets! 
BHS NHS Inducts 29 Members
The Bolivar chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 29 new members at its 2025-2026 induction ceremony on Sunday! This year's officers are Makayla Methvin, Bri Fugere, Emma Howes, Aileen Siegfried, and Kylie Stafford!
 BHS Speech and Debate Season Begins
Our BHS Speech and Debate team has started its season off strong! Results for the Willard and Hillcrest tournaments:
Chloe Way - 1st Varsity Program Oral Interp
Logan Roberts - 2nd Regular Lincoln Douglas
Cambria Condon - 3rd Varsity Program Oral Interp
Cambria Condon - 3rd Varsity United States Extemp
Mel Jarman & Grace Hackleman - 3rd Novice Policy
Chloe Way & Hannah Watkins - 4th Champ Public Forum
Mel Jarman - 6th Novice Congressional Debate
Jacob Ash - Original Oratory Honor Round
John Mosley - Original Oratory Honor Round
Brayden D’Amore - Informative Speaking Honor Round
Hannah Watkins - Informative Speaking Honor Round
Join the Bolivar Liberator Athletic Booster Club! For more information click HERE.
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 Bolivar Middle School |
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Spooky Fun at Halloween Dance
 
29 Students Inducted into NJHSCongratulations to 29 of our BMS Liberators who were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society!
 Science Olympiad Volunteers at Kiwanis Pancake Feed
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Morning Drop-off Procedures Beginning Tuesday, September 30th, and running each day school is in session, BMS will be following updated morning drop-off procedures. Please review carefully:
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7:00–7:30 a.m.
All students (grades 6–8) should be dropped off at the FEMA gym doors.
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7:30–7:45 a.m.
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All 7th–8th grade students should be dropped off at the FEMA gym doors.
Breakfast will still be served and available beginning at 7:30. Students dropped off at the FEMA gym can simply walk to the cafeteria from inside the school to get breakfast.
All 6th grade students (or families dropping off a 6th grader along with a 7th/8th grader) should be dropped off at the Main Entrance.
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After 7:45 a.m.
All students (grades 6–8) should be dropped off at the Main Entrance. The FEMA gym doors will close promptly at 7:45.
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Main Entrance Reminder
No students should walk to the front entrance and wait for doors to open. Students arriving before 7:30 must enter through the FEMA gym. Students who walk to school and arrive before 7:30 will also be directed to the FEMA gym.
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Jackson Street Safety
Families should not drop off their student(s) anywhere on Jackson Street for them to walk to the front door.
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Traffic Pattern for FEMA Gym & Field House Drop-Off
Access the FEMA Gym drop-off area from the Jackson Street drive. Drive south toward the football practice field, then turn to proceed along the Field House/FEMA gym. Exit by driving west along the maintenance building toward the Jackson Street stop sign.
Do not let students off in the teacher parking lot at the west side of the building, and do not attempt to pass through the west side parking lot to access Jackson Street.
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| Bolivar Intermediate School |
Games with Guys Draws Hundreds of Families
We loved seeing so many smiles at Games with Guys at Bolivar Intermediate School!   Thank you to our families for spending the evening connecting and playing games with our guys! These moments make lasting memories!
5th Graders Visit Drake Farms for Corn Unit
A HUGE thank you to Trent Drake of Drake Farms for hosting nearly 200 fifth graders for a field trip! After finishing our unit on Natural Resources/Corn, this visit was the perfect way to make a real-world connection. Students got to see firsthand how what they’ve learned in the classroom comes to life in the field, and they loved every minute of it!
We’re so grateful for community partners like Trent who help our students learn beyond the classroom walls!
Lunch Visitors Welcome
We are now allowing you to visit your student during lunch! Please see the expectations below.
100 MILE CLUB
HOW TO PAY ONLINE:
Go to the Bolivarschools.org website
Step #1- Click on For Parents
2- RevTrak online bill pay
3- Choose school
4- Intermediate school fees and fines
You will enter the amount you want to pay, your student's grade, in the box enter your student's name and "100 mile club", then click "Add to cart". When you go to checkout if you do not have a RevTrak account, you will need to set one up to complete payment.100 mile club sign up
Parent Square Group Sign Up
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Bolivar Primary School |
Author Izzy B Visits Bolivar Primary School
When you order 650 copies of The Mighty McKraken so every BPS student can take one home…
And the author himself shows up to deliver them! A huge thank you to Izzy B for making this day unforgettable — our students can’t wait to dive in!
BPS Family Reading NightBPS Family Reading Night will be on Thursday, November 6th, from 5:00-7:00 PM. We are hosting all grade levels. Students will have a chance to meet Author Izzy B and Illustrator Ben Askew, and receive their own copy of The Might McKracken! 
Lunch Visitors Welcome
We are now allowing you to visit your student during lunch! Please see the expectations below.
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Bolivar Early Childhood Learning Center |
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ECLC Visits the Pumpkin Patch at 83 and Vine
 
Fall Parties were a Blast! 
Trunk or Treat Event
The drive-through Trunk or Treat was on October 30th from 5:00-6:30 PM. 
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 Upcoming Events
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11/5 BHS Blood Drive
11/6 BHS Senior Citizen Night at 5:30 PM
11/6 BPS Family Reading Night at 5:00 PM
11/6-11/8 BHS Theatre Department Showing "Little Women"
11/7 BMS AAA Trip
11/9 BHS Jazz Band Concert at 2:30 PM
11/11 Teacher Proud Tuesday
11/11 BHS Veterans Day Breakfast and Assembly at 8:30 AM
11/15 Super Staff Saturday
11/16 BMS Band Concert at 2:30 PM
11/17 BHS Winter Sports Meeting at 6:00 PM
11/18 BMS Fall Choir Concert at 7:00 PM
11/20 Bolivar School Board Meeting at 6:00 PM
11/20 5th Grade Concert
11/21 Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day
11/24-11/28 No School - Thanksgiving Break
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 Bolivar R-I School District
bolivarschools.org
   
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Missouri School Violence Hotline: 1-866-748-7047
Missouri Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline: 1-800-392-3738
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