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We’re Hiring! Join the Pinto Family! 🍎

The Moniteau County R-1 School District is looking for a Part-Time Food Service Cook!

πŸ₯ͺ Position: Food Service Cook
⏰ Schedule: 3 hours per day

If you enjoy working with students and being part of a great team, we would love to have you join our Food Service Department!

To apply, visit https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/employment

Apply today and become part of the Home of the Pintos! πŸ’™
about 2 months ago, California R-1 School District
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🎯 Did you catch our very own Mr. Williams in the dunk tank over the holiday weekend? If not, we've got you covered! πŸ˜„

A huge thank you to Mr. Williams for being such a great sport and helping make the celebration even more fun! We hope everyone had an amazing Fourth of July weekend filled with fun, family, and community.

πŸ“Έ Special thanks to the California Democrat for capturing this great photo!

It's always a great day to be a Pinto! πŸ’™
about 2 months ago, California R-1 School District
Mr William in dunk tank
🌟 What a great day for the California FFA Chapter at the Central District FFA Fair! 🌟

Our members represented California with pride, hard work, and outstanding sportsmanship. Congratulations to all of our exhibitors on a successful day!

πŸ– Treagan Porter
πŸ† Reserve Overall Gilt
πŸ† Reserve Overall Barrow
πŸ† Champion Showmanship
πŸ† Champion Spot Gilt
πŸ† Champion Spot Barrow
πŸ† Champion Berkshire Barrow
πŸ† Champion Light Cross Barrow
πŸ₯ˆ Reserve Dark Cross Barrow

πŸ– Gage Bolinger
πŸ† Champion Yorkshire Gilt
πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place Dark Cross Barrow

πŸ– Luke Canale
πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place Hampshire Barrow

πŸ– Ella Burger
4️⃣ 4th Place Tamworth Gilt

πŸ– Emily Burger
πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place Tamworth Barrow

πŸ– Marlee Russell
4️⃣ 4th Place Tamworth Barrow

πŸ– Cadence Reed
4️⃣ 4th Place Duroc Gilt

πŸ– Addelyn McGill
5️⃣ 5th Place Dark Cross Barrow
5️⃣ 5th Place Dark Cross Gilt

πŸ– Jana Lawson
5️⃣ 5th Place Dark Cross Gilt

πŸ‘ Cody Schneider
πŸ† Champion Suffolk Ewe
πŸ† Reserve Champion Suffolk Ewe
πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place Crossbred Ram

🐐 Laney Anderson
πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place Commercial Doe

A special shoutout to Hunter Hall, who assisted throughout the shows while serving as an Area 8 FFA Officer, and to Gatlin Fulks and Will Carpenter for exhibiting their field corn projects.

We are incredibly proud of all of our California FFA members for the dedication, preparation, and sportsmanship they displayed throughout the day. Congratulations to everyone on a fantastic showing at the Central District FFA Fair! πŸ’™πŸ’› #CaliforniaFFA #PintoPride #FFA
about 2 months ago, California R-1 School District
πŸ“š Hello, Pinto Community! 🐴

We've had several people asking about registration for the 2026–2027 school year, so we wanted to share an update!

πŸ’» Online registration will be available, but it will not open until the first week of August. Be on the lookout for an announcement when registration goes live! (This is for new students as well)

In the meantime, we'll continue updating our Back-to-School Guide as new information becomes available. For now, it has everything you need to know about the upcoming school year, including important dates, open houses, registration information, school supply lists, and more!

πŸ“² Check the Back-to-School Guide here: https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/back-to-school-guide

We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great year. Go Pintos! πŸ’™β€οΈ
about 2 months ago, California R-1 School District
Happy Independence Day, Pintos! πŸŽ†

From all of us at the school district, we want to wish our students, families, staff, and community a safe and joyful 4th of July. Today is a time to celebrate the freedom we share and the strong community we’re proud to be part of.

We’re grateful for your continued support and partnership throughout the year. Enjoy the fireworks, the food, and the time with family and friendsβ€”and have a wonderful Independence Day! πŸ’™β€οΈπŸ€
about 2 months ago, California R-1 School District
4th of July
The 17th Annual Moniteau County Back to School Fair is coming soon! πŸŽ‰

Hosted by the Moniteau County Alliance for Kids, this event is open to all students attending school in Moniteau County.

