Buchanan County R-IV School District

DeKalb FFA was represented by 7 teams at this year's district level Career Development Events. The results are as follows:

Meats Team - 2nd place - advance to state.

Nursery Landscape - 2nd place - advance to state.

Farm Management - 4th place - advance to state.

Entomology - 4th place - advance to state.

FFA Knowledge - 7th place - advance to state.

Floriculture - 8th place - advance to state.

Soils Team - 13th place

A record for us! Six teams make it to state. Congrats on all your hard work students!

Baseball game from tonight has been moved to April 29th

Congratulations to senior Blake Norton.

No Jr High track meet today and will not be made up. Also no Jr High track practice.

Baseball game for tonight has been postponed. Rescheduled date to be determined.

Rushville 3rd-6th Grade Parents: MAP test information is coming home tonight. Please ask your student for the information.

Mrs Black played an "April's Fool" joke by announcing the practicing of a "flood drill". Staff and kids had a great laugh to begin our day!!!!

So many visitors to help us celebrate "Music in Our Classrooms" month!!!

Congrats to our FFA shooters at the District Trap Shoot this past Saturday. The girls team placed 2nd overall in the Ladies division. Miley Phillips was 2nd high overall lady shooter hitting 88 targets and Emma Pitts was 5th high overall lady shooter hitting 80 targets. Kale Cassity led the boys team hitting 90 targets. Next up is state in one month!

First home game tonight for baseball. 5pm start against NE Nodaway. Go Tigers!

Just a reminder Parent/Teacher Conferences are tomorrow, Monday, March 30th from noon to 8:00 pm. These will be held at Rushville Elementary and DeKalb High School.

Interested in ordering a 2025-2026 DHS yearbook? There are less than 50 copies available so be sure to order yours asap! Please note, these are for the middle school and high school. Cost is $50 per yearbook.

Orders can be made online at the following link: https://yearbookforever.com/

Orders can also be made in person by bringing chash or check (payable to BCR4) to Ms. Cagle.

Not sure if you've already ordered one? Email yearbook@bcr4.org to confirm. Receipts are available upon request.

1st Graders enjoying the weather while completing their math lesson.

Baseball schedule changes and updates. Game has been added on April 8th at home vs Meadville. The Platte Valley game has been moved from April 16th to April 14th. Stanberry game on the 15th is working on being rescheduled.

Baseball at St Joe Christian tonight 4:30 start.

DeKalb Baseball notched1st win of the season (1-0) with 8-4 score! Next game @ St Joe Christian Thursday

Interested in ordering a 2025-2026 DHS yearbook? There are less than 50 copies available so be sure to order yours asap! Please note, these are for the middle school and high school. Cost is $50 per yearbook.

Orders can be made online at the following link: https://yearbookforever.com/

Orders can also be made in person by bringing chash or check (payable to BCR4) to Ms. Cagle.

Not sure if you've already ordered one? Email yearbook@bcr4.org to confirm. Receipts are available upon request.

Elementary Paraprofessional (2026–2027 School Year)

We are seeking a dedicated, patient, and organized Elementary Paraprofessional who is passionate about supporting students and fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children of all ages and is committed to helping every student succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Please reach out to yvonne.black@bcr4.org if you have any questions.

Athletic schedule for the week:
Tuesday: Baseball at Bosworth 5pm start. HS Track at West Platte 4pm start of field events.
Wednesday: Winter Sports Banquet 5:30 start. No meal.
Thursday: Baseball at St. Joe Christian 4:30 start.