SCHOOL BOARD NOTES
NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING AND VOTE TO CLOSE PART OF THE MEETING 11-14-2024
NOTICE OF BOARD CANDIDATE FILING 2024
SNOW REMOVAL BIDS
Jamestown C-1 School District is taking bids for snow removal for the 2024-2025 school year. Snow removal will include the student parking, teacher parking, and front sidewalks. There may also be times where spreading ice melt will be required. Please submit the hourly cost for snow removal and spreading ice melt separately. Removal will be done on an as-needed basis at the discretion of the district. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Gretchen Guitard at 660-849-2141 or guitardg@jamestown.k12.mo.us.
Parents as Teachers (1).pdfStudent News
XC to Compete at State
Alyssa Hees, Senior, and Ayala Deraps, Freshman, will compete in the State XC Meet on Friday, November 8th @ 9:45 am at Gans Creek Recreation Area in Columbia, MO. Tickets need to be purchased online at MSHSAA: Tickets. Good luck, Lady Eagles! Soar!!
Meet Our New Staff
Mrs. Amber Bouse
Principal
Mrs. Amber Bouse is excited to begin her journey as Principal at Jamestown C-1. She considers it an honor to lead a school with such stellar students, an extremely dedicated staff, and a supportive school community. She feels fortunate to be part of Jamestown School and excited to support the students, families, and community.
This will be her 9th year in education, working with students in kindergarten through 6th grades for the past 8 years. Mrs. Bouse started her formal education earning her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education, with an endorsement in Early Childhood, from Drury University. She went on to earn her Master's Degree in Instructional Technology at Drury University and Specialist Degree in Administration at William Woods University. She was a member of the Aspiring Leadership Program at Camdenton Schools in 2023-2024. She has served on numerous leadership committees over the years including the building leadership team, attendance committee, parent advisory board, MSTA liaison, and CSIP team.
Mrs. Bouse is excited that serving as Principal at Jamestown will provide her the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Jamestown teachers and staff, while also remaining connected to students learning and growing in the classroom. She is looking forward to working with the staff and community as a partner in education and facilitating the growth of instructional practices at Jamestown.
She currently resides in Camdenton, MO with her husband and youngest son. She has two amazing sons (Logan and Braeden) who have taught her that every child is uniquely different. In her spare time, she loves reading, kayaking, hiking, and enjoying time with family and friends. She grew up in a small rural community and spent her high school years active in the FFA/Vo-Ag program and raising farm animals.
Welcome to Jamestown, Mrs. Bouse!
Ms. Makayla Friend
3rd Grade Teacher
Ms. Makayla Friend is from Lake Ozark, MO. She graduated from School of the Osage and earned her degree from Central Methodist University. This will be her first year teaching and she so excited for the opportunity. When she is not working, Ms. Friend will most likely finding something to create or learning a new skill.
Have a fantastic first year at Jamestown!
Mrs. Elizabeth Heisserer
Paraprofessional
Elizabeth Heisserer is a graduate of Jamestown. She earned her degree from Metro Business College and, in recent years, has picked up a new trade as a dog groomer. She started her own salon but is excited to return to the school scene. Mrs. Heisserer resides in Jamestown with her husband and son. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, grooming her own dogs (as well as others), any craft, learning new things and being able to teach her son new things. She is look forwarding to this school year and the fun and excitement that it will bring!