The purpose of this newsletter is to celebrate the outstanding work that our students and staff are doing in each of our schools, provide district-level updates, and notify you about important upcoming events.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thursday, October 22nd
Schedule Overview:
Thursday, October 22: Early dismissal. Conferences run from 1:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Friday, October 23: No school.
Homecoming 2026
Relive the magic of Homecoming 2026! Our whole town came together for an incredible day with our pep assembly, parade, and a big win on the football field! Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Queen, Sophia Garber! Thank you to all the past and current Liberators who made Homecoming week unforgettable!
Chloe Way Named NSDA All-American
A huge congratulations to 2026 graduate Chloe Way on being named a National Speech and Debate Association All-American! This means Chloe was in the top 25 of more than 141,000 students in the NSDA! Way to go, Chloe!
Y-Academy After-School Childcare Available for K-5th Graders
The Bolivar School District and the Ozarks Regional YMCA are pleased to announce that we will be offering Y-Academy after-school childcare when school begins in August. Information about the YMCA program is below.
Things to know:
The program runs from after school until 6:00 PM, only when school is in session. We do not offer care for early release due to inclement weather, with the exception of early release Fridays.
Students in grades K-5 are eligible to register. The program will be held at Bolivar Primary School, and BIS students will be bused over after school.
Tuition is due semimonthly, from September 1st to May 1st. We do not pro-rate for missed days or absences. A 2-week email notification is required for any account adjustments. Tuition is $92.00 with a YMCA Family Membership, $112 without a YMCA Family Membership.
We accept state subsidy
Registration is now open! Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, follow this link:Y-Academy Registration.
Teacher Proud Tuesday and Super Staff Saturday Nominations
Liberators, we are partnering with the Greater Ozarks Cooperating School Districts again this year for Teacher Proud Tuesday! On the second Tuesday of each month, we will recognize the incredible work happening in our classrooms. Teacher Proud Tuesday is sponsored by Mid-Missouri Bank.
Each month, we will honor five teachers across our district who demonstrate excellence and dedication in their work. Every teacher selected throughout the year will be in the running for their building's Teacher of the Year award at the end of the school year!
Our schools couldn't run without the incredible hard work and care of our non-certified staff. We will recognize these vital team members with Super Staff Saturdays!
On the third Saturday of every month, we will highlight five outstanding individuals across our district who keep our buildings running, our students fed, and our offices welcoming! Super Staff Saturday recognizes non-certified staff members: food service, custodians, maintenance, paraprofessionals, nurses, secretaries, bus drivers, and technology. The staff members selected for Super Staff Saturday will be in the running for their building's Employee of the Year award
Use the link below to submit a nomination for Super Staff Saturday!
Liberators, a reminder that for the 2026-2027 school year, we will dismiss all school buildings exactly one hour earlier on Fridays to provide essential collaboration and professional learning time for our teachers.
We’re excited to introduce ParentSquare as our new, district-wide communication platform! From now on, all school-to-home messages -- including updates from schools, grade levels, classrooms, clubs, and sports -- will be shared through ParentSquare. This unified approach ensures that families have a single, easy-to-use hub for staying connected with everything happening in Bolivar Schools. Whether it’s a classroom reminder, a game update, or a district announcement, you’ll find it all in one place. Getting Started is Easy: Download the free ParentSquare app today so you never miss an update!
Thank you for partnering with us to make communication clear, consistent, and accessible for every family. If you have any questions about ParentSquare, please reach out to Braden Berg - bradenberg@bolivarschools.org.
Bolivar High School
BHS Academic Banquet
Congratulations to our outstanding BHS students recognized at our Academic Banquet! These students achieved a 3.67 GPA during the Spring semester! Great work, Liberators!
Petal it Forward
Our Bolivar High School Student Council will be handing out flowers on the Bolivar Square for Petal it Forward on October 14th! Thank you to the Flower Patch and our sponsors for making this possible!
College and Career Fair
College and Career Week
FAFSA Frenzy for Seniors
Bolivar Middle School
BMS New Student Welcome Lunch BMS held its new student luncheon to help welcome students who are new to our district! A huge thank you to counselors Kacey and Dustin, and registrar Logan, for organizing this event, and to the BMS yearbook staff for creating the t-shirts!
BMS Fall Dance Join us for the BMS Fall dance on Friday, October 30th from 5:30-7:00 PM!
