Don't forget! School will be in session tomorrow, Monday, November 24th!
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The junior high wrestlers hosted the 6th Annual Butler Tournament.
Individual results
Brock Erisman-1st Place.
Mallary Ferrell-1st Place.
Brayden McGuire-1st Place.
Emmalee Nieder-1st Place.
Gunir Smith-1st Place
Evan Thomas-1st Place.
Julius Varns-1st Place.
Alexis Carter-2nd Place.
Zander Delozier-2nd Place.
Nolan Varns-2nd Place.
Levi Wiese-2nd Place.
James Johnson-3rd Place.
Bradey Morris-4th Place.
Liam Pool-4th Place.
Gabe Sines-4th Place.
Announcements for Saturday, November 22
The Warsaw Tournament runs from 12/1–12/7! Check out the tournament brackets below. Good luck to the Bears as they go compete!
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Announcements for Friday, November 21
FREE Annual Thanksgiving Dinner – Community Invitation
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are pleased to share information about our community’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner, taking place next week. This event provides a free Thanksgiving meal to anyone in Bates County who would like one. Meals may be delivered to your home, picked up and taken to-go, or enjoyed in person at the Butler Senior Center
Meal Delivery: Delivery will run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Deliveries are available throughout Bates County. For the safety of our volunteers, please ensure all dogs are secured beginning at 10:30 a.m. until your delivery arrives.
Meal Pick-Up: Pick-up will be available from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Butler Senior Center.
Dine-In Option: Guests may begin seating at 12:00 p.m. The serving line will open at 1:00 p.m.
Meal Reservations: The final day to reserve a delivered or pick-up meal is Monday, November 24, by 5:00 p.m. After this date, meals may still be received, but only by visiting the Butler Senior Center in person to dine in or pick up.
Each meal includes: Choice of turkey or ham, mashed potatoes and gravy or sweet potato casserole, corn or seasoned green beans, dressing, cranberry sauce, roll and butter, and choice of pumpkin pie or apple pie.
Community members—including students ages 12 and older—are invited to volunteer as: Delivery drivers, Kitchen helpers, Runners
Donations: Food or monetary donations may be dropped off at the Carpenter Cup or provided directly to Judge Julie Highley.
To Reserve a Meal or Volunteer - Please call 660-679-3333.
Remember: The last day to order is Monday, November 24, by 5:00 p.m!!!
We encourage you to share this information with community members who may benefit. Thank you for helping us support families throughout Bates County.
Warm regards,
Gwen Ford
BHS Assistant Principal
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are pleased to share information about our community’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner, taking place next week. This event provides a free Thanksgiving meal to anyone in Bates County who would like one. Meals may be delivered to your home, picked up and taken to-go, or enjoyed in person at the Butler Senior Center
Meal Delivery: Delivery will run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Deliveries are available throughout Bates County. For the safety of our volunteers, please ensure all dogs are secured beginning at 10:30 a.m. until your delivery arrives.
Meal Pick-Up: Pick-up will be available from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Butler Senior Center.
Dine-In Option: Guests may begin seating at 12:00 p.m. The serving line will open at 1:00 p.m.
Meal Reservations: The final day to reserve a delivered or pick-up meal is Monday, November 24, by 5:00 p.m. After this date, meals may still be received, but only by visiting the Butler Senior Center in person to dine in or pick up.
Each meal includes: Choice of turkey or ham, mashed potatoes and gravy or sweet potato casserole, corn or seasoned green beans, dressing, cranberry sauce, roll and butter, and choice of pumpkin pie or apple pie.
Community members—including students ages 12 and older—are invited to volunteer as: Delivery drivers, Kitchen helpers, Runners
Donations: Food or monetary donations may be dropped off at the Carpenter Cup or provided directly to Judge Julie Highley.
To Reserve a Meal or Volunteer - Please call 660-679-3333.
Remember: The last day to order is Monday, November 24, by 5:00 p.m!!!
We encourage you to share this information with community members who may benefit. Thank you for helping us support families throughout Bates County.
