California R-1 School District

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

The Well CaliMO Summer Feeding Program begins this Tuesday, June 2. There are no income requirements to participate.

June 2 & June 9: 125 food trays will be available (see photo for example).
June 16 & June 23: Snack bags will be provided, including items such as chips, granola bars, and other snacks.

06/01/2026

Stay Connected with California R-1 School District

The California R-1 School District offers several easy ways for families, students, and community m...

06/01/2026

So far, we have four amazing sponsors for our 2026-2027 Pinto Pride program, and we want to thank them for everything they do to support our schools!

A huge thank you to:
⭐ Grace Print House
⭐ Michael Musso - American Family Insurance Agent
⭐ Cal's Thriftway
⭐ Functional Roots, LLC

Their generosity helps make Pinto Pride possible. Pinto Pride gives parents, students, staff, and community members the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the outstanding teachers and staff who make the California R-I School District such a special place.

It's not too late to become a sponsor! If you are interested in supporting Pinto Pride, please contact Ashley Benton at [email protected].

Thank you to our sponsors for investing in our students, staff, and schools. We appreciate your support!

06/01/2026

📌 Reminder:
The Evaluation Meeting for Federal Programs will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 3:15 PM in the Cafeteria at California Elementary School. The meeting will review the 2025–2026 school year and discuss plans for 2026–2027.

Your opinions and input are greatly appreciated as we plan activities and support for students, staff, and the community.

Please RSVP by emailing Megan Verhoff at [email protected] or Rylee Glenn at [email protected], or call 573-796-2161 option 5.

06/01/2026

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 1:00 p.m. on June 12, 2026. Bids should be sealed and clearly labeled. Please see the attached sheet, where you can print and use 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
Teacher Desk
Teacher Chair
Blue Combo Student Desk
Tilt Combo Student Desk
Big Rectangle Student Desk
Chairs
Lift Chairs
Round Activity Table (48")
Rectangle Table (96" x 30")

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. 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.

05/29/2026

We are currently seeking businesses and community sponsors willing to support Pinto Pride through:
✔️ Monthly donated items
✔️ One-time donations for the school year
✔️ Monetary donations to help purchase prizes and recognition items
In appreciation of your support, sponsoring businesses will be recognized monthly on district social media pages and in our district newsletter.
California R-1 is incredibly blessed to have such a supportive community, and we truly appreciate businesses that invest in our students and staff. It is always a GREAT day to be a Pinto! ❤️💙
If your business is interested in becoming a Pinto Pride sponsor for the 2026-2027 school year, please email me at [email protected] for more information or with any questions. We would love to partner with you to continue recognizing the amazing people who make our district special!
Thank you for your support and consideration!

05/29/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the Class of 1971 for their generous donation to our district! ❤️

Their gift of $1,500 toward handicapped accessible playground equipment and $500 toward student unpaid lunch balances will make a meaningful impact for our students and families.

We truly appreciate your continued support of our district and your commitment to helping our students thrive. Thank you for giving back to Pinto Nation!

05/29/2026

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
[email protected]
573-796-2145

05/28/2026

Why all the apps?! 🤔📱 But wait… It’s actually just ONE app!

When you download the California R1 app, you’re just a few clicks away from everything you need—no extra downloads required!

Inside the California R1 app, you’ll also have access to:
✨ Infinite Campus (found in the “More” section)
✨ KID Account (available on the Elementary tab- "More" section)
✨ Final Forms (available on the MS and HS tab- "More" section)

That means no separate apps, no confusion—just one easy, all-in-one hub for families!

From the school website 🌐 to the lunch menu 🍎 to messaging your child’s teachers and coaches 📬—it’s all right there in one place.

One app. Everything you need. Simple, easy, and built for our California R1 families 💙

📣 Don’t forget to turn ON notifications in the app so you never miss important updates!
Please follow the steps below:

📱 In the school app:
• Go to More
• Select the gear icon (Settings)
• Tap Notification Preferences
• Make sure Message notifications are enabled

📲 On your phone:
🍎 iPhone:
Settings → School App → Notifications → Allow Notifications
🤖 Android:
Settings → Notifications → App Notifications → School App → Turn On Notifications