
Camp Week. It's Getting Close!!!





Don't forget Football Camp is next Week!!
Elementary (Grades 3-6) is Mon-Thurs 8:00-9:30am
Middle School (7th & 8th) is Mon- Thurs. 10:00-11:30 am
High School (9-12) is Mon-Thurs. 5:30-8:00 pm
Please bring water for yourself.

Please check out this back to school supply information.


Elementary students can submit a picture of their summer adventures for our photo contest until Aug. 10. We can't wait to see your photos!


South Shelby Senior, Veronica Grawe was chosen to carry the torch to start the opening ceremony for the Show-Me State Games.




Congrats to all these SS Track and Field Athletes for making the Academic All State Team!


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Shelby County R-IV is seeking application for a High School Secretary.
For more information on this position or to obtain an application contact the Superintendent’s Office at
573-588-4961 ext: 1004 or by visiting the cardinals.k12.mo.us website. An application can be obtained
from the Menu Tab under District Information, Employment, Support Staff Application. EOE

Isaac Wilcox represented South Shelby in the 10th annual Missouri vs Illinois baseball game in Hannibal over the weekend.


Big Thank You to West Landscaping for bringing his crew to the Middle School to trim up and check out our plants. Wade donates this service to the school free of charge. Thank You!!






Parents: Free and Reduced Meal Benefit Applications are now available online for the 24-25 school year. You can go to www.cardinals.k12.mo.us, select Parent Portal. When you log in, then select More on the left hand side and then select Meal Benefits. From there you can full out the form electronically. If you have any question please call the high school office at (573) 588-4961

Shelby Co. R-IV will be hosting a local law enforcement's emergency responders training today, July 8th. We are excited to get to continually work with these great individuals that serve and protect our communities.

Congratulations to Abigail Lootens for receiving silver at nationals in her Leadership STAR Event.


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Shelby County R-IV is seeking applications for a Para-Professional for the 2024-2025 school year. This position requires 60 College Credit Hours or successful completion of the Paraprofessional Assessment. For more information on the Paraprofessional Assessment or to obtain an application contact the Superintendent’s Office at 573-588-4961 ext: 1004 or by visiting the cardinals.k12.mo.us website. An application can be obtained from the Menu Tab under District Information, Employment, Support Staff Application. EOE


Abigail Lootens and Sofia Eleazarraraz attended opening general session at FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Seattle, WA. Abigail will be competing in STAR Events and Sofia is running for national office while at the conference.



Shelby Co. R-IV will be hosting a local law enforcement's emergency responders training on July 8th. We are excited to get to continually work with these great individuals that serve and protect our communities.

If you have a child entering 8th or 12th grade, it is likely that he/she is in need of his/her next round of immunizations. Please check with the health department or your primary care physician to see if he/she is up to date as these vaccines are required before returning to school this fall. Have a great rest of your Summer!


There will be no Tuesday Night League softball game tonight at South Shelby High School due to heat or next week due to dead week. See everyone again Tuesday July 9th for the last one.

Just a quick reminder from the school nurse: If you have a child entering 8th or 12th grade, it is likely that he/she is in need of his/her next round of immunizations. Please check with the health department or your primary care physician to see if he/she is up to date as these vaccines are required before returning to school this fall.

The South Shelby FFA will be holding a 50/50 raffle with the proceeds going to Mrs. Kaytlyn Mefford. Tickets will be 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. You can purchase these from the FFA Officer Team listed below. The drawing will be held before the Livestock Auction on July 2nd at the Shelby County Fair.
Sophie Dovin, Maicyn Ratliff, Callie McWilliams, Shelby Buckman, Madison Wilt, Axel Jackson, Lindsey Magruder, Kylie Million, Rylinn Schaefer, Harlie Fuller, or Lillie Broughton

JV Ladybirds had their first summer game today & Astrid got to experience her first softball game ever! We were all excited to be a part of experiencing that with her & watching her rock it on the field! Go Ladybirds! Varsity plays 2 more games tonight at home at 6:15 and 7:30.
