Eldon School District

School Cancelled for Tuesday, Feb. 1st

Eldon School District Classes are cancelled on Tuesday, February 1st due to weather.

Snow Routes Tonight

Eldon School buses will be on snow routes tonight.  (Monday, January 31, 2011)

Crocker Tournament Postponed

The Girls Basketball Tournament at Crocker has been postponed until further notice.

Mustang Minutes January 25, 2011

MUSTANG MINUTES

ELDON School District

Meeting of the Board of Education January 25, 2011

 CONSENT AGENDA

Approved on the consent agenda were:

¨       Approval of Minutes

¨       Payment of Bills

¨       Substitute List Updates

¨       21^st Century Grant

Old Business:

¨    The Board discussed the Facility Naming Committee.  No action was taken.

¨    The Board approved the bid from Curtis Manes Schulte for the Middle School parking lot.

 New Business:

¨       The Board approved the tuition rate for the 2011-2012 school year at $6250 for sending schools and $7790 for non-resident students.

¨       The Board approved payment to Susan Kriegshauser for services rendered.(Mike Kriegshauser abstaining)

¨       The Board approved extending the Superintendent’s contract by one year, through June 30, 2014.

 Personnel:

The Board accepted the following resignations/retirements/employment recommendations:

Retirement

Joyce McCargar – effective end of current school year

Resignations

Aaron Birdsong – effective immediately

Stephanie Lundy – effective end of school year

Employment:

Jason Kirkweg – Custodian at South

Toby Eldridge – Head Girls Track

Shannon Jolley – Head Boys Track

Miguel Rodriquez – Asst. Baseball

Darren Koelling – Asst. Baseball

Stephanie Lundy – Asst. Track

Charlie Gordon – Asst. Track                        

 NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION:

Monday, February 28,  2011, 6:30 p.m.

 ELDON SCHOOL DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT

The Eldon School District will foster a sense of pride through our professional learning community.  We will focus on the needs and achievements of all learners.  We will support and build upon the strengths of our students, staff, parents and community to promote excellence through education.

80th Annual Eldon Tournament this week!

The 80^th annual edition of the Eldon Tournament will be held this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  The tournament has a new look this year featuring four long-time participants and four other teams from around Missouri.  In the opening game this Thursday the Versailles Tigers will take on the Golden Griffins of Vianney from south central St. Louis County at 4:30 PM. Then, the Eagles from Eugene will be matched up with the Savannah Savages from northwest Missouri at 6:00 PM.  Then, at 7:30 PM the host Eldon Mustangs will square off with the Carl Junction Bulldogs from the southwest part of the state.  Finally, the Osage Indians will take on the field’s “other Mustangs” from Marquette High School of west St. Louis County, coached by Eldon Alum, Shane Matzen.  The tournament will wind its way through second-round games on Friday, January 28^th with all eight teams participating in final-round play on Saturday, January 29th.  The 2010 tournament is proudly sponsored by Central Bank of Eldon.  For more information, visit the tournament’s web-site at www.eldontournament.com.

Project Prom Fundraiser

Project Prom is hosting a ham and been dinner on Saturday, February 12^th at the Eldon High School commons.  Serving will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.  Cost is $6.00 for adults and children eight and under are $3.00.  The meal will be all you can eat and will include ham and beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink.

Missouri FFA Members Experience Leadership Reality

Recently, all Area 8 Greenhands headed to Lincoln University for a leadership conference that was conducted by the Missouri FFA State Officers. Through interactive workshops and skits the State FFA Officers encouraged the Greenhands to explore the opportunities provided through FFA. They helped them set goals for their education, careers and FFA experience. Each Greenhand went to a workshop that was conducted by a different state officer. They were challenged to get ‘survivor tools’ together and embark on the challenge of FFA. The FFA is a national youth organization of over 500,000 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business, and technology of agriculture. The FFA strives to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success

Eldon at Boonville Game Rescheduled

The Friday night (Jan 21st) basketball game at Boonville has been rescheduled.

The make up game for the JV/V Boys basketball team vs Eldon will be this Monday (Jan 24th) starting at 6:00pm. at Boonville High School.

Changes to Eldon 8th Grade Basketball Tournament

There are changes to the 8th Grade Tournament schedule.  Friday games are as follows:  California vs Warsaw (girls) 5:30, California vs Warsaw (boys) 6:30 and Eldon vs Osage (girls) 7:30.

The schedule for Saturday has not changed and will be as originally planned.

Mustang Speech Team Competes

The Mustang Speech Team has been busy the past two weekends.

January 8^th found the Mustangs at Lexington High School.  EHS competed with 19 other schools. 

Eldon came in 3^rd Place behind Warrensburg High School and Lees Summit West High School.

This past weekend found EHS at Warrensburg High School competing against 29 schools.  The Mustangs

brought home the 3^rd Place Team Trophy behind Maryville High School and Lees Summit West High School.

The Mustang Speech Team will be on the road again January 29^th.

Individual Winners Include:

                Micaela Voegeli and Arri Jones – Lexington – 4^th Place Medal – Duet Acting

                Danielle Opie and Sean Devine – Warrensburg – 3^rd Place Medal – Duet Acting

                Sumar Foster – Lexington – 4^th Place Medal – Extemporaneous Speaking

                Jon Smith and Sean Devine – Lexington – 3^rd Place Trophy – Improvisational Duet Acting

                                                                       – Warrensburg – 4^th Place Trophy – Improvisational Duet Acting

                Katie Whitney – Lexington – 2^nd Place Trophy – Dramatic Interpretation

                                              – Lexington – 5^th Place Medal – Humorous Interpretation

                                              – Lexington – 2^nd Place Trophy – Radio Speaking

                Olivia Sparks – Warrensburg – 6^th Place Trophy – Dramatic Interpretation

                                          – Warrensburg – 7^th Place Trophy – Poetry Reading

                Tori Baigi – Warrensburg – 3^rd Place Trophy – Humorous Interpretation

                                   – Lexington – 4^th Place Medal – Humorous Interpretation

                                   – Warrensburg – 1^st Place Trophy – Children’s Storytelling

                                   – Lexington – 3^rd Place Trophy – Children’s Storytelling

                Payton Atteberrry – Warrensburg – 5^th Place Trophy – Prose Reading

                                                      – Warrensburg – 1^st Place Trophy – Radio Speaking

                Morgan Brown – Lexington – 8^th Place Medal – Prose Reading

                Brittni Wyatt – Warrensburg – 5^th Place Trophy – Poetry Reading

                Micaela Voegeli – Lexington – 4^th Place Medal – Radio Speaking

                                                 – Lexington – 8^th Place Medal – Children’s Storytelling