CPS names new principal at Cedar Ridge Elementary School
CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said Larry Nelson was recommended to be the principal for the 2020-2021 school year.
Continue ReadingCPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said Larry Nelson was recommended to be the principal for the 2020-2021 school year.
Continue ReadingThe ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team extended a Weather Alert Day for accumulating snow and bitterly cold wind chills.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Board of Education met Monday night where it discussed a policy about audio and visual recording.
Continue ReadingMost of the 400 people who took a random telephone survey gave Columbia Public Schools a “B” rating.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday ahead of expected snow. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day for the expected winter weather. District spokeswoman Michele Baumstark cited the impending weather and timing of the snow in an email sent after 5 p.m. “The safety of our students and
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Board of REALTORS hosted a candidate forum for the City Council and School Board races Tuesday night.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools will soon start the search for a new middle school principal. District spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said Fairouz Bishara announced to staff and parents at 3 p.m. Friday that she will be leaving Gentry Middle School. Baumstark said Bishara will finish the current school year with CPS, but has accepted
Continue ReadingAccording to data from the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services, about 97% of students across Missouri schools are not vaccinated. That number is not as high in mid-Missouri.
Continue ReadingTuesday was the last opportunity for localities to get measures on the April ballot. Citizens will vote on four measures, all seeking funds, in the election on April 7.
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri announced Wednesday it will end its partnership with the Confucius Institute following changes in federal guidelines.
Continue ReadingSome Missouri state lawmakers behind an effort to limit to ban most uses of seclusion rooms, which are small rooms with little to no furniture or accommodations, are hoping to find success early in the 2020 legislative session.
Continue ReadingColumbia Public Schools leaders plan to present Monday night a $20 million bond issue plan that includes projects to accommodate continued student population growth and millions of dollars in renovations to an aging middle school.
Continue ReadingA Columbia Public Schools bus ran off the side of the road Monday morning during its commute.
Continue ReadingAndria Heese, an officer for the Columbia Police Department, was charged with first-degree manslaughter in a child’s death.
Continue ReadingWith winter weather in full swing, school leaders face tough decisions on whether to call off school.
Continue ReadingThe Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released Thursday how much money is allocated per public school student in the state.
Continue ReadingAn investigation into student conduct at a high school football game found no sign of misconduct, according to Columbia Public Schools.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Board of Education will consider items including a final reading of a revised policy on seclusion, isolation and restraint of students when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Continue ReadingWitnesses say it was a high school house party gone wrong and now Columbia police are looking for a suspect who shot a teen. CPD has not released a suspect description yet. Neighbors tell ABC 17 News this was a house party thrown by Rock Bridge high school students, but around midnight, shots were fired
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools Long-Range Facilities Committee discussed a possible $20 million bond issue at its meeting on Wednesday. The money, if approved by the school board and voters, will go toward continued growth, athletic facility improvements, building maintenance, accessibility, building renovations and safety and security needs, said CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark. Â
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