Bolivar School Board session - Sept. 18

The Bolivar School Board met in regular session September 18, 2025. After recognizing Micah Thomas for his academic excellence, as demonstrated by his designation as a semi-finalist for the merit award (see Bolivar Herald-Free Press, 9/19), the board moved on to give commendations to several others for their work. Among these were several athletes, teams and representatives of the community including Carly Cribbs, Chevy Dealers of the Ozarks Athlete of the Month; BHS Girls’ Golf team, which won 1st place at the tournament in Seymour; Ron Bandy, FCA and ROTC for organizing the Cross Country meet with over 2,300 runners; Anna Bly, Lydia Tilley, Payton Cobel, Phillip Bly, Lucas Roker, Bill Todd, Bill Marshall and Corbin Parks for their selection into the Invitational Honor Choir; DeLaney Daniels for her win in the Springfield Catholic tournament-and the team, for taking 3rd place); Kami Bryan and Jillian Horner 1st place in doubles, Emma Goodman and Josie Thomas, 3rd place in doubles in Springfield Invitational; Domino's Pizza for donating certificates to help celebrate students of the week at BMS; Wynne Photography, parent volunteers and PTA for successful fall picture days; Wommack Monuments for donating books for every first grader; and Rotary Club for their donation to the PAT program.