Join Central Missouri Community Action for a Spanish-Speaking Family Application & Resource Event this Friday, May 1st from 3:00–5:30 PM at 414 W Patrick St.!
Our goal is to support families by providing applications, enrollment assistance, and program information in Spanish. Families will have access to a wide range of free resources and can get help completing applications.
✨ Free event
✨ Community resources
✨ Help with applications
✨ Activities for kids
✨ Food pantry, job opportunities & more
✨ Raffles and giveaways
¡Ayúdenos a compartir este evento!
Acompáñenos a nuestra Feria de Recursos y Solicitudes para Familias de Habla Hispana este viernes 1 de mayo de 3:00 a 5:30 PM en 414 W Patrick St..
Nuestro objetivo es apoyar a las familias ofreciendo solicitudes, asistencia con inscripciones e información de programas en español. Las familias podrán acceder a una variedad de recursos gratuitos y recibir ayuda para completar solicitudes.
✨ Evento gratis
✨ Recursos comunitarios
✨ Ayuda con solicitudes
✨ Actividades para niños
✨ Despensa de comida, oportunidades de empleo y más
✨ Rifas y regalos
Our goal is to support families by providing applications, enrollment assistance, and program information in Spanish. Families will have access to a wide range of free resources and can get help completing applications.
✨ Free event
✨ Community resources
✨ Help with applications
✨ Activities for kids
✨ Food pantry, job opportunities & more
✨ Raffles and giveaways
¡Ayúdenos a compartir este evento!
Acompáñenos a nuestra Feria de Recursos y Solicitudes para Familias de Habla Hispana este viernes 1 de mayo de 3:00 a 5:30 PM en 414 W Patrick St..
Nuestro objetivo es apoyar a las familias ofreciendo solicitudes, asistencia con inscripciones e información de programas en español. Las familias podrán acceder a una variedad de recursos gratuitos y recibir ayuda para completar solicitudes.
✨ Evento gratis
✨ Recursos comunitarios
✨ Ayuda con solicitudes
✨ Actividades para niños
✨ Despensa de comida, oportunidades de empleo y más
✨ Rifas y regalos
Senior Spotlight! 🎓 Meet Benton Althoff!
Senior Spotlight! 🎓 Meet Ace Currens!
🏈💪 Updated Summer Info is Here! 💪🏈
We’ve updated our High School Summer School, Weights, and Football information—including camps and important details!
Be sure to check it out so you don’t miss any key dates, opportunities, or updates for the upcoming season.
Let’s get ready for a great summer and an even better year ahead—It’s a great day to be a Pinto! 🐴💙
We’ve updated our High School Summer School, Weights, and Football information—including camps and important details!
Be sure to check it out so you don’t miss any key dates, opportunities, or updates for the upcoming season.
Let’s get ready for a great summer and an even better year ahead—It’s a great day to be a Pinto! 🐴💙
Senior Spotlight! 🎓 Meet Lily Ahnert!
DEADLINES ARE COMING! 🏀 Boys Basketball Camp 2026 🏀
📅 Camp Schedule:
Grades 3–5
• May 11–14
• 3:00–4:30 PM
• Location: CMS
⏰ Deadline to guarantee a camp shirt: May 1
Grades 6–7
• May 26–29
• 10:00–11:30 AM
• Location: High School
⏰ Deadline: May 15
Grades 8–11
• May 26–29
• 8:00–10:00 AM
• Location: High School
⏰ Deadline: May 15
💲 Cost: $30
(Make checks payable to: Boys Basketball Booster Club)
📬 Registration Info:
• Elementary & Middle School students: Return form and payment to your school office
• High School students: Return form and payment to Coach Kliethermes or the HS office
📧 Questions? Contact:
brandon.kliethermes@californiak12.org
trey.porter@californiak12.org
Don’t miss out—sign up today and get ready for a great camp! 💪🐴
📅 Camp Schedule:
Grades 3–5
• May 11–14
• 3:00–4:30 PM
• Location: CMS
⏰ Deadline to guarantee a camp shirt: May 1
Grades 6–7
• May 26–29
• 10:00–11:30 AM
• Location: High School
⏰ Deadline: May 15
Grades 8–11
• May 26–29
• 8:00–10:00 AM
• Location: High School
⏰ Deadline: May 15
💲 Cost: $30
(Make checks payable to: Boys Basketball Booster Club)
📬 Registration Info:
• Elementary & Middle School students: Return form and payment to your school office
• High School students: Return form and payment to Coach Kliethermes or the HS office
📧 Questions? Contact:
brandon.kliethermes@californiak12.org
trey.porter@californiak12.org
Don’t miss out—sign up today and get ready for a great camp! 💪🐴
Senior Spotlight! 🎓 Meet Alex Bews!
🌟 National Student Leadership Week 🌟
This week, Student Council recognized our outstanding student leaders at CHS in celebration of National Student Leadership Week. This year’s theme, “Serving Forward,” highlights the impact of leading through service and positivity.
