
βοΈπ£ Final School Newsletter of the Year is Here! π£βοΈ
Donβt miss our last newsletter of the school yearβitβs packed with everything you need to stay in the loop as we head into summer!
π Summer camps info
π Summer school details
π Important end-of-year updates
β¦and so much more!
Be sure to check it out so you donβt miss any important information for the summer ahead!
π Read it here: https://app.smore.com/n/27t4r
Have a great summer, everyone! βοΈπ
Donβt miss our last newsletter of the school yearβitβs packed with everything you need to stay in the loop as we head into summer!
π Summer camps info
π Summer school details
π Important end-of-year updates
β¦and so much more!
Be sure to check it out so you donβt miss any important information for the summer ahead!
π Read it here: https://app.smore.com/n/27t4r
Have a great summer, everyone! βοΈπ
Happy Friday, Pintos! β³οΈ
Our boys golf team greeted our elementary students this morning with big smiles and cheers, helping everyone start the day on a positive note! Thank you for spreading the joyβwe love to see it!
Itβs a great day to be a Pinto!
Our boys golf team greeted our elementary students this morning with big smiles and cheers, helping everyone start the day on a positive note! Thank you for spreading the joyβwe love to see it!
Itβs a great day to be a Pinto!







Happy School Principal Day! π
While we had the chance to celebrate our amazing principals throughout Principal Appreciation Month, today is the perfect excuse to give them an extra shoutout for everything they do!
Huge THANK YOU to Mr. Goans at the middle school, Ms. Harvey at the elementary, and Mr. West at the high school. Your leadership, dedication, and care for our students and staff do not go unnoticed.
We appreciate all that you do to make our schools such a great place to learn and grow! π
#ThankAPrincipal #PintoPride
While we had the chance to celebrate our amazing principals throughout Principal Appreciation Month, today is the perfect excuse to give them an extra shoutout for everything they do!
Huge THANK YOU to Mr. Goans at the middle school, Ms. Harvey at the elementary, and Mr. West at the high school. Your leadership, dedication, and care for our students and staff do not go unnoticed.
We appreciate all that you do to make our schools such a great place to learn and grow! π
#ThankAPrincipal #PintoPride

π£ Weβre Hiring!
The Moniteau County R-1 School District (California, MO) is accepting applications for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teacher for the 2026β2027 school year!
An ESOL endorsement is preferred. If youβre passionate about supporting multilingual learners and making a difference in studentsβ lives, weβd love to have you join our team! π
π Apply online by visiting: www.californiak12.org
β‘οΈ Click Employment
β‘οΈ Then Employment Opportunities
Or apply directly here: https://california.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Come be a part of something great! #JoinOurTeam #PintoPride
The Moniteau County R-1 School District (California, MO) is accepting applications for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teacher for the 2026β2027 school year!
An ESOL endorsement is preferred. If youβre passionate about supporting multilingual learners and making a difference in studentsβ lives, weβd love to have you join our team! π
π Apply online by visiting: www.californiak12.org
β‘οΈ Click Employment
β‘οΈ Then Employment Opportunities
Or apply directly here: https://california.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Come be a part of something great! #JoinOurTeam #PintoPride

πποΈ Summer Camps at California Schools β Donβt Miss Out! ποΈπ
We have so many exciting summer camp opportunities available for students this year! Be sure to check them out and save the dates so you donβt miss any of the action.
Camps include:
π Football
π Boys Basketball
π Girls Basketball
πββοΈ Cross Country
π Track
π₯ Softball
π Volleyball
β½ Ladyβs Soccer
π£ Cheer
Some camps have registration deadlines, and others are still finalizing details. Please make sure to read the information for each individual camp carefully if your student is interested.
Get ready for a summer full of learning, teamwork, and fun! ππ΄









