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Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year at Blair Oaks High School! I hope your summer vacation was filled with fun and that you are relaxed, recharged and ready to start a new school year. This will be a very exciting and productive school year. Students will experience an incredible amount of growth and have many opportunities for great accomplishments and success throughout the year.

As we enter this new school year, I want to let you know that our staff will be engaging in conversations around having a growth mindset, both for themselves and all students. We believe that every person in this building should always be growing and learning. Despite obstacles that may arise, we must always believe in our ability to rise above challenges and come out stronger on the other end.

Each year brings positive change. This includes a few additions to our staff:

• Mrs. Jayme Eichholz will teach Business.
  
• Mr. Ted Lepage will teach Strength and Conditioning as well as be Blair Oaks Head Football Coach.
• Mrs. Tammy Newman will be our ITV Facilitator. Last year, she was one of our paraprofessionals.
• Ms. Haylee Rethmen will be teaching Spanish.
• Ms. Nicole Ulmer will be teaching Instrumental Music and music appreciation.
  
• Kelsey Kliethermes will be a paraprofessional.

It remains an honor and privilege to serve as your principal. Over the past year, I have had a chance to meet many of you, and look forward to continue building a strong relationship with all of you. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions or comments. Together, I know we will make this school year one of growth and achievement for all students.

If you missed the informational meeting for the proposed new high school at Blair Oaks, here is Dr. Jones' presentation.

Click here to learn more

8/2, Thursday - New Student Registration, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

8/6, Monday – 12th Grade Registration, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
8/6, Monday – 11th Grade Registration, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
8/8, Wednesday – 9th & 10th Grade Registration, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Please review the pages included in the Back to School mailing sent in July and
return the following information on your registration date.

1. Student Info Page, if any changes & high school office not previously notified
   
2. Signature Page, requires parent & student signatures on front & back side
   
3. Medical Form, requires parent signature
   
4. Check for fees due: $55.00 (if not parking on campus, fee is $50)
   Fee includes: $25 Class Dues, $25 Chromebook Fee, $5 Parking Fee
   

Our hope is this new process will reduce the time it takes to register students. Once all forms and dues are received, your student will be given:

• Final class schedule
• Chromebook
• Confirmation of locker assignment
• Parking Permit

Please feel free to tour our building during re-enrollment and walk through your student's class schedule.

Back to School and Football Season are quickly approaching! We wanted to let you know that the Junior Falcon Football & Cheer Club have partnered with Dicks Sporting Goods again this year. You will received 20% off on items at Dicks at the Jefferson City location on Saturday, August 4th, from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 5th, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Make a copy of this coupon and mention "Blair Oaks Falcons" at checkout.

We are working with the Red Cross and offering 4 blood drives within our community this year. We have a goal of 200 units of blood. Please help us save lives!

Sign up here!
Search for blood drives in the zip code 65101 and
look for the Blair Oaks Blood Drive! Thank you!

Missouri students took first (Kamryn Twehus from BHS) and second place (Donald Holupka from Hillsboro High School) on the world archery stage at the National Archery World Tournament and 3D Challenge in June in Louisville, KY.

Sophomore Kamryn Twehus from Blair Oaks High School dominated the tournament by taking first in the high school girls division and being the overall individual champion of the tournament. Twehus shot a score of 299 out of 300.

Click here to watch KRCG's interview with Kamryn as well as Blair Oaks Archery Coach Doug Stockman.

Missouri members of Future Business Leaders of America brought home 42 top-10 finishes from the National Leadership Conference in Baltimore, Md. Congratulations to our tech savvy Brady Tappel for winning 4th in Intro to Information Technology at the conference!

Through FBLA, high school students explore college and career opportunities through a number of educational programs. Members take part in academic competitions, meet industry leaders and perform community service projects.

Blair Oaks Athlete and Parent Meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 5th, in the high school cafeteria. All athletes in grades 9-12 and their parents are welcome to attend. Athletes who are new to Blair Oaks' athletics and their parents are highly encouraged to attend.

AUGUST

August 5 - Athletes & Parents Meeting, 6:30 p.m., HS cafeteria

August 6 - 1st day of practice for fall sports

August 17 - Football jamboree

August 18 - Softball jamboree

August 20 - Volleyball jamboree

August 8 - American Red Cross Blood Drive, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m.
August 13 - Freshmen Orientation & Parent Information Night, 7:00 p.m.

August 16 - First day of school

August 22 - Senior Parent Information Night, 6:00 p.m.
August 29 - Junior Parent Information Night, 6:00 p.m
August 29 - Sophomore Parent Information Night, 7:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER

September 6 - School picture day

September 7 - Central Bank Night at the football game

September 19 - College Application Night

September 26 - Financial Aid Night

September 28 - Homecoming Game, Pep Assembly, Parade

September 29 - Homecoming Dance (for high school)

Check out our new calendar on the website!

All of our schools are now connected on one master calendar that may be viewed on the district web site. You may still check each buildings individual calendars on their web page as well as note activities included in the newsletters from each building.

Blair Oaks R-II School District Web Page

www.blairoaks.k12.mo.us

Email: maholt@blairoaks.org
Website: www.blairoaks.k12.mo.us
Location: Jefferson City, MO, United States
Phone: (573) 635-8514
Facebook: facebook.com/BlairOaksFalcons
Twitter: @MelindaAholt