Jefferson City School District Archives

Columbia Public Schools, Jefferson City School District have more than 90% of buses approved in annual MSHP inspections

June 3, 2026 7:17 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has completed its annual bus inspections. A Wednesday press release from MSHP says 10,239 buses were approved on its initial inspection, while 849 were rated “defective” and 283 were determined to be “out of service.” The release says that defective components require repair within 10 days, “out-of-service”

Jefferson City High School graduation moved indoors

May 8, 2026 2:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City High School’s graduation ceremony on Friday will be moved indoors because of inclement weather, according to an email from a district spokesman. The email says seniors have been given six tickets each in case the ceremony was going to be moved to Fleming Fieldhouse. Doors open at 6 p.m. Students

Student removed from JCHS after being found with weapon during vape search

April 28, 2026 4:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A student from Jefferson City High School was removed from the building on Tuesday after they were found with a weapon, according to a letter sent to parents by the Jefferson City School District. The district wrote that a weapon was in a student’s belongings while officials were searching for vape products.

New Jefferson City Board of Education members sworn in

April 16, 2026 8:22 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The three newest members of the Jefferson City Board of Education were sworn in during a meeting on Thursday. Michelle Rodemeyer, Gretchen Duckworth and Kris Scheperle were sworn in on Thursday. All three were picked by voters during the April 7 election. They replace outgoing members Brad Bates, Scott Hovis and

JC schools activity buses pick up 3 morning routes amid bus driver shortage

April 16, 2026 7:18 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A bus company that provides routes for activities at the Jefferson City School District will now pick up students for morning routes. An email sent to parents from the district says that D&K Bus & Charter Services began picking up some students for morning routes on Thursday morning. School spokesman Ryan Burns

Two drivers, two students sent to hospital after Jefferson City School District bus crash

April 16, 2026 11:01 AM Lucas Geisler, Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A school bus with 17 middle and high school students from the Jefferson City School District was involved in a crash on Thursday morning. School district spokeswoman Ryan Burns told ABC 17 News that a car rear-ended the bus on the way to school on Route T at Parkview Road in St.

Rodemeyer, Scheperle, Duckworth earn seats on Jefferson City Board of Education

April 7, 2026 7:32 PM Marie Moyer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Michelle Rodemeyer, Gretchen Duckworth and Kris Scheperle won the three open spots of the Jefferson City Board of Education on Tuesday over Cierra Griffin, Trent Vallandingham, Ryan Towner and James Kindred Sr. “I’m excited to get to work,” Rodemeyer said. I’m honored by the trust our community has placed in me

Seven candidates seek open seats on Jefferson City Board of Education

April 3, 2026 5:13 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Voters will send three brand new members to the Jefferson City Schools Board of Education in the April 7 election. Those candidates will replace outgoing members Brad Bates, Scott Hovis and Suzanne Luther. A majority of the board will have less than a year of experience running the district — board member

Jefferson City Board of Education approves door lock contract, pay raise for substitute teachers

March 13, 2026 1:36 PM Camryn Payne

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education approved a contract for door locks at the Jefferson City Academic Center, a pricing amendment for substitute teachers and other staff and heard the preliminary budget at its meeting Thursday. The board approved a $65,783.70 contract with Riverside Technologies Inc. to put in new door locks

JC Board of Education approves $2.1 million contract for West Elementary roof replacement; East Elementary to become fine arts school

February 12, 2026 6:53 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education approved a $2.1 million contract at its Thursday meeting to fix a portion of the roof at West Elementary School. The contract was awarded to Columbia contractor Integrated Facility Services. The contract was approved with the board’s consent agenda. Contractors would work from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Carlos Graham picked for open Jefferson City School Board seat

January 8, 2026 3:52 PM Euphenie Andre

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Carlos Graham is the newest member of the Jefferson City Board of Education. Graham was unanimously picked by the board to take the open seat left by former board President Erika Leonard. The board made its decision by a public vote during its Thursday night meeting. Graham was sworn in immediately

Candidates announced for 2026 elections for JC Council, boards of education, Camdenton Aldermen

December 30, 2025 6:17 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tuesday was the deadline to file in non-charter city elections around the state for the spring. Election Day is Tuesday, April 7. The last day to register to vote is March 11. The certification date for candidates is Jan. 27. Jefferson City Council Two seats on the Jefferson City Council will be

Cierra Griffin announces candidacy for Jefferson City Board of Education

December 15, 2025 8:32 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The field for the Jefferson City Board of Education race continues to grow. Cierra Griffin, in a Monday press release, announced her bid for one of the open seats on the board. Ryan Towner, Gretchen Duckworth, Trent Vallandingham and Michelle Rodemeyer announced their candidacies earlier this month. Three seats on the board are up

JC Board of Education president resigns, Board accepting applications for open vacancy

December 11, 2025 6:16 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education accepted the resignation of Board President Erika Leonard at its meeting on Wednesday night. An email from the school district says the board approved a process for accepting applications for the vacant seat on the board. Applications for the position can be placed at the Jefferson

Jefferson City Board of Education president resigns

December 9, 2025 5:37 PM Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The president of the Jefferson City Board of Education has resigned, effective at the start of December. The board will review Erika Leonard’s resignation letter and talk about the potential board vacancy at its meeting on Wednesday. Leonard, in a letter posted with the meeting agenda, writes that she decided to

2 more candidates announce bid for Jefferson City Board of Education

December 4, 2025 7:02 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two more people have announced their intent to run for spots on the Jefferson City Board of Education. Ryan Towner and Gretchen Duckworth both announced their campaigns in Thursday press releases. Trent Vallandingham and Michelle Rodemeyer announced their bids earlier this week. Three seats on the board are up for election. Candidates can begin

Trent Vallandingham announces Jefferson City Board of Education bid

December 3, 2025 6:55 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Trent Vallandingham announced his bid for the Jefferson City Board of Education in a Wednesday press release. Vallandingham is the second person this week to announce their candidacy. Michelle Rodemeyer announced her bid earlier this week. Three seats on the board are up for election. Candidates can begin filing across the state

Michelle Rodemeyer announces candidacy for Jefferson City Board of Education

December 1, 2025 8:07 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Michelle Rodemeyer announced in a Monday evening press release that she will be running for a spot on the Jefferson City Board of Education. The release says she is a certified public accountant at Estes and Associates and previously worked at the Missouri State Public Health laboratory as a budget and fiscal

Most Missouri public schools improve test scores, attendance

November 6, 2025 12:01 PM Alison Patton

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released data Thursday crucial to determining how public schools across the state are performing for the 2024-25 school year. The annual performance report shows that more than 91% of schools meet or exceed state expectations, and 92% of students attend a school that

Missouri schools and law enforcement agencies lack requirements for active shooter drills

October 16, 2025 4:47 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Despite the growing number of school shootings in the United States, many Missouri school districts and law enforcement agencies lack standardized requirements for active shooter drills. In Missouri, teachers are required to participate in simulated active-shooter drills under the state’s ASIRT statute. However, broader safety training, such as how to identify threats or