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! 🎓🐅

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!

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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! 🎓🐅

The Higbee Tigers put together a gritty performance at the Larry Littrell Varsity Relays in Glasgow, highlighted by multiple personal bests, podium finishes, and strong relay efforts against solid competition. Boys Highlights Danny Janssen once again led the way for Higbee with an outstanding all-around day, scoring in three events and proving himself as one of the team’s most versatile athletes. Danny placed 2nd in the javelin (39.57m), 3rd in both the 300m hurdles (44.62) and high jump (1.75m), totaling a huge point contribution for the Tigers. Brayson Harlan continued his strong season with a 5th-place finish in the 300m hurdles (50.05 PB) and also posted a personal best in the 100m (12.69). Corbin Imhoff had a productive day as well, earning 6th in triple jump (10.98m) while adding a PB in the 100m (12.73) and a solid 59.10 in the 400m. Keaton Boyd ran a personal best 28.30 in the 200m, while Jeremiah Simmons competed in multiple events, including the 110m hurdles, long jump, and a PB in shot put (9.62m). The boys capped off the meet with a strong team effort in the 4x400 relay, where Corbin Imhoff, Brayson Harlan, Keaton Boyd, and Danny Janssen placed 4th in a season-best 4:06.89. Girls Highlights The Lady Tigers showed steady improvement across the board, especially in the jumps and relays. Kylie Sinklear had a standout day with a 3rd-place finish in triple jump (8.71m) and also contributed key legs on both scoring sprint relays. Kiersten Rockett added a 6th-place finish in long jump (4.26m) while also running a personal best 15.05 in the 100m. Shyanna DeWeese scored for Higbee in discus with an 8th-place finish (22.49m) and also recorded a PB in shot put (7.13m). Naomi Schlapper posted a personal best in the 400m (1:19.57), while Mya Sears achieved personal bests in both the 200m (33.45) and 800m (3:25.60). The girls relay teams delivered some of the team’s biggest points of the day: * 4x100 Relay: 5th place, season-best 59.15 * 4x200 Relay: 5th place, season-best 2:07.71 Both relays featured Kylie Sinklear, Abbigail Henderson, Jayla Schaedel, and Kiersten Rockett, showing improving chemistry and speed.

The Higbee Middle School Tigers made history at the Glasgow Relays with multiple personal bests, strong point scorers, and two new school records, Higbee MS wrapped up their season in style. We can't thank these athletes, parents, and supporters enough for helping make this season possible! Record-Breaking Performances Jackson Dodsworth had a historic day for the Tigers, blazing to a 4th-place finish in the 200m (28.19 PB) while officially setting a new Higbee Middle School record in the 200m. Jackson also posted a personal best in the 100m (13.60), proving himself as one of the top young sprinters in program history. The girls 4x100 relay team of Addison Greening, Ridley Hall, Kadence Sercu, and Emma Deschu also made history, running a school-record 59.28 while placing 4th overall. Their performance showcased outstanding teamwork, handoffs, and speed, setting a new standard for Higbee Middle School girls track. Boys Highlights Isiah Simmons delivered one of his best meets yet, placing 6th in the 100m hurdles (19.89 PB) and scoring again in pole vault (7th, 1.80m). Justyn Imhoff had a huge all-around day, scoring in three events with 6th in pole vault (1.95m), 8th in the 400m (1:08.60 PB), and a solid effort in the 1600m. His versatility continues to be a major strength for the Tigers. Phoenyx Sears added a strong showing in discus with a 9th-place finish (24.82m), while Talon Stockhorst added multiple personal bests in the throws. The boys’ 4x200 relay team of Isiah Simmons, Justyn Imhoff, Phoenyx Sears, and Jackson Dodsworth also placed 5th (2:02.97), adding another strong relay finish for Higbee. Girls Highlights Emma Deschu scored individually with an 8th-place finish in the 800m (3:00.83) while also playing a major role in the record-breaking 4x100 team and several other relays. Kenlee Wright had a breakout performance with a 7th-place finish in shot put (8.58m PB), while Rylee Seidel scored in discus with an 8th-place finish (17.10m PB) and added another PB in shot put. Ridley Hall and Tinsley Vanlandingham continued to provide sprint depth, while the girls relay teams consistently competed hard throughout the meet. Relay Success The girls relay squads dealt with injuries but we made it happen due to the depth of the squad. * 4x100 Relay: 4th place, School Record, 59.28 * 4x400 Relay: 7th place, 5:27.44 * 4x800 Relay: 8th place, 14:07.64

Please see the attached note from Mr. Burton.

The Tigers fell on the road to New Bloomfield this evening.

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest team members for the upcoming school year. GO TIGERS!