Join Central Missouri Community Action for a Spanish-Speaking Family Application & Resource Event this Friday, May 1st from 3:00β5:30 PM at 414 W Patrick St.!
Our goal is to support families by providing applications, enrollment assistance, and program information in Spanish. Families will have access to a wide range of free resources and can get help completing applications.
β¨ Free event
β¨ Community resources
β¨ Help with applications
β¨ Activities for kids
β¨ Food pantry, job opportunities & more
β¨ Raffles and giveaways
Β‘AyΓΊdenos a compartir este evento!
AcompÑñenos a nuestra Feria de Recursos y Solicitudes para Familias de Habla Hispana este viernes 1 de mayo de 3:00 a 5:30 PM en 414 W Patrick St..
Nuestro objetivo es apoyar a las familias ofreciendo solicitudes, asistencia con inscripciones e informaciΓ³n de programas en espaΓ±ol. Las familias podrΓ‘n acceder a una variedad de recursos gratuitos y recibir ayuda para completar solicitudes.
β¨ Evento gratis
β¨ Recursos comunitarios
β¨ Ayuda con solicitudes
β¨ Actividades para niΓ±os
β¨ Despensa de comida, oportunidades de empleo y mΓ‘s
β¨ Rifas y regalos
Our goal is to support families by providing applications, enrollment assistance, and program information in Spanish. Families will have access to a wide range of free resources and can get help completing applications.
β¨ Free event
β¨ Community resources
β¨ Help with applications
β¨ Activities for kids
β¨ Food pantry, job opportunities & more
β¨ Raffles and giveaways
Β‘AyΓΊdenos a compartir este evento!
AcompÑñenos a nuestra Feria de Recursos y Solicitudes para Familias de Habla Hispana este viernes 1 de mayo de 3:00 a 5:30 PM en 414 W Patrick St..
Nuestro objetivo es apoyar a las familias ofreciendo solicitudes, asistencia con inscripciones e informaciΓ³n de programas en espaΓ±ol. Las familias podrΓ‘n acceder a una variedad de recursos gratuitos y recibir ayuda para completar solicitudes.
β¨ Evento gratis
β¨ Recursos comunitarios
β¨ Ayuda con solicitudes
β¨ Actividades para niΓ±os
β¨ Despensa de comida, oportunidades de empleo y mΓ‘s
β¨ Rifas y regalos

The Moniteau Co. R-1 School District is seeking Requests For Proposals for our roofing project at our elementary school. There will be a mandatory pre-bid site walk-through on Thursday, May 7th, at 10 am. Please email derek.scroggins@californiak12.org for a copy of the RFP.
ππͺ Updated Summer Info is Here! πͺπ
Weβve updated our High School Summer School, Weights, and Football informationβincluding camps and important details!
Be sure to check it out so you donβt miss any key dates, opportunities, or updates for the upcoming season.
Letβs get ready for a great summer and an even better year aheadβItβs a great day to be a Pinto! π΄π
Weβve updated our High School Summer School, Weights, and Football informationβincluding camps and important details!
Be sure to check it out so you donβt miss any key dates, opportunities, or updates for the upcoming season.
Letβs get ready for a great summer and an even better year aheadβItβs a great day to be a Pinto! π΄π




βοΈπ Happy Monday, Pintos! πβοΈ
The California Lady Eagles started our elementary students off this week with smiles, cheer, and lots of energy to kick things off the right way! ππ£
We love those hometown high fives and positive moments that make our school community so special.
Always a great day to be a Pinto! π΄π
The California Lady Eagles started our elementary students off this week with smiles, cheer, and lots of energy to kick things off the right way! ππ£
We love those hometown high fives and positive moments that make our school community so special.
Always a great day to be a Pinto! π΄π






