Cole Camp R-1 School District

Newsletter for March 23-28
Have a Great Weekend!!!

Reminder: There is NO School Friday, March 20th or Monday, March 23rd. Enjoy your break! We will see our Bluebirds back on Tuesday!

Youth Wrestling

Sophomore Keyton Garton made these amazing signs in his Ag Tech class for Mrs. Silvey, Mrs. Tinney, and Miss Josie!

Flag football practice this Friday 3/20/2026 from 5:45-7:00 on the football practice field.

Cole Camp students in grades 5th - 8th competed at the annual Kaysinger Conference Math Contest. Cole Camp was 3rd place overall with several students placing individually. Great job!

We’re continuing our Senior Spotlights for the Class of 2026!

Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments, memories, and future plans of this incredible group of seniors. Stay tuned each week as we highlight each member of the Class of 2026!

FCCLA left their mark at State Leadership Conference and STAR Event competition. Seniors: Payten Brandt- Job Interview Level 3 Madison Paxson-Focus on Children Level 3-Top 5 finish Junior: Grace Harms- RED Talks on Education Level 3 Sophomores: Ryan Brown- Personal Finance Level 2-1st place, advancing to nationals Hallie Meyer- Career Investigation Level 2, 1st place, advancing to nationals Kaylan Poe- Sports Nutrition Level 2, 1st place, advancing to nationals Keyra Stewart- Career Investigation Level 2 Please help us in congratulating all these kids in their hard work and accomplishments. They represented Cole Camp very well.

Textiles class recently finished their first quilt project. These students worked hard to learn the parts of the machine and various techniques to put together their quilt tops.

Congratulations to the scholar bowl team for winning the conference tournament! Special congrats to Logan Anderson for winning top scorer in the conference! Great job bluebirds!

We’re continuing our Senior Spotlights for the Class of 2026!

Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments, memories, and future plans of this incredible group of seniors. Stay tuned each week as we highlight each member of the Class of 2026!

On Saturday, March 14th, Encore took the stage at the Mt. Vernon Mid Winter Classic and delivered an incredible performance! 🎤✨

Encore earned 1st place in their division, which qualified them for finals. They brought the energy again in finals and finished the night as 5th Runner-Up overall. To top it off, they were also awarded the People’s Choice Award!

So proud of the hard work, dedication, and heart these students bring to every performance. Way to represent, Encore! 👏

Cole Camp High School art students were invited to a reception on Saturday, March 14th for the annual UCM High School Art Showcase at the UCM Gallery of Art & Design, Warrensburg, Missouri. This year, we were honored by 11 placements, a very rare feat. Those students who received placements included: Teagan Osburn, Freshman, "Red Paint": 3rd Place Dylan Whitlow, Sophomore, "Tongue"/"The Slobberer": 3rd Place Jaiden Brown, Junior, "The Near Future": 3rd Place Ryan Lewis, Junior, "Sunrise": 3rd Place Serena Mahnken, Senior, "Eye Monster": 3rd Place Teagan Osburn, Freshman, "Swingset": 2nd Place Brooklyn Taylor, Sophomore, "Bear": 2nd Place Brooklyn Taylor, Sophomore, "Trypophobia": 2nd Place Allyie Martin, Sophomore, "Gradation Matrix": 2nd Place Laura Zimmerman, Senior, "Ricky Business": 2nd Place Laura Zimmerman, Senior, Serpent"/ "Deep Sea": 1st Place This is a very difficult show to get accepted in. These students have put forth their efforts and gave their all. Congratulations, bluebird artists!

We’re continuing our Senior Spotlights for the Class of 2026!

Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments, memories, and future plans of this incredible group of seniors. Stay tuned each week as we highlight each member of the Class of 2026!

Newsletter for Mar 16-20
Have a Great Weekend!!!

Cole Camp R-1 will accept sealed bids for surplus items. Bids will be accepted until April 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. You can see a full list of items and images at https://www.colecamp.k12.mo.us/page/surplus-ad.
For more information, please contact the Superintendent's Office at 660-668-4427, or by email at hessc@colecamp.k12.mo.us

The Cole Camp R-1 School District is accepting applications for Special Services paraprofessionals for the 2026-27 school year. Applicants must pass a background check and have sub certification. Benefits include health insurance, annual leave, and retirement. Applications are available on the school’s website or may be picked up at the uperintendent’s Office. The Cole Camp R-1 School is an EOE.

We are hiring for 2026-2027 school year. Applications can be found online on the District’s web site, or obtained at the office of the Superintendent and will be accepted until filled. The Cole Camp R-I School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

You know you have great students when you come back to them teaching the class how to do Two-step Equations. Awesome job Hudson! He stepped up when Mrs. Schlesselman had a substitute for a little bit.

Elementary parents coming to the 3rd quarter award ceremony, it will be held in the High School Gym today at 1:40. Doors will not open until 1:30. Thank you for your understanding.

Tonight's Student led conferences will be from 4-6 PM. Please come in the front doors under the awning and sign in. No one will be allowed in the cafeteria entrance.