Higbee R-VIII School District

Congratulations to Freshman Ava Welch! GO TIGERS!

Our After School Program has some exciting events planned for last quarter. Don't miss out! GO TIGERS!

This Friday, we're coming together to celebrate inclusion, kindness, and support for two of our amazing students! Join us by wearing yellow, blue, and your most unique socks to show your support and help spread awareness! Every small act helps create a more welcoming and understanding community. #InclusionMatters #WeAreHigbee

🐴🏀 We are just 2 days away from the Donkey Basketball Showdown! 🏀🐴

Purchase discounted tickets online at:
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/fayette-ffa-dairyland-donkey-basketball-advance-ticket-e-sale/items?preview=1

OR

Swing by the Higbee School office to save! Tickets are $10.00

Come out and watch your local FFA chapters battle it out in an unforgettable Donkey Basketball Challenge!

*Game 1: Fayette vs. New Franklin
*Game 2: Glasgow vs. Higbee
*Championship Game: Winners of Game 1 & Game 2

Bring your friends, bring your family, and get ready for some laughs and hometown competition!

🌭 Concessions Available:
• Fayette’s Famous Tri-Tip Sandwiches
• Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers
• Hotdogs
• Chips
• Candy
• Water

Don’t miss the fun — it’s going to be a night to remember! 🎉

The Higbee Tigers kicked off their baseball season today by participating in a jamboree in St. James, competing against Linn and St. James. Despite the chilly weather, it was a great experience to start the season.

Baseball season is here! Join our guys in St. James today. GO TIGERS!

Location: 1200 Nelson Hart Dr
St James, MO 65559

Be sure to add this tiny Tiger favorite to your May calendar. A fun and FREE event brought to you by our Parents as Teachers team.

Congratulations to our student athletes who earned All District honors. We could not be more proud of your efforts both on and off of the court. GO TIGERS!

Due to road conditions and the continued cold today, conferences have been canceled. We do not plan to reschedule them, so teachers may reach out to you, or you are more than welcome to contact them via email or by calling the school (660-456-7206) during their open times shown below. Thank you for understanding, and Go Tigers!

The 2026 Higbee Marathon Relay was a Success! Thank you to Everyone that Came Out and Supported! Go Tigers! 🐅

Calendar events for the week of March 16th-21st. To view all calendar items, please visit: https://www.higbeeschool.com/events?start_date=2026-03-01&end_date=2026-03-31
GO TIGERS!

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Monday, March 16th, 1-7pm. Elementary parent/guardians have been notified of their appointment time. 6-12th grade teachers will be available in the cafeteria to meet with parent/guardians. Please reach out if you have questions.

SPRING BASEBALL SEASON BEGINS NEXT WEEK. GO TIGERS!

Spring Grams available for purchase now until March 25th. Order forms will be sent home today.

Our 3rd graders have been earning classroom money to use on "experiences." JJ cashed some in today for a pretty sweet experience with the HS FACS students. GO TIGERS!

Contact a Junior class member for tickets. GO TIGERS!

Tonight we celebrated excellence, leadership, service, and character as we welcomed our newest members into the National Honor Society. CONGRATULATIONS to our hardworking Tigers!

2026 Higbee NHS Inductees:
Harper Mealy
Devyn Copas
Brayden Thornton
Jayla Schaedel
Taylor Perkins

Spring Personality Pictures are in just a few short weeks. ALL students in grades PK-5th grade will be photographed, 6th-12th grade students are pre-order only.

Our 5th and 6th grade basketball teams had a busy week competing in the Higbee and Keytesville tournaments. Boys took home the first place trophy in the Keytesville tournament and girls brought home second place. They showed hard work, teamwork and determination on the court.