REMINDER: There is NO School on Friday! It is a PD Day for teachers. We will see everyone back on Monday!
CCHS Teacher Spotlight - Shout-out to Coach Rodriguez, our Strength & Conditioning teacher! Thank you for all you do to support and inspire our Bluebirds every day!
It's National School Lunch Week! Let's all thank our fabulous kitchen staff for the work they do every day to provide nutritious, balanced, and yummy meals for everyone in our district. From new items on the salad bar to Taco Tuesdays and the favorite "Chicken Day", they always have something in store. THANK YOU for all you do!
Flu Shot Clinic FORMS DUE TOMORROW, October 16, 2025. If you want your child to have a flu shot, please get them signed up ASAP.
Lady Bluebird Volleyball: Fall can be a beautiful time of year as farmers bring in their grain harvest. Multiple fall sports teams are grinding through schedules and looking to the postseason. And for a brief time, no heating or cooling bills!
For the Cole Camp volleyball JV and Varsity teams, this has been an amazing couple months! And they kept it going against Smithton October 14th.
Maddie Flores served 9 for the JV Lady Bluebirds and the tone was set. Riley Raetz and Addy Russell pitched in defensive work. Smithton struggled a bit getting a string of points together. In fact half of their points were due to Cole Camp serves into the net. Cole Camp 25-10 in the first set.
Russell with 5 and Rylee Fairchild with 6 serves in the 2nd set. Fairchild and Taylor Loganbill with kills mid game. Coach Ogle subbed in other players and they carried on the mission. Adilynn Craig several digs and Jolee Espey notched a couple kills. Cole Camp 25-12 for the match win!
Varsity game was tied at 6 early first set when Mandy Goosen hammered home a score. Olivia Pilant was then up to serve, and after 11 successful serves, the score was 17-6 Cole Camp. During that run, Goosen with a hard hit that had a Lady Tiger defender ducking for cover rather than trying to return the ball! Cole Camp 25-14.
Andrea Dieckman served 6 early in the second set helping Cole Camp to a 13-7 lead. Later Andrea with 3 kills in a row while Leah Allison served 7. Marilyn Hesse 2 kills late as Cole Camp took the second set 25-11.
Smithton with their 9-13-1 record, led the third set 6-4 despite nice defensive work by Allison and Pilant. Cole Camp broke on top 11-10 and soon led 18-11. Dakota Dieckman and Ogle recorded kills late as Cole Camp won it 25 -17.
Kills: Goosen 13, Andrea 11, Hesse 5
Digs: Allison 14, Pilant 9, Goosen 7, Hesse 5
Assists: Ogle 31
Blocks: Goosen 6, Andrea 5, Ogle 4
October 16th is Senior recognition night and the final home game. Let's pack the gym as the Lady Bluebirds make a bid for an undefeated run through regular season conference play!
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
For the Cole Camp volleyball JV and Varsity teams, this has been an amazing couple months! And they kept it going against Smithton October 14th.
Maddie Flores served 9 for the JV Lady Bluebirds and the tone was set. Riley Raetz and Addy Russell pitched in defensive work. Smithton struggled a bit getting a string of points together. In fact half of their points were due to Cole Camp serves into the net. Cole Camp 25-10 in the first set.
Russell with 5 and Rylee Fairchild with 6 serves in the 2nd set. Fairchild and Taylor Loganbill with kills mid game. Coach Ogle subbed in other players and they carried on the mission. Adilynn Craig several digs and Jolee Espey notched a couple kills. Cole Camp 25-12 for the match win!
Varsity game was tied at 6 early first set when Mandy Goosen hammered home a score. Olivia Pilant was then up to serve, and after 11 successful serves, the score was 17-6 Cole Camp. During that run, Goosen with a hard hit that had a Lady Tiger defender ducking for cover rather than trying to return the ball! Cole Camp 25-14.
