Save the date! The Camdenton R-III Education Foundation is pleased to announce that the Elegant Evening will be held on Friday, April 19, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Plans are already underway in preparation for a wonderful evening of delicious food and excellent entertainment from the Camdenton R-III students. High school art students are busy working on the theme that highlights the whimsical art of Wayne Thiebaud. This fun-filled evening is the sole fundraiser of the Education Foundation, which provides scholarships to students and faculty as well as grants for classroom improvements.

Elegant Evening is also a night that honors the accomplishments of community leaders, former educators, and Camdenton alumni. Those well-deserved recipients who will be inducted into the Hall of Leaders will soon be announced.

The board is always looking for patrons to assist with our mission of supporting the school district, may it be by serving on the Foundation Board or by monetary donations. If you are interested in helping, please email the foundation at edufoundation@camdentonschools.org or call (573) 346-9213.

The Camdenton R-III School District Education Foundation’s mission is to generate and manage resources to enhance learning opportunities for students and staff in our school district.

Back row, left to right: Larissa Emory, Linda Leu- secretary to the superintendent, Brett Eidson- (CHS class of 2000). Middle row, left to right: Jacob Neusche- (CHS class of 2004), John Blair- ex-officio member, foundation treasurer, Jeff Tate- foundation president, Johna Stanfield- events coordinator, Ron Hendricks- former superintendent, Sean Kirksey- superintendent, (CHS class of 1989), the Honorable Judge Michael Gilly- (CHS class of 1996). Front row, left to right: Troy Risner- school board vice president, (CHS class of 1988), Nondas Bogart- public relations chair, Nancy McKinney- foundation secretary, (CHS class of 1975), Melinda Whitney, Eric Walters- school board member.

* not pictured: Alison Martin- foundation vice-president, (CHS class of 2003), Stan Green

The Board of Education for the Camdenton R-III School District will be recognized at the regular school board meeting on Monday, March 4th, starting at 5:00 p.m. at the district administration building.

Pictured, left to right: Eric Walters- five years, Shelley Creed- one year; Jacob Neusche- treasurer, two years; Callie Henze- secretary of the board, four years; Brian Butts- three years; Gail Griswold- president, three years; Troy Risner- vice-president, four years.

*not pictured: student advisors John Holt and Mia Rapp

The Third Wave is a true story set in 1967 about a first-year world history teacher who faces an important question while teaching about WWII. A student asks him, "How could so many German people be easily led to deny the Holocaust?" Instead of giving a direct answer, the teacher decides to conduct a social experiment to help his students understand the power of influence.

The Third Wave will perform at the Camdenton High School R.C. Worthan Auditorium on February 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. & February 25, 2024 at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets are "pay-what-you-can" and can be purchased at the door or online using https://camdentonhs.seatyourself.biz

Back row, left to right: Skye Reccker - 2nd chair, euphonium; Keith Bass - 4th chair, percussion; Aydan Bracken - 4th chair, horn; Owen Flores - 6th chair, clarinet. Front row, left to right: Cora Wilson - 3rd chair, flute; Hana Brown - 9th chair, clarinet; Jordan Blankenship - 3rd chair, bass clarinet; Aileen McCaffery - 16th chair, clarinet; Emily Haas - 1st chair, flute/piccolo, All-State 1st alternate piccolo. *not pictured: Eric McClard - 11th chair, flute; Jack Angerbaur - 1st chair, bassoon

Choir students competed with approximately 600 students from Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Kansas, and Colorado. Those who made it to the top 25 of their voice part were honored as All-Regional. They will be traveling to Denver, CO to participate in the honor choir from February 27 to March 2, 2024.

Back row, left to right: Jackson Basham, 10-12 Mixed Honor Choir- Bass 2, Clayton Capps, 10-12 Mixed Honor Choir- Bass 2, Drake Scheifelbein, 10-12 Mixed Honor Choir- Tenor 2, Mason Eichler, 10-12 Mixed Honor Choir- Tenor 2, Carter Smith, 10-12 Mixed Honor Choir- Tenor 2, Grant Trandum, 10-12 Mixed Honor Choir- Tenor 2.

Front row, left to right: Kelley Grass, 10-12 Mixed Honor Choir- Bass 1, Gabriel Skiba, 10-12 Mixed Honor Choir- Bass 1, Addilyn Branson, 10-12 Mixed Honor Choir- Soprano 2, Cora Wilson, 10-12 Mixed Honor Choir- Alto 1, Gabriel Moray, 10-12 Mixed Honor Choir- Tenor 2, Mason Angerbauer, 10-12 Mixed Honor Choir- Bass 1.

JROTC cadets competed at the largest-ever Raider National Championship in Ft. Knox, KY, on November 2-5, 2023. Ladies placed third in the gauntlet, third in the one-rope bridge, fourth in the 5K run, fourth in the cross country litter run, seventh in the physical team test, and fourth overall. The boys placed tenth overall. Congratulations, Raiders!

The Camdenton R-III School District is excited to announce they have accepted an invitation to the Central Missouri Activities Conference (CMAC) as the eighth member of the CMAC beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. Camdenton Activities Director Dr. Bill Kurtz says, "Our athletes will have a rare opportunity to experience new officials, traditions, facilities, crowds, communities, and competitors during the regular season over the next few years. I am excited to see our student-athletes experience this!"

Along with the Lakers, the CMAC consists of the Columbia Battle Spartans, Capital City Cavaliers, Helias Catholic Crusaders, Columbia Hickman Kewpies, Jefferson City Jays, Columbia Rock Bridge Bruins, and the Smith-Cotton Tigers.

Parents as Teachers is conducting Preschool Screenings for children who are turning three or four years of age by July 31, 2024. If you are interested in a screening, please call the Parents as Teachers office at (573) 346-9268.

Schedule

Dec. 20 Christmas Vacation Begins at 1:00 p.m.

Last Day of 2nd Quarter (39 days)

Dec. 21-Jan. 1 Winter Break

Jan. 2 Teacher Work Day- No Students

Jan. 3 School Resumes

Jan. 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School

Jan. 26 Early Release, 1:00 p.m.

Feb. 16 Early Release, 1:00 p.m.

Feb. 19 Presidents Day – No School

Mar. 7 Last Day of 3rd Quarter (45 days)

Mar. 8 Teacher Work Day- No Students

Mar. 25-Apr. 1 Spring/Easter Break

Apr. 19 Early Release, 1:00 p.m.

May 10 Early Release, 1:00 p.m.

May 16 Graduation

May 21 School Term Ends, 1:00 p.m.

Last Day of 4th Quarter (46 days)

May 22 Half Teacher Work Day

May 27 Memorial Day

No AMI (Alternative Method of Instruction) days are needed for inclement weather. AMI days may be used for other school closures at the school board's discretion.

Half Days are 4.4 Hours

Full Days are 6.7 Hours

If so, join us for complimentary fitness classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:15 pm at Dogwood Elementary. For details, contact the Community Relations Office at (573) 346-9243.

The Camdenton R-III School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, the District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies: SECTION 504 and TITLE II of the ADA (Disability) COORDINATOR; TITLE IX (Sex) COORDINATOR; TITLE VI (Race, Color, National Origin) COORDINATOR Dr. Jason Price, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, jprice@camdentonschools.org, (573) 346-8208. With respect to the foregoing, additional information may be obtained by contacting the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106; Telephone: (816) 268-0550; TDD: (800) 877-8339; Facsimile: (816) 823-1404, Email: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov