Higbee R-VIII School District

Catch some JH basketball action this week! GO TIGERS!

Basketball season is right around the corner! Order forms will be going home with students tomorrow, so check those backpacks. Please remember that payment is due when the order form is turned in. GO TIGERS!

High school cross country competed in the district meet at van-far high school this morning! A solid performance from both runners, with Danny Janssen qualifying for the state meet! Go Tigers!

Final Day Up bright and early this morning to attend the American FFA degree ceremony, such an incredible honor to celebrate the highest achievement in the FFA. After that, it's time to hit the road and head back home. What an unforgettable week full of memories, friends and inspiration.

Thank you to Joe Roberts and Ben Kelley for coming in to talk to Mr. McCauley's First Aid Class. 🐅Go Tigers! 🐅

Day 2 of FFA National Convention What an awesome day full of learning, fun and adventure. We started the morning with a tour of Lincoln Tech University getting a close up look at some incredible hands-on programs. Then we headed to Traders Point dairy farm where we learned all about the process of making dairy products and the best part- free ice cream. We will wrap up the day with an exciting evening at the rodeo.

Today's Halloween Parade will be located in the gym! Parents/Guardians: doors will open at 2:10PM-head to the gym and find a seat in the bleachers to watch the PK-5th students parade around the gym!

🌳 Free Mulch Available! 🌳
Mulch is available now in the north parking lot at the school. It’s first come, first served! Bring your own containers, bags, or trailer and take what you need. Leftovers will be disposed of on December 1.

The 8th graders had fun making and painting masks in art class.

🎃👊 Halloween had us stepping into the ring today! Our educators transformed into wrestlers, ready to tag-team some fun with the kids. Lots of laughs, plenty of poses, and championship-level Halloween spirit all around! And let’s just say the 6 7 costumes worn by a couple of our educators absolutely made our elementary kiddos’ morning! 😄💪
#HalloweenFun #ChampionEducators

Buckle Up, Phone Down! 🚗📱
Today our school proudly joined the Buckle Up Phone Down movement — a simple challenge that can save lives. We’re reminding everyone that safety starts with small choices: buckle your seatbelt every time and put your phone away when you drive.

Let’s all do our part to keep our roads safe for our friends, families, and community. 💛🖤
#BuckleUpPhoneDown #SafetyFirst #DriveSmart

Students are beyond excited to kick off their experience at the 98th National FFA Convention. Over 70,000 members in their blue and gold gathered together to make memories that will last a lifetime.

On our way to FFA national convention in Indianapolis. We are excited to represent the Higbee chapter and experience everything this amazing event has to offer. Over the next 4 days we will share photos and updates from our adventures- from sessions and workshops to sightseeing and new friendships.

📚 Last Day for the Book Fair! 📚
Knox and Ms. Hall have been busy tracking our Book Fair progress this morning and there’s still time to help us finish strong! The Book Fair is open all day until 4 PM, so come by to pick out a new favorite book for your kiddo or drop off a donation to support a student reader. Every purchase helps our school and encourages a lifelong love of reading! ❤️

Can’t make it in person? No problem! Ms. Hall can process debit or credit card donations over the phone through our secure Book Fair payment system. Just give the school a call at (660) 456-7206 to contribute!

#BookFair #ReadersAreLeaders

Reading in Action: Career Interviews! In reading today, second graders worked hard conducting interviews about different jobs! Each pair chose a job and created thoughtful questions they could ask someone in that profession. Then, they rotated around the room to interview their classmates about their chosen jobs. This activity helped students practice asking and answering questions, building comprehension skills, and making real-world connections to what we read!

Tomorrow is the last day for the book fair. We will be open before school, during school, and after school for a little while for students to shop.

Our JH teams will be in Moberly this evening. GO TIGERS!

The kindergarten thru 7th grade library classes combined their love for books with their creative side and turned pumpkins into book characters. This allowed us to explore characters, sequencing, setting, and so much more. From Pete the Cat to Harry Potter they really did a fantastic job.

Our high school students teamed up with our guidance leaders to kick off Red Ribbon Week with a special presentation for our 4th graders! They shared powerful messages about making healthy choices, staying drug-free, and supporting one another in living positive lifestyles.

We’re so proud of our Student Council leaders for being amazing role models and helping spread awareness throughout our school community. ❤️

To keep the momentum going, we’re celebrating Spirit Week all this week — each themed day reminds us to make smart, safe choices and show our commitment to living drug-free! GO TIGERS!🐾

#RedRibbonWeek LeadershipInAction

Today, a handful of our FBLA members kicked off the Fall Leadership Conference in Columbia, Missouri! This two-day event provides students with valuable opportunities to strengthen leadership skills, collaborate with peers from across the state, and explore future career pathways.
We are especially proud that a couple of the students pictured will also represent our school later this week at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis—an impressive example of their dedication and involvement across multiple Career and Technical Education (CTE) organizations.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the community members and business supporters whose generosity makes these opportunities possible. Because of your continued support, our students are able to attend at no cost to their families, ensuring that every student has the chance to learn, grow, and lead.
Both FBLA and FFA play vital roles in helping students develop real-world skills, confidence, and leadership experience that will benefit them long after graduation. We are proud of our students for representing our school and community with excellence.
#FBLA #FFA #CTE #Leadership #CommunitySupport #CareerReady