Aurora R-8 School District

The homecoming activities and boys basketball game scheduled for tonight (Friday, 2/12) have been postponed. We will hold the homecoming activities and game on Tuesday 2/23.

Ticket information for the 2020 Blue and Gold Tournament: - Admission to all sessions in JQH and Hammons: $8 for adults and students. - Admission to games at Greenwood: $3 for adults and students. These are single game tickets. Gym will empty after each game. You must have a voucher that you will receive after your game to be able to purchase tickets. - There are no all tournament passes this year. -The box office at JQH is open from 11 AM to 2 PM for advance sales. Phone number is 417-836-7678 or you can walk up.

The Greenwood Blue and Gold Tournament will now stream ALL 52 games! Live stream coverage will be provided by Springfield Sports Network on CityLinkTV, and also available on MSHSAA.tv. Fans will have the option to purchase single game access or a division pass that includes all games under the respective division. If you are unfamiliar with purchasing broadcasts online, here's a quick help article: https://blueframetechnology.freshdesk.com/en/support/solutions/articles/35000038796-pay-per-view-video-help Fans can view all 52 games online at the Springfield Sports Network or on MSHSAA TV's OTT apps for Roku, Amazon Fire, Android TV, Apple TV, Android Mobile and iOS! Prices: $5.50/game $25.00/All Access BLUE Bracket $25.00/All Access GOLD Bracket Click the links Springfield Sports Network on CityLinkTV, or MSHSAA.tv and enjoy all of the Greenwood Blue and Gold Tournament games!

Ticket information for the 2020 Blue and Gold Tournament: - Admission to all sessions in JQH and Hammons: $8 for adults and students. - Admission to games at Greenwood: $3 for adults and students. These are single game tickets. Gym will empty after each game. You must have a voucher that you will receive after your game to be able to purchase tickets. - There are no all tournament passes this year. -The box office at JQH is open from 11 AM to 2 PM for advance sales. Phone number is 417-836-7678 or you can walk up.

Spectator Guidelines for those traveling to Mt. Vernon for the High School Boy's Basketball game on Thursday, 12/17. • Physical distancing is required at all times when spectators are not sitting with their family unit (household). • Spectators are asked to not sit in rows that are marked off to allow for social distancing. • Students and young children must remain seated with parents at all times during the entire event. The exception is students seated in the student body section. • Home spectators will be seated on the WEST end of the gym and visiting spectators will be seated on the EAST end of the gym. • Face coverings are REQUIRED for entrance and when spectators are out of their seat. • All Mt. Vernon High School students are REQUIRED to wear face coverings at all times during indoor events.

For those traveling to Lamar for tonight's (12/10) High School Girls Basketball game: The Lamar R-I School district will follow the guidelines of the Barton County Health Department. Guidelines are subject to change at any time. General Guidelines: • Face coverings are strongly recommended for all athletic or school events. • Selected bleacher seats will be labeled “NO SEATING” to assist with social distancing. • Multiple gyms will be utilized throughout the season. • Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet or more from people who do not live in your household. • No congregating in bleachers, halls or lobbies. • As soon as the event has concluded, please do not remain in the venue. High School  • Spectator seating will be on the EAST side of the gymnasium.  West side of the gym will only be used for players and game personnel. 

nformation for those traveling to New Covenant for tonight's (12/8) boy's basketball game. -Face coverings are to be worn while in the building -Social distancing is Strongly Recommended if not with the same household. -Home fans will be seated on the NORTH end of the gym. Visiting fans will be seated on the SOUTH end of the gym. -Student athletes that are waiting and watching will have a designated area up on the stage. -Enter the gym through the SOUTH double red doors / Exit through the NORTH double red door. -Changing rooms will be provided. -No Water Coolers will be provided. Each school must provide their own water bottles. -All home games will be live-streamed on the http://live.newcovenant.net/ - Limited seating in the gym for the fans due to the city ordinance.

This is a reminder that the enrollment period for students interested in virtual instruction ends Thursday, December 10, 2020. All virtual decisions must be made during this time period. Parents of all students interested in virtual instruction must make an appointment with David Mais in order to begin the process. Please call 417-678-3373 to schedule your appointment as soon as possible.

