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📚 Hello, Pinto Community! 🐴

We've had several people asking about registration for the 2026–2027 school year, so we wanted to share an update!

💻 Online registration will be available, but it will not open until the first week of August. Be on the lookout for an announcement when registration goes live! (This is for new students as well)

In the meantime, we'll continue updating our Back-to-School Guide as new information becomes available. For now, it has everything you need to know about the upcoming school year, including important dates, open houses, registration information, school supply lists, and more!

📲 Check the Back-to-School Guide here: https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/back-to-school-guide

We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great year. Go Pintos! 💙❤️
3 months ago, California R-1 School District
🏈 Calling All Future Pintos! 🏈

It's time to sign up for the 2026 California Youth Pinto Football Camp!

📅 July 27–29
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 California High School – Riley Field

Open to students entering Kindergarten through 6th grade for the 2026–2027 school year!

💲 Cost: $30
✔️ Includes all 3 days of camp
✔️ Camp t-shirt included
💵 Payment is due at camp (please make checks payable to California R-1 School District).

👕 Register by July 17th to guarantee your camp t-shirt! Registration will remain open through the first day of camp, but t-shirts are only guaranteed for those who register by the deadline.

Come learn football fundamentals, build your skills, make new friends, and have fun with our Pinto coaches and players! We can't wait to see you on the field!

🏈 Register today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefUU_3Tm-WyJeY4SrUlVY6mbfyWQJC3cdnHVvfnw7PzD-y9A/viewform?usp=dialog
3 months ago, California R-1 School District
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🚨 Elementary Gym Closure Notice 🚨

The elementary gym will be closed July 9–14. During this time, all activities, practices, and use of the gym will be paused while routine maintenance and updates are completed.

We appreciate your understanding as we take care of our facilities to keep everything safe and ready for students!

Thank you for your support, and enjoy your summer, Pintos! ☀️
3 months ago, California R-1 School District
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Happy Independence Day, Pintos! 🎆

From all of us at the school district, we want to wish our students, families, staff, and community a safe and joyful 4th of July. Today is a time to celebrate the freedom we share and the strong community we’re proud to be part of.

We’re grateful for your continued support and partnership throughout the year. Enjoy the fireworks, the food, and the time with family and friends—and have a wonderful Independence Day! 💙❤️🤍
3 months ago, California R-1 School District
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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! 🎒✨
3 months ago, California R-1 School District
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📚🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🗓️📚

Join us for Elementary Open House on Wednesday, August 19, from 5:00–7:00 p.m.!

This is a great opportunity to:
🍎 Meet your teachers
🏫 Visit your classrooms
🎒 Get ready for an amazing school year

📸 Don't forget! Fall school pictures will also be taken during Open House.

✨ Everything you need to know for the upcoming school year is in one place! Visit the California R-1 School District website and click Quick Links → Back-to-School Guide on the homepage for important dates, registration information, school supply details, transportation, and much more.

We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great year! ❤️ #PintoNation #BackToSchool #MarkYourCalendars

3 months ago, California R-1 School District
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✨ Just like that... the playground is GONE! ✨

For more than 20 years, this playground was the backdrop for countless memories, friendships, adventures, and recess fun. 💙
Now we want to hear from YOU! 👇

❓ What was your favorite playground memory?
🎠 The monkey bars?
🏃 Epic games of tag?
🤸 Recess with your best friends?
Share your favorite memory in the comments!

While it's a little bittersweet to say goodbye, we couldn't be more excited for what's coming next! Construction of our brand-new playground begins in July, and we can't wait to watch it come together for the next generation of Pintos to enjoy.

Stay tuned for progress updates as we build a space where new memories will be made for years to come! 🛝✨

It's a great day to be a Pinto! 💙
#PintoPride #FutureOfPintoNation #NewMemoriesAhead
4 months ago, California R-1 School District
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💦☀️ The elementary students had the BEST time on Friday during Water Day! From splashing around with friends to soaking up the sunshine, it was the perfect way to celebrate the last day of summer school. 😎🌊

Thank you to everyone who helped make this day so much fun for our students. What a great way to wrap up an amazing summer of learning, laughter, and memories! ❤️💙 #PintoPride #SummerSchoolFun #WaterDay #LastDayOfSummerSchool
4 months ago, California R-1 School District
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🚧 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! ❤️
4 months ago, California R-1 School District
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💦 Water Day is TOMORROW! 💦

Students will have the opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled Water Day! ☀️🌊

Please have students bring:
A swimsuit (with clothes worn over it)
🧺 A towel
👕 A change of clothes

We can’t wait for a splashing good time! 🌊
4 months ago, California R-1 School District
🎉 Congratulations to one of our newest teachers, Ms. Emma Rice, on receiving the University of Central Missouri’s 2026 Education for Service Student Award!

