Happy Friday, Pintos! ❤️💙
We love having our Lady Pintos Golf Team helping us start the day with smiles, high-fives, and plenty of Pinto spirit! What a great way to kick off a Friday!
Have a wonderful weekend, Pintos! It’s a great day to be a Pinto!
We love having our Lady Pintos Golf Team helping us start the day with smiles, high-fives, and plenty of Pinto spirit! What a great way to kick off a Friday!
Have a wonderful weekend, Pintos! It’s a great day to be a Pinto!
🏈HOMECOMING WEEK IS NEXT WEEK! 🏈
Get ready to show your Pinto pride ALL WEEK LONG! Our Homecoming spirit days are district-wide, so Elementary, Middle School, and High School Pintos can all join in on the fun!
✨ Monday – PJ Day! Come to school in your favorite pajamas.
👯 Tuesday – Tribute Duo Day
Twin Day! Find your twin and dress alike!
🏈 Wednesday – Training Day
Jersey & Athletic Wear Day! Show off your favorite team gear and athletic style.
🪖 Thursday – Camo Day! Blend in with your best camouflage.
🔴🔵 Friday – Victory Day
Pinto Spirit Day! Finish the week strong in your favorite Pinto gear and school colors!
Let’s make Homecoming Week one to remember! Show your spirit, have some fun, and get ready to cheer on our Pintos!
It’s a great day to be a Pinto! 🐴
Amazing turnout at our buildings for See You at the Pole! We loved seeing our students come together to pray for their peers, teachers, schools, and our community.
We’re so thankful for the opportunity to see our Pintos supporting one another and coming together in such a meaningful way.
It’s a great day to be a Pinto!
We’re so thankful for the opportunity to see our Pintos supporting one another and coming together in such a meaningful way.
It’s a great day to be a Pinto!
💗 JOIN US FOR PINK OUT! 💗
Help us raise awareness and show your support by joining us for our High School Pink Out Games this fall!
📅 Mark your calendars:
🥎 Softball: October 5
🏐 Volleyball: October 6
🏈 Football: October 23
🎀 PINK OUT SHIRTS! https://stores.inksoft.com/pintoswearpink/shop/home
Shirt orders are due NEXT WEEK! Proceeds will be donated to the Red Slipper Warrior Project in Jefferson City to further their mission to inspire courage, confidence, and connection in women and girls battling cancer.
👕 Shirts will be ready by October 4th.
Let’s fill the stands with pink and show our support for an important cause! We hope to see our Pinto community there! 💗
Help us raise awareness and show your support by joining us for our High School Pink Out Games this fall!
📅 Mark your calendars:
🥎 Softball: October 5
🏐 Volleyball: October 6
🏈 Football: October 23
🎀 PINK OUT SHIRTS! https://stores.inksoft.com/pintoswearpink/shop/home
Shirt orders are due NEXT WEEK! Proceeds will be donated to the Red Slipper Warrior Project in Jefferson City to further their mission to inspire courage, confidence, and connection in women and girls battling cancer.
👕 Shirts will be ready by October 4th.
Let’s fill the stands with pink and show our support for an important cause! We hope to see our Pinto community there! 💗
A huge thank you to Central Bank for showing up today for Hometown High Fives! Our kids love starting their day with smiles, cheers, and a little extra encouragement to get their week started on the right foot.
We appreciate you helping make Monday mornings a little brighter for our students. It’s a great day to be a Pinto!
We appreciate you helping make Monday mornings a little brighter for our students. It’s a great day to be a Pinto!
Please join us in welcoming some new faces — and some familiar ones — to the California R-1 School District!
We are excited to welcome:
• Maddy Marr — Preschool Paraprofessional
• Whitney Sallin — Elementary Custodian
• Ashley Benton — District Substitute Coordinator
We are so excited to have each of you as part of the Pinto family and look forward to all you will bring to our district!
Help us give our newest staff members a warm Pinto welcome!
It’s a great day to be a Pinto!