Warm regards,
Gwen Ford
BHS Assistant Principal
Announcements for Thursday, November 20
The Butler FFA invites you to attend the FFA Fall Banquet on November 20th at 7PM in the BHS Cafeteria. Please bring desserts to celebrate our accomplishments thus far in the school year!
JH Bears took on the Whirlwinds tonight and came away with wins in both Boys A and B games! Girls A and B battled hard but came up just short. Back at it Thursday against Adrian.
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The junior high boys competed at Cole Camp tonight.
Individual results
Brayden McGuire-4-0.
Gunir Smith-3-0.
Zander Delozier-2-0.
Julius Varns-2-0.
Levi Wiese-2-0.
Brock Erisman-1-1.
Gabe Sines-1-1
James Johnson-1-2.
Bradey Morris and Liam Pool wrestled tough but didn’t pick up a win.
Announcements for Wednesday, November 19
School will be in session next Monday, November 24th!
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Announcements for Tuesday, November 18
Here is the link for Boys/Girls Basketball gear if you're interested.
🔗 https://www.customcreationsbyharvesthill.com/online-store.php?scrlybrkr=47af6264#!/Butler-HS-Basketball-25-26/c/191834777
Update to Butler High School Basketball Schedules
Basketball fans, please note: our game against Holden on 1/15/2026 has been removed from the schedule.
We will now play JVG / VG / VB all on the same night against Holden on 1/21/2026. (AT HOME)
Thank you for your support!
Basketball fans, please note: our game against Holden on 1/15/2026 has been removed from the schedule.
We will now play JVG / VG / VB all on the same night against Holden on 1/21/2026. (AT HOME)
Thank you for your support!
The Bears Scholar Bowl team hosted the first of the season Ozark Highlands Conference meet on Thursday, November 13, welcoming five schools: Adrian, Butler, El Dorado Springs, Sherwood, and Versailles. Butler fielded three teams for the event—Varsity, JV, and a Freshman team.
The Varsity Bears turned in an outstanding performance, finishing the meet with a perfect 3–0 record. They opened with a 480–50 win over Versailles, followed by a 390–120 victory against Sherwood, and closed out the night defeating El Dorado Springs 340–130.
Easton Woolace led all competitors with an impressive 390 toss-up points, highlighting a standout night for the team.
Competing in their first-ever high school meet, the Freshman Bears also found success, finishing 2–1 on the night.
Leading the way for the team was Zach Dimitt with 70 toss-up points, followed by Isabel Branson with 50 points and Anaih Ramirez with 20.
It was a great night of competition for all three Butler teams, and an exciting start to the OHC Scholar Bowl season.
#GOBEARS
The Varsity Bears turned in an outstanding performance, finishing the meet with a perfect 3–0 record. They opened with a 480–50 win over Versailles, followed by a 390–120 victory against Sherwood, and closed out the night defeating El Dorado Springs 340–130.
Easton Woolace led all competitors with an impressive 390 toss-up points, highlighting a standout night for the team.
Competing in their first-ever high school meet, the Freshman Bears also found success, finishing 2–1 on the night.
Leading the way for the team was Zach Dimitt with 70 toss-up points, followed by Isabel Branson with 50 points and Anaih Ramirez with 20.
It was a great night of competition for all three Butler teams, and an exciting start to the OHC Scholar Bowl season.
#GOBEARS
The Bear Brigade proudly performed at the Missouri State University Homecoming Parade in Springfield, Missouri! They received a Participation Award in recognition of their performance. Congratulations, Bears — great job!
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Announcements for Monday, November 17
The junior high wrestlers competed in the Diamond Tournament.
Individual Results
Brock Erisman-1st Place.
Mallary Ferrell-1st Place.
Nolan Varns-1st Place.
Levi Wiese-1st Place.
Alexis Carter-2nd Place.
Brayden McGuire-2nd Place.
Gunir Smith-2nd Place.
Evan Thomas-2nd Place.
Julius Varns-2nd Place.
Liam Pool-3rd Place.
Gabe Sines-3rd Place.
Bradey Morris-4th Place.
Announcements for Saturday, November 15