To show appreciation, Student Council created a special banner and treated all student leaders to Sonic drinks. Thank you to our leaders for the example you set each day and the difference you make in our school community! 💙👏
This week, Student Council recognized our outstanding student leaders at CHS in celebration of National Student Leadership Week. This year’s theme, “Serving Forward,” highlights the impact of leading through service and positivity.
To show appreciation, Student Council created a special banner and treated all student leaders to Sonic drinks. Thank you to our leaders for the example you set each day and the difference you make in our school community! 💙👏
📣 We’re Hiring! 📣
The California R-I School District is looking for an Assistant High School Cheer Coach to join our team! 📣💙
Bring your energy, leadership, and Pinto Pride as you help support and grow our cheer program!
👉 Check out all current openings and apply here: https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/employment
Come be a part of something great—It’s a great day to be a Pinto! 🐴💙
The California R-I School District is looking for an Assistant High School Cheer Coach to join our team! 📣💙
Bring your energy, leadership, and Pinto Pride as you help support and grow our cheer program!
👉 Check out all current openings and apply here: https://www.californiak12.org/o/carisd/page/employment
Come be a part of something great—It’s a great day to be a Pinto! 🐴💙
Senior Spotlight! 🎓 Meet Alec Bryant!
✨🎉 2026 Prom Court Candidates 🎉✨
Let’s hear it for this year’s amazing nominees!
👑 Prom Queen Candidates
Abbi Stuedle
Madyson Harkins
Triniti Tucker
Melani Trujillo
Ella Keeran
🤵 Prom King Candidates
Jackson Barnard
Preston McMillian
Josh Burnett
Kayson White
Chase Trimble
Make sure to show your support and get ready for an unforgettable night! 💃🕺
#Prom2026 #PromCourt #SchoolSpirit
Let’s hear it for this year’s amazing nominees!
👑 Prom Queen Candidates
Abbi Stuedle
Madyson Harkins
Triniti Tucker
Melani Trujillo
Ella Keeran
🤵 Prom King Candidates
Jackson Barnard
Preston McMillian
Josh Burnett
Kayson White
Chase Trimble
Make sure to show your support and get ready for an unforgettable night! 💃🕺
#Prom2026 #PromCourt #SchoolSpirit
Senior Spotlight! 🎓 Meet Chelsey Turpin!
Join us in welcoming our new Middle School/High School Band Director! 🎶
Meet & Greet
📅 April 30
⏰ 6:15 PM
📍 High School Commons
Come say hello, get to know our new director, and help us kick off an exciting new chapter for our band program! 🎺🥁🎷
Meet & Greet
📅 April 30
⏰ 6:15 PM
📍 High School Commons
Come say hello, get to know our new director, and help us kick off an exciting new chapter for our band program! 🎺🥁🎷
🎓💙 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON – CLASS OF 2026! 💙🎓
Our seniors are just days away from turning the page to their next chapter! Let’s celebrate everything they’ve accomplished and the exciting moments still to come.
📅 Important Senior Dates:
🎉 May 11 – Last Day for Seniors and Finals!
🏆 May 12 – 6:00 PM – Senior Scholarship Night (CPAC)
🙏 May 13 – 7:00 PM – Baccalaureate (CPAC)
🎓 May 17 – 2:00 PM – Graduation Ceremony (HS Gym)
We are so proud of the Class of 2026 and can’t wait to celebrate YOU! 💙 Once a Pinto, always a Pinto!
#ClassOf2026 #CountdownToGraduation #PintoPride #SeniorSeason
Our seniors are just days away from turning the page to their next chapter! Let’s celebrate everything they’ve accomplished and the exciting moments still to come.
📅 Important Senior Dates:
🎉 May 11 – Last Day for Seniors and Finals!
🏆 May 12 – 6:00 PM – Senior Scholarship Night (CPAC)
🙏 May 13 – 7:00 PM – Baccalaureate (CPAC)
🎓 May 17 – 2:00 PM – Graduation Ceremony (HS Gym)
We are so proud of the Class of 2026 and can’t wait to celebrate YOU! 💙 Once a Pinto, always a Pinto!
#ClassOf2026 #CountdownToGraduation #PintoPride #SeniorSeason
🏀 Attention Future Lady Pintos! 🏀
Coach Lawson will be meeting with any girls interested in playing basketball next year!
📅 Wednesday, April 22
⏰ 7:30 AM
📍 High School Gym
👥 Open to grades 9–11
If you're thinking about playing, don’t miss this opportunity to connect and get ready for the upcoming season! 💪🔥
Coach Lawson will be meeting with any girls interested in playing basketball next year!
📅 Wednesday, April 22
⏰ 7:30 AM
📍 High School Gym
👥 Open to grades 9–11
If you're thinking about playing, don’t miss this opportunity to connect and get ready for the upcoming season! 💪🔥
Senior Spotlight! 🎓 Meet Blain Kusgen!
What a great way to wrap up the year at the Missouri FFA State Convention! 💙💛
Our chapter and its members had an incredible showing. While we didn’t reach every goal we set, there is so much to be proud of. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed—thank you for representing our FFA chapter, school, and community so well!
