Middle School Track @ Glasgow!
No results have been posted but it was a great day for Higbee! The cold weather didn't stop our athletes from competing well all day.
Thank you to all that came out and supported our athletes! They really appreciated it.
Smarty Pants Showdown is TONIGHT at 5:30! Come show your Witt's and enjoy a fun night with the freshman class!
We are proud to recognize our two outstanding Seniors, Robert and Joey, who were honored at the Moberly Area Technical Center Completer and Awards Ceremony yesterday.
Robert earned his completer's certificate and was awarded the Randy Scott Haak Memorial Automotive Scholarship in recognition of his hard work and dedication over the past two years in the Automotive Technology program.
Joey received multiple honors, including the prestigious Graduation With Distinction, Outstanding CIT Second Year Student, and the Breaking Traditions Award, celebrating her excellence and commitment in the Computer Information Technology program.
Congratulations, Robert and Joey, on your well-deserved recognition. We are proud of your achievements and excited for your future!
Higbee HS Track and Field Recap: Glasgow Varsity Relays 2025 🏆
Here are the highlights from the meet of 24 teams:
Girls Team Achievements:
- 100 Meter Dash: Raegan Derboven sprinted to a commendable 15th place with a time of 14.55!
- 200 Meter Dash: Natalie Ritter showed great effort, finishing 22nd with a time of 33.50!
- 400 Meter Dash: Kiersten Rockett put in a strong performance, placing 11th with a time of 1:11.00.
- 300 Meter Hurdles: Billie Westfall excelled in the hurdles, securing 4th place with a time of 54.69, showcasing her skill and determination.
- 4x100 Meter Relay: Our relay team finished 7th with a solid time of 57.96, highlighting the teamwork and effort of all the runners.
- 4x200 Meter Relay: The team also performed well in this event, finishing 7th with a time of 1:58.99.
- High Jump: Ronnie Welch soared to 4th place, clearing a height of 1.47m with impressive technique!
- Long Jump: Kiersten Rockett jumped to 6th place with a distance of 4.23m, showcasing her versatility as an athlete.
- Discus: Shayanna DeWeese threw for 17.6m, finishing 17th, while Taylor Perkins contributed with a throw of 10.63m, finishing 33rd. Today was Taylor Perkins's first meet of the year! Great to see her back from injury!
- Javelin: Shayanna DeWeese threw 14.41m, finishing 30th, and Taylor Perkins added to her performance with a solid throw of 4.16m, finishing 30th in the shot put.
Boys Team Achievements:
- 100 Meter Dash: Aaron Welch sprinted to a fantastic 5th place with a time of 11.84, showing his speed and determination.
- 200 Meter Dash: Gavin Snell ran a 27.50
- 400 Meter Dash Aaron continued his success, securing 4th place with a time of 56.22 in the 400 Meter Dash. This was a new seasons best for the team.
Brayson Harlan finished 6th at 57.49. We are building speed and depth!
- 800 Meter Run: Jedidiah Williams put in a solid effort, finishing 21st with a time of 2:41.98.
- 1600 Meter Run: Danny Janssen had a great race, finishing 7th with a time of 5:04.50, showcasing his endurance.
- 110 Meter Hurdles: Gavin Snell demonstrated his skills, finishing 9th with a time of 21.73.
- 300 Meter Hurdles: Danny Janssen also excelled, finishing 4th with a time of 45.70, demonstrating strength and resilience.
- 4x100 Meter Relay: Our relay team finished 9th at 55.44, giving it their all.
- 4x200 Meter Relay: The boys finished 10th with a time of 1:43.74.
- Triple Jump: Danny Janssen jumped to 5th place with an impressive distance of 11.79m, adding to his successful day.
- Discus: Jedidiah Williams achieved a throw of 24.62m, finishing 20th.
- Javelin: Cale Nelson finished strong in 10th place with a throw of 34.39m, while Jedidiah Williams added to the total with a 22nd place finish at 27.59m. Cale's throw was the team's season best.
We are excited to continue building on this momentum as we prepare for our upcoming meets.
🐅Go Tigers!! 🐅
Join our Tigers today in Glasgow!
GO TIGERS!
👕 Clothing Drive for a Cause! 👟
Join Higbee FBLA and Student Council in giving back to our community! We're hosting a Clothing Drive to support Faith Bridge of Moberly, MO — an incredible organization that provides hope, support, and resources to children and families in need.
📅 Dates: May 6–9, 2025
📍 Drop-Off Location: Higbee School
🎁 We’re accepting:
✅ Kids and juniors clothing
✅ Children’s toys
✅ Baby necessities
✅ Gently used or new household items
Your donations will directly support Faith Bridge’s mission to serve local foster families and vulnerable children. To learn more about how your items help, visit faithbridgemoberly.org.