We are excited to welcome:
• Maddy Marr — Preschool Paraprofessional
• Whitney Sallin — Elementary Custodian
• Ashley Benton — District Substitute Coordinator
We are so excited to have each of you as part of the Pinto family and look forward to all you will bring to our district!
Help us give our newest staff members a warm Pinto welcome!
It’s a great day to be a Pinto!
🎶 HAM & TURKEY FESTIVAL — NORTH STAGE 🎶
Join us THIS SATURDAY, September 19, for a full afternoon of performances at the Ham & Turkey Festival! We’re excited to showcase talented students, groups, and performers from our community!
📍 North Stage
🎤 11:00 AM — California Kids
National Anthem with Stacy Friedrich
📍 Courthouse Steps
🎶 11:30 AM — Sounds of Joy
Michele Bilyeu
🎸 12:15 PM — Band
Heather Armstrong
💃 1:00 PM — CHS Dance
Coach Lee
📣 1:45 PM — CHS Cheer
Coach Lootens & Coach Wilkerson
📣 2:15 PM — CMS Cheer
Coach Connell
🎵 3:00 PM — Pinto Express & Music Connections
Sabra Mertens
Come out, support our performers, and enjoy a great day at the Ham & Turkey Festival! We’ll see you Saturday! 🎉
#HamAndTurkeyFestival #CaliforniaMO #PintoPride #CaliforniaPintos
Join us THIS SATURDAY, September 19, for a full afternoon of performances at the Ham & Turkey Festival! We’re excited to showcase talented students, groups, and performers from our community!
📍 North Stage
🎤 11:00 AM — California Kids
National Anthem with Stacy Friedrich
📍 Courthouse Steps
🎶 11:30 AM — Sounds of Joy
Michele Bilyeu
🎸 12:15 PM — Band
Heather Armstrong
💃 1:00 PM — CHS Dance
Coach Lee
📣 1:45 PM — CHS Cheer
Coach Lootens & Coach Wilkerson
📣 2:15 PM — CMS Cheer
Coach Connell
🎵 3:00 PM — Pinto Express & Music Connections
Sabra Mertens
Come out, support our performers, and enjoy a great day at the Ham & Turkey Festival! We’ll see you Saturday! 🎉
#HamAndTurkeyFestival #CaliforniaMO #PintoPride #CaliforniaPintos
📚 REMINDER, PINTOS!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, September 18, as our staff will be participating in Professional Development.
Enjoy the long weekend, Pintos! 💙
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, September 18, as our staff will be participating in Professional Development.
Enjoy the long weekend, Pintos! 💙
Today we celebrate National IT Professionals Day and the incredible people who keep our schools connected, supported, and running smoothly!
A huge thank-you to Mike Moon, our district IT professional, who always seems to know the answer and goes above and beyond to help our staff and students. We also appreciate Wendy Barker at the middle school and Janet Henley at the high school, who are always willing to lend an extra hand when technology challenges arise.
We’d also like to give a special shout-out to Shane Dunnaway, our newest addition to the team! Shane is working hard to learn the ropes, jump in wherever needed, and become part of our technology team. We appreciate your willingness to learn and help!
We are so grateful for all four of you and everything you do behind the scenes to keep California R-1 connected and moving forward! It’s a great day to be a Pinto!
🏀 6th Annual Lucas Oswald Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament 🏀
Calling all basketball players! Join us Saturday, October 10, 2026, at The Linc in Jefferson City for a day of basketball, community, and honoring the memory of Lucas Oswald.
Lucas loved basketball, his friends, and his community. This tournament is held each year in his loving memory, and his legacy continues to make an impact by giving back to young athletes.
❤️ All proceeds benefit the Lucas Oswald Basketball Camp Scholarship, helping young players attend basketball camps of their choice, including opportunities to attend elite basketball camps.
