The 17th Annual Moniteau County Back to School Fair is coming soon! 🎉

Hosted by the Moniteau County Alliance for Kids, this event is open to all students attending school in Moniteau County.

📍 Location: California High School parking lot (drive-thru event)
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00–6:00 PM

🚗 Details:
Drive through and receive FREE school supplies and materials to help your student start the year off right!

⚠️ No pre-registration required
📌 Be sure to watch for signs the day of the event!

Let’s get ready for a great school year! 🎒✨

🎉 CMS PTSA BINGO NIGHT 🎉

📅 TONIGHT!
🚪 Doors Open — 5:00 PM
🎱 BINGO Starts — 5:30 PM
🎶 Music BINGO — 8:00–9:00 PM
🎁 LOTS OF PRIZES!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FUN FOR ALL AGES!
Come out and join us for a night of games, music, and community fun—you won’t want to miss it! 💙

📚 Back-to-School Information is Here! 🍎

Getting ready for the new school year? We've got you covered!

Be sure to check out the Back-to-School Guide on our district website for everything you need to know about the upcoming school year at California Middle School. From important dates and schedules to registration information, supply details, and more—it's your one-stop resource for a successful start to the year!

💻 Visit the district website and click Back-to-School Guide under Quick Links on the homepage. https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/back-to-school-guide

❄️Winter Activity Culture & Climate Meeting ❄️
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Elementary Multi-Purpose Room

📚 Middle School Registration! 🏫

Mark your calendars for registration days:

🗓 Tuesday, August 11
5th & 8th Grade Registration
⏰ 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

🗓 Wednesday, August 12
6th & 7th Grade Registration
⏰ 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

🗓 Thursday, August 13
Make-Up Registration for All Grades
(For students unable to attend previous registration days)
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing everyone and getting ready for a great school year! ✏️🎉

🚧 BIG things are happening this week at Moniteau County R-I! 🚧

From playground deconstruction to floors being torn up, summer improvement projects are officially underway! We are excited to see these upgrades take shape and can't wait to share the progress with you along the way.

For now, here are some "before" pictures from this morning. Be sure to follow along this summer as we transform these spaces for our students and staff!

It's a great day to be a Pinto! ❤️

🎉❤️ Welcome to Pinto Nation, Taylor Thomas! ❤️🎉

We are excited to welcome Taylor Thomas as the new Middle School Administrative Assistant! Taylor is joining our team and will be one of the friendly faces helping support our students, staff, and families each day.

We are thrilled to have her as part of the Pinto family and can't wait to see the positive impact she will make at California Middle School.

Be sure to give Taylor a warm Pinto Nation welcome! ❤️

It's a great day to be a Pinto! #PintoNation #WelcomeToTheTeam #ItsAGreatDayToBeAPinto #PintoPride 🐴❤️

🎉 We are excited to reintroduce three familiar faces to our district as they take on new coaching roles for the 2026-2027 school year! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating:

⭐ Callie Lee – Head Dance Coach
⭐ Andrea Lutz – Assistant Cross Country Coach
⭐ Quinn Randall – Assistant Middle School Track Coach

We are excited to see the passion, leadership, and dedication these individuals will bring to our student-athletes. Congratulations on your new roles, and thank you for continuing to invest in our Pinto family!

💙It's a great day to be a Pinto! 🐴 #PintoPride #PintoNation #ItsAGreatDayToBeAPinto

❄️ Winter Activity Culture & Climate Meeting ❄️

We invite all parents, students, coaches, sponsors, and community members interested in our winter activities to join us for our Winter Activity Culture & Climate Meeting.

📅 Wednesday, June 24
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Elementary Multi-Purpose Room

This meeting is an opportunity to discuss our programs, share ideas, review expectations, and work together to create a positive culture and climate for our student-athletes and activity participants.

Your input is valued, and we encourage everyone to attend!

#PintoPride #CultureAndClimate #WinterActivities

☀️🏊 CMS Summer School Pool Day! 🏊☀️
CMS students will be heading to the Eldon Pool for a fun afternoon in the sun on Thursday, June 18th, from 12:00 PM – 2:15 PM!
Students should bring:
Swimsuit
Towel
Sunscreen
Water bottle
Money for the concession stand (optional)
A sack lunch will be provided by the school.
We are looking forward to a fun day making summer memories! It’s a great day to be a Pinto!

📚 Middle School Open House — Mark Your Calendars! 🏫

Join us on Wednesday, August 19, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for the Middle School Open House for all grades!

Students and families will have the opportunity to:
✨ Meet teachers
✨ Visit classrooms
✨ Explore the building before the school year begins

Please note: schedules and locker assignments will NOT be available during Open House.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back! 💙

2026–2027 California Middle School Supply List

Below is the school supply list organized by grade level for the 2026–2027 school year.

