
Falcon Flyer
Blair Oaks High School - March 31st, 2023
NO SCHOOL APRIL 6th, 7th, and 10th
SPRING BREAK
SPRING FEVER RELIEVER WEEK
SPRING FEVER RELIEVER WEEK, APRIL 3-5
MONDAY
DRESS UP DAY: Adam Sandler Look-alike
FUN: Popsicle treats at lunch
TUESDAY
DRESS UP DAY: Class Colors
Seniors: Pink - Juniors: Blue - Sophomores: Red - Freshmen: Purple
FUN: Easter egg hunt for students (this will not interfere with classes).
The eggs will contain tickets for the students to redeem prizes/treats at the end of the day. We will probably call those who have found eggs to get their prizes in the last few minutes of 7th hour.
WEDNESDAY
DRESS UP DAY: Support your favorite dodgeball team or FALCON wear!
FUN: Games, Speakers, & Dodgeball
NO SCHOOL THURSDAY, APRIL 6th - MONDAY, APRIL10th
ENJOY YOUR SPRING BREAK!
MEET THE SUPERINTENDENT
DISTRICT APR SCORE
Congratulations to the Blair Oaks School District for being ranked #18 out of
553 schools in the State of Missouri for the 2021-2022 school year.
A huge thank you to the students, teachers, parents, and community for all of their hard work and dedication to our school district.
I am extremely proud to report that our high school building received a 100% on our building specific APR report! I will be sharing this information with the students next week during lunches.
2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR
If you are planning ahead, attached below is the calendar for next school year!
Here are the dead weeks for this summer:
- July 1st - 9th
- July 31st - August 6th
PURPLE STAR RECOGNITION
This week the District was notified that we earned the 2023 Missouri Purple Star Designation from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Blair Oaks R-II is one of seven school districts and eleven individual schools in the state to become a Missouri Purple Star School.
The Missouri Purple Star school designation is awarded to military-friendly local education agencies (LEAs) that have demonstrated a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation's military.
BOOSTER CLUB JACKET
REOPENED FOR TODAY ONLY
BACK DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND!
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BLAIR OAKS AREA VIII FFA LDE'S
Congratualations to the follow students on their accomplishments in this year's LDE's.
Dorothy Lackman retired as the Area VIII Historian.
Chase Luebbering took office as the new Area VIII secretary.
APRIL STUDENT OF THE MONTH - ACCOUNTABILITY
Ansley Casey
Jessica Hollis
CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS
Where: High school gym
When: April 10-14
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Info meeting for parents: April 10 at 5:30 p.m.
Mandatory time: April 14th (actual tryouts)
More info: Contact Lisa Lackman - llackman@blairoaks.org
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
Summer employment opportunity. Umpires needed at Wardsville, Taos, and St Thomas; May thru June evenings, game times 6:30 & 8:00, softball & baseball, flexible scheduling, training will be provided along with support throughout the season, $30 per hour. Contact Randy Lock 573-680-3025 by April 15th.
SCHOOL MESSENGER TEXT MESSAGING
SUMMER SCHOOL
Grades K-8
- Students entering grades K-8 in the 2023-2024 school year
- Students entering grades 6-8 will choose their class preference
- Monday - Friday
- Session 1 (May 31 - June 12) and Session 2 (June 13 - June 23)
- Free enrollment - Only the cost of breakfast and lunch (Please send payment in before summer school starts.)
- Once you complete the online form you will receive a receipt of your responses. Please keep this as confirmation of enrollment. An information email will be sent at the beginning of May with more specific information regarding summer school.
High School Physical Education
- Students in High School in the 2023-2024 school year
- Dates: June 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 (10 days total)
- Students missing more than one day will not receive credit
- Free enrollment - Only the cost of breakfast and lunch. (Please send payment in before summer school starts.)
- Once you complete the online form you will receive a receipt of your responses. You will also receive an email with confirmation regarding placement in the class.
Driver's Education
- Will not be offered this summer
Please note that there will be an expectation of consistent attendance should students enroll in either/or both sessions.
~ The deadline to enroll is May 1. ~
PARENTS - LEARN ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA
THIS WEEK: Parental Control Software & Cell Phone Monitoring Comparison Guide
Do you really know what your kids are up to online? The social media landscape seems to change every day with new apps, security risks, and privacy concerns--and it can be tough for parents to keep up.
Thankfully there are many great tools and tracking control software that can help give parents peace of mind. The SmartSocial team has done the research for you. Here are some pros and cons to dozens of the top parental control and cell phone monitoring apps on the market.
Read more here: Parental Control Software & Cell Phone Monitoring Comparison Guide
If you cannot access that site, please sign up here: https://smartsocial.com/blairoaks
You can always peruse the entire website yourself! Thank you for being our partner!
WE ARE HIRING
Certified Positions:
High School English Teacher ('23-'24 School Year)
High School Physical Education Teacher ('23-'24 School Year)
Middle School Social Studies Teacher ('23-'24 School Year)
Elementary School Teacher - K-2 ('23-'24 School Year)
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Head Varsity Girls & Boys Golf Coach
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Non-Certified Positions:
Administrative Assistant - District Office
District Bookkeeper
District Food Service Director
Custodians - Part-Time
Custodians - Full-Time
Paraprofessionals
Substitute Teachers
You may apply in person, or you may email your application to:
Melissa Bruemmer at mbruemmer@blairoaks.org
IMPORTANT DATES
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
APRIL
- 6-10 - No School - Spring Break
- 11 - Meet & Greet - New Superintendent, 4 - 5:45pm
- 11 - EOC Recognition night, 6 pm
- 20 - Early Release - 12:30pm
- 20 - Teacher In-Service, 1-3pm
- 25 - School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
- 26 - Administrative Professional's Day
MAY
- 1 - School Principal's Day
- 1-5 - Teacher Appreciation Week
- 6 - Prom, Windstone Entertainment, 7:30-10:30
- 12 - Seniors Last Day
- 16 - Senior Trip
- 18 - Senior Breakfast
- 19 - Last Day of School, Release 11:05
- 21 - Graduation, 7:30pm
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: cmarshall@blairoaks.org
Location: Blair Oaks High School, Route M, Wardsville, MO, USA
Phone: 573-635-8514
Twitter: @BlairOaksHSPrin