⭐ Highlights from this year:
• Ranked #7 out of 365 Missouri FFA chapters
• 21 State FFA Degree recipients
• 14 State FFA Proficiency Award finalists
• 10 State FFA Chorus members
• 1 Missouri Youth in Ag Scholarship recipient
• 1 Missouri State Farmer finalist
🐖 Team Success:
• Swine Management – 2nd place (20 teams)
• Vet Science – 3rd place (37 teams)
🎤 Leadership & Individual Achievements:
• 1 Advanced Speaking participant
• 29 Group 1 Gold Rated Individuals
🏆 Group 1 Gold Rated Teams:
• Ag Sales – 2nd (22 teams)
• Conduct of Chapter Meetings – 2nd (18 teams)
• Parliamentary Procedure – 4th (14 teams)
• Entomology – 12th (48 teams)
• Livestock Evaluation – 13th (58 teams)
• FFA Knowledge – 15th (52 teams)
🥈 Group 2 Silver Rated Teams:
• Dairy Cattle – 21st (59 teams)
• Agronomy – 22nd (60 teams)
• Poultry – 26th (46 teams)
• Dairy Foods – 30th (50 teams)
We are proud of each and every one of you—this is what dedication looks like! 👏 #FFA #ProudToBeAPinto
Our chapter and its members had an incredible showing. While we didn’t reach every goal we set, there is so much to be proud of. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed—thank you for representing our FFA chapter, school, and community so well!
⭐ Highlights from this year:
• Ranked #7 out of 365 Missouri FFA chapters
• 21 State FFA Degree recipients
• 14 State FFA Proficiency Award finalists
• 10 State FFA Chorus members
• 1 Missouri Youth in Ag Scholarship recipient
• 1 Missouri State Farmer finalist
🐖 Team Success:
• Swine Management – 2nd place (20 teams)
• Vet Science – 3rd place (37 teams)
🎤 Leadership & Individual Achievements:
• 1 Advanced Speaking participant
• 29 Group 1 Gold Rated Individuals
🏆 Group 1 Gold Rated Teams:
• Ag Sales – 2nd (22 teams)
• Conduct of Chapter Meetings – 2nd (18 teams)
• Parliamentary Procedure – 4th (14 teams)
• Entomology – 12th (48 teams)
• Livestock Evaluation – 13th (58 teams)
• FFA Knowledge – 15th (52 teams)
🥈 Group 2 Silver Rated Teams:
• Dairy Cattle – 21st (59 teams)
• Agronomy – 22nd (60 teams)
• Poultry – 26th (46 teams)
• Dairy Foods – 30th (50 teams)
We are proud of each and every one of you—this is what dedication looks like! 👏 #FFA #ProudToBeAPinto
Thank you all for your support in making our BINGO Night a success.
We would like to recognize the following businesses for their contributions:
Cal’s Thrifway, Mr. G’s, Burgher Haus, Hy-Vee, and Hoback Fence.
A special thank you to Blain Kusgen; this event would not have been possible without your support.
CMS PTSA generously donated $500 to the senior class, and Amy Wood kindly contributed her 50/50 winnings back to both CMS PTSA and the senior class.
The senior class sincerely appreciates everyone who supported this event.
We would like to recognize the following businesses for their contributions:
Cal’s Thrifway, Mr. G’s, Burgher Haus, Hy-Vee, and Hoback Fence.
A special thank you to Blain Kusgen; this event would not have been possible without your support.
CMS PTSA generously donated $500 to the senior class, and Amy Wood kindly contributed her 50/50 winnings back to both CMS PTSA and the senior class.
The senior class sincerely appreciates everyone who supported this event.
HS STUDENTS! Get ready for a fun new fundraiser—Soak a Senior!
Student Council is bringing something new this year, where you can pay to dump water on a senior of your choice! We already have around 25 seniors signed up, and we’re also looking for some brave teachers to join in.
📅 April 23rd
🕛 During lunch
All proceeds will benefit the Class of 2026, so come out, have some fun, and support a great cause!
Make sure to check your email and fill out the form by Tuesday, April 14th, if you’d like to participate.
Let’s make a splash—it’s always a great day to be a Pinto! 💙
Student Council is bringing something new this year, where you can pay to dump water on a senior of your choice! We already have around 25 seniors signed up, and we’re also looking for some brave teachers to join in.
📅 April 23rd
🕛 During lunch
All proceeds will benefit the Class of 2026, so come out, have some fun, and support a great cause!
Make sure to check your email and fill out the form by Tuesday, April 14th, if you’d like to participate.
Let’s make a splash—it’s always a great day to be a Pinto! 💙
It’s Friday… which means it’s 🎉 BINGO DAY! 🎉
Happy Friday, Pintos! Our high school students are back at it again for a fun-filled Bingo Friday! Lots of laughs, prizes, and great memories being made—what a way to end the week! 💙 #PintoPride
Happy Friday, Pintos! Our high school students are back at it again for a fun-filled Bingo Friday! Lots of laughs, prizes, and great memories being made—what a way to end the week! 💙 #PintoPride
