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🎉 We would like to welcome Emily Dummer to the California School District as one of our new preschool teachers! 🍎📚

We are excited to have her join Pinto Nation and cannot wait to see the great things she will do for our students!

It’s a GREAT day to be a Pinto! ❤️
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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☀️🐴 Good morning, Pintos, and happy ALMOST last week of school!

The crew from DJ Spinnz showed up this morning, bringing all the smiles, high fives, dance moves, and energy to help our students start their week off right! 🎶🙌💃🕺

We are definitely going to miss those hometown high fives this summer! Thank you for helping make mornings so much fun for our students and staff. ❤️

It’s a GREAT day to be a Pinto!
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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📣 Calling Local Vendors!

We are excited to invite local businesses to join our Back-to-School Professional Development Media Day Vendor Event!

On August 17th at the high school (morning), all staff will gather for professional development—and we would love to offer them the opportunity to shop for Pinto gear and accessories from local vendors like you!

This is a great chance to:
Connect with our staff and new team members
Showcase and sell your Pinto apparel and accessories
Support our school community while promoting your business

We understand this takes time and effort to prepare inventory and attend, and we truly appreciate your consideration. We would be honored to have you join us!

If you are interested in participating, please contact:
Janet Henley
📧 janet.henley@californiak12.org

We hope to see you there and appreciate your support of Pinto Nation! 🐎
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ It’s Superhero Day in PK! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

Check out these awesome superheroes saving the day with smiles, fun, and lots of imagination! 💥✨

Our PK students are showing off their superpowers today, and we are loving every minute of it! ❤️💙
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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We’re Hiring! 🍎

The California R-I School District is looking for an Elementary School Teacher to join our team!

If you’re passionate about education and want to work in a supportive district with amazing students, this is a great opportunity for you.

Apply online or print a paper application by visiting our website:
https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/employment

Join us and make a difference in the lives of our students!
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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📣 REMINDER! 📣
Tomorrow you will receive an email about our new communication platform. 📱
This is NOT spam.

🔐 Please log in:

Parents, please log in to your account once you receive the message.
👀 Even if a “Room” is not yet created for your student, you should still see their name appear
📲 Please take time to explore the app and its features
🌟 There is a lot of helpful information and tools available

💻 Access Options:
You can also log in through the school website
🔔 You may enable notifications and adjust your settings anytime
🌍 The app supports multiple languages—please set it to the language that best supports your family

👨‍👩‍👧 Student & Parent Login:
Students should sign in using Google
Parents should sign in using their phone number
📊 All information is pulled directly from Infinite Campus, so it is important that your information is up to date

📌 Important Notes:
This system will eventually replace other communication apps (such as SportsYou, ClassDojo, Remind, etc.)
⏳ Please do NOT delete those apps yet—teachers will continue using current communication methods for the remainder of this school year
🏫 Full transition will take place in the upcoming school year and summer school!

We are excited to begin this new way of communicating and keeping everything in one place! 🌟

Thank you for your support as we make this transition together. 🤝

It’s a great day to be a Pinto! 🐴💙
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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Kindergarten celebrated Cinco de Mayo in the best way—crafts, chips, salsa, and cheese! 🎨🧀🌮
Lots of smiles, creativity, and tasty treats made for a fun-filled day of learning and celebration! 💛 #PintoPride #CincoDeMayo #LittleLearners
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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🎉 Preschool is embracing Cinco de Mayo!
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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📣 LAST CHANCE to vote for Pinto Pride! 📣

This is the FINAL month for Pinto Pride votes! We want to recognize the teacher or staff member who consistently goes above and beyond for our students and school community. If someone has made a difference, now is the time to make sure they are celebrated! 💙🐴
Voting will close on Monday, May 18th, so don’t wait—get your votes in today!

👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_3f4qFmgOed1Xb6EzgFc8Br7ZnnDfGquZ-y8dRrf4u2FR5g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100372403223739056249

Let’s finish the year strong by recognizing the amazing people who make our school such a special place! ⭐
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Youth Track Camp Registration is NOW OPEN! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Grades: 3rd–8th
📅 Dates: June 8th–11th
Get ready for a fun week of learning track and field skills, building speed, and having a great time with friends!
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/HJQVHnjVqJm6RAdP6
Don’t miss out—sign up today and get ready to run! 🏅
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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✨ May the 4th be with you! ✨

The Force was strong in our PK today — we even had a visit from Princess Leia and Yoda! 💫

Smiles, laughs, and a little bit of Jedi wisdom made it a fun-filled day. Who knew the galaxy was this close to school? 🌟

#MayThe4thBeWithYou #SchoolFun #JediVibes
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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☀️📣 Final School Newsletter of the Year is Here! 📣☀️
Don’t miss our last newsletter of the school year—it’s packed with everything you need to stay in the loop as we head into summer!
🌟 Summer camps info
📚 Summer school details
🎉 Important end-of-year updates
…and so much more!
Be sure to check it out so you don’t miss any important information for the summer ahead!
👉 Read it here: https://app.smore.com/n/27t4r
Have a great summer, everyone! ☀️🌈
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District

🏃‍♂️ Today is the 37th Annual Lions Club Track Meet! 🏃‍♀️

The meet kicks off at 9:00 AM, with the awards ceremony expected around 2:00–2:30 PM.

