Save the date! The Camdenton R-III Education Foundation is pleased to announce that the Elegant Evening will be held on Friday, April 25th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Plans are already underway in preparation for a wonderful evening of delicious food and excellent entertainment from the Camdenton R-III students. This fun-filled evening is the sole fundraiser of the Education Foundation, which provides scholarships to students and faculty as well as grants for classroom improvements.

Elegant Evening is a night that honors the accomplishments of community leaders, former educators, and Camdenton alumni. Those well-deserved recipients who will be inducted into the Hall of Leaders will soon be announced.

The board is always looking for patrons to assist with our mission of supporting the school district, may it be by serving on the Foundation Board or by monetary donations. If you are interested in helping, please email the foundation at edufoundation@camdentonschools.org or call (573) 346-9213.

The Camdenton R-III School District Education Foundation’s mission is to generate and manage resources to enhance learning opportunities for students and staff in our school district.

Back row, left to right: Ron Hendricks- former superintendent, Jeff Tate, Johna Stanfield- events coordinator, Melinda Whitney, Sean Kirksey- superintendent, (CHS class of 1989), the Honorable Judge Michael Gilley- (CHS class of 1996), Larissa Emory, Jacob Neusche- (CHS class of 2004), Brett Eidson- foundation vice-president (CHS class of 2000). Front row, left to right: Stan Green, Nondas Bogart- public relations chair, Alison Martin- foundation president, (CHS class of 2003), Nancy McKinney- foundation secretary, (CHS class of 1975), Eric Walters- school board member, Troy Risner- school board president, (CHS class of 1988).

* not pictured: John Blair- ex-officio member, foundation treasurer, Linda Leu- secretary to the superintendent

Photo credit * Brad Glidewell Photography

The Board of Education for the Camdenton R-III School District will be recognized at the regular school board meeting on Monday, March 3rd, starting at 5:00 p.m. at the district administration building.

Pictured, left to right: Jacob Neusche- treasurer, three years; Eric Walters- six years; Callie Henze-vice-president, five years; Troy Risner- president, five years; Shelley Creed- secretary to the board, two years; Michael Gulledge- one year; Brian Butts- four years

*not pictured: secretary to the board Linda Leu, student advisors Meagan Thompson and Isabella Asante

The Laker Theatre Company presents a Competition Showcase on Friday, February 28th, and Saturday, March 1st, at 7 pm in the Camdenton High School R.C. Worthan Auditorium. Performances will feature a one-act play version of Arthur Miller's All My Sons, and a readers theatre piece (title to be announced). Both pieces will be performed in preparation for the MSHSAA competition. Please be advised: these performances are not for children; mature subject matter includes a character taking their own life. Seating is general admission by donation; no advance reservations. Doors will open at 6:30 pm.

Eighteen students represent Camdenton High School in the All-District Honor Band this year! The All-District band performed at Waynesville High School on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024.

Pictured back row, left to right: Skye Reckker- 2nd Chair Euphonium and All-State Honorable Mention Euphonium, Emily Haas- 1st Chair Piccolo and All-State 11th Chair Flute, Aydan Bracken - 3rd Chair Horn, Teyla Dedic- 9th Chair Trombone, Angelo Fuentes- 5th Chair Trumpet, Jack Johno - 1st Alternate Alto Saxophone, Micah Peebles- 1st Chair Percussion, Eric McClard- 10th Chair Flute, Ronan Williams - 2nd Chair Bassoon, Keith Bass- 3rd Chair Percussion. Front row, left to right: Landon Hofer- 8th Chair Clarinet, Jordan Blankenship- 4th Chair Bass Clarinet, Madisen McCrorey- 4th Chair Euphonium, Rayne Christiansen- 6th Chair Percussion, Cora Wilson- 3rd Chair Flute, Jacob Davis- 5th Chair Percussion. * Not pictured: Nathaniel Hasker- 2nd Alternate Horn, Lindsay Ramirez-Garcia- 1st Alternate Clarinet