Andrea Dieckman served 6 early in the second set helping Cole Camp to a 13-7 lead. Later Andrea with 3 kills in a row while Leah Allison served 7. Marilyn Hesse 2 kills late as Cole Camp took the second set 25-11.
Smithton with their 9-13-1 record, led the third set 6-4 despite nice defensive work by Allison and Pilant. Cole Camp broke on top 11-10 and soon led 18-11. Dakota Dieckman and Ogle recorded kills late as Cole Camp won it 25 -17.
Kills: Goosen 13, Andrea 11, Hesse 5
Digs: Allison 14, Pilant 9, Goosen 7, Hesse 5
Assists: Ogle 31
Blocks: Goosen 6, Andrea 5, Ogle 4
October 16th is Senior recognition night and the final home game. Let's pack the gym as the Lady Bluebirds make a bid for an undefeated run through regular season conference play!
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
The Art 1 students have been working through a process of direct observation drawings that influence shape-based park landscapes in the abstract realism of Fairfield Porter and Edward Hopper. Images were completed in opaque tempera paint, and some students embellished the edges of the shapes with permanent marker.
The Art 1 students have been working through a process of direct observation that influenced shape-based park landscapes in the abstarct realism of Fairfield Porter and Edward Hopper. Images were completed in opaque tempera paint, and some students embellished the edges of the shapes with permanent marker.
Don't Forget! The Class of 2029 are having a fundraiser dinner this Sunday, October 19th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from a Cole Camp freshman student or at the door.
Crispy breaded chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, roll, salads, dessert and drink. You get a lot of food for only $15 (adult ticket) and you will help the freshman class work toward their goal of hosting their junior class prom and senior float! For more details see the attached flyer.
Crispy breaded chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, roll, salads, dessert and drink. You get a lot of food for only $15 (adult ticket) and you will help the freshman class work toward their goal of hosting their junior class prom and senior float! For more details see the attached flyer.
Lady Bluebird Volleyball: Cole Camp knew starting volleyball play on Saturday October 11th that if they won 2 matches, they would be Champions. However there were two strong teams that wanted nothing more than defeat the #1 seed team.
First game for Cole Camp was facing the Northwest Lady Mustangs who are led by senior Gabby Meyer. As expected a close start with Mandy Goosen recording a couple kills. On the other side of the net, Meyer with kills and a couple impressive blocks. Defensively if a ball appears to be headed out of play, most likely Marilyn Hesse is on the dead run trying to reach it. From a 14-12 lead just past mid game, Cole Camp put together a very nice 11-3 string for the 25-15 win!
More of the same in the 2nd set for Cole Camp. Madilynn Ogle a short set for Andrea to kill. Hesse another one arm dig, yet the Lady Mustangs led 8-7. Strong mid game effort as Cole Camp pulled ahead with a 9-2 surge. No let up down the stretch either as Goosen a major dig which Kate Harrison then flipped over the net for a score. Leah Allison with 2 kills as Cole Camp won 25-17.
Kills: Hesse 9, Andrea 8, Goosen 5, Allison 3
Digs: Goosen 10, Allison 9, Harrison 7, Hesse 4
Assists: Ogle 25
Blocks: Goosen 6, Hesse 3
So on to the Championship game between Cole Camp and Stover beginning just shy of 1 p.m. October 11th.
Great start for the Blue Crew to lead 6-1. Allison with several kills and a great dig of Stover's Rory Pinzke smash. But the Lady Bulldogs stiffened and worked their way back ahead 13-12. Not for long. After regaining serve, Andrea served six for a 6 point lead. Ogle showed some toughness late in the set. Pinzke had powdered one over the net which caught Ogle in the face. Had this sting, but she shook it off and stayed in the game. Cole Camp 25-18 in the first set.