πŸ“ Location: California High School parking lot (drive-thru event)
πŸ“… Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00–6:00 PM

πŸš— Details:
Drive through and receive FREE school supplies and materials to help your student start the year off right!

⚠️ No pre-registration required
πŸ“Œ Be sure to watch for signs the day of the event!

Let’s get ready for a great school year! πŸŽ’βœ¨
about 2 months ago, California R-1 School District
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🏫 Big things are happening at California High School!

The new furniture is arriving, and our staff is hard at work getting everything ready to welcome students back this fall. It's exciting to see the progress taking shape as we continue creating spaces where our students can learn, grow, and succeed.

We love seeing these improvements come to life and can't wait to share more updates as the work continues!

πŸ’™ It's a great day to be a Pinto!
about 2 months ago, California R-1 School District
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HS desks

🚧✨ Progress is Happening at California Middle School! ✨🚧

We're excited to see the transformation taking place this summer! The old hallway floors are being removed as we prepare for brand-new tile throughout part of the middle school hallways.

Every step of the process brings us closer to updated learning spaces for our students and staff, and we can't wait to share the finished results with our Pinto community!

Big things are happening, and we are excited to watch the progress unfold.

πŸ’™ It's a great day to be a Pinto!

about 2 months ago, California R-1 School District
MS FLOOR
MS FLOOR
MS FLOOR
🏈 Summer Work. Team Bonding. Building B.E.T.T.E.R. πŸ’ͺπŸ”₯

The first part of summer has been a great one for our Pinto Football program! Our players have fully embraced our program mantra, B.E.T.T.E.R., while living out this year's motto: Burn The Ships. πŸ”₯

Last Wednesday and Thursday, we wrapped up weights and practice with a little friendly competition! The team battled it out in a plank competition followed by a fun "Gun Show" challenge. πŸ’ͺ It was great to see the smiles, laughs, and camaraderie as these guys continue to grow together as a team.

The work doesn't stop here! Come out and support the Pintos at our upcoming 7-on-7 competitions:
πŸ“ July 8 – 6:00 PM
πŸ“ July 15 – 6:00 PM

We'll also head to Higginsville later this month for a quad scrimmage against three other teams before wrapping up July with our annual Iron Pinto Testing in the weight room.

The foundation is being built one workout, one rep, and one day at a time. We can't wait to see where this group goes!
about 2 months ago, California R-1 School District
Football
Football
Football
Football
πŸŽ‰ CMS PTSA BINGO NIGHT πŸŽ‰

πŸ“… TONIGHT!
πŸšͺ Doors Open β€” 5:00 PM
🎱 BINGO Starts β€” 5:30 PM
🎢 Music BINGO β€” 8:00–9:00 PM
🎁 LOTS OF PRIZES!
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ FUN FOR ALL AGES!
Come out and join us for a night of games, music, and community funβ€”you won’t want to miss it! πŸ’™
about 2 months ago, California R-1 School District
Bingo
πŸ“š Back-to-School Information is Here! 🍎

It's time to start getting ready for an amazing school year! Our Back-to-School Guide has everything you need in one convenient place.
Inside you'll find:
βœ… Important dates
βœ… Registration information
βœ… School schedules
βœ… Supply information
βœ… Building-specific details
βœ… And much more!

πŸ’» Visit our district website and click "Back-to-School Guide" under Quick Links on the homepage to find everything you need for a smooth start to the school year.

πŸ“– Start here: https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/back-to-school-guide

πŸŽ’ Mark your calendars, get prepared, and we'll see you soon! We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great year! #CaliforniaProud #BackToSchool #PintoPride πŸŽπŸ“š
about 2 months ago, California R-1 School District
πŸ“£ Attention High School Eagles Club Scholarship Recipients! πŸ“£

The Eagles Club would love for you to participate in the 4th of July Parade on their float!

If you are able to join them, please meet at the east gate of the fairgrounds at 9:30 a.m. on July 4th.