Every year, Camdenton has the most talented choir students audition for district, state, or national honor choirs. Choir students auditioned for an opportunity to be in the Southwest American Choral Directors All-District Honor Choir (top 25) and All-District Concert Choir (top 50) at the School of the Osage on September 21st. Camdenton had a record 51 students make the All-District Honor Choir and All-District Concert Choir. Those chosen for District Choirs performed at Waynesville High School on October 29th and auditioned for All-State Choir. Camdenton also had a record of 11 students who made All-State Choir. In addition, the choir program had eight students make the All-National Honor Choir through the American Choral Directors Association: Bryce Bruck (CMS), Donovan Ellis, Zoe Funke, Sami Libby, Andrew Ruff, Drake Schiefelbein, Emilee Stewart, and Grant Trandum. They will travel to Dallas, TX, to participate in the national honor choirs from March 18 to March 22, 2025.

The Camdenton LASER (Lake Area Science Engineering & Robotics) team 3284 competed at the Cow Town ThrowDown Robotics Competition in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, October 18th - 19th. There were 42 teams from five different states competing.

LASER ended the qualification matches in first place with a record of 8-0 in the elimination rounds and ended the competition in first place with an overall high score for the competition at 130 points. They ended as the competition champions with an overall record of 14-1!

Camdenton JROTC attended Raider Nationals 2024 and left with some outstanding achievements! The mixed team in the Challenge Division secured 1st place in the 5K run, while the all-service male team earned 2nd place overall in the nation!

Accomplishments in each event:

• 1st Place: Physical Team Test

• 1st Place: Gauntlet

• 2nd Place: 5K Run

• 4th Place: One Rope Bridge

• 4th Place: Cross Country Litter Run

The Ultimate Buddy Run kicked off with an 800-meter uphill sprint leading into a 14-event obstacle course. The second leg involved a challenging 2-mile run, complete with a 25-meter swim midway. The entire event was completed in uniform and boots. Cadet Jesus Garcia-Ortiz and Cadet Samuel Snyder finished strong, placing 2nd in this rigorous competition!

Parents as Teachers is conducting Preschool Screenings for children who are turning three or four years of age by July 31, 2025. If you are interested in a screening, please call the Parents as Teachers office at (573) 346-9268.

Schedule

Dec. 20 Christmas Vacation Begins at 1:00 p.m. Last Day of 2nd Quarter (38 days)

Dec. 23-Jan. 3 Winter Break

Jan. 6 PLC Day- No Students

Jan. 7 School Resumes

Jan. 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School

Feb. 10 PLC Day- No Students

Feb. 17 Presidents’ Day – No School

Mar. 10-14 Spring Break

Mar. 20 Last Day of 3rd Quarter (45 days)

Mar. 24 PLC Day- No Students

Apr. 17 PLC Day- No Students

Apr. 18-21 Easter Break

May 15 Graduation

May 22 School Term Ends, Early Dismissal for Students 1:00 p.m.

Last Day of 4th Quarter (41 days)

May 23 PLC Day- No Students

May 26 Memorial Day

164 Student School Days

179 Teacher Contract Days

No AMI days are needed for inclement weather. AMI days may be used for other school closures at the school board's discretion.

Half Days are 4.4 Hours

Full Days are 6.8 Hours

If so, join us for complimentary fitness classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:15 pm at Dogwood Elementary. For details, contact the Community Relations and Volunteer Services Office at (573) 346-9243.

The Camdenton R-III School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, the District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies: SECTION 504 and TITLE II of the ADA (Disability) COORDINATOR; TITLE IX (Sex) COORDINATOR; TITLE VI (Race, Color, National Origin) COORDINATOR Dr. Jason Price, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, jprice@camdentonschools.org, (573) 346-8208. With respect to the foregoing, additional information may be obtained by contacting the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106; Telephone: (816) 268-0550; TDD: (800) 877-8339; Facsimile: (816) 823-1404, Email: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov