Bunceton / Cooper County R-IV School District

05/28/2026

NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCY
Cooper County R-IV School District Board of Education

The Cooper County R-IV School District Board of Education is accepting applications from qualified individuals interested in filling the remainder of a vacant term, through April of 2027, to serve on the Board of Education.

In accordance with Missouri law and guidance from the Missouri School Boards’ Association (MSBA) and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), applicants must meet the following qualifications:

Be a citizen of the United States
Be a resident taxpayer of the Cooper County R-IV School District
Have resided in the state of Missouri for at least one year preceding the appointment
Be at least 24 years of age
Not be delinquent in the payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, municipal taxes, or real property taxes
Have no felony convictions or offenses that would disqualify service under Missouri law
Applications will be accepted for a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of this publication. Following the application period, the Board of Education will review all submitted applications, select applicants to interview, and appoint a candidate to fill the vacancy at the next regular meeting of the Board of Education.

Interested individuals may obtain an application by contacting the Cooper County R-IV School District Central Office at 660-427-5347, by email at [email protected], or by stopping by the main office in person from 8:00 A.M to 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Completed applications must be submitted no later than June 12, 2026. The Cooper County R-IV School District is committed to equal opportunity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Dr. Kathryn Anderson

05/26/2026

"I'm bored!" The dreaded statement made by every kiddo every summer. Here are 29 suggestions to beat summer boredom.

05/23/2026

Today, Saturday May 23, 2026 Addison Ray competed in the state track meet in discus. She placed 3rd place, had a personal best and broke the school record by throwing 35.84 meters. Congratulations Addison Ray and Coach Braby on a job well done.

05/22/2026

The Cooper County R-IV School District is aware of former school board member Ashley Benny’s plea agreement and subsequent guilty plea. The District alerted law enforcement agencies when issues first arose with what the District and Board believed were investments made in 2018 that would benefit our District and students. We provided information to the state officials, the FBI, and the U.S. District Attorney's office. The district cooperated with their investigations into this matter.

Only recently did the District learn that Mrs. Benny was involved, and that she withheld pertinent information from the rest of the Board. Furthermore, the district discovered that she was involved in what the United States Attorney’s office has described as a “scam.”

Upon recently learning of these findings and potential charges, the Superintendent contacted Mrs. Benny to ask for her resignation. At that time, she committed to submit her resignation at the regular May Board of Education meeting.

Mrs. Benny did not attend the regular meeting, held Thursday evening, at 6:30 P.M. in the school conference room. Therefore, the board took action to remove Mrs. Benny from the board of education, under the provisions of Policy BBF: School Board Member Ethics. Board policies are available for constituents' review on the district's website, at www.bunceton.k12.mo.us.

We appreciate the help of the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s office in their diligent work, their efforts to obtain restitution for the District, and their continued efforts to make the District whole.
The District remains committed to serving our students, patrons, staff and community and we have taken further precautions to ensure that such a situation does not happen again.

Dr. Kathryn A. Anderson, Superintendent

Cooper County School District

05/22/2026

It's finally summer and the school may be closed but we want to keep up with our students, staff and admin. If you have a great story that you want the school community to know, email your photos and a brief description of what's going on to Ms. Mitchell at [email protected] and she will post on the school's page. Let's stay connected!

05/22/2026

🏈 EXCITING FOOTBALL OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12 🏈

We are excited to announce a football co-op partnership between Tipton Football and Bunceton beginning this season!

This partnership will provide student-athletes in both middle school and high school the opportunity to be part of a successful football program built on hard work, accountability, character, and teamwork.

What can players expect?

✅ Experienced coaching and instruction
✅ A positive, team-first culture
✅ Opportunities to develop athletic skills and leadership abilities
✅ Strength and conditioning programs designed for long-term development
✅ Lifelong friendships and memories
✅ The chance to compete, improve, and be part of something bigger than themselves

What can parents expect?

✅ Open and honest communication from coaches
✅ A safe and structured environment for student-athletes
✅ Coaches who care about the development of young people on and off the field
✅ A program focused on discipline, accountability, academics, and character
✅ Opportunities for family involvement throughout the season

Football teaches commitment, resilience, teamwork, leadership, and perseverance—lessons that extend far beyond the field. We are excited to welcome new players and families and look forward to building strong relationships within both communities.

If your son is interested in learning more about football opportunities for the upcoming season, please reach out. No prior football experience is necessary—we welcome athletes of all experience levels.

📞 CONTACT INFORMATION:

Coach William Duke
Phone: 573-821-2832

05/20/2026

Three athletes from Bunceton advanced from districts to participate in sectionals Saturday . Zeke Lyons in the 110 hurdles received 8th at sectionals, Emma Knipp got 8th in javelin at sectionals, Addison Ray got 2nd in discus and 6th in shot at sectionals and advance in Discus to the state track meet at Jeff City this Saturday, May 23,

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

We cap off our last half-day of school with class awards from elementary, MAP/EOC, attendance, specials, reading, and honor roll! Keep striving higher dragons.

05/20/2026

Elementary Awards Assembly is tomorrow morning starting at 9:00. The Elementary will be showcased with their accomplishments throughout the year along with all-school honor rolls and MAP/EOC testing.

05/19/2026

Shout out from Mrs. Huhmann and Mrs. Printz's PreK and Kindergarten classes!