The Eagles Club greatly appreciates your participation and would love to have you represent this year's scholarship recipients during the parade.

Thank you for your willingness to participate, and we hope to see you there! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸŽ†πŸŽ‰
2 months ago, California R-1 School District
❄️Winter Activity Culture & Climate Meeting ❄️
⏰ 6:00 PM
πŸ“ Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
2 months ago, California R-1 School District
Meeting
✨ Just like that... the playground is GONE! ✨

For more than 20 years, this playground was the backdrop for countless memories, friendships, adventures, and recess fun. πŸ’™
Now we want to hear from YOU! πŸ‘‡

❓ What was your favorite playground memory?
🎠 The monkey bars?
πŸƒ Epic games of tag?
🀸 Recess with your best friends?
Share your favorite memory in the comments!

While it's a little bittersweet to say goodbye, we couldn't be more excited for what's coming next! Construction of our brand-new playground begins in July, and we can't wait to watch it come together for the next generation of Pintos to enjoy.

Stay tuned for progress updates as we build a space where new memories will be made for years to come! πŸ›βœ¨

It's a great day to be a Pinto! πŸ’™
#PintoPride #FutureOfPintoNation #NewMemoriesAhead
2 months ago, California R-1 School District
Playground
🚧 BIG things are happening this week at Moniteau County R-I! 🚧

From playground deconstruction to floors being torn up, summer improvement projects are officially underway! We are excited to see these upgrades take shape and can't wait to share the progress with you along the way.

For now, here are some "before" pictures from this morning. Be sure to follow along this summer as we transform these spaces for our students and staff!

It's a great day to be a Pinto! ❀️
2 months ago, California R-1 School District
MS Hallway
playground
playground
MS Hallway
πŸŽ‰β€οΈ Welcome to Pinto Nation, Taylor Thomas! β€οΈπŸŽ‰

We are excited to welcome Taylor Thomas as the new Middle School Administrative Assistant! Taylor is joining our team and will be one of the friendly faces helping support our students, staff, and families each day.

We are thrilled to have her as part of the Pinto family and can't wait to see the positive impact she will make at California Middle School.

Be sure to give Taylor a warm Pinto Nation welcome! ❀️

It's a great day to be a Pinto! #PintoNation #WelcomeToTheTeam #ItsAGreatDayToBeAPinto #PintoPride 🐴❀️
2 months ago, California R-1 School District
Taylor
πŸŽ‰ We are excited to reintroduce three familiar faces to our district as they take on new coaching roles for the 2026-2027 school year! πŸŽ‰

Please join us in congratulating:

⭐ Callie Lee – Head Dance Coach
⭐ Andrea Lutz – Assistant Cross Country Coach
⭐ Quinn Randall – Assistant Middle School Track Coach

We are excited to see the passion, leadership, and dedication these individuals will bring to our student-athletes. Congratulations on your new roles, and thank you for continuing to invest in our Pinto family!

πŸ’™It's a great day to be a Pinto! 🐴 #PintoPride #PintoNation #ItsAGreatDayToBeAPinto
2 months ago, California R-1 School District
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Andrea
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Reminder: If you have not yet logged into the California R-1 app, you will receive an invitation if you are connected to a student. Please know that this invitation is not spam.

If you are already logged in, that is why you have not received an invite. If you are still receiving invitations, your account has not yet been activated. Another invitation was sent out today to help you complete the activation process.

Thank you!
3 months ago, California R-1 School District
Invite
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
3 months ago, California R-1 School District
πŸ“’ SURPLUS BID OPPORTUNITY πŸ“’

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.

πŸ†• Additional items have been added to the surplus list, including:
β€’ 39 Blue Track Hurdles
β€’ 34 Grey Track Hurdles
β€’ And other items!

πŸ“Œ 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 submitted in a sealed envelope and clearly labeled "Surplus Bid."

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

πŸ“¦ All purchased items must be picked up between June 20 and June 30, 2026. The "Cottage of Knowledge" may be picked up no later than July 15, 2026. 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.

Be sure to check out the updated surplus list and get your bids in before the deadline!
3 months ago, California R-1 School District
Cali
Cali