California R-1 School District

06/23/2026

📢 Surplus Items Available for Pickup!

We're clearing out surplus items, and we still have plenty available!

If you're interested, please email [email protected] to schedule a pickup time. Items are located at the California High School and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

📧 Schedule your pickup today: [email protected]

Please do not arrive without scheduling a pickup time in advance.

06/22/2026

📢 FREE Surplus Items Available – First Come, First Served! 📢

Moniteau County R-I has a variety of surplus furniture and classroom items available FREE of CHARGE to schools, churches, organizations, or community members.

Available items include:
🔹 93 Blue Student Desks with Attached Chairs
🔹 30 Student Desks with Attached Chairs (chairs with holes)
🔹 14 Teacher Desks
🔹 40 Smaller Student Desks
🔹 9 Larger Desks/Small Tables
🔹 9 Rolling Office Chairs
🔹 8 Large Filing Cabinets
🔹 2 Small Filing Cabinets
🔹 17 Green Chairs
🔹 Miscellaneous Desks (as pictured)
🔹 1 Cafeteria Table
🔹 1 Stand
🔹 1 Trailer
🔹 Misc chairs/tables
🔹Hurdles

📍 Items are located at the High School and must be picked up by appointment.
📧 To schedule a pickup time, contact Ashley Benton at [email protected] or 573-796-2145

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

✨ 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! 💙

06/22/2026

Good Morning CES Families!

We have an exciting announcement! Our 2026-2027 class lists will be posted on the Multipurpose Room Doors Friday, June 26 at 3pm!

Online Registration will open in July. Stay tuned for more information.

06/22/2026

🚧 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! ❤️

06/19/2026

🚨 We Are Hiring! Join the California R-I School District Family! 🚨

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students? We are currently seeking passionate individuals to join our amazing district and community!

Current Open Positions:
🏀 8th Grade Boys Head Basketball Coach
🏃 High School Assistant Track Coach
📚 Elementary ESL Teacher (2026–2027)
🏀 High School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
🏹 Middle School/High School Assistant Archery Coach
🎓 High School Behavior Specialist/Credit Recovery/ISS Teacher
🏐 High School Assistant Volleyball Coach
🏈 Assistant High School Football Coach
🍎 PK Paraprofessional

Come be a part of a supportive district where relationships matter, students come first, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference!

Apply today: https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/employment

Join our team and become part of our incredible Pinto family. It is always a great day to be a Pinto! ❤️

06/18/2026

🎉❤️ 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! 🐴❤️

06/18/2026

🎉 Welcome Back to Pinto Nation, Ms. V! 🎉

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Cathy J. VerBerkmoes (Ms. V) as the new Principal of California High School for the 2026–2027 school year!

With more than 15 years of experience as a teacher, instructional leader, and assistant principal, Ms. V brings a strong commitment to student success, collaborative leadership, and building meaningful partnerships with families and the community.

A former teacher in California, Missouri, Ms. V is excited to return to the community she knows and loves. We are thrilled to have her back and look forward to the positive impact she will make on our students, staff, and families.

Welcome home, Ms. V! ❤️

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06/18/2026

🎉 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! 🐴