Jefferson City School District Archives

Hundreds of tips made to state’s anonymous school safety hotline so far this year

August 18, 2022 6:20 PM Marina Diaz

Hundreds of tips have been made to Missouri’s anonymous school safety hotline, Courage2Report, so far this year.

Mid-Missouri schools offering resources to students to combat ‘mental health crisis’

August 18, 2022 2:33 AM Marina Diaz

Mid-Missouri schools are hiring counselors and are partnering with local mental health clinics, to combat what child and adolescent psychiatrists are calling a mental health crisis.

School districts find success in hiring teachers ahead of school year

August 16, 2022 6:24 PM Leila Mitchell

Local school districts say they have hired more teachers ahead of the start of the school year after dealing with a shortage last year.

Last-minute ways to save in Mid-Missouri on back-to-school supplies

August 15, 2022 5:37 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new school year is approaching as Mid-Missouri families deal with inflation. There are still ways to save money on last-minute back-to-school purchases. In Columbia, PowerHouse Community Development plans to host a back-to-school bash Friday from 2 until 6 p.m. at the MU Health Pavilion on Ash Street. Children that attend the

School safety priority for new Jefferson City police chief

August 12, 2022 7:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

Jefferson City’s new chief of police said he is working to keep students safe once school’s back in session.

Blair Oaks School Board tables transgender student policy discussion

August 9, 2022 6:56 PM Leila Mitchell

The board was prompted to take a look at the policy when someone wrote a letter frustrated about the policy.

Volunteers hand out free school supplies at Rock the Community back-to-school event

August 6, 2022 5:41 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rock the Community held its annual back-to-school event on Saturday to supply members of the Columbia community with free school supplies and clothing. Vendors from across the city set up tents or donated supplies to the event. The supply drive was scheduled from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., but due to the

JC Schools releases surveys after subpoena from attorney general’s office

June 9, 2022 11:42 AM Matthew Sanders

The Jefferson City School District, one of seven the attorney general filed subpoenas against seeking student surveys, released documents related to the inquiry Thursday.

Jefferson City School District names new principal of Callaway Hills Elementary

May 19, 2022 4:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Jefferson City School District has hired Malissa Pistel as the next principal of Callaway Hills Elementary.

Capital City High School graduates first class

May 13, 2022 6:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Capital City High School is graduating its first class.

Jefferson City School District announces new hires for elementary and secondary principals

April 28, 2022 3:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Jefferson City School District announced the hiring of lead and assistant principals for multiple schools on

Jefferson City School District names new principal at Thomas Jefferson Middle School

April 28, 2022 2:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Emily Vallandingham, a 2002 Jefferson City High School graduate, will lead Thomas Jefferson Middle School next year.

Jefferson City School District names new assistant superintendent of elementary education

April 27, 2022 8:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Jefferson City School District has named Dr. Troy Hogg as the district’s new assistant superintendent of elementary education beginning July 1, 2022.

Jefferson City School District announces two new principals, new deputy superintendent

April 12, 2022 5:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District announced the hiring of two new middle school principals and a new deputy superintendent. The district named Dr. Heather Beaulieu as the new deputy superintendent beginning July 1, 2022. Beaulieu will succeed Bryan McGraw, who will transition to the role of superintendent. Dr. Heather Beaulieu “The

Leonard and Bloemke-Warren win seats on Jefferson City School Board of Education

April 5, 2022 3:05 PM Hannah Falcon

Jefferson City residents are voting on the two open seats on the Jefferson City Board of Education as four candidates make their bids this election day

JEFFERSON CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION: Anne Bloemke-Warren

March 22, 2022 3:54 PM Matthew Sanders

Anne Bloemke-Warren supports masks as a coronavirus mitigation measure and says Jefferson City School District needs help with diversity.

JEFFERSON CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION: Adam Gresham

March 22, 2022 4:59 PM Matthew Sanders

The chief of staff to Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe has his eyes on his own public office.

JEFFERSON CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION: Erika Leonard

March 22, 2022 5:22 PM Matthew Sanders

Erika Leonard is a registered lobbyist and a mother of two Jefferson City School District students.

JEFFERSON CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION: Marc Ellinger

March 23, 2022 4:02 PM Matthew Sanders

Marc Ellinger is a founding partner of the Jefferson City law firm Ellinger and Associates.

Jefferson City School District hires alumna as high school principal

March 17, 2022 9:57 AM Matthew Sanders

The district announced Deanne Fisher’s hiring in a news release Thursday. She will take over from Bob James, the seven-year veteran who is leaving to be superintendent at Osage County R-II at the end of the year.