EIGHTH GRADE
• 2 packs #2 pencils
• 3 boxes of Kleenex
• TI-30XIIS calculator
• Washable markers
• 2 red pens
• 4-pack assorted highlighters
• Colored pencils
• 3-ring zippered binder with accordion pockets or pocket dividers
• Hand sanitizer
• 5-subject notebook

SEVENTH GRADE
• 1 two-subject spiral notebook
• 1 composition notebook
• 2 packs of Ticonderoga pencils
• TI-30XIIS calculator
• 3 boxes Kleenex
• 1 five-subject spiral notebook
• Multi-colored highlighters
• 1-inch binder with cover sleeve OR 3-ring zippered binder with accordion pockets/dividers
• Hand sanitizer or classroom supplies assigned by last name group (wipes, Expo markers, Germ-X, or paper towels)

SIXTH GRADE
• 3 composition notebooks
• Basic calculator
• Pencil bag
• Ink pens (red, etc.)
• Glue sticks (12-pack)
• Highlighter
• Folders (3 two-pocket with holes)
• Sanitizing wipes
• 3 large boxes of Kleenex
• Hand sanitizer
• 1-inch binder
• Expo markers
• Loose-leaf paper (wide ruled)
• Ticonderoga pencils
• 3-ring zippered binder with accordion pockets/dividers

FIFTH GRADE
Student supplies:
• Ticonderoga #2 pencils
• Composition notebooks
• Pencil bag
• Folders for 3-ring binder
• Earbuds (wired only)
• 3-ring zippered binder with handle
• 2 one-inch binders
• Highlighter

Classroom supplies:
• Crayola markers and colored pencils
• Sanitizing wipes
• Glue sticks
• Kleenex
• Paper towels
• Dry erase markers
• Post-it notes

ALL STUDENTS
• Wired earbuds/headphones (inexpensive options available through the library for $1.00)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS BY PROGRAM
• PE (6–8): T-shirt, shorts, tennis shoes, socks, towel, soap, deodorant, hair ties (girls)
• Art: 3-prong folder; Sharpies (varies by grade/gender)
• Band: instrument-specific supplies and method books by grade level
• Select classes (Pinto Express, Music Connections, Guitar/Ukulele): 1-inch binder

The CMS PTSA School Supply Program is available for students in grades 5–8 for the 2026–2027 school year.

For a participation cost of $25 per student, the program provides basic school supplies along with items such as Clorox wipes, tissues, hand sanitizer, and paper towels.

Families will need to provide a backpack and binder. Students participating in PE and Band will also need to purchase any required course-specific materials.

Participation options:
• Summer School: Complete the Google Form and submit payment with your student before the end of summer school
• Open House (August): Complete the Google Form and submit payment during Open House

Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VXqAktHRHz9-FuIE0z_nPmiKo9io7jfSck6ScNeQsJ8/edit

Questions can be directed to CMS PTSA Teacher Representative Andee Lutz at andrea.lutz@californiak12.org

Reminder: If you have not yet logged into the California R-1 app, you will receive an invitation if you are connected to a student. Please know that this invitation is not spam.

If you are already logged in, that is why you have not received an invite. If you are still receiving invitations, your account has not yet been activated. Another invitation was sent out today to help you complete the activation process.

Thank you!

MONITEAU COUNTY R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT
211 S. Owen St., Ste. B
California, MO 65018
573-796-2145

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Moniteau County R-1 School District is accepting proposals for the lease and service of multifunctional printer/copiers and color printers. Proposals are requested for a five-year lease term.

Proposals will be received during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Deadline for submission of proposals:
9:00 a.m. on June 12, 2026

All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:

ATTN: Daniel Williams
Copier Bid
211 S. Owen St., Ste. B
California, MO 65018

The Board of Education reserves the right to waive technicalities, select any vendor submitting a proposal, and reject any or all proposals.

For a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) document, please contact:

Derek Scroggins, Assistant Superintendent
derek.scroggins@californiak12.org
573-796-2145

Fun in Mrs. Distler’s summer school class! Students used their creativity to design amazing LEGO food creations—learning and laughing all day long!

📢 SURPLUS BID OPPORTUNITY 📢

The Moniteau County R-1 School District is accepting sealed surplus bids on district items. Please note that the condition of all items will vary.

🆕 Additional items have been added to the surplus list, including:
• 39 Blue Track Hurdles
• 34 Grey Track Hurdles
• And other items!

📌 All bids must be submitted on a per-item basis and delivered to the District Office no later than 1:00 p.m. on June 12, 2026. Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope and clearly labeled "Surplus Bid."

✅ Submitted bids will be presented for approval at the Board of Education meeting on June 17, 2026.
📞 Successful bidders will be notified on June 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

📦 All purchased items must be picked up between June 20 and June 30, 2026. The "Cottage of Knowledge" may be picked up no later than July 15, 2026. The bidder is responsible for the removal and pickup of all purchased items.

For additional information, please contact the District Office at 573-796-2145.

Be sure to check out the updated surplus list and get your bids in before the deadline!

🏈 Middle School Football Camp Reminder! 🏈

The last day to register for Middle School Football Camp and be guaranteed a camp t-shirt is Friday, June 26!

📅 Camp Dates: July 20–23
💲 Cost: $25

Participants who register after June 26 are still welcome to attend, but they will not receive a camp t-shirt. We need all t-shirt sizes submitted by that date to ensure shirts are ready for camp.

Don't wait—sign up today!

🔗 Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfydRWyni-SN5qUkAWeAjxwnw6BB6SLyWOl6Od21dhBJXtl8w/viewform?usp=dialog

We look forward to seeing everyone at camp!