“Education for Service” has been UCM’s guiding motto for over 100 years, recognizing individuals who exemplify the values of community, diversity, excellence, learning, opportunity, and service.

Emma, a May graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, has already demonstrated an incredible commitment to her profession. Through leadership roles, community service, professional development, and hands-on experiences in diverse classroom settings, Emma has shown what it truly means to be a lifelong learner and a dedicated educator.

Her nominator shared, “She actively seeks out opportunities to build her skills, ensuring she is prepared to support all students with the most effective, current, and ethical practices available.”

We are incredibly proud of Ms. Rice and this well-deserved recognition. We cannot wait to see all of the amazing things she will accomplish as she begins her teaching career at California R-1!

❤️ Way to go, Ms. Rice! Your Pinto family is cheering you on!
4 months ago, California R-1 School District
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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!
4 months ago, California R-1 School District
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Mrs. Medlin’s 3rd-grade class had a special visit from the library yesterday! 📚 We enjoyed a fun dinosaur story, created handprint dinosaur crafts, and even participated in a book exchange with other classrooms, so everyone got a new book to enjoy. What a great day of reading and learning
4 months ago, California R-1 School District
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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
4 months ago, California R-1 School District
💦 Water Day is coming up on June 19th! 💦

Permission slips for Water Day are due June 15th! If you did not receive a permission slip from your child’s teacher, please reach out to them as soon as possible.

Students will have the opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled Water Day on June 19th! ☀️

Please have students bring:
A swimsuit (with clothes worn over it)
🧺 A towel
👕 A change of clothes

We can’t wait for a splashing good time! 🌊
4 months ago, California R-1 School District
☀️ Kindergarten and 1st grade are having the BEST time soaking up the sunshine and making summer school memories! From outdoor fun to lots of smiles and laughter, these students are making the most of every minute. 😎🌳🎉

It's a GREAT day to be a Pinto! ❤️ #PintoPride #SummerSchoolFun #ItsAGreatDayToBeAPinto #MakingMemories #SunshineAndSmiles
4 months ago, California R-1 School District
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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.

📌 All bids must be submitted on a per-item basis and delivered to the District Office no later than Friday at 1:00 p.m.

Please place bids in a sealed envelope clearly labeled “Surplus Bid.”

📝 Please see the attached sheet that can be printed and used to submit your bid:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VoYG3KJmOK_a3U3TpRBcM1p2s9NncNeZf5Vn1DIwg3g/edit?usp=sharing

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.

Available surplus items include (but are not limited to):
• Playground Equipment
• Cottage of Knowledge (Trailer)
• High Jump Mat
• Track Hurdles
• Pole Vault Stand (slightly damaged at higher heights and requires clamping for stability)
• Teacher Desk
• Teacher Chair
• Blue Combo Student Desk
• Tilt Combo Student Desk
• Large Rectangle Student Desk
• Chairs
• Lift Chairs
• Rectangle Table (96" x 30")

All purchased items must be picked up between June 20 and June 30, 2026. The “Cottage of Knowledge” must be picked up no later than July 15, 2026.

Please note that 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.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VoYG3KJmOK_a3U3TpRBcM1p2s9NncNeZf5Vn1DIwg3g/edit?usp=sharing
4 months ago, California R-1 School District
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🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ It's not too late to sign up for Youth Track Camp next week!

Registration is only $10 and campers can sign up using the link below.

📅 Camp Dates: Monday–Thursday

🏅 Grades 3rd–5th: 8:00–9:30 AM
🏅 Grades 6th–8th: 10:00–11:30 AM

Come learn new skills, stay active, and have fun with friends! We can't wait to see everyone on the track next week!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/b6RDBERYYHogYRcY9
4 months ago, California R-1 School District
🏐 Volleyball Camp is this Week! 🏐

June 1–4 at the Middle School for Volleyball Camp!

📍 Grades Entering K–3rd: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Grades Entering 4th–6th: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Grades Entering 7th–8th: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
4 months ago, California R-1 School District
Elementary students have had the opportunity to visit the library, and the library has also come to our school to read and do crafts with our students. They also spent time talking with students about the summer reading program!

Registration is now open for the Summer Reading Program at Moniteau County Library. Children from newborn through entering 8th grade are eligible to participate.

Each child will receive a bookmark, and each family will receive a tote bag (families with more than four members will receive an additional bag). There will also be a special themed puzzle displayed on our community puzzle table that matches this year’s program theme.
4 months ago, California R-1 School District
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