Cole Camp led 8-6 in the 2nd set but then the air seemed to disappear from under the Lady Bluebirds wings. Several balls hit in the net, players touching the net, or even an out of rotation call contributed to a 12-1 onslaught by Stover. After a Bluebird timeout, Cole Camp stabilized but couldn't fully recover. Stover 25-18 in the 2nd set.
So 1 set to determine the champion, and who would have momentum? Your Lady Bluebirds were more energized and put up the numbers to prove it!
Cole Camp led 7-2 at the 1st Stover timeout. Allison and Andrea with kills as the lead grew to 13-5 and the 2nd Bulldog timeout. Excellent finish from there as the Lady Bluebirds had their game in road gear! Ogle with 4 serves, then Andrea the last 5. Two kills by Goosen and a kill and block by Dakota Dieckman made for a 25-8 final and back to back Conference Tournament titles for Cole Camp!
Kills: Goosen 13, Hesse 10, Andrea 9, Allison 5
Digs: Allison 13, Goosen 9, Hesse 8, Pilant 5, Ogle 5
Assists: Ogle 32
Blocks: Andrea 11, Dakota 5, Goosen 2
Coach Abby Massingill in a post game comment stated how proud she was of the impressive way the Lady Bluebirds took care of business. "A week long battle of playing their hearts out!"
Two home games left, October 14th and 16th starting at 5:00. Come cheer on the Lady Bluebirds as they look to add to their 20+ win season! Go Big Blue!
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
First game for Cole Camp was facing the Northwest Lady Mustangs who are led by senior Gabby Meyer. As expected a close start with Mandy Goosen recording a couple kills. On the other side of the net, Meyer with kills and a couple impressive blocks. Defensively if a ball appears to be headed out of play, most likely Marilyn Hesse is on the dead run trying to reach it. From a 14-12 lead just past mid game, Cole Camp put together a very nice 11-3 string for the 25-15 win!
More of the same in the 2nd set for Cole Camp. Madilynn Ogle a short set for Andrea to kill. Hesse another one arm dig, yet the Lady Mustangs led 8-7. Strong mid game effort as Cole Camp pulled ahead with a 9-2 surge. No let up down the stretch either as Goosen a major dig which Kate Harrison then flipped over the net for a score. Leah Allison with 2 kills as Cole Camp won 25-17.
Kills: Hesse 9, Andrea 8, Goosen 5, Allison 3
Digs: Goosen 10, Allison 9, Harrison 7, Hesse 4
Assists: Ogle 25
Blocks: Goosen 6, Hesse 3
So on to the Championship game between Cole Camp and Stover beginning just shy of 1 p.m. October 11th.
Great start for the Blue Crew to lead 6-1. Allison with several kills and a great dig of Stover's Rory Pinzke smash. But the Lady Bulldogs stiffened and worked their way back ahead 13-12. Not for long. After regaining serve, Andrea served six for a 6 point lead. Ogle showed some toughness late in the set. Pinzke had powdered one over the net which caught Ogle in the face. Had this sting, but she shook it off and stayed in the game. Cole Camp 25-18 in the first set.
Cole Camp led 8-6 in the 2nd set but then the air seemed to disappear from under the Lady Bluebirds wings. Several balls hit in the net, players touching the net, or even an out of rotation call contributed to a 12-1 onslaught by Stover. After a Bluebird timeout, Cole Camp stabilized but couldn't fully recover. Stover 25-18 in the 2nd set.
So 1 set to determine the champion, and who would have momentum? Your Lady Bluebirds were more energized and put up the numbers to prove it!
Cole Camp led 7-2 at the 1st Stover timeout. Allison and Andrea with kills as the lead grew to 13-5 and the 2nd Bulldog timeout. Excellent finish from there as the Lady Bluebirds had their game in road gear! Ogle with 4 serves, then Andrea the last 5. Two kills by Goosen and a kill and block by Dakota Dieckman made for a 25-8 final and back to back Conference Tournament titles for Cole Camp!
