
Please help me in welcoming our new archery coaches for the year. Coach Rauch and Coach Coleman.
Parent meeting Tuesday October 10th at 6:00. Meeting will be in the cafeteria.
Paperwork for anyone interested in Archery for 2023-2024 school year will go home on Thursday, October 5th.


OPAA is celebrating National School Lunch Week October 9th - 13th. In accordance with,this event they are sending home coloring sheets tonight for students to color and return on Friday October 6th. Color sheets will be hung in the cafeteria. There will be 10 coloring sheets selected for a special surprise. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD'S NAME IS ON THEIR COLOR SHEET WHEN THEY RETURN BY FRIDAY.

What a way to start our morning with students, teachers, parents and community members gathered around the flag pole to pray for each other, for our school and for our nation.
#SeeYouAtThePole
#GoWildcats


Jostens was at school today to share information with sophomores and seniors. Sophomores were given paperwork on class rings and seniors were given paperwork on caps/gowns and other graduation items such as announcements and clothing. Jostens will return on Tuesday, September 19th for sophomores and seniors to place their orders in person.
Seniors can order all of their graduation items online at https://thegraduationcenter.com. If you have any questions, please reach out to the front office at 417-744-2551. Thanks!

Mrs. Miller, 6th grade teacher, and Mr. Wilson, Ag teacher, were presented with our "Trophy of Awesomeness" today at our staff PD meetings. These teachers have shown a commitment to their students and have a passion for excellence in their classrooms! We are fortunate to have them as Billings Wildcat teachers! #TeacherProud



High School and Junior High Students of the Month for August were treated to pizza today at lunch courtesy of Casey's! Each of these students received a positive referral for our August Character Word of Month, Respect. We are so proud of our students and are excited to celebrate and recognize many students for their positive contributions to our school and community!



Hey, BILLINGS WILDCAT fans!
Head's up! Your NEW 24/7 BILLINGS SCHOOL Sideline Store is officially up and running. To celebrate, we're offering fans an epic, month-long promotion--25% OFF sitewide when you use code SPIRIT. Stop reading and start shopping to score the latest fan wear and accessories. Then get out there and cheer on your team.
Go BILLINGS WILDCATS!
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/missouri/billings/billings-high-school
This store will be open year round and you can customize anything on there however you'd like!! The first month it's open it is 25% off with the code SPIRIT. Our athletic department gets a percentage back for every dollar that is spent!


2023-2024 yearbooks are on sale for only $35! Click on the link to purchase your yearbook online! https://yearbookforever.com/schools/billings_high_school_buy_yearbook_2364/6Ib413L2msxg8917xDf4aSld.

High School Parents: Individual EOC (End-of-Course) score reports were given to students today during their advisory class. Students who took Algebra I, Biology I, English II, or Government last year received an EOC score report along with a letter to parents/guardians. Students were instructed to bring these reports home to parents. If you have any questions, please contact the high school office. Thank you!

Wildcat Athletics are officially underway this week!
#GoWildcats


Just a reminder: Open House is tonight from 6:30-7:30 pm, at the Billings School. This is a great time to visit with our teachers and staff members. We look forward to another amazing year! Go Wildcats!

Just a reminder, the FEMA building will be open on a tornado warning. Administration will prepare the building at the time of a tornado watch.

Updated info regarding Middle School sports that start up next week, August 14.
Go Wildcats!


Just a reminder that HS sports begin next week, August 7th, while MS sports begin the week after that, August 14th. Please make sure you have an updated physical as well as a yearly pre participation document brought with you to practice.



Free and Reduced Meals Information
Would you like additional assistance with breakfast and lunches for your children? This could be temporary or longer, due to a recent job situation, or the long-term status of your family.
It is quick, easy, and confidential. You can always apply if you are unsure, and see the results. In fact, we see many families qualify that did not think they would. If your application is approved for free or reduced meals, your child will not be singled out or identified. Their meals will just become free or reduced in the school lunch system.
Please fill out an application to see if you qualify for free or reduced prices. In doing this, you help our school qualify and receive additional grants and money. Many times, grants are awarded first to the schools with the highest free and reduced percentages. Your application could make a difference, and you could be saving additional money you spend on school food for your family!
If you would like a copy of the Free and Reduced Meals Benefits Application, or have additional questions please call or email the office managers, Natalie Verch, 417-744-2552, verchn@billings.k12.mo.us or Cheryl Thornton, 417-744-2551, thorntonc@billings.k12.mo.us.

Any 6-8th grader that is interested in JH Cheer please see the attached flyer from Coach Hill. If you have any questions please reach out to Coach through her email. hillau@billings.k12.mo.us
Go Wildcats!


JH/HS Back to School Registration Information:
August 8th - Senior Registration (9:00am - 11:30am)
August 8th - Junior Registration (12:30pm - 3:00pm)
August 9th - Sophomore Registration (9:00am - 11:30am)
August 9th - Freshmen Registration (12:30pm - 3:00pm)
August 10th - 8th Grade Registration (9:00am - 11:30am)
August 10th - 7th Grade Registration (12:30pm - 3:00pm)
August 17th - Open House - Chromebook Checkout and Handbook Distribution
7th-9th grade supply lists are attached below. Supply lists also available through Walmart by searching "Billings Elementary". Supplies for 10th-12th graders will be given by the teacher of each specific class.




Just a reminder that administration will prepare opening of the FEMA building on a tornado watch, and the FEMA building will be open on a tornado warning.

Summer school breakfast and lunch will be served free of charge at Billings School District under the SSO program for all individuals 18 years of age and younger. Individuals need not be enrolled in summer school to participate. Students enrolled in summer school will eat breakfast and lunch (free of charge) with their summer school class.
For students not enrolled in summer school, the following guidelines will be followed:
• Children need to be accompanied by an adult.
• Meals will be served in the Elementary Cafeteria and must be consumed on campus.
• Adults transporting non-enrolled children will park in the front lot and check in at the central office.
• Breakfast will be served from 7:30-7.55
• Lunch will be served from 11:15-12.:50

Great job gentleman on 4th place in the 4 x 200 and 7th place in the 4 x 100!!! We are so proud of you!!! Go Wildcats!!!