🏀 Coed tournament
🏀 Athletes of all ages welcome
🏀 Girls' and boys' brackets will be offered within age divisions when enough teams register
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
📍 The Linc | Jefferson City, MO
⏰ Registration closes October 1, 2026
Gather your team, lace up your shoes, and come be part of a tournament that celebrates Lucas's love of basketball while helping create opportunities for the next generation of athletes.
Calling all basketball players! Join us Saturday, October 10, 2026, at The Linc in Jefferson City for a day of basketball, community, and honoring the memory of Lucas Oswald.
Lucas loved basketball, his friends, and his community. This tournament is held each year in his loving memory, and his legacy continues to make an impact by giving back to young athletes.
❤️ All proceeds benefit the Lucas Oswald Basketball Camp Scholarship, helping young players attend basketball camps of their choice, including opportunities to attend elite basketball camps.
🏀 Coed tournament
🏀 Athletes of all ages welcome
🏀 Girls' and boys' brackets will be offered within age divisions when enough teams register
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
📍 The Linc | Jefferson City, MO
⏰ Registration closes October 1, 2026
Gather your team, lace up your shoes, and come be part of a tournament that celebrates Lucas's love of basketball while helping create opportunities for the next generation of athletes.
Today, we pause to remember September 11, 2001.
We honor the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the first responders, military members, and everyday people who demonstrated incredible courage, compassion, and service in the days and years that followed.
May we always remember. May we never forget.
#NeverForget911 #PatriotDay #September11 #PintoStrong
🎉 100 Years of Pinto Pride! 🎉
Throughout the 2026–2027 school year, California R-1 is celebrating 100 Years of Pinto Pride!
As part of this special milestone, our 100 Years of Pinto Strong T-shirts are available for purchase online. These shirts are a great way for students, families, alumni, staff, and community members to celebrate 100 years of California school history and show their Pinto pride!
🗓️ Don’t wait — the online store closes soon!
Order your 100 Years of Pinto Strong T-shirt: https://stores.inksoft.com/100_years_pinto_strong/shop/home
One hundred years ago, a name was chosen.
Today, it is a legacy.
Let’s celebrate 100 Years of Pinto Pride! 💙
📢 Invitation for Bid – California High School PAC Set Design Addition
The California R-1 School District is requesting proposals for the California High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) Set Design Addition.
The project includes a 1,320-square-foot workshop addition attached to the existing PAC, featuring open workspace and a single-occupancy restroom. The project also includes site work, a concrete drive, and a new ADA ramp connecting the existing parking lot to the addition.
📅 Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CDT
📍 Location: Performing Arts Center at California High School
1501 West Buchanan Street, California, MO 65018
Attendance at the pre-bid conference is mandatory for all prospective prime bidders.
📅 Bid Due: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CDT
📍 Bids Due To: California R-1 School District Office
211 South Owen Street, California, MO 65018
📍 Bid Opening: Performing Arts Center at California High School
1501 West Buchanan Street, California, MO 65018
Contract documents are available through Drexel Technologies. For documents, contact Drexel Technologies at (888) 202-1301 or (314) 872-0900.
Project-related questions should be directed to Jason Smith at Incite Design Studio at jsmith@incitedesignstudio.com.
All bidders must comply with Missouri Prevailing Wage Law and E-Verify requirements. A 5% bid bond is required, and the successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
The California R-1 School District is requesting proposals for the California High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) Set Design Addition.
The project includes a 1,320-square-foot workshop addition attached to the existing PAC, featuring open workspace and a single-occupancy restroom. The project also includes site work, a concrete drive, and a new ADA ramp connecting the existing parking lot to the addition.
📅 Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CDT
📍 Location: Performing Arts Center at California High School
1501 West Buchanan Street, California, MO 65018
Attendance at the pre-bid conference is mandatory for all prospective prime bidders.
📅 Bid Due: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CDT
📍 Bids Due To: California R-1 School District Office
211 South Owen Street, California, MO 65018
📍 Bid Opening: Performing Arts Center at California High School
1501 West Buchanan Street, California, MO 65018
Contract documents are available through Drexel Technologies. For documents, contact Drexel Technologies at (888) 202-1301 or (314) 872-0900.
