Jefferson City School District Archives

Jefferson City crews are on standby as winter weather approaches.

As winter weather moves in, Jefferson City officials monitor conditions

January 22, 2020 2:27 PM Molly Stawinoga

Crews with Jefferson City Public Works are on call as the latest weather system heads east.

Several factors go into canceling after school activities

January 17, 2020 10:25 PM Zach Boetto

Almost all Jefferson City School District sporting events were canceled today because of winter weather. “I would imagine there are people out there saying, the roads are just wet, we could’ve played tonight and you know, maybe but we’re not going to gamble on safety,” Gary Verslues, the Jefferson City School District assistant superintendent said.

Jefferson City Schools press pause on building plan

January 13, 2020 11:41 AM Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Schools Superintendent Larry Linthacum said Monday that the district will put on hold a plan to construct two buildings to house fifth- and sixth-grade students “after considerable reflection and further input gathering.” Linthacum and district officials had been working for about 10 months on a plan to address overcrowding

Ribbon cutting ceremony at Capital City High School on Sunday

Construction at both Jefferson City high schools near completion

January 12, 2020 6:15 PM Barry Mangold

The Jefferson City School District cut ceremonial ribbons at multiple school buildings to mark the end of a construction project that began in 2017.

Teen arrested on warrant at Jefferson City school

January 10, 2020 11:57 AM Madison Fleck

An 18-year-old man was arrested at Jefferson City High School on Thursday on suspicion of being a fugitive out of Virginia.

Jefferson City School District looking to add new buildings

January 9, 2020 6:04 AM Brittany Wiley

District officials say nine of the districts 13 kindergarten through 8th grade buildings are at or over capacity and the other four buildings are nearing capacity.

JC Schools sees only minimal bus delays amid Tuesday’s late start, district said

December 17, 2019 3:19 PM Joe McLean

Officials with the Jefferson City School District said everything went as expected during Tuesday morning’s adjusted start time.

Jefferson City Schools considering two new buildings to address overcrowding

December 9, 2019 10:35 PM Barry Mangold

Seven middle and elementary school buildings in the Jefferson City School District will use trailers next year to fit every student comfortably, which is not ideal, according to Superintendent Larry Linthacum. “(A trailer) can be a learning environment, but it’s not part of ours to become a premier school district in the state,” Linthacum said

Jefferson City schools prepared to roll out anti-overdose drug

December 4, 2019 7:47 PM Barry Mangold

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) School health officials in Jefferson City are ready to equip every middle and high school with an anti-opioid overdose medication. “Whenever you have kids that have access to medications at home, you have to be prepared,” said Chad Sooter, the director of health services for the Jefferson City School District. At

Minor health code violations found in Jefferson City public school kitchens

December 4, 2019 11:54 AM Joe McLean

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Health inspectors found only minor violations in the kitchens of Jefferson City’s public schools in October and November, according to inspection reports. October and November health inspection reports included the results from 19 kitchens in Jefferson City education establishments. Inspectors visited 10 Jefferson City School District buildings in October and November:

City, school district navigate public bid process after Jefferson City tornado

November 21, 2019 12:13 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City School District has shelled out $2,379,939 in property damage repairs as a result of the May 22 tornado.

Jefferson City Schools plan for winter weather, snow days

November 12, 2019 6:16 PM Jasmine Ramirez

Road conditions, weather forecasts, input from city and county public works and local media outlets are taken into consideration when Jefferson City Schools decides to have a snow day. Winter weather can cause the district to have a late start, early dismissal, cancel school or follow snow routes. Late Start: two hour delayed start &

JC School District purchased 34 properties near high school

November 10, 2019 10:09 PM Connor Hirsch

The Jefferson City School District has purchased 34 properties that were in the path of the May tornado, with two more purchased awaiting board approval. Spokeswoman Ryan Burns told ABC17 News the district has spent $1,054,133 so far on the properties, which are located near Jefferson City High School and Atkins Stadium. In October, Burns

Springfield man pleads guilty in Jefferson City school bus shooting

November 8, 2019 12:16 PM Madison Fleck

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Springfield man pleaded guilty on Nov. 1 in a 2016 shooting involving a Jefferson City school bus. Jermaine Gray pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. He was originally charged with assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. The Jefferson City School District bus was full

Inside Simonsen Ninth Grade Center during the May tornado

November 7, 2019 5:50 PM Deborah Kendrick

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Six months after a Jefferson City tornado scored a direct hit on Simonsen Ninth Grade Center, district leaders continue to look at the safety plans for their buildings. After suffering extensive damage, Simonsen is now a “surplus” property. Jefferson City School Board members will work through the process of what to

School delay, cancellation procedures laid out ahead of winter weather

November 6, 2019 6:37 PM Barry Mangold

Officials are letting parents know, “winter is coming,” and it pays off to prepare for problematic weather. Last winter’s snowfall prompted several closures and delays throughout the 2018-2019 school year. Columbia Public Schools recorded five cancelations, five delays and one early release because of inclement weather in the 2018-2019 year, according to district spokesperson Michelle

Seven Jefferson City school kitchens inspected in September

October 30, 2019 10:21 AM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City Environmental Health Services Department inspected 36 food establishments in September and identified 16 “priority” violations. “Priority violations are items that, if in non-compliance, are more likely to contribute to food contamination, illness, or an environmental health hazard,” – The City of Jefferson’s website. City inspectors identified 46 “core” violations in September, which

Damaged fiber cable blamed for phone outages across mid-Missouri

October 29, 2019 3:42 AM Zachary Farwell

UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: A CenturyLink spokeswoman said crews restored all services to Mid-Missouri customers Monday. The same company official said the fiber line was cut by a construction crew in Kansas City. UPDATE 1:00 p.m.: Widespread telephone service outages were reported across Mid-Missouri Monday after CenturyLink notified the public about a cut fiber line. A spokesperson for

Damaged fiber cable blamed for phone outages across mid-Missouri

October 28, 2019 10:40 PM ABC 17 News Team

UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: A CenturyLink spokeswoman said crews restored all services to Mid-Missouri customers Monday. The same company official said the fiber line was cut by a construction crew in Kansas City. UPDATE 1:00 p.m.: Widespread telephone service outages were reported across Mid-Missouri Monday after CenturyLink notified the public about a cut fiber line. A

Jefferson City Schools completes all fire drills for first time in two years

September 27, 2019 4:03 AM Deborah Kendrick

Up until last school year, nearly two years had passed since Jefferson City Schools fulfilled its yearly requirement for fire drills. An ABC 17 News Investigation in 2017 uncovered that no schools within the district completed their monthly fire drills and some schools didn’t even record one fire drill for an entire year. Since the