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๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŒŸ Pinto Pride Sponsor Shoutout! ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ‰

We are excited to recognize four more amazing sponsors for our 2026-2027 Pinto Pride program! A huge THANK YOU to:
๐Ÿ’™ The North Pole
๐Ÿ’™ Piles Ranch
๐Ÿ’™ Lovebug Play Center
๐Ÿ’™ Hays Rock Works

Your generosity helps make Pinto Pride possible! Through this program, parents, students, staff, and community members have the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the outstanding teachers and staff who make the California R-I School District such a special place. ๐ŸŽโœจ

We are incredibly grateful for your support and commitment to our schools, students, and staff. Thank you for investing in Pinto Pride!

๐Ÿ“ข It's not too late to become a sponsor! If you are interested in supporting Pinto Pride, please contact Ashley Benton at ashley.benton@californiak12.org.

โค๏ธ Thank you to all of our sponsors for helping us celebrate excellence and make a positive impact throughout our district!

#PintoPride #ItsAGreatDayToBeAPinto #ThankYouSponsors
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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๐Ÿ€ We're Hiring! ๐Ÿ€

The Moniteau County R-1 School District is seeking an 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach for the upcoming season!

If you are passionate about mentoring student-athletes, teaching the game of basketball, and helping young people grow both on and off the court, we'd love to hear from you.

๐Ÿ“ฃ Join our team and make a positive impact on our students and athletic program!
https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/employment

Come be a part of Pinto Nation! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAPinto #NowHiring #PintoPride #CoachWanted ๐Ÿ€
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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The Moniteau County R-1 School District is accepting sealed surplus bids on district items. Please note that the condition of all items will vary.

๐Ÿ“Œ All bids must be submitted on a per-item basis and delivered to the District Office no later than Friday at 1:00 p.m.

Please place bids in a sealed envelope clearly labeled โ€œSurplus Bid.โ€

๐Ÿ“ Please see the attached sheet that can be printed and used to submit your bid:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VoYG3KJmOK_a3U3TpRBcM1p2s9NncNeZf5Vn1DIwg3g/edit?usp=sharing

Submitted bids will be presented for approval at the Board of Education meeting on June 17, 2026. Successful bidders will be notified on June 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

Available surplus items include (but are not limited to):
โ€ข Playground Equipment
โ€ข Cottage of Knowledge (Trailer)
โ€ข High Jump Mat
โ€ข Track Hurdles
โ€ข Pole Vault Stand (slightly damaged at higher heights and requires clamping for stability)
โ€ข Teacher Desk
โ€ข Teacher Chair
โ€ข Blue Combo Student Desk
โ€ข Tilt Combo Student Desk
โ€ข Large Rectangle Student Desk
โ€ข Chairs
โ€ข Lift Chairs
โ€ข Rectangle Table (96" x 30")

All purchased items must be picked up between June 20 and June 30, 2026. The โ€œCottage of Knowledgeโ€ must be picked up no later than July 15, 2026.

Please note that the bidder is responsible for the removal and pickup of all purchased items.

For additional information, please contact the District Office at 573-796-2145.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VoYG3KJmOK_a3U3TpRBcM1p2s9NncNeZf5Vn1DIwg3g/edit?usp=sharing
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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The Well CaliMO Summer Feeding Program begins this Tuesday, June 2. There are no income requirements to participate.

June 2 & June 9: 125 food trays will be available (see photo for example).
June 16 & June 23: Snack bags will be provided, including items such as chips, granola bars, and other snacks.
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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๐Ÿ“Œ Reminder:
The Evaluation Meeting for Federal Programs will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 3:15 PM in the Cafeteria at California Elementary School. The meeting will review the 2025โ€“2026 school year and discuss plans for 2026โ€“2027.

Your opinions and input are greatly appreciated as we plan activities and support for students, staff, and the community.

