Bowling Green High School

Dear BGR-1 Family, As we draw to the close of another summer school session and approach the final week of the fiscal year, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we've shared over the past seven years. Serving alongside such a dedicated and talented team has been a privilege and a joy. I am humbled to have witnessed and been part of remarkable progress and achievement. Together, we’ve: Secured the only two bond issues passed in the last 50 years, fueling significant improvements and expansion of our facilities. Modernized our bus fleet, reducing the average age of our route buses from 11 years to just 4 before receiving delivery of yet another new bus just yesterday. Elevated student achievement, propelling our state report card score from the middle of the pack before COVID into the top 20% among over 500 districts in Missouri. Enhanced our compensation and benefits, moving our top-end teacher pay from mid-pack among the 58 school districts in Northeast Missouri to the top 15%, and introduced a well-received staff daycare. Maintained fiscal responsibility, achieving a balanced or surplus budget for the majority of these seven years, all while keeping one of the lowest tax rates in the region. Launched the first state-approved K-12 Gifted Program and Project Lead the Way Computer Science program in our district. None of this would have been possible without the steadfast support and visionary leadership of our school board. Their commitment to our strategic plan goals has provided the steady governance needed for our district's continuous growth. Attached here: https://tinyurl.com/52czk2pj are notes from our latest board meeting, thoughtfully compiled by Dr. Twellman, which offer a high-level overview of our ongoing initiatives. Looking ahead, we have much to be excited about. The Early Childhood Center is set to open, and the Prop S security and efficiency updates are nearing completion, alongside the expansion of our secondary library, the addition of two new storm shelters, and the creation of an ADA-accessible central office—all progressing ahead of or on schedule. These improvements will bring lasting benefits to our students and staff, ensuring a bright and prosperous future for our district. As I transition to my new role in Troy, I am confident that Mr. Larson will find a supportive and dedicated community in all of you. Your partnership and collaboration will be crucial as he steps into this leadership position. I am filled with optimism for the future of our district and am deeply grateful for the blessings of the past seven years. I look forward to staying in touch and celebrating your continued successes. Here’s to the next chapter—onward and upward!   #BGBOBCATPRIDE   Matthew L. Frederickson, PhD Superintendent Bowling Green R-1 School District 700 West Adams Street Bowling Green, MO 63334 Phone: 573-324-5441 Fax: 573-324-2439  Aristotle said, "Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there lies your vocation." http://www.bgschools.k12.mo.us/

Missouri National Guard's 135th Army Band Concert - July 2, 2024 The Missouri National Guard’s 135th Army Band invites you to celebrate the service of Veterans, current and past Service Members, military families, and your community members in a free summer concert featuring their Concert Band and Jazz Band in the auditorium of Bowling Green High School on July 2, 2024, at 6:00 pm. The 135th Army Band is under the Command of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Keith Moyer and First Sergeant Charles Bart. The Citizen-Soldiers of the 135th Army Band represent a diverse group of individuals who proudly serve our great Nation and State. They are college students, engineers, teachers, music performers, pilots, business professionals, and your neighbors. As Soldiers of the Missouri Army National Guard, they stand ready to answer the call and to represent all those who have and will wear the uniform proudly. The 135th Army Band has performed for civic and military events both nationally and internationally, including concerts in Hawaii, Alaska, Germany, France, and all corners of Missouri, and is honored to include a stop in Bowling Green and Troy, MO, on its summer concert tour. This group is back by popular demand after an arousing performance last summer at the Bowling Green bicentennial celebration.

Just a Reminder that any student wanting to participate in sports for the 2024-25 school year must set up an account with Big Teams to be able to practice or play. There are 4 forms that the parent and the athlete will need to approve on the website. You also have to upload your physical to the site to be approved for practice. We still have several kids that need to approve forms and some that still need to create an account. Please use the instructions below to set up an account.

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There will be one last opportunity for student/athletes to get free physicals at BGHS on Thursday, May 30th from 3-6 pm. We will also have someone here to help with the BIG TEAMS student/athlete registration that is required for students to participate in middle school and high school summer practices.