Project-related questions should be directed to Jason Smith at Incite Design Studio at jsmith@incitedesignstudio.com.
All bidders must comply with Missouri Prevailing Wage Law and E-Verify requirements. A 5% bid bond is required, and the successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Happy Labor Day, Pintos!
There will be NO SCHOOL today in observance of Labor Day.
Enjoy your day off, and we’ll see you Tuesday, Pintos! ❤️💙
There will be NO SCHOOL today in observance of Labor Day.
Enjoy your day off, and we’ll see you Tuesday, Pintos! ❤️💙
📢 Reminder, Pintos!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing extended holiday weekend!
Enjoy the long weekend, Pintos! 💙
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing extended holiday weekend!
Enjoy the long weekend, Pintos! 💙
It’s great to be back, Pintos!
Our September Newsletter is here! Be sure to check it out for important updates on Prop SAFE, including construction, projects we’ve completed, what’s currently underway, and what’s coming next!
You’ll also find some of the awesome things happening throughout our buildings, along with a look at all the exciting things happening across our district.
And don’t forget to cast your vote for September Pinto Pride! Help us recognize our first certified staff and support staff winners of the school year by nominating the amazing people who make a difference every day!
It’s a great day to be a Pinto! ❤️💙
https://app.smore.com/n/f45sk
Our September Newsletter is here! Be sure to check it out for important updates on Prop SAFE, including construction, projects we’ve completed, what’s currently underway, and what’s coming next!
You’ll also find some of the awesome things happening throughout our buildings, along with a look at all the exciting things happening across our district.
And don’t forget to cast your vote for September Pinto Pride! Help us recognize our first certified staff and support staff winners of the school year by nominating the amazing people who make a difference every day!
It’s a great day to be a Pinto! ❤️💙
https://app.smore.com/n/f45sk
Hello, Parents, Guardians, Community Members, and Students!
We are excited to reintroduce Pinto Pride for the 2026–2027 school year! Pinto Pride is a monthly staff recognition program designed to celebrate the incredible people who make California R-1 such a great place to learn and work.
Each month, students, parents, guardians, community members, and staff have the opportunity to nominate a staff member who goes above and beyond and truly demonstrates Pinto Pride.
New This Year!
We are excited to recognize two winners each month:
One Certified Staff (Teacher) Winner
One Support Staff Winner
Each winner will receive a basket filled with goodies donated by our amazing community sponsors, exclusive Pinto Pride items, recognition through district communications, and the opportunity to display our traveling Pinto Pride Trophy in their classroom or workspace.
Students, We Want to Hear From You!
One of our favorite parts of Pinto Pride is seeing nominations from our students! Students in ALL grade levels are encouraged to participate.
Please take a moment to nominate the staff member you feel goes above and beyond and deserves to be recognized. A kind word can mean so much, and we want to hear about the staff members who make a difference in the lives of our students and our school community.
A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Pinto Pride would not be possible without the incredible support of our community sponsors. We are so grateful to each of these businesses and organizations for helping us celebrate and recognize our amazing staff throughout the school year!
Thank you to:
Cal's Thriftway
Elite Pest Solutions
Piles Ranch
Functional Roots
Michael Musso, American Family Insurance
Grace Print House
Luke Marks, Redwood Financial Group
Lovebug Play Center
The North Pole
Ebb & Flow
Hays Rock Works
First Student
The Grind
Central Bank
California Elementary PTO
Sonic California, MO
Your generosity helps us show our staff just how much they are appreciated, and we truly cannot thank you enough for supporting Pinto Pride!
Now it's your turn! Please vote for the staff member you feel goes above and beyond and deserves to be recognized!
Let's celebrate the amazing people who make California R-1 special!