Please RSVP by emailing Megan Verhoff at megan.verhoff@californiak12.org or Rylee Glenn at rylee.glenn@californiak12.org, or call 573-796-2161 option 5.
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
The Moniteau County R-1 School District is accepting sealed surplus bids on district items. Please note that the condition of all items will vary.

All bids must be submitted on a per-item basis and delivered to the District Office no later than 1:00 p.m. on June 12, 2026. Bids should be sealed and clearly labeled. Please see the attached sheet, where you can print and use to submit your bid: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VoYG3KJmOK_a3U3TpRBcM1p2s9NncNeZf5Vn1DIwg3g/edit?usp=sharing

Submitted bids will be presented for approval at the Board of Education meeting on June 17, 2026. Successful bidders will be notified on June 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

Available surplus items include (but are not limited to):
Playground Equipment
Cottage of Knowledge (Trailer)
High Jump Mat
Teacher Desk
Teacher Chair
Blue Combo Student Desk
Tilt Combo Student Desk
Big Rectangle Student Desk
Chairs
Lift Chairs
Round Activity Table (48")
Rectangle Activity Table (72" x 30")
Rectangle Table (96" x 30")

All purchased items must be picked up between June 20 and June 30, 2026. The โ€œCottage of Knowledgeโ€ may be picked up no later than July 15, 2026. Please note that the bidder is responsible for the removal and pickup of all purchased items.
For additional information, please contact the District Office at 573-796-2145.
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
A huge THANK YOU to the Class of 1971 for their generous donation to our district! โค๏ธ

Their gift of $1,500 toward handicapped accessible playground equipment and $500 toward student unpaid lunch balances will make a meaningful impact for our students and families.

We truly appreciate your continued support of our district and your commitment to helping our students thrive. Thank you for giving back to Pinto Nation!

#PintoPride #ItsAGreatDayToBeAPinto
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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MONITEAU COUNTY R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT
211 S. Owen St., Ste. B
California, MO 65018
573-796-2145

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Moniteau County R-1 School District is accepting proposals for the lease and service of multifunctional printer/copiers and color printers. Proposals are requested for a five-year lease term.

Proposals will be received during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Deadline for submission of proposals:
9:00 a.m. on June 12, 2026

All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:

ATTN: Daniel Williams
Copier Bid
211 S. Owen St., Ste. B
California, MO 65018

The Board of Education reserves the right to waive technicalities, select any vendor submitting a proposal, and reject any or all proposals.

For a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) document, please contact:

Derek Scroggins, Assistant Superintendent
derek.scroggins@californiak12.org
573-796-2145
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
Why all the apps?! ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ“ฑ But waitโ€ฆ Itโ€™s actually just ONE app!

When you download the California R1 app, youโ€™re just a few clicks away from everything you needโ€”no extra downloads required!

Inside the California R1 app, youโ€™ll also have access to:
โœจ Infinite Campus (found in the โ€œMoreโ€ section)
โœจ KID Account (available on the Elementary tab- "More" section)
โœจ Final Forms (available on the MS and HS tab- "More" section)

That means no separate apps, no confusionโ€”just one easy, all-in-one hub for families!

From the school website ๐ŸŒ to the lunch menu ๐ŸŽ to messaging your childโ€™s teachers and coaches ๐Ÿ“ฌโ€”itโ€™s all right there in one place.

One app. Everything you need. Simple, easy, and built for our California R1 families ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ“ฃ Donโ€™t forget to turn ON notifications in the app so you never miss important updates!
Please follow the steps below:

๐Ÿ“ฑ In the school app:
โ€ข Go to More
โ€ข Select the gear icon (Settings)
โ€ข Tap Notification Preferences
โ€ข Make sure Message notifications are enabled

๐Ÿ“ฒ On your phone:
๐ŸŽ iPhone:
Settings โ†’ School App โ†’ Notifications โ†’ Allow Notifications
๐Ÿค– Android:
Settings โ†’ Notifications โ†’ App Notifications โ†’ School App โ†’ Turn On Notifications
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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๐Ÿ“ข Test Alert Today at 2:00 PM

We will be sending out a test alert today at 2:00 PM through our new communication platforms.

