Cole Camp R-1 School District

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.

Attention eligible juniors and ALL seniors: Prom RSVPs are due TOMORROW, March 13th, by 3:30 PM. Use the QR code inside your invitation or check your school email to respond to the form. You must be logged in to your school email to access the form!

Seniors DO NOT pay for their favors or meals, but will be required to pay for the favor (optional) or the meal if their date is NOT a senior at CCHS.

All juniors ARE REQUIRED to pay for their favor and meal.

RSVP forms and meal/favor payments are ALL DUE TOMORROW. You may pay Mrs. Ransdell for your meals/favors.

The classes of Anatomy and Advanced Chemistry represented Cole Camp well today at the Kaysinger science fair! We had the following students place: Behavioral Health: 3rd: Rylee Fairchild 2nd: Emily Cano 1st: Noa Crego Mateo Medicine/Health: 3rd: Andrea Dieckman 1st: Ryan Brown Physics: 1st: Grant Rodriguez Ryan Brown also won Best overall and won a $500 scholarship to State Fair! Congratulations everyone!

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!

The sophomore class dinner is March 22nd from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. We hope to see you there!

☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Dress-Up Week & Donation Drive ☘️

The Junior High Student Council will be hosting a Dress-Up Week March 16–19 to collect donations for Child Safe of Central Missouri in Sedalia, an organization that supports children and families facing abuse.

This service project was organized by JH StuCo member Kady Mason, and we are so proud of her leadership in giving back to our community!

Donate and join in the fun next week!

Congratulations to the Math Team on their final competition of the year! They took 1st place at the Kaysinger Math Relay tonight at State Fair Community College. The team of 12 brought home 30 individual top 5 finishes and had several top competitors in their respective grade levels.

Freshman:
1- Charlotte Harper (tie)
1- Hailey Wallace (tie)
2 - Zeke Turner
4 - Carter Noble

Sophomores:
1 - Ryan Brown
2 - Adilynn Craig
4 - Rylyn Stoppel

Juniors:
1 - Andrea Dieckman

Seniors:
1 - Madison Paxson

This team has done outstanding this season, they are truly an amazing group of students and young people overall. Can’t wait to see what next year brings! And we wish our seniors the best of luck in their future endeavors!

Current 6th-8th grade boys wanting to play Flag Football, there will be practice this Friday, March 13th from 5:45-7:00 PM on the football practice field.

What a nice surprise walking into school this morning! Its a great day to be a Bluebird!

Order your 7-12 "A Year in Review" yearbooks at the link below or from a Bluebird Media student by APRIL 15TH!

Senior Ads are due THIS FRIDAY at March 13th.

https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/cEyY02YjJP0oHdKPAdv6f7w4