Beginning on Monday, December 7th ALL students grades 7-12, attending home basketball games must sit in the "student section" located on the south side of the gym. No students are allowed in the Commons Area except to use the restroom or visit the concession stand. In the student section, every other row will be closed. The available rows for student seating will also have every other spot marked for NO SEATING to ensure 3 feet spacing between students. The school district encourages each student to wear a mask but it is not mandatory. The only exception will be those students sitting with their parents/guardians in the north side bleachers. Students who cannot follow these instructions will be forced to leave school property.

Aurora Families: The enrollment period for students interested in virtual instruction during the second semester opened today, November 30, 2020 and runs through Thursday, December 10, 2020. This is the time period in which virtual decisions must be made. All students wishing to make a change, either to or from virtual instruction, must make an appointment with David Mais, Assistant Superintendent, in order to begin the process. Please call 417-678-3373 to schedule your appointment as soon as possible to ensure a meeting time. Educationally, DM

For those traveling to Hollister on 11/12 for the Jr. High Girls basketball game. The game order will be: 7th Grade A, Combined B game, and 8th grade A. Games begin at 5:00. The spectator guidelines are as follows: 1. Mask must be worn for entry 2. If you cannot social distance then a mask must be worn 3. Please have a mask on as you move through the gym 4. We encourage families to sit together 5. Do not sit in the closed rows 6. All Hollister students in the student section must wear a mask 7. Visiting students sitting in a student section must wear a mask 8. No one will be allowed on the floor following the game

Aurora Families: The enrollment period for students interested in virtual instruction during the second semester is quickly approaching. November 30, 2020-December 10, 2020 is the time period in which virtual decisions must be made. All students wishing to make a change, either to or from virtual instruction, must make an appointment with David Mais, Assistant Superintendent, in order to begin the process. Please call 417-678-3373 to schedule your appointment as soon as possible to ensure a meeting time. Educationally, DM

For those traveling to Cassville on Tuesday, November 10th for Jr. High Girls basketball. Starting at 5:00. Game order is 7th grade A, B Game, 8th grade A. Cassville has the following restrictions in place: ❖ Face coverings are encouraged when social distancing is not possible. ❖ Home fans will be seated on the EAST end of the gym. ❖ Visiting fans will be seated on the WEST end of the gym. ❖ Student section will utilize every other bleacher. ❖ Selected bleachers will be labeled NO SEATING for both schools.

Come welcome home the Girls Cross County team that placed 4th in Class 3 at the State meet today. Welcome them home at the High School at 9:00 PM.

Going on right now until 8:00 PM swing by the High School and get chili, cornbread and brownies for $7.00. This is a drive-thru event. All proceeds go to support the Aurora High School Band. Come get some delicious food while it lasts.

Youth volleyball signups for 3rd through 6th grade will take place tonight (Monday, October 19th) at Aurora Baptist Temple gymnasium. Sign ups are from 5:30- 6:30 PM. The season begins on January 18th and includes 8 games. The fee is $75.00. Contact volleydawgshd@gmail.com or VolleyDawgs Volleyball on Facebook for additional information.

For those traveling to Reeds Spring on Thursday, 10/15 for the Jr. High Football games: Spectators will need to wear face coverings to get into the stadium and will be required for all spectators until they can properly social distance. Spectators are encouraged to wear face covering when they leave their seat. (ex: restroom, concession stand, commons area).

Be sure to come out today at 4:30 p.m. to Aurora High School at 305 W. Prospect. We are having a 10th Annual Parking Lot Party in front of the school to kick off Homecoming Week: Dawgs In Hollywood. The Aurora Athletic Booster Club will feed us, we will introduce fall activity rosters, homecoming candidates and their parents and coaches. The cheerleaders will perform and so will the Marching Houn' Dawg Band. We will not be lighting a bonfire this year due to the dry conditions, but we will get fired up nonetheless for our favorite Houn' Dawgs. Come join us and Go Dawgs!

If you are heading to Marshfield for the Houn Dawg football game this evening (10/9) and still need a ticket. Mrs. Blackburn will be at the visitors gate with some extra tickets available. Gates do not open until 6:00 PM

Aurora R-VIII Parents/Guardians: Fall parent/teacher conferences are quickly approaching. Due to limiting visitors in the buildings, these conferences will look differently than in years past. Parents of students in Kindergarten-6th grade will have individual phone conferences with their classroom teachers as scheduled in previous years. Jr High and High School parents are being asked to email individual teachers they would like to conference with to begin the scheduling process. More information from individual buildings will be sent shortly. Please contact your child’s building office if you have any questions.