If you are logged into the app and have notifications turned on correctly, you will receive a notification there. Please note that the text message alert is separate, and you should also receive a text message.

To ensure you are signed up for text alerts, text START to 98900.

Next school year, text alerts will be used for important reminders only, so please make sure you are opted in if you would like to receive them.

If you would like to receive updates and messages from your childโ€™s teacher or coach, please make sure you are signed into Rooms and have notifications enabled.

If you have any issues with either of these systems, please email ashley.benton@californiak12.org.

Thank you!
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
๐Ÿšจ We Are Hiring! Join the Pinto Team! ๐Ÿšจ

The California R-I School District is looking for passionate individuals to join our amazing staff and coaching teams for the upcoming school year! ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿซ Elementary Openings
๐ŸŽ Elementary ESL Teacher

๐Ÿซ Middle School Openings
โž• Title I Part-Time Math Para
๐Ÿ“š Middle School Administrative Assistant
๐Ÿ€ 8th Grade Boys Head Basketball Coach
๐Ÿƒ MS Assistant Track Coach
๐Ÿน MS Assistant Archery Coach
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ HS/MS Assistant Boys & Girls Cross Country Coach

๐Ÿซ High School Openings
๐ŸŽ“ High School Principal
๐Ÿ’ƒ High School Head Dance Coach
๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ HS Assistant Track Coach
๐Ÿ€ HS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
๐Ÿน HS Assistant Archery Coach
๐Ÿ“– HS Behavior Specialist/Credit Recovery/ISS Teacher
๐Ÿˆ Assistant High School Football Coach
๐Ÿ HS Assistant Volleyball Coach
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ HS/MS Assistant Boys & Girls Cross Country Coach

Help us continue building a positive, supportive, and successful culture for our students and community. We would love to have you as part of Pinto Nation! ๐Ÿ’™

Apply today here: https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/employment
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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Please help us welcome some incredible additions and new roles within our Pinto Family! ๐Ÿ’™

We are excited to introduce:
โญ Katie Lewis โ€“ High School Special Education
โญ Brittany Stark โ€“ High School Marketing & DECA
โญ Maliki Christian โ€“ Co-Scholar Bowl Sponsor
โญ Eric Fredrickson โ€“ Assistant Baseball Coach

We are also excited to reintroduce some familiar faces stepping into added roles within our district! We canโ€™t wait to see the impact each of these staff members will make this school year.

The future is bright, and we are looking forward to an amazing year ahead full of growth, leadership, and Pinto Pride!

Itโ€™s a great day to be a Pinto! ๐Ÿด๐Ÿ’™
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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๐Ÿ“š Middle School Registration

Attendance is required for all middle school students and parents/guardians. During registration, families will complete required paperwork, pick up student schedules and locker assignments, receive Chromebooks, and have the opportunity to place items in lockers and tour the building.

A $25 Chromebook user fee and Chromebook paperwork are required for all 5th grade and new students. Families may also add money to student lunch accounts during registration.

๐Ÿ—“ Registration Schedule

Tuesday, August 11
5th & 8th Grade Registration
12:00 p.m. โ€“ 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 12
6th & 7th Grade Registration
12:00 p.m. โ€“ 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 13
Makeup Registration for All Grades
8:00 a.m. โ€“ 2:00 p.m.

๐Ÿซ Middle School Open House

Attendance at Open House is optional. This event gives students and families the opportunity to meet teachers and visit classrooms before the start of the school year. Please note that schedules and locker assignments will not be available during Open House.

