Today, we celebrate our incredible Hollister School Lunch Heroes!

From preparing healthy meals to greeting students with a warm smile, our Food Services team goes above and beyond every single day to care for our Hollister Family. Their hard work and heart help make our schools a welcoming place where every student is nourished and ready to learn.

Please join us in thanking our amazing team this School Lunch Hero Day for everything they do!

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5–9. We invite the entire Hollister community to join us in recognizing the incredible educators who make a difference in our students' lives every day.

Here’s how you can get involved:

1. Post on your social media – Share a shoutout for a teacher or group of teachers who have made an impact on your life or the community.

2. Tag the Hollister R-V School District and the teacher’s building – This will allow us to celebrate your post and amplify the message across district platforms.

3. Include the hashtags: #HollisterTigers #HeartofHollister

During Teacher Appreciation Week, let’s come together to make sure our teachers know just how much they are appreciated.

Wednesday is School Nurse Day, and we want to give a huge shoutout to our amazing school nurses, Mary and Brenda, for all the care and support they provide to our students and staff every day! Their dedication ensures that everyone stays healthy, safe, and ready to learn. From first aid to health education, they play an essential role in keeping our school community strong. Thank you, Nurse Mary and Nurse Brenda, for everything you do!

The HHS FFA Chapter has concluded an exceptional contest season, showcasing the dedication and hard work of its members. This year, the chapter placed 35th out of 361 chapters statewide in Missouri and received a Gold Emblem rating. Additionally, the chapter earned both the 10+ Member Growth Award and the 10+ Percent Membership Growth Award, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the FFA community.

Several teams and individual members earned remarkable results during the season, with district-level competitions yielding top performances:

Nursery/Landscape: Ethan LeBlanc, Dakota Oster, Diya Patel, and Chance Teckemeyer placed 1st

Agronomy: Canyon Frazier, Ella Green, Miranda Woolstrum, and Zen Marler placed 4th

Dairy Foods: Eliana Blitch, Tristian Dawson, Elijah Struik, and Luke Phillips placed 13th

Ag Mechanics: Braiden Wynia, Cason Kemp, and Baylor Evans placed 27th

Entomology: Grace Getman, Gage Harris, Calli Schill, and Olivia Buttram placed 27th

Livestock: Addison Kimrey, Addison Wilson, and Sam Herrera placed 31st

Dairy Cattle: Madison Bick, Saskia Daniel, Wyatt Bean, and Paige Mims placed 33rd

Poultry: Emmit Aksamit and Trevor Aksamit placed 28th

Vet Science: Addison Kimrey, Addison Wilson, and Sam Herrera placed 31st

The Agronomy and Nursery/Landscape teams advanced to the state competition, with the Agronomy team finishing 5th and the Nursery/Landscape team placing 9th. At State, members Ella Green, Miranda Woolstrum, Canyon Frazier, Zen Marler, Dakota Oster, Ethan LeBlanc, and Diya Patel received a Gold Rating, while Chance Teckemeyer earned a Silver Rating.

Furthermore, Chance Teckemeyer achieved the prestigious honor of receiving his State Degree, a significant accomplishment in FFA.

Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 14, and plan to join us in the HSD Central Office Training Facility between 3:30 and 5:00 PM as we honor our 2025 Hollister School District Retirees. (This is a come-and-go event.)

2025 Hollister School District Retirees:

Dr. Brian Wilson & Kim Connell

Melissa Lani Jackson & Scott McAfee

Becky Lytle, Kerrie Woods, and Lori Carroll

Sue Chinn

The Hollister Schools Foundation has presented a $4,000 check to the Hollister R-V School District, funds raised during last spring’s "Coins for a Cause" fundraiser. The generous donation will be used to help purchase two therapy dogs for the district, set to debut at the start of the 2025-2026 school year.

The new therapy dogs will provide emotional support and comfort to students across the district, helping to enhance the learning environment and promote mental well-being. This initiative is part of the district’s ongoing commitment to supporting the social and emotional needs of students and creating a nurturing atmosphere for learning.

Four district staff members will attend specialized training this summer to become certified dog handlers. This training ensures that the dogs will be well-prepared to meet the emotional and therapeutic needs of students in various school settings.

HHS Cheer announces the 2025-26 season HHS Cheer Tryouts! Tryout clinics to learn the material will be on Tuesday, May 6, from 3:30 - 5:30 PM, and Wednesday, May 8, from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the HHS Commons. Students must be present BOTH days, AND have a physical on file to try out! Tryouts will be held on Thursday, May 9, at 3:30 PM in the HHS Commons. Contact Coach Fox at sfox@hollisterschools.com for more information and to register.

​Cub Choir Spring Concert, "Under the Sea!"​

May 8

6:00​ to 6:30​ PM

​F​ree Admission

HES Cafeteria

Travel to the depths of the ocean with sea worthy tunes about ocean animals, sailing ships and the classic Little Mermaid song about living underwater, "Under the Sea"!

F = FREE Transportation, FREE Meals, and Fabulous Fun

U = Unforgettable Experiences

N = Nutritious Breakfast and Nutritious Lunch

For more information and to sign up, visit https://www.hollister.k12.mo.us/summerschool.

Date: May 4, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location: HHS Cafeteria

Looking for a better way to replace a mattress in your home? Come check out the ONE DAY MATTRESS SALE and SAVE BIG on all the same brands, styles, and technology you'd find at the stores.

For more information, contact Josh Janes at jjanes@hollisterschools.com.