Scheduled Maintenance: Internet & Phone Outage
Dear Bowling Green R-1 Families and Community Members,
Please be advised that the school district’s internet and phone systems will be down for scheduled maintenance from Friday, July 25th through Sunday, July 27th, 2025. During this time phones and other online services will be unavailable across all district buildings.
This maintenance is necessary to ensure continued reliability and security of our communication systems as we prepare for the upcoming school year.
We appreciate your understanding and patience. Normal service is expected to resume on Monday, July 28th.
If you have urgent needs during the outage, please plan accordingly or contact us before July 25th.
Thank you,
Bowling Green R-1 School District
If your student will need bus transportation for the 2025-2026 school year, please fill out the following information.
Please fill out 1 form for each rider with an AM and PM pick up/drop off location. If you have an alternate pick up/drop off please specify.
Please have this form completed by August 5th so routes can be made and schedules are ready to be handed out at Meet the Teacher night.
*Reminder: If you were previously in the gray area (too close for transportation) those parameters still apply and transportation cannot be provided.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdw8-M5tEfbQzJc4bKU7qPPLj9J5AanRi8k5LT6jQqgHuAoHA/viewform
Hello families! MAP and EOC state test results are in. 3-8 grade student reports will be distributed at Parent/Teacher Conferences. 9-12 grade student reports will be mailed home. Individual student reports can also be picked up at the building offices.
BGR1: School is cancelled for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th due to poor road conditions and wind chill. This will be our third AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction) day. Stay warm and be safe!
BGR1: School is cancelled for today, Tuesday, February 18th due to poor road conditions and wind chill. This will be our second AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction) day. Stay warm and be safe!
BGR1: School is cancelled for tomorrow, Thursday, February 13th due to poor secondary road conditions and anticipated refreezing on secondary roads. This will be our first AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction) day. Stay warm and be safe!
BGR1: School is cancelled for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12th due to anticipated poor road conditions and sickness throughout the district. Any future cancellations would be utilizing AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction). Stay warm and be safe!
The Bowling Green R-1 School District is accepting applications for a part-time night custodian at Frankford Elementary. Interested candidates should contact the Superintendent’s Office, 700 W Adams, Bowling Green, MO (573)324-5441. (EOE)
SURPLUS BUSES
The Bowling Green R-I School District is accepting individual sealed bids for the
following:
2004 International: Diesel 66 passenger with a lift. 123,096 miles.
2001 Bluebird: Diesel 65 passenger. 120079 miles.
2002 Am Trans: Diesel 66 passenger. 92627 miles. This bus is missing half of its seats.
Sealed bids due in the Superintendent’s office, 700 W. Adams, Bowling Green,
Missouri by Friday, February 7, 2025 at 1:00pm. . Contact the Superintendent’s
office at 573-324-5441.
Bowling Green, MO – The Bowling Green R-1 School District is proud to announce that Mr. Joe Chinn has been selected as the next principal of Bowling Green High School. Following an extensive search process that attracted a strong and competitive field of candidates, Mr. Chinn emerged as the top choice due to his deep commitment to the community and his extensive experience within the district.
Mr. Chinn has been a dedicated member of the Bowling Green R-1 family for over a decade, serving in various roles that have allowed him to positively impact students, staff, and the broader school community. His leadership, vision, and passion for education have made a lasting impression, and his appointment as principal is a natural step in his continued service to the district.
"Joe Chinn is an outstanding leader who truly understands the values and needs of our school and community," said Nick Larson, Superintendent at Bowling Green R-1. "His experience, dedication, and ability to connect with students and staff make him the ideal person to lead Bowling Green High School into the future."
Mr. Chinn’s tenure at Bowling Green has been marked by his unwavering commitment to student success and his collaborative approach to leadership. His passion for education, combined with his strong relationships within the district, will ensure a seamless transition and continued excellence at the high school.
The Bowling Green R-1 Board of Education congratulates Mr. Chinn on this well-earned appointment and looks forward to his leadership in the years ahead. His vision and dedication will undoubtedly shape a bright future for the students and staff of Bowling Green High School.
BG Tourney Schedule for Tuesday:
Due to poor secondary road conditions and snow in the forecast, school is cancelled for tomorrow, Friday, January 10th. Please stay warm and be safe!
Due to poor secondary road conditions, school is cancelled for tomorrow, Thursday, January 9th. Please stay warm and be safe!
Due to poor secondary road conditions, school is cancelled for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8th. Hopefully one more day of sunshine helps make the roads safe. Please stay warm and be safe!
Due to poor secondary road conditions, school is cancelled for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7th. Please stay warm and be safe!
Dear Bowling Green R-1 Community,
It is with profound sadness that I share the heartbreaking news of the loss of one of our Bowling Green High School students. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.
We understand that this news affects everyone in our community differently, and we want to assure you that support is available. School counselors will be on hand to provide assistance to students, staff, and families who may need help coping with this loss. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our school offices if you or your child would like to speak with someone.
Let us come together as a community and support one another through this challenging time. Thank you for keeping their family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Nick Larson
Superintendent
Bowling Green R-1 School District
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS
The Bowling Green R-I School encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the school board to file to be a candidate in the April 8, 2025 election. Interested persons may file at the superintendent's office located 700 W Adams St, Bowling Green, MO 63334. Filing is open from December 10, 2024-December 31, 2024. For more information contact the Superintendent’s Office at 573-324-5441 for the days and times the district is open.
On Saturday Sept. 29th the Bowling Green R-1 School District will be performing maintenance on the High School gym roof involving a spray foam. The east and south parking lots outside of the High School as well as Ag building parking will be closed. Please do not leave your car overnight in the parking lot as it will be susceptible to damage from chemical overspray.
Thank you,
BGR1
The Bowling Green R-1 School District is accepting applications for night custodian. Hours 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Interested candidates should contact the Superintendent’s Office, 700 W Adams, Bowling Green, MO (573)324-5441. or Email: jyoder@bgschools.k12.mo.us (EOE)
The Bowling Green R-1 School District is accepting applications for night custodian. Hours 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Interested candidates should contact the Superintendent’s Office, 700 W Adams, Bowling Green, MO (573)324-5441. or Email: jyoder@bgschools.k12.mo.us (EOE)