Higbee R-VIII School District
Home of the Tigers
Congratulations to our 2026 Seniors and our 8th grade students. 🐅GO TIGERS! 🐅
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest team members for the upcoming school year. GO TIGERS!
Our Tigers fought hard tonight, but fell to the Bearcats 3-4 in an extra inning showdown. GO TIGERS! 🐅
🐅🎓Congratulations to our 2026 graduates! 🎓🐅
Our Baseball team travels to Sturgeon this evening. Come out and show your support. GO TIGERS!
Last night we celebrated our student-athletes, and tonight we celebrated our FFA students. Two different banquets, but one common theme: growth beyond the classroom.
Athletics and organizations like FFA are extensions of education. They teach lessons that cannot always be found in a textbook, including discipline, leadership, teamwork, responsibility, perseverance, and character. Early mornings, late nights, practices, competitions, projects, and service all help shape hardworking young people into future leaders.
We could not be more proud of the efforts that our students pour into our programs. GO TIGERS!
Athletics and organizations like FFA are extensions of education. They teach lessons that cannot always be found in a textbook, including discipline, leadership, teamwork, responsibility, perseverance, and character. Early mornings, late nights, practices, competitions, projects, and service all help shape hardworking young people into future leaders.
We could not be more proud of the efforts that our students pour into our programs. GO TIGERS!
Join us as we congratulate Mr. Meffert on his new role for the 26-27 school year. GO TIGERS!
🐅🎓Congratulations to our 2026 graduates! 🎓🐅
Join us as we congratulate Mrs. Strain on her new role for the 26-27 school year. GO TIGERS!
May 2nd students attended the Technology Education Association of MO competition at the Ozarks. Students submitted the following projects: red oak end table by Josiah Willams, red oak coffee table by Zachary Roberts, rocket stove by Jedidiah Williams, mounting block made of horseshoes by Devyn Copas and walnut wood shelf by Miles McGuire. All students scored over 95 on the ratings. Students got to see projects from other advanced students in metals and woodworking that have motivated them to challenge themselves for the 2027 competition.
🐅🎓Congratulations to our 2026 graduates! 🎓🐅
2026 Fine Arts Banquet
Tonight we celebrated the artistic abilities and musical talents of our Tigers. Thank you to everyone who came out to show your support!
Mrs. Farnen would like to give a special shoutout and say thank you so much to all of her students in 4th through 6th grade band and high school band. You all have worked so hard, have done a great job, and she's looking forward to another great year next year.
GO TIGERS!
Just a reminder that today is the last day of Monday care and this Friday is the last day for our After School Program. GO TIGERS!
It was a meaningful event celebrating our graduating Seniors at Baccalaureate tonight. We're grateful for the community partners, families, and friends who joined us in support, fellowship, and encouragement as these students prepare for their next chapter. Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening special and for the refreshments enjoyed afterwards. GO TIGERS!
What a day! Our second and third graders had so much fun exploring the Mark Twain Cave today. We learned, laughed, walked, and made so many great memories together. Safe to say we’ll all be sleeping good tonight! 🚌🪨💙
The Higbee Tigers rose to the challenge at the Class 1 District Meet.
Record-Breaking Performances
Danny Janssen delivered one of the biggest moments of the meet, breaking his own Higbee school record in the 300m hurdles with a blazing 43.36, earning 3rd place and advancing to sectionals. Danny also qualified in high jump, where he placed 2nd with a personal best of 1.80m. He added another personal best performance in javelin, placing 5th, narrowly missing a sectional bid. He will be competing in Centralia next weekend!
On the girls side, Sadie Pegelow made history by breaking the girls school record in discus with a throw of 26.30m. She came into the meet placed 18th, but in no way did that shake her. She made the finals (top 8) and then threw the record in her 2nd attempt in the final round. While her season came to a close at districts, Sadie’s record-breaking performance secured her place in Higbee history and marked an incredible finish to her career.
Sectional Qualifier
Higbee will be represented at sectionals by Danny Janssen after qualifying in:
* 300m Hurdles – 3rd place (School Record, 43.36)
* High Jump – 2nd place (1.80m PB)
Danny continues to prove himself as one of the most versatile and accomplished athletes in school history.
Boys Highlights
Jedidiah Williams came painfully close to advancing, finishing 5th in discus (34.47m)—just one spot shy of sectionals. His season showcased tremendous improvement and consistency in the throws.
Corbin Imhoff had an outstanding district meet as a freshman, scoring in both the 400m (8th, 56.09 PB) and high jump (7th, 1.65m PB) while also competing well in triple jump. He finished the season with 3 Higbee Freshman records in these events.
Brayson Harlan wrapped up a strong senior campaign with a personal best in the 100m (12.53), points in pole vault (6th), and a bounce back finish after wiping out in the 300m hurdles.
Jeremiah Simmons continued his impressive freshman season with multiple personal bests in hurdles and shot put!
Josiah Williams set a personal best the 100m dash!
Girls Highlights
Kiersten Rockett made the finals and finished with a 7th-place finish in long jump (4.55m) and contributed heavily in both sprint relays.
Kylie Sinklear posted a personal best in triple jump with a 9.03m jump. She became the 2nd Freshman in school history to clear 9 meters. Her long jump performance was impressive as well. She remained a major contributor in relays to help set two season bests.
Naomi Schlapper, Mya Sears, Jayla Schaedel, and Shyanna DeWeese all continued to compete hard, with several earning personal bests and valuable district experience that will help shape the future of Higbee girls track.
Relay Highlights
The girls sprint relays continued to shine on the postseason stage:
* Girls 4x200 Relay: 7th place, season-best 2:05.77
* Girls 4x100 Relay: Season-best 58.89
The boys 4x400 relay team of Brayson Harlan, Corbin Imhoff, Keaton Boyd, and Danny Janssen also earned points with a 7th-place, season-best 4:06.82.
Senior Send-Off
Districts marked the final high school meet for several Higbee seniors who helped elevate this program:
Brayson Harlan – A versatile leader who competed wherever Higbee needed him, from sprints to hurdles to pole vault. He is truly dedicated and an exceptional talent!
Sadie Pegelow – A record-breaker who closes her career as the new girls discus school record holder.
Keaton Boyd – A key contributor in sprint events and relays whose work helped strengthen the team.
Aiden Freidin - An athlete willing to try anything!
These seniors helped build the foundation for Higbee’s continued success, and their contributions will not be forgotten.
Go Tigers! 🐅
Varsity drops one on the road, but JV get it done with a win tonight. Congratulations to Blake Boggs and Cale Nelson for hitting out-of-the-park home runs. 🐅 GO TIGERS! 🐅
Join us as we congratulate Mr. Micah Kirby on his new role for the 26-27 school year. GO TIGERS!
🐅🎓Congratulations to our 2026 graduates! 🎓🐅
