FRIDAY UPDATES: JC Schools reporting four new cases in district
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Cole County schools to decide if educators are considered essential workers
Under the provision, teachers and staff who are considered essential workers are allowed to return to work if they have been exposed to COVID-19, so long as they do not show coronavirus symptoms.
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Schools across Mid-Missouri provide free meals for students amid pandemic
Multiple Mid-Missouri school districts are making meals free to families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 31 new COVID-19 cases as MU classes begin
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Jefferson City School District in-person classes begin; virtual learning delayed
Students in the Jefferson City Public School District started their school year with new procedures to safeguard against COVID-19 Monday.
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Time off and start dates are main questions during JC Schools question-and-answer session
The Jefferson City School District will host a “Back to JC Schools Re-entry Q&A” session via livestream late Friday morning.
Continue Reading WATCH LIVE: JC Schools re-entry plan calls for masks, social distancing
JC Schools released its re-entry plan for the 2020-2021 school year Wednesday morning.
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Historic Jefferson City school building to become apartment complex
The Jefferson City School Board unanimously approved the sale of the former Simonsen 9th Grade Center during a meeting Monday night.
Continue Reading Jefferson City Schools’ COVID-19 reopening plan comes before school board
The district is set to start classes on Aug. 24.
Continue Reading Jefferson City High School postpones graduation ceremony because of inclement weather
Jefferson City High School officials said its graduation ceremony scheduled for Friday night was postponed until Saturday because of inclement weather.
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COVID-19 will change how students ride school buses in the fall
Starting in the fall some Mid-Missouri public schools will have new regulations in place for students who use school buses.
Continue Reading Jefferson City Schools to release re-opening plan Wednesday after receiving staff and parent feedback
The district polled parents and staff about what they would like to see in the re-opening plan, providing a variety of options.
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Jefferson City Schools investigating staff member social media posts
The Jefferson City School District is investigating social media posts made by staff members over the past few weeks.
Continue Reading Jefferson City seniors organize private prom after school district cancels event
Jefferson City High School seniors have organized their own prom after the school district officially canceled the event last week.
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Experts say routine important ahead of new school year
As an unconventional school year comes to an end, administrators and education experts are turning their focus to the upcoming school year.
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High school graduation ceremonies may look different district to district
Mid-Missouri school districts are working to find the best fit for graduation ceremonies to celebrate their seniors’ accomplishments amid COVID-19 restrictions.
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Columbia Public Schools leaders plan for many scenarios for next school year
Columbia Public Schools leaders are planning for multiple scenarios for opening schools back up, leaning on guidance from the Missouri School Boards’ Association while accounting for a phased local COVID-19 recovery blueprint.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone, Callaway report no new cases
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Jefferson City School district polling students, parents on graduation preference
The Jefferson City Board of Education will meet Monday for the first time since Gov. Mike Parson made the decision to close school buildings across the state for the rest of the school year to fight COVID-19.
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JC Schools continues online learning, commencement ceremonies still undecided
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is battling most of the same issues schools around the country are facing right now. JC Schools Superintendent Larry Linthacum says the district is working with staff and parents to get students what they need to learn, including WiFi and food. “I’d say it’s going well but
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