Bolivar Intermediate School
BIS Games with Guys
Get ready for a night of games, food, and some good old-fashioned competition! Join us Tuesday, October 13th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM for Games with Guys! BIS guys are invited to bring Mom or another important parental figure and spend the evening playing games together. We’ll have Battleship, Jenga, Candyland, Checkers/Chess, UNO, Connect 4, Sorry, Cornhole, drawings, and more! And yes, dinner will be served! 🍽️ 💙 Cost: $2 per guy + guest, paid at the door 📅 RSVP by October 5th: Use this link- Games w/ Guys RSVP We love any opportunity to get our BIS families together, and this one should be a lot of fun. Grab your game face and come join us!
Coach's Mighty Milers Club Sign-Up (Formerly 100 Mile Club)
Have you heard your kids talk about Coach’s Mighty Milers running club? Use the link below to sign up!
Y-Academy After-School Childcare Available for K-5th Graders
The Bolivar School District and the Ozarks Regional YMCA are pleased to announce that we will be offering Y-Academy after-school childcare when school begins in August. Information about the YMCA program is below.
Things to know:
The program runs from after school until 6:00 PM, only when school is in session. We do not offer care for early release due to inclement weather, with the exception of early release Fridays.
Students in grades K-5 are eligible to register. The program will be held at Bolivar Primary School, and BIS students will be bused over after school.
Tuition is due semimonthly, from September 1st to May 1st. We do not pro-rate for missed days or absences. A 2-week email notification is required for any account adjustments. Tuition is $92.00 with a YMCA Family Membership, $112 without a YMCA Family Membership.
We accept state subsidy
Registration is now open! Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, follow this link:Y-Academy Registration.
Bolivar Primary School
BPS Grandparents Night We had such a wonderful time at BPS Grandparents Night! A huge thank you to Hiland Dairy for providing 1,000 ice cream treats for the event and to the Polk County Cattlemen's for allowing PoCo the Cow to join us for pictures!
Johnny Appleseed Visits 1st Grade Johnny Appleseed stopped by our 1st-grade classrooms, bringing tasty apples and a wonderful message about growth and potential. Just like a tiny apple seed can grow into a whole orchard, our students have endless potential to achieve great things! Thank you, Ed Kurtz, for 31 years of making learning so memorable!
Y-Academy After-School Childcare Available for K-5th Graders
The Bolivar School District and the Ozarks Regional YMCA are pleased to announce that we will be offering Y-Academy after-school childcare when school begins in August. Information about the YMCA program is below.
Things to know:
The program runs from after school until 6:00 PM, only when school is in session. We do not offer care for early release due to inclement weather, with the exception of early release Fridays.
Students in grades K-5 are eligible to register. The program will be held at Bolivar Primary School, and BIS students will be bused over after school.
Tuition is due semimonthly, from September 1st to May 1st. We do not pro-rate for missed days or absences. A 2-week email notification is required for any account adjustments. Tuition is $92.00 with a YMCA Family Membership, $112 without a YMCA Family Membership.
We accept state subsidy
Registration is now open! Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, follow this link:Y-Academy Registration.
Bolivar Early Childhood Learning Centers
Trick or Treat October 29
Parson Early Childhood Center families, mark your calendars for Trick-or-Treating on October 29th!
Little Liberators Focus Boards
Our Little Liberators program uses monthly focus boards to guide our early learners through exciting new topics each month! Watch how these themed boards keep our youngest students curious, engaged, and excited to learn!
Upcoming Events
October School Principal Appreciation Month 10/1 BIS Blue Team School Pictures 10/2 BIS Gold Team School Pictures 10/2 Custodial/Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day 10/5-9 Bullying Prevention Week 10/6 National Coaches Day 10/13 BPS Fall Picture Retake Day 10/13 BHS College and Career Fair @ 1:30 PM 10/13 BIS Games with Guys 5:30-7:00 PM 10/15 5th Grade Music Program @ 7:00 PM 10/15 School Board Meeting @ 6:00 PM 10/16 End of the 1st Quarter 10/21 BMS AAA Movie Trip 10/22 Early Release Day - Parent-Teacher Conferences 1:30-7:30 PM 10/23 No School - Fall Break 10/28 Parson ECC Picture Retake Day 10/30 BPS Fall Parties @ 1:00 PM 10/30 BMS Fall Dance 5:30-7:00 PM
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Bolivar Middle School