Congrats Bleyne!! Back to Back State Championships in the Triple Jump

BGR-1 Family, It is with profound grief and sadness that I write to share some difficult news with our school community. Last night, a member of our senior class passed away, and many are struggling through this unfortunate loss. I know our community is hurting and overwhelmed by this news. Our main focus at this point is about support as we take care of the families, our students, staff and all who are impacted by this loss. Our teachers, counselors and administrators will be working diligently to meet the needs of individual students and staff members. Graduation Ceremonies previously scheduled for tonight, Friday, May the 17th have been postposed to tomorrow, Saturday, May the 18th at 7 p.m. in the BGHS Gym. Additional graduation practice scheduled for this morning has been cancelled. Every person processes grief differently and has different needs in the wake of a tragedy. For so many students and staff members, school is a safe place where we find community. Grief counselors advise schools to keep a normal routine as much as possible as that routine provides solace for large numbers of people. For those students and staff, we will have additional counselors from neighboring districts here to help this morning. This is a community that comes together to support those that are hurting. We are thankful for our BG Family. Dr. Frederickson Superintendent

Congrats Bobcat Baseball All District Selections: Zach, Eli, Rowan

Thank you so much HomeBank for BBQing for our seniors and staff today!

Any student taking Dual Credit Pre-Calc next year with Mrs. McMillen that will be taking the placement test, may stop by her room to pick up a review There will be a meeting for all softball players and their parents in the high school commons on Wednesday, May 15 at 5:00 pm to go over the new BigTeams website and online paperwork process. And then there will be a meeting for all football players and their parents in the high school gym at 5:30 to go over the same information. Are you in your baking era? If so, join us this Wednesday, May 15th, at 3:30 for our final event of the year. We will be making caramel blondie cookies. Sign up with Ms. Newcomer or Ms. Huhn.

Good Luck

Baseball District 1st Round Bobcats 11 Mark Twain 4 Final Bobcats move on to the semi final tomorrow at 12:00 pm vs Hermann. Great job!!

FCA will be hosting our final huddle meeting tonight @5pm @ Hannah Akers Place. Contact Mrs. Pierce or the officers for the address. Come out and join us for food, fun, and fellowship as we send off our Seniors! Are you in your baking era? If so, join us next Wednesday, May 15th, at 3:30 for our final event of the year. We

Good Luck to the Bobcat Baseball Team District 1st Round vs Mark Twain 5:30 pm Location: Montgomery County HS Admission Charge: $6 Winner will play Saturday at 12:00 pm vs Hermann

There will be a football meeting tomorrow, Friday, May 10th in the gym during CAT Time for anyone interested in playing football next fall. Students and teachers going to the Fox after school on Thursday, the bus will be leaving at 4 pm from the high school. FCA will be hosting our final huddle meeting this Friday, 5pm @ Hannah Akers Place. Contact Mrs. Pierce or the officers for the address. Come out and join us for food, fun, and fellowship as we send off our Seniors! Are you in your baking era? If so, join us next Wednesday, May 15th, at 3:30 for our final event of the year. We will be making caramel blondie cookies. Sign up with Ms. Newcomer or Ms. Huhn.

There will be an informational parent meeting for anyone interested in playing softball grades 7-12 next school year on Wednesday, May 15th at 5:00 pm in the HS Commons. We will be going over the new online physicals and MSHSAA annual requirements along with other important information about volleyball. Parents - please make plans to attend.

There will be an informational parent meeting for anyone interested in playing volleyball grades 7-12 next school year on Wednesday, May 15th at 5:00 pm in the HS Commons. We will be going over the new online physicals and MSHSAA annual requirements along with other important information about volleyball. Parents - please make plans to attend.

We are excited that our BGR-1 Early Childhood Center is running on schedule and look forward to serving the future of ECC students in the very near future making this dream a reality! ECC Family Survey Link within video prompt below: https://youtu.be/__WedoYwi7E #BGBOBCATPRIDE

The baseball game is cancelled tonight

Congrats Zach