It's a great day to be a Pinto! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfF37gio3A53NXGeyQRlOzQqy_KpIKKEYyR9O0fYrD7HW9xOg/viewform?usp=dialog
We are excited to reintroduce Pinto Pride for the 2026–2027 school year! Pinto Pride is a monthly staff recognition program designed to celebrate the incredible people who make California R-1 such a great place to learn and work.
Each month, students, parents, guardians, community members, and staff have the opportunity to nominate a staff member who goes above and beyond and truly demonstrates Pinto Pride.
New This Year!
We are excited to recognize two winners each month:
One Certified Staff (Teacher) Winner
One Support Staff Winner
Each winner will receive a basket filled with goodies donated by our amazing community sponsors, exclusive Pinto Pride items, recognition through district communications, and the opportunity to display our traveling Pinto Pride Trophy in their classroom or workspace.
Students, We Want to Hear From You!
One of our favorite parts of Pinto Pride is seeing nominations from our students! Students in ALL grade levels are encouraged to participate.
Please take a moment to nominate the staff member you feel goes above and beyond and deserves to be recognized. A kind word can mean so much, and we want to hear about the staff members who make a difference in the lives of our students and our school community.
A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Pinto Pride would not be possible without the incredible support of our community sponsors. We are so grateful to each of these businesses and organizations for helping us celebrate and recognize our amazing staff throughout the school year!
Thank you to:
Cal's Thriftway
Elite Pest Solutions
Piles Ranch
Functional Roots
Michael Musso, American Family Insurance
Grace Print House
Luke Marks, Redwood Financial Group
Lovebug Play Center
The North Pole
Ebb & Flow
Hays Rock Works
First Student
The Grind
Central Bank
California Elementary PTO
Sonic California, MO
Your generosity helps us show our staff just how much they are appreciated, and we truly cannot thank you enough for supporting Pinto Pride!
Now it's your turn! Please vote for the staff member you feel goes above and beyond and deserves to be recognized!
Let's celebrate the amazing people who make California R-1 special!
It's a great day to be a Pinto! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfF37gio3A53NXGeyQRlOzQqy_KpIKKEYyR9O0fYrD7HW9xOg/viewform?usp=dialog
2026–2027 Sporting Event Admission Prices
California R-1 Students K–12:
Free admission to regular-season home sporting events, except for tournaments, district events, and playoff games.
Want to save on admission? Check out the link on our website for information about Family Passes and other admission options.
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Come out, support our Pintos, and cheer on our student-athletes!
California R-1 Students K–12:
Free admission to regular-season home sporting events, except for tournaments, district events, and playoff games.
Want to save on admission? Check out the link on our website for information about Family Passes and other admission options.
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5918/Carisd/7861625f-1b02-4d0b-abdf-0f6ecc2a7a45/_2026-2027-Sports-passes-and-admission-prices.pdf?disposition=inline
Come out, support our Pintos, and cheer on our student-athletes!
The Moniteau County R-1 School District (California, MO) is currently accepting applications for a full-time Daytime custodian position at California Elementary School.
Apply Here: https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/employment
Apply Here: https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/employment
FUN FACT! 🎉
Did you know that many of our California R-1 staff members are also California High School alumni?!
How awesome is it to see our graduates come back home and choose to work in the district that helped shape them? We love having familiar faces in our buildings and watching students grow, graduate, become amazing leaders, and eventually return to give back to the next generation of Pintos.
There’s something pretty special about seeing our Pinto family come full circle! 💙
We are proud of the Pinto tradition and all the alumni who continue to be a part of California R-1!
Once a Pinto, always a Pinto! 🐴
Did you know that many of our California R-1 staff members are also California High School alumni?!
How awesome is it to see our graduates come back home and choose to work in the district that helped shape them? We love having familiar faces in our buildings and watching students grow, graduate, become amazing leaders, and eventually return to give back to the next generation of Pintos.
There’s something pretty special about seeing our Pinto family come full circle! 💙
We are proud of the Pinto tradition and all the alumni who continue to be a part of California R-1!
Once a Pinto, always a Pinto! 🐴