Kills: Goosen 13, Hesse 10, Andrea 9, Allison 5
Digs: Allison 13, Goosen 9, Hesse 8, Pilant 5, Ogle 5
Assists: Ogle 32
Blocks: Andrea 11, Dakota 5, Goosen 2
Coach Abby Massingill in a post game comment stated how proud she was of the impressive way the Lady Bluebirds took care of business. "A week long battle of playing their hearts out!"
Two home games left, October 14th and 16th starting at 5:00. Come cheer on the Lady Bluebirds as they look to add to their 20+ win season! Go Big Blue!
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
Tomorrow kicks off NATIONAL YEARBOOK WEEK for 7-12!
Congratulations to our Cole Camp Lady Bluebirds the 2025 Kaysinger Conference Tournament Champions! Big shoutout to our fantastic student section! #bigblue
Good luck to the HS volleyball team as they take on Stover for the Conference Tournament CHAMPIONSHIP at Cole Camp!! Game time is 12 PM!
Come celebrate our seniors tonight and don't forget to wear your pink!! Celebrations start on the football field at 6:30 before the game.
Newsletter for October 13-17, 2025. Have a Great Weekend!!!
Lady Bluebird Volleyball: Pool play resumed on day two of the 2025 Kaysinger Conference Volleyball Tournament held at Cole Camp. October 9th weather had been beautiful outside, what was the view like inside?
Cole Camp and Windsor squared off at about 5:45 p.m. and again each team started with 4 on the scoreboard to save time and energy.
Leah Allison with 6 serves to start and the Bluebirds were bumping them up and swatting them down. Madilynn Ogle also was 6 in a row as the lead grew to 19-5. Seniors Marilyn Hesse and Mandy Goosen with multiple kills and digs. Cole Camp 25-10 in the first set.
Second set was a bit closer as Cole Camp held a modest 15-12 lead when it was Goosen up to serve. Let's see, 10 would finish it. And Goosen delivered! Andrea Dieckman doing some damage at the net. Final of 25-12.
Next pool play game for Cole Camp was vs Sacred Heart. Great start here as well as Allison completed 7. However the Gremlins were back within 2 by mid-game. Andrea with multiple blocks as Sacred Heart sophomore Addison Figge was swinging at the net. Cole Camp prevailed 25-22 in the first set.
Ogle served 9 in a row early 2nd set helping build a 14-6 tally. Great reflexes by Allison added to the margin while Olivia Pilant was serving. A solid performance by the Lady Bluebirds as they took the 2nd set 25-18.
Kills: Hesse 13, Andrea 12, Goosen 9, Allison 8
Digs: Allison 14, Ogle 10, Goosen 9, Hesse 8, Harrison 6
Assists: Ogle 34
Blocks: Andrea 5, Goosen 3, Hesse 2
Lady Bluebirds next play on Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!!
Cole Camp and Windsor squared off at about 5:45 p.m. and again each team started with 4 on the scoreboard to save time and energy.
Leah Allison with 6 serves to start and the Bluebirds were bumping them up and swatting them down. Madilynn Ogle also was 6 in a row as the lead grew to 19-5. Seniors Marilyn Hesse and Mandy Goosen with multiple kills and digs. Cole Camp 25-10 in the first set.
Second set was a bit closer as Cole Camp held a modest 15-12 lead when it was Goosen up to serve. Let's see, 10 would finish it. And Goosen delivered! Andrea Dieckman doing some damage at the net. Final of 25-12.
Next pool play game for Cole Camp was vs Sacred Heart. Great start here as well as Allison completed 7. However the Gremlins were back within 2 by mid-game. Andrea with multiple blocks as Sacred Heart sophomore Addison Figge was swinging at the net. Cole Camp prevailed 25-22 in the first set.
Ogle served 9 in a row early 2nd set helping build a 14-6 tally. Great reflexes by Allison added to the margin while Olivia Pilant was serving. A solid performance by the Lady Bluebirds as they took the 2nd set 25-18.