DEADLINES ARE COMING! π Boys Basketball Camp 2026 π
π Camp Schedule:
Grades 3β5
β’ May 11β14
β’ 3:00β4:30 PM
β’ Location: CMS
β° Deadline to guarantee a camp shirt: May 1
Grades 6β7
β’ May 26β29
β’ 10:00β11:30 AM
β’ Location: High School
β° Deadline: May 15
Grades 8β11
β’ May 26β29
β’ 8:00β10:00 AM
β’ Location: High School
β° Deadline: May 15
π² Cost: $30
(Make checks payable to: Boys Basketball Booster Club)
π¬ Registration Info:
β’ Elementary & Middle School students: Return form and payment to your school office
β’ High School students: Return form and payment to Coach Kliethermes or the HS office
π§ Questions? Contact:
brandon.kliethermes@californiak12.org
trey.porter@californiak12.org
Donβt miss outβsign up today and get ready for a great camp! πͺπ΄
π Camp Schedule:
Grades 3β5
β’ May 11β14
β’ 3:00β4:30 PM
β’ Location: CMS
β° Deadline to guarantee a camp shirt: May 1
Grades 6β7
β’ May 26β29
β’ 10:00β11:30 AM
β’ Location: High School
β° Deadline: May 15
Grades 8β11
β’ May 26β29
β’ 8:00β10:00 AM
β’ Location: High School
β° Deadline: May 15
π² Cost: $30
(Make checks payable to: Boys Basketball Booster Club)
π¬ Registration Info:
β’ Elementary & Middle School students: Return form and payment to your school office
β’ High School students: Return form and payment to Coach Kliethermes or the HS office
π§ Questions? Contact:
brandon.kliethermes@californiak12.org
trey.porter@californiak12.org
Donβt miss outβsign up today and get ready for a great camp! πͺπ΄

π§ͺπ Weβre Hiring!
Join our team at California R-I Middle School! We are currently looking for a 5th Grade Science Teacher to be part of an amazing district and supportive team.
If youβre passionate about inspiring young learners and making a difference, weβd love to have you apply!
π Apply online here: https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/employment
Itβs a great day to be a Pinto! π΄π
Join our team at California R-I Middle School! We are currently looking for a 5th Grade Science Teacher to be part of an amazing district and supportive team.
If youβre passionate about inspiring young learners and making a difference, weβd love to have you apply!
π Apply online here: https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/employment
Itβs a great day to be a Pinto! π΄π

πβοΈ Save the Date! βοΈπ
The 17th Annual Moniteau County Back to School Fair is coming soon! π
Hosted by the Moniteau County Alliance for Kids, this event is open to all students attending school in Moniteau County.
π Location: California High School parking lot (drive-thru event)
π Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
β° Time: 4:00β6:00 PM
π Details:
Drive through and receive FREE school supplies and materials to help your student start the year off right!
β οΈ No pre-registration required
π Be sure to watch for signs the day of the event!
The 17th Annual Moniteau County Back to School Fair is coming soon! π
Hosted by the Moniteau County Alliance for Kids, this event is open to all students attending school in Moniteau County.
π Location: California High School parking lot (drive-thru event)
π Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
β° Time: 4:00β6:00 PM
π Details:
Drive through and receive FREE school supplies and materials to help your student start the year off right!
β οΈ No pre-registration required
π Be sure to watch for signs the day of the event!


π£ Weβre Hiring! π£
The California R-I School District is looking for an Assistant High School Cheer Coach to join our team! π£π
Bring your energy, leadership, and Pinto Pride as you help support and grow our cheer program!
π Check out all current openings and apply here: https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/employment
Come be a part of something greatβItβs a great day to be a Pinto! π΄π
The California R-I School District is looking for an Assistant High School Cheer Coach to join our team! π£π
Bring your energy, leadership, and Pinto Pride as you help support and grow our cheer program!
π Check out all current openings and apply here: https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/employment
Come be a part of something greatβItβs a great day to be a Pinto! π΄π

