Columbia Public Schools Archives

Mid-Missouri schools impacted by winter weather

February 12, 2020 6:31 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public School and Southern Boone R-I Schools called off Thursday classes.

Snow days to push back end of year at Columbia, Jefferson City schools

February 12, 2020 12:35 PM Amber Tabeling

Many Mid-Missouri schools have been forced to cancel school more than three times because of winter storms this season.

CPS names new principal at Cedar Ridge Elementary School

February 12, 2020 6:45 PM Matt Ragsdale

CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said Larry Nelson was recommended to be the principal for the 2020-2021 school year.

CPS calls early release, road crews prepare for winter weather

February 11, 2020 6:36 PM Matt Ragsdale

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team extended a Weather Alert Day for accumulating snow and bitterly cold wind chills.

Columbia school board provides update on recording policy

February 10, 2020 9:40 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Board of Education met Monday night where it discussed a policy about audio and visual recording.

Columbia Public Schools gets a ‘B’ on patron survey

February 10, 2020 2:38 PM Molly Stawinoga

Most of the 400 people who took a random telephone survey gave Columbia Public Schools a “B” rating.

Columbia Public Schools, JC Schools cancel Wednesday classes ahead of snow

February 4, 2020 5:20 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, 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

School Board, City Council candidates participate in forum

February 4, 2020 6:59 PM Katie Greathouse

The Columbia Board of REALTORS hosted a candidate forum for the City Council and School Board races Tuesday night.

Gentry Middle School principal leaving after school year

January 31, 2020 6:58 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, 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

Mid-Missouri schools see more vaccinated students than statewide average

January 31, 2020 10:36 PM Zara Barker

According 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.

City, fire district and schools asking for funds in April election

January 29, 2020 12:16 PM Molly Stawinoga

Tuesday 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.

MU severs ties with Confucius Institute after federal changes

January 15, 2020 1:26 PM Madison Fleck

The University of Missouri announced Wednesday it will end its partnership with the Confucius Institute following changes in federal guidelines.

Rep. Dottie Bailey, R-Eureka, presents her bill on school's using seclusion rooms as a disciplinary measure

Proposal to ban most uses of seclusion rooms in Missouri schools nets bipartisan support

January 13, 2020 9:33 PM Barry Mangold

Some 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.

CPS to present new $20 million bond issue outline

January 13, 2020 12:02 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia 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.

School bus runs off road during Monday commute

January 13, 2020 8:48 AM Madison Fleck

A Columbia Public Schools bus ran off the side of the road Monday morning during its commute.

Columbia officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in child's death.

Columbia police officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in child’s death

December 30, 2019 4:44 PM Molly Stawinoga

Andria Heese, an officer for the Columbia Police Department, was charged with first-degree manslaughter in a child’s death.

Canceling classes is “hardest decision” for some Columbia school leaders

December 17, 2019 3:29 PM Connor Hirsch

With winter weather in full swing, school leaders face tough decisions on whether to call off school.

State department of education releases expenditures per student

December 13, 2019 6:32 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released Thursday how much money is allocated per public school student in the state.

CPS: No evidence of wrongdoing during Jackson football game

December 10, 2019 4:41 PM Barry Mangold

An investigation into student conduct at a high school football game found no sign of misconduct, according to Columbia Public Schools.

Columbia Board of Education approves revised seclusion, isolation and restraint policy

December 9, 2019 4:16 PM Sydney Olsen

The 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.