Kills: Hesse 13, Andrea 12, Goosen 9, Allison 8
Digs: Allison 14, Ogle 10, Goosen 9, Hesse 8, Harrison 6
Assists: Ogle 34
Blocks: Andrea 5, Goosen 3, Hesse 2
Lady Bluebirds next play on Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!!
Lady Bluebird Volleyball: Cole Camp was the #1 seed, followed by Stover, Northwest, Sacred Heart, Lincoln, Smithton, Green Ridge, LaMonte, Windsor and Otterville as the 2025 Kaysinger Conference Tournament tipped off.
During pool play, each team starts with 4 on the scoreboard and 2 sets only.
Facing Lincoln, Cole Camp led 10-6 and later 16-10. So what about a hiccup? Well a combination of Cole Camp miscues and an inspired Lady Cardinal team erased that deficit for a 20-20 tie. Mandy Goosen with a pair of scores gave Cole Camp a 22-20 lead, but the next 4 points went to Lincoln. After a Bluebird point but still trailing by 1, Cole Camp was whistled for being in the net, so Lincoln won the first set 25-23.
Senior Camryn Smallwood and sophomore Molly Strozewski were peppering the Cole Camp defense again in the 2nd set. With the game tied at 12, Andrea a kill to start a 4 pt spurt. Couple possessions later, Madilynn Ogle served 4 and Andrea planted three balls on the floor. Cole Camp earned the split with Lincoln by winning the 2nd set 25-15.
About 7:40 p.m. Cole Camp faced LaMonte, a much improved team from recent years. Leah Allison broke an 11-11 tie with a kill, and the tide soon shifted to the Bluebirds favor. Goosen served 7 in a row, helped by Andrea and Allison each with back-to-back kills. Cole Camp closed the set as Andrea provided a pair of blocks. Final of 25-13.
Marilyn Hesse with multiple saves for the Ladybirds, and they needed them as LaMonte stayed close throughout the 2nd set. Largest lead for Cole Camp was 8, but then the Lady Vikings were back within 3 or 4. Finally kills by Dakota Dieckman and Goosen sealed a 25-20 victory.
Kills: Andrea 19, Goosen 12, Allison 9
Digs: Hesse 17, Ogle 12, Allison 11, Pilant 8, Goosen 6, Harrison 6
Assists: Ogle 40
Blocks: Andrea 13, Dakota 5
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
During pool play, each team starts with 4 on the scoreboard and 2 sets only.
Facing Lincoln, Cole Camp led 10-6 and later 16-10. So what about a hiccup? Well a combination of Cole Camp miscues and an inspired Lady Cardinal team erased that deficit for a 20-20 tie. Mandy Goosen with a pair of scores gave Cole Camp a 22-20 lead, but the next 4 points went to Lincoln. After a Bluebird point but still trailing by 1, Cole Camp was whistled for being in the net, so Lincoln won the first set 25-23.
Senior Camryn Smallwood and sophomore Molly Strozewski were peppering the Cole Camp defense again in the 2nd set. With the game tied at 12, Andrea a kill to start a 4 pt spurt. Couple possessions later, Madilynn Ogle served 4 and Andrea planted three balls on the floor. Cole Camp earned the split with Lincoln by winning the 2nd set 25-15.
About 7:40 p.m. Cole Camp faced LaMonte, a much improved team from recent years. Leah Allison broke an 11-11 tie with a kill, and the tide soon shifted to the Bluebirds favor. Goosen served 7 in a row, helped by Andrea and Allison each with back-to-back kills. Cole Camp closed the set as Andrea provided a pair of blocks. Final of 25-13.
Marilyn Hesse with multiple saves for the Ladybirds, and they needed them as LaMonte stayed close throughout the 2nd set. Largest lead for Cole Camp was 8, but then the Lady Vikings were back within 3 or 4. Finally kills by Dakota Dieckman and Goosen sealed a 25-20 victory.