Let’s make a difference together, one donation at a time! 💙
#FaithBridge #HigbeeGivesBack #CommunitySupport
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Take a look at this slideshow of some pieces that our art classes have put together!
Go Tigers!
GO TIGERS!
Happy School Principal’s Day to Mrs. Mandy Niemeier!
Today we celebrate an incredible leader who brings dedication, heart, and a deep commitment to our school every single day. Mrs. Niemeier brings a wealth of knowledge—especially with her strong background in Special Education—and uses that expertise to make our school a place where every student feels seen, supported, and inspired.
She is more than just a Principal—she's a constant presence at games, concerts, competitions, and events, cheering on our students and celebrating their accomplishments. Her compassion, care, and unwavering support make a lasting difference in the lives of our staff, students, and families.
Thank you, Mrs. Niemeier, for all you do to lead with heart and purpose. We are so lucky to have you!
#SchoolPrincipalsDay
GO TIGERS!
Tomorrow! Come for dinner and stick around for a great performance! Go Tigers! 🐅
Save the date!
The Higbee FFA Work Auction will take place on Monday, May 5th. Admission is $10 and includes dinner. Doors will open at 5:30 PM, with dinner served at 6:00 PM. The auction will begin immediately following the meal.
Don't forget the Higbee FFA Plant Sale starts Friday May 2nd from 3:30pm - 7pm! We will also be open Saturday from 8am - 3pm.
GO TIGERS!
GO TIGERS!
Our Tigers take on Bevier this evening. Come out and show your support!
GO TIGERS!
Higbee HS Track and Field Paris Relays
What an exciting day at the HS Paris Track and Field Relays! Our Higbee Tigers athletes showcased their skills, determination, and teamwork across various events. Here are the highlights from the meet:
Girls Team Achievements:
- 100 Meter Dash: Raegan Derboven sprinted to a strong 7th place with a time of 14.10. Natalie Ritter also gave her best effort, finishing 16th at 15.95.
- 400 Meter Dash: Kiersten Rockett dropped a season's best time with finishing in 6th place with a time of 1:09.57.
- 100 Meter Hurdles: Joey ran 20.36, finishing 7th.
- 300 Meter Hurdles: Joey Westfall connected with a beautiful race to set a new school record with a time of 55.65. This secured 3rd place in the open.
- 4x100 Meter Relay: Our relay team put forth a great effort, finishing 6th with a time of 57.64.
- High Jump: Ronnie Welch soared to 2nd place, clearing 1.52m.
- Long Jump: Kiersten Rockett jumped to 4th place with a distance of 4.12m, while Natalie Ritter also performed well, finishing 9th with a jump of 3.58m.
- Discus: Shayanna DeWeese threw for 18.11m, finishing 11th, and Ayla Griffin followed with a throw of 16.15m, finishing 15th.
- Javelin: Shayanna DeWeese rounded out a busy day with a throw of 14.05m, finishing 12th!
Boys Team Achievements:
- 100 Meter Dash: Both boys ran personal bests with Aaron Welch finishing 6th with a time of 11.71 and Gavin Snell followed closely with a time of 13.29, finishing 11th.
- 200 Meter Dash: Gavin Snell also competed in the 200m, finishing 11th at 28.09.
- 400 Meter Dash: Jedidiah Williams finished strong in 12th with a time of 1:08.26.
- 800 Meter Run: Both boys set personal records with Danny Janssen earning 5th place with a time of 2:17.21 and Brayson Harlan also competing finishing 8th with 2:33.63.
- 110 Meter Hurdles: Gavin Snell continued to impress with a 4th place finish at 21.49. That is his personal best!
- 300 Meter Hurdles: Celton Crawford secured 4th place with a time of 49.52.
- 4x400 Meter Relay: Our relay team put on a strong performance, finishing 2nd with a time of 3:50.70 and breaking the school record!
- 4x800 Meter Relay: Another strong showing with the relay team finishing 4th at 9:39.12!
- Triple Jump: Danny Janssen jumped to 3rd place with an impressive distance of 11.67m. Aaron Welch also shined, finishing 4th with 11.19m.
- Pole Vault: Celton Crawford cleared 2.13m, finishing 5th and setting a new school record!
- Discus: Jedidiah Williams finished 10th with a throw of 27.82m.
- Javelin: Jedidiah also competed in the javelin, finishing 7th with a throw of 29.84m!
Our high school track and field team ended a long week with three school records and many personal bests! We will be back at it next Tuesday at Macon.
🐅Go Tigers!! 🐅
