PowerSchool has recently updated the Parent Portal.  Unfortunately, along with this update came an unexpected break in service and a requirement that all users must set up a new account.  We are pleased to announce that all systems should be up and ready for parent access at this time.  The update includes the release of […]

Communicating with parents is an important part of the work we do as a school district. One of our many avenues for communication is the use of SchoolMessenger, a parent notification system that is provided to us courtesy of Commercial Trust Company. Many parents rely on SchoolMessenger for receiving important and timely information regarding school […]

Superintendency Vacancy Filled Steve Combs has been employed as the new superintendent for the Harrisburg R-VIII School District starting July 1, 2017. Steve is currently employed as the high school principal for the district. The superintendent search attracted a strong candidate pool. The search effort by Harrisburg’s Board of Education was supported by the Missouri […]

We are excited to have Ellie, a diabetic alert dog, attending school on a regular basis.  Ellie is a trained service dog for first grade teacher Kelsey Fisher.  It is comforting to know that this newest member of our school community will help insure Mrs. Fisher’s safety while she is teaching, and we believe Ellie’s presence […]

Harrisburg High School’s speech team competed on Saturday April 22 at the state competition held at Missouri State University campus in Springfield, MO. 166 schools were represented and the minimum number of competitors in each round was 32. While none of our competitors advanced to finals, everyone received strong marks in the preliminary rounds Tristan […]

The Varsity Quiz Bowl team competed in the District Tournament yesterday at Smithton HS (east of Sedalia).  The four members listed below had a great day.  They all contributed, and TJ Forbis tied with Mason from Fayette for top scorer.  Quiz Bowl coach, Jon Jose stated, “I am very proud of the team for staying […]

The BOGO Book Fair will roll into the HEMS Library during the week of May 2-5.  The fair will be open from 8:00-4:30 each day.  Watch for letters and flyers about the fair to come home with your students the week before the fair and, if you’d like to sign up to volunteer at the […]

Harrisburg HS and the Athletic Department are excited to announce the hiring of Ryan Richardson. He will serve as a HS PE Coach and At-Risk coordinator as well as the girls’ basketball coach. Richardson is a Columbia native and is currently teaching at Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Jeff City. Previously, he has coached basketball, […]

The Harrisburg Summer Journey summer school program will begin on Tuesday May 30.  Please make sure your child is registered by May 3, 2017 for this exciting summer adventure.  Please see the bulleted details about our program below as well as the link to a printable registration form. The program will operate on the following […]

On March 24th a career fair was held at the high school for students in grades 6-12.  This event was organized by Mrs. McBride, Mrs. Burbridge,  and Mrs. Carr with special thanks to Dawn Malone for her assistance. We would like to thank all of our presenters:Tony Perkins – Detective w/Boone County Sheriff’s Department, Dave Boyd – Orthopedic […]

On the first day of spring break 7 high school students participated in District Solo and Ensembles hosted by Mexico high school. Congratulations to the following students! Peter Muno 4 mallet Marimba solo 1 rating Grace Whitaker Clarinet solo 2 rating Jonah Sanford Snare solo 2 rating Landon Shaw Trumpet solo 3 rating Grace Whitaker  […]

On March 21 a group of our seventh and eighth graders spent the day visiting the campus of University of Central Missouri to attend the 2017 Children’s Literature Festival. Students had the opportunity to sit in on sessions with authors Gennifer Choldenko, S.A. Bodeen, Phil Bildner, and Mary Downing Hahn and with illustrator E.B. Lewis. […]

Now is the time to register your son/daughter for Harrisburg youth baseball/softball leagues for the summer. Register at cmaa.activesports.com. Deadline is March 24. After, a $20 late fee will be added. No registration accepted after April 1st. For questions, contact Alisha Timbrook (573-424-5151).