Kills: Andrea 19, Goosen 12, Allison 9
Digs: Hesse 17, Ogle 12, Allison 11, Pilant 8, Goosen 6, Harrison 6
Assists: Ogle 40
Blocks: Andrea 13, Dakota 5
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
🚀 FBLA Officers Take On BRKThrough! 🧩
This week, our FBLA officers traveled to Overland Park, KS to attend BRKThrough, an exciting team-building experience like no other!
Students were split into teams mixed with schools from across our district and challenged to take on 40 individual escape-style rooms—testing their problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
💥 A special shoutout to Gentry Cooper, who was on the winning team! 🏆 Way to represent!
Proud of all our officers for stepping up, thinking critically, and collaborating like true leaders. 💼✨
This week, our FBLA officers traveled to Overland Park, KS to attend BRKThrough, an exciting team-building experience like no other!
Students were split into teams mixed with schools from across our district and challenged to take on 40 individual escape-style rooms—testing their problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
💥 A special shoutout to Gentry Cooper, who was on the winning team! 🏆 Way to represent!
Proud of all our officers for stepping up, thinking critically, and collaborating like true leaders. 💼✨
Some high school art students attended the annual Kaysinger Art Contest at Liberty Park today. They did such a good job, filing in the picture planes, giving elements layers, vibrancy, and mimetic qualities. The students also competed in a sidewalk chalk group competition.
Winners at the contest included: freshman Mary Jade Ridenour, 4th Place in Mixed Media; senior Laura Zimmerman, 2nd Place in Graphite; sophomore Brooklyn Taylor, 2nd Place in Charcoal; and senior Anah Waynick, 1st place in Ink/Marker.
Congratulations, Cole Campers!!
Hudl Links to watch Kaysinger Conference Tournament Live:
Oct 8 Junior High/Old Gym
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/cole-camp/organization/8365/cole-camp-high-school/watch?ib=2564678
Oct 8 High School Gym
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/cole-camp/organization/8365/cole-camp-high-school/watch?ib=2564674
Oct 9 Junior High/Old Gym
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/cole-camp/organization/8365/cole-camp-high-school/watch?ib=2564692
Oct 9 High School Gym
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/cole-camp/organization/8365/cole-camp-high-school/watch?ib=2564684
Oct 11 Junior High/Old Gym
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/cole-camp/organization/8365/cole-camp-high-school/watch?ib=2864963
Oct 11 High School Gym
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/cole-camp/organization/8365/cole-camp-high-school/watch?ib=2564697
Here is a link to see live updates as Pool Play progresses throughout the tournament as well:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mFSe8YtTP_Iz9PCYI9GWiw_dAsV4euaI_Dqn1XGq3k/edit?tab=t.0
Oct 8 Junior High/Old Gym
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/cole-camp/organization/8365/cole-camp-high-school/watch?ib=2564678
Oct 8 High School Gym
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/cole-camp/organization/8365/cole-camp-high-school/watch?ib=2564674
Oct 9 Junior High/Old Gym
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/cole-camp/organization/8365/cole-camp-high-school/watch?ib=2564692
Oct 9 High School Gym
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/cole-camp/organization/8365/cole-camp-high-school/watch?ib=2564684
Oct 11 Junior High/Old Gym
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/cole-camp/organization/8365/cole-camp-high-school/watch?ib=2864963
Oct 11 High School Gym
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/cole-camp/organization/8365/cole-camp-high-school/watch?ib=2564697
Here is a link to see live updates as Pool Play progresses throughout the tournament as well:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mFSe8YtTP_Iz9PCYI9GWiw_dAsV4euaI_Dqn1XGq3k/edit?tab=t.0
CCHS Teacher Spotlight - This week, we are celebrating Mrs. Rogers, one of our amazing High School English teachers! Thank you for inspiring our Bluebirds every single day! 💙
