Cougar Courier

This week, a group of Harrisonville High School drama students traveled to East Lynne 40 to perform their children’s show, Supervillains Anonymous! The one-act comedy follows a group of defeated supervillains attending a support group to give up their evil ways, until an eager newcomer and a surprise visit from their old nemesis shake things up. The show captivated our students and brought plenty of laughs. The HHS cast and crew even designed and created their own set and costumes!

Our favorite part was seeing former students, Katie Hobbs & Olivia Bartlett, who were a part of the production.

We love seeing our alumni in action!

Our Parent Group will be having a silent auction. All proceeds will go towards family-fun events, school supplies and various other student needs all year long!

What you need to do:
Find your child’s class below and donate items based on the theme to be raffled off the evening of the Elementary Holiday Concert. The auction will be held online and in-person. ITEMS DUE BY 11/25.

Silent Auction bidding schedule:
ROUND 1

• Online bidding (posted on Parent Booster FB page, shared on EL School FB page)
  will start from 12/1-12/4.
  Highest bidder will be recorded.
• In-person bidding on 12/5 (Family Movie Night).
  Highest bidder will be recorded.

ROUND 2

• Online bidding (posted on Parent Booster FB page, shared on EL School FB page)
  will start back up from 12/8-12/10.
  Highest bidder will be recorded.
• In-person and final bidding on 12/11 before the start of the Elementary Holiday Concert.
• Auction will close before the concert starts. Please arrive early if you want to place a bid!
  
  

Winners selected before the end of the concert on 12/11.Payment will need to be received before baskets given to winners. If winner is not present at event, we will reach out directly.

Payment: cash, check and Venmo will be accepted.

**SPECIAL RAFFLE**
Signed Chiefs
Rashee Rice Jersey #4
$3 per ticket | 2 for $5
For tickets: visit the office or purchase at events

Dec 5: Family Movie Night and Silent Auction

Jan 15: Trash Bag Sales Begin
Jan 23: Winter Dance (PreK-5th)

Mrs. Field's class has a new classmate! His name is Swim Shady and he is an axolotl. The students are learning about how to care for him and what to look for as he grows. The whole school was able to vote on the name and Swim Shady was the favorite with Bubbles and Boba close behind.

During parent teacher conferences we handed out our AMI Plan and an overview of what our AMI days will look like (should we use them).

1. We have two snow days built into our calendar that do NOT need to be made up. So, weather days 1 and 2 will not have make up days.

2. The next three weather days (weather days 3, 4, & 5) will need to be made up and will be made up on a MONDAY. The Marvelous Make Up Monday dates will be determined when the day off occurs.

3. After we have had five weather days we will start to use AMI days. Weather days 6, 7 & 8 will be AMI days. Students will complete the work sent home in the packets.

4. Any weather days after that will also be made up on Mondays.

AMI packets will be sent home on January 6, 2026. They will stay home until we have an AMI day. when students will return the packets after each AMI day. Students will have 5 days to turn in the packet after the AMI day to be considered "present".

Do you need to access the AMI Plan?

Link to our AMI Plan

Our partnership with Cornerstones of Care includes online Parent sessions. Below is the recording for the last BIST Parent session in their Fall Series. The accompanying handout is also attached for your convenience. Stay tuned for more information on how you can join the next parenting sessions.

Session 3: We Live Here, We All Help Here

https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/pbwTqN0bcSaos4RorYCeLf5SC6GwmZZ1JYZcCL_ZHSxftKCSfD5EGfkgoNIXzQID.drwG-klBWBtkLUAQ?startTime=1759446077000&pwd=DHSEvbmofa9Ya7Ao5QAAIAAAAFIWEBAuXDfwdqJU8JeH1DDZOAg-2z0AucbAQkyreU78ysmLA7bX28WWdBObzo07ojAwMDAwNA

Help us give our students wobble cushions, wall panels, a storage cabinet, and other items for a dedicated Sensory Room for self-regulation and emotional support. This will be a vital, dedicated space filled with therapeutic equipment to meet the complex sensory needs of our students. The link to donate is below! Thank you to everyone who has already donated. The donation link will be open until February 9, 2026.

Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the Fall Festival. The weather did not stop the fun had by all

A thankful mindset has a way of transforming even ordinary days. When we pause to notice what’s good — a kind word, a small success, or the people who make a difference — our outlook shifts. Gratitude helps us focus on what’s right, not just what’s hard, and that simple change can brighten our mood, strengthen relationships, and bring more joy to our day.

8th grader, Justin Claibourn, is participating in the Cass County Youth Court. He said he has been only taking notes and studying for the bar exam and learning about the jobs and the overall judicial process. He is hoping that maybe he will be able to serve as a Clerk or a Bailiff which are typical first year jobs. For him, the best part will be participating in the actual court process. He added "The most challenging thing is probably going to be taking the bar exam." The bar exam there includes 65 questions, and he has to score a 85% and above to pass.

Good luck Justin!

Our 2nd-4th graders recently went to Louisburg Cider Mill. They learned about the process of making cider, enjoyed some cider donuts and also enjoyed playing in the corn pit, the hay bales, the corn maze and petting zoo. It was a full day filled with learning and fun!

November 4 Drama Club Rehearsal

November 5 Cougar Cheer Club

November 6 Drama Club Rehearsal

November 11 STUCO Meeting (7:15 AM)

November 11 Drama Club Rehearsal

November 12 PICTURE Make-Up Day

November 12 ART CLUB (5th-8th)

November 12 Drama Club Rehearsal

November 13 Chili Cook Off - Veteran's Day Concert

November 18 Drama Club Rehearsal

November 20 Drama Club Rehearsal

November 24 SCHOOL IN SESSION ON THIS MONDAY

November 26-28 THANKSGIVING BREAK

December 1 Parent Booster Meeting

December 2 Drama Club Rehearsal

December 4 Drama Club Rehearsal

December 5 ELS MOVIE NIGHT & Themed Basket Auction

December 9 STUCO Meeting (7:15 AM)

December 9 Drama Club Rehearsal

December 10 Art Club (5th-8th)

December 11 K-4 Christmas Show

December 13 7th& 8th All District Band

December 17 Cougar Cheer Club

December 19 Christmas Parties

December 22 - January 2 Christmas Break