Please remember to send sunscreen and a blanket with your student so they can stay comfortable throughout the day. We are excited for our 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade students to participate in the 37th Annual Lions Track & Field Meet!! This is always a fun and memorable day for our students, and we look forward to a great event.

Please review the important information below to help ensure a smooth and successful meet:

No Phones (Missouri State Law)
Students are not allowed to have phones out during the event. They may keep them in their backpacks, but phones cannot be used. If a student needs to contact a parent, they may ask a teacher for permission.

Signing Students Out
If you plan to take your child home from the meet, you must sign them out with school staff.

Leaving After Sign-Out
Once a student is signed out, they must leave the track meet with their parent/guardian at that time.

Good luck to all our athletes! 🎉

about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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Happy National School Principals Day, Ms. Harvey 💙

Your leadership and dedication to both staff and students go such a long way, and it never goes unnoticed. You have truly poured your heart into this year, and it shows in every hallway, every classroom, and every smiling face.

Thank you for the care, compassion, and strength you bring to our school each and every day. We appreciate you and all the incredible things you do more than words can say. #ThankAPrincipal #HeartOfTheSchool
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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📣 We’re 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 2026–2027 school year!

An ESOL endorsement is preferred. If you’re passionate about supporting multilingual learners and making a difference in students’ lives, we’d love to have you join our team! 💙

📝 Apply online by visiting: www.californiak12.org

➡️ Click Employment
➡️ Then Employment Opportunities
Or apply directly here: https://california.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Come be a part of something great! #JoinOurTeam #PintoPride
about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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🌞🏕️ Summer Camps at California Schools – Don’t Miss Out! 🏕️🌞

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 don’t miss any of the action.

Camps include:
🏈 Football
🏀 Boys Basketball
🏀 Girls Basketball
🏃‍♂️ Cross Country
🏃 Track
🥎 Softball
🏐 Volleyball
⚽ Lady’s Soccer
📣 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! 💙🐴

about 1 month ago, California R-1 School District
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Join Central Missouri Community Action for a Spanish-Speaking Family Application & Resource Event this Friday, May 1st from 3:00–5:30 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.

✨ Free event
✨ Community resources
✨ Help with applications
✨ Activities for kids
✨ Food pantry, job opportunities & more
✨ Raffles and giveaways

¡Ayúdenos a compartir este evento!

Acompáñenos 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 información de programas en español. Las familias podrán acceder a una variedad de recursos gratuitos y recibir ayuda para completar solicitudes.

✨ Evento gratis
✨ Recursos comunitarios
✨ Ayuda con solicitudes
✨ Actividades para niños
✨ Despensa de comida, oportunidades de empleo y más
✨ Rifas y regalos
about 2 months ago, California R-1 School District
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Each month, First Student donates a gift card to a student receiving the MVP Award at the elementary school—and this month’s winner is Isabella!

Way to go, Isabella! We are so proud of you! 👏

A big thank you to First Student for supporting our students and helping us celebrate their hard work and achievements! 💙🐴
about 2 months ago, California R-1 School District
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📣🏕️ Pinto Summer Cheer Camp! 🏕️📣

Get ready for an exciting summer of spirit and fun! The CMS cheerleaders are hosting the Pinto Summer Cheer Camp for students entering grades K–5 for the 2026–2027 school year.

📅 Dates: July 30–31
📍 Location: California Elementary Gym

⏰ Camp Times:
• Grades 3–5: 9:00–11:00 AM
• Grades K–2: 12:00–2:00 PM

✨ Camp Includes:
• Cheer practice & mini routine
• Fun games & spirit activities
• Camp t-shirt
• Parent performance at the end of each session (final day!)

👟 Please wear athletic shoes and bring a water bottle.

💲 Cost: $30 per child
📅 Register by: May 15, 2026

📌 Drop forms and payment at the Elementary or Middle School office.

📧 Questions? Contact Coach Connell at alisha.connell@californiak12.org

Get ready to cheer, learn, and have fun—it’s a great day to be a Pinto! 💙🐴
about 2 months ago, California R-1 School District
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DEADLINES ARE COMING! 🏀 Boys Basketball Camp 2026 🏀

📅 Camp Schedule:
Grades 3–5
• May 11–14
• 3:00–4:30 PM
• Location: CMS
⏰ Deadline to guarantee a camp shirt: May 1

Grades 6–7
• May 26–29
• 10:00–11:30 AM
• Location: High School
⏰ Deadline: May 15

Grades 8–11
• May 26–29
• 8:00–10:00 AM
• Location: High School
⏰ Deadline: May 15
💲 Cost: $30
(Make checks payable to: Boys Basketball Booster Club)
📬 Registration Info:
• Elementary & Middle School students: Return form and payment to your school office
• High School students: Return form and payment to Coach Kliethermes or the HS office
📧 Questions? Contact:
brandon.kliethermes@californiak12.org
trey.porter@californiak12.org
Don’t miss out—sign up today and get ready for a great camp! 💪🐴
about 2 months ago, California R-1 School District
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