Join us in welcoming our new Middle School/High School Band Director! πΆ
Meet & Greet
π April 30
β° 6:15 PM
π High School Commons
Come say hello, get to know our new director, and help us kick off an exciting new chapter for our band program! πΊπ₯π·
Meet & Greet
π April 30
β° 6:15 PM
π High School Commons
Come say hello, get to know our new director, and help us kick off an exciting new chapter for our band program! πΊπ₯π·

Our Pinto baseball team knocked it out of the park with their Little Pintos Baseball Camp! βΎοΈπ
Our elementary students had an unforgettable experienceβgetting the chance to take the field before last nightβs home game, be part of the opening festivities, and enjoy a free snack and drink! πΏπ₯€
The smiles said it allβ¦ these kiddos had an absolute blast and loved every minute of camp. Thank you to our players and coaches for creating such a fun and memorable opportunity for our future Pintos! π
Our elementary students had an unforgettable experienceβgetting the chance to take the field before last nightβs home game, be part of the opening festivities, and enjoy a free snack and drink! πΏπ₯€
The smiles said it allβ¦ these kiddos had an absolute blast and loved every minute of camp. Thank you to our players and coaches for creating such a fun and memorable opportunity for our future Pintos! π






ππ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON β CLASS OF 2026! ππ
Our seniors are just days away from turning the page to their next chapter! Letβs celebrate everything theyβve accomplished and the exciting moments still to come.
π Important Senior Dates:
π May 11 β Last Day for Seniors and Finals!
π May 12 β 6:00 PM β Senior Scholarship Night (CPAC)
π May 13 β 7:00 PM β Baccalaureate (CPAC)
π May 17 β 2:00 PM β Graduation Ceremony (HS Gym)
We are so proud of the Class of 2026 and canβt wait to celebrate YOU! π Once a Pinto, always a Pinto!
#ClassOf2026 #CountdownToGraduation #PintoPride #SeniorSeason
Our seniors are just days away from turning the page to their next chapter! Letβs celebrate everything theyβve accomplished and the exciting moments still to come.
π Important Senior Dates:
π May 11 β Last Day for Seniors and Finals!
π May 12 β 6:00 PM β Senior Scholarship Night (CPAC)
π May 13 β 7:00 PM β Baccalaureate (CPAC)
π May 17 β 2:00 PM β Graduation Ceremony (HS Gym)
We are so proud of the Class of 2026 and canβt wait to celebrate YOU! π Once a Pinto, always a Pinto!
#ClassOf2026 #CountdownToGraduation #PintoPride #SeniorSeason

Happy Monday, Pintos! π
Our students kicked off the week with hometown high-fives and big smiles, thanks to the California Eagles! We love seeing our community come together to support our kids and start the week off right. ππ
Our students kicked off the week with hometown high-fives and big smiles, thanks to the California Eagles! We love seeing our community come together to support our kids and start the week off right. ππ
Welcome to the Pinto family! πΆ
We are excited to announce our new middle school and high school band director, Heather Armstrong! We canβt wait to see the awesome things you and your students will accomplish!
We are excited to announce our new middle school and high school band director, Heather Armstrong! We canβt wait to see the awesome things you and your students will accomplish!

Thank you to the Russellville School District for hosting the track meet todayβour athletes had a blast! πββοΈπ¨
We love seeing Unified Sports bring students together across districts. Itβs all about teamwork, inclusion, and having fun. Way to go, Pintos! π
We love seeing Unified Sports bring students together across districts. Itβs all about teamwork, inclusion, and having fun. Way to go, Pintos! π


Happy Friday, Pintos! β½οΈ
Our Lady Pintos soccer team kicked off the morning the best wayβgreeting our middle school and elementary students with big smiles and plenty of high fives! π
What a fun and positive way to start the day. Itβs a great day to be a Pinto!
Our Lady Pintos soccer team kicked off the morning the best wayβgreeting our middle school and elementary students with big smiles and plenty of high fives! π
What a fun and positive way to start the day. Itβs a great day to be a Pinto!