Wednesday, August 19
All Grades
5:00 p.m. โ€“ 7:00 p.m.
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
We would like to welcome Kurstin Wilkerson as the new High School Assistant Cheer Coach! ๐Ÿ“ฃ๐ŸŽ‰

Welcome to the Pinto family, Kurstin! We are excited to have you join our team and canโ€™t wait to see all the great things ahead for our cheer program! โค๏ธ
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
We would like to welcome Kurstin Wilkerson as the new High School Assistant Cheer Coach! ๐Ÿ“ฃ๐ŸŽ‰  Welcome to the Pinto family, Kurstin! We are excited to have you join our team and canโ€™t wait to see all the great things ahead for our cheer program! โค๏ธ
๐ŸŒŸ Calling All Local Businesses & Community Partners! ๐ŸŒŸ

During the 2025-2026 school year, California R-1 proudly launched a new staff recognition tradition called โค๏ธ Pinto Pride โค๏ธ

Each month, students, staff, and families nominated and voted for a staff member who went above and beyond through kindness, leadership, dedication, and support for others. Through our โ€œLoving Our Pintosโ€ initiative, we were able to recognize the incredible employees who make a difference in the lives of our students every single day.

Thanks to the generosity of our amazing community sponsors, each monthly winner received:
๐ŸŽ‰ A prize basket filled with favorite things and donated items
๐Ÿ‘• A custom Pinto Pride t-shirt
โญ An exclusive Pinto Pride decal reserved only for winners

As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to EXPAND the program by recognizing both:
๐ŸŽ Teacher of the Month
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Support Staff Member of the Month

That means we will celebrate 18 outstanding staff members throughout the school year!

๐Ÿ’™ BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP! ๐Ÿ’™

We are currently seeking businesses and community sponsors willing to support Pinto Pride through:
โœ”๏ธ Monthly donated items
โœ”๏ธ One-time donations for the school year
โœ”๏ธ Monetary donations to help purchase prizes and recognition items

In appreciation of your support, sponsoring businesses will be recognized monthly on district social media pages and in our district newsletter.

California R-1 is incredibly blessed to have such a supportive community, and we truly appreciate businesses that invest in our students and staff. It is always a GREAT day to be a Pinto! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

If your business is interested in becoming a Pinto Pride sponsor for the 2026-2027 school year, please email me at ashley.benton@califoniak12.org for more information or with any questions. We would love to partner with you to continue recognizing the amazing people who make our district special!

Thank you for your support and consideration!
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
๐Ÿšจ WE ARE HIRING! ๐Ÿšจ

The Moniteau County R-1 School District is seeking a Middle School Administrative Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year! ๐Ÿ“šโœ๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ Middle School Office
๐Ÿ“… 11-Month Position (August 1 โ€“ June 30)

We are looking for someone who is organized, professional, patient, and enjoys working with students, staff, and families. Experience with receptionist/secretarial duties and computer applications is preferred.

Come join the Pinto family and make a difference every day! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

For more information and application details, please contact the Moniteau County R-1 School District.
https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/employment

Itโ€™s a great day to be a Pinto! ๐Ÿด
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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We would like to warmly welcome Kayla Porter to our elementary team as a Functional Skills Teacher!

We are so excited to have you join our Pinto family! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’™ Your passion and dedication will be a wonderful addition to our students and staff.
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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๐ŸŽ๐Ÿฅช Check out the Elementary & Middle School lunch menu! You can also find the menus in the Dining tab on the school website or app for easy access anytime! ๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿ’ป

Itโ€™s a great day to be a Pinto! โค๏ธ
about 2 months ago, California R-1 School District
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Join a great team at the Moniteau County R-1 School District!

We are seeking applicants for the High School Principal position for the 2026-2027 school year! If you are passionate about supporting students, leading staff, and creating a positive school culture, we would love to hear from you.

Come be part of an amazing district dedicated to student success and community pride. Itโ€™s a great day to be a Pinto! โค๏ธ https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/employment
about 2 months ago, California R-1 School District
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Weโ€™re excited to announce some familiar faces taking on new roles in our district!

Please help us welcome Jody Etherton to CES as a 4th-grade teacher and Stephen Forrester to CHS as a Special Education classroom teacher! We love seeing familiar faces continue to grow and make an impact in our schools.

Congratulations on your new roles โ€” itโ€™s a great day to be a Pinto!
about 2 months ago, California R-1 School District
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