California R-1 School District

10/23/2026

Red Ribbon Week is NEXT WEEK! Remember, be a champion of GOOD choices. 💪🏻

10/23/2026

Congratulations to this week's Question of the Week winners: Rylee Hagerman, Skylar Bax, Dafne Jimenez, Violet Wagner, Freyja Swensen Akira Morales Arana, and Ashley Atteberry. Sixty-seven percent of the 569 participants prefer to carve a scary face into a pumpkin while 33% prefer a happy face. Thank you to Sonic Drive-In, Grind, McDonald's and 5&50- California, MO for sponsoring our Question of the Week.

10/22/2026

📚 Another Day of Pinto Reading Buddies! ❤️💙

Our senior football boys have been making a BIG impact through our Pinto Reading Buddies program! Each week, they spend time reading, hanging out, and building meaningful relationships with our younger Pintos.

We love seeing these connections grow across our district and watching our seniors serve as such wonderful role models for our kiddos! These moments and memories make a difference, and we’re so proud of our football boys for showing up and making a positive impact!

It’s a GREAT day to be a Pinto! 🐴❤️💙

10/22/2026

🎃💛 Spreading Kindness Across the District! 💛🎃

Mrs. Crider’s class at CMS sent some special Kindness Pumpkin Grams to California Elementary today, spreading smiles and a little extra fall cheer! 🍂

We love seeing our Pintos show kindness and find ways to brighten someone’s day across the district. Small acts of kindness make a BIG difference!

It’s a GREAT day to be a Pinto! ❤️💙

10/22/2026

⛳ WELCOME TO THE PINTO FAMILY! ⛳

Please join us in welcoming Andrew Kiesling as our new Boys Golf Coach!

We are excited to have Coach Kiesling join our Pinto family and look forward to seeing what the future holds for our boys golf program!

Welcome aboard, Coach Kiesling! ❤️💙

10/20/2026

WE’RE HIRING!
California Elementary School is looking for a CES Paraprofessional to join our team!
If you’re passionate about helping students learn and grow, we encourage you to apply.
Apply through our district website using the link https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/employment
It’s a great day to be a Pinto!

10/20/2026

📅 Mark Your Calendars for December 3!

Join us at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, for an informative evening with Duane Martin, a rural education advocate and attorney with EdCounsel.

Duane will discuss school finances and budgeting in rural schools, providing insight into how school funding works and what the future may hold for school budgets.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about school finances, ask questions, and gain a better understanding of the financial challenges and opportunities facing rural education.

We invite our staff, families, community members, and anyone interested in the future of our schools to join us!

📍CPAC

10/19/2026

A huge shout-out to our California Eagles ladies for braving the cold and giving our students Hometown High Fives this morning! We appreciate the smiles, encouragement, and support as we welcome our students to school this week. ❤️

It’s a great day to be a Pinto!

10/19/2026

🎃 Trick-or-Treat on Pinto Street is coming up!

Join us Monday, October 26, from 5–8 p.m. at California High School for a fun-filled evening of Halloween festivities!

🍬 Trick-or-Treat on Pinto Street

When: Monday, October 26, from 5–8 p.m.

Where: California High School

Cost: Minimum of one canned good

Bring: A bag for candy and your best costume!

🎶 Sounds of Joy Spooktacular
Enjoy Halloween-themed music performed in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at 5:30, 6:15, 7:00, and 7:30 p.m.

This special performance is brought to you by the California High School National Honor Society.

We can’t wait to see our Pintos dressed in their Halloween best! 👻

10/19/2026

Bids are due today; our office closes at 4:00 pm.

📢 SURPLUS FITNESS EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR BIDS!

The Moniteau County R-1 School District is accepting sealed bids on the following surplus fitness equipment. Please note that item conditions and weights may vary.

Items Available:
20 Adjustable Dumbbells (weights vary)
220 Assorted Weight Inserts for Adjustable Dumbbells (5 lb. and 2.5 lb. inserts)
1 Pair of 35 lb. Dumbbells
2 Pairs of 40 lb. Dumbbells
3 Pairs of 45 lb. Dumbbells
1 Pair of 50 lb. Dumbbells
1 Pair of 55 lb. Dumbbells
1 Pair of 60 lb. Dumbbells
5 Plyometric Boxes (heights vary)
5 Assorted Weighted Plyo Balls
1 Plyo Ball Rack
2 Barbell Plates (35 lb. each)
11 Barbell Plates (2.5 lb. each)

How to Place a Bid:

Please fill out the bid sheet provided in this post and submit your completed form to the District Office. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VQkBi0P7dJ55bYY3JJBfLTCw_6_3MGnOTSpbiYc5Tvw/edit?usp=sharing

Important Dates:

Bid Deadline: October 19, 2026
Board Approval: October 21, 2026
Successful Bidders Notified: October 23, 2026
Equipment Pickup Deadline: October 30, 2026

All bids must be sealed, clearly labeled “Surplus Bid,” and submitted on a per-item basis.

For questions, please contact the District Office at 573-796-2145.