K-12 education Archives

‘Threatening statements’ made involving Audrain County school district

May 20, 2022 8:40 AM Matthew Sanders

The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that it has concluded an investigation into threats made by students at Community R-VI High School in Laddonia.

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.

Hallsville school district will switch to four-day school week due to recruitment troubles

May 18, 2022 4:25 PM Leila Mitchell

Over the past 10 years, over 100 schools throughout the state have transitioned to a four-day workweek, Hallsville being the most recent to make the switch for its 2022-2023 school year.

Teacher dies before the end of the school year at Morgan County R-II School District

May 17, 2022 6:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A beloved teacher died suddenly Monday according to a Morgan County R-II School District release.

Marshall school district releases statement about student protesters

May 16, 2022 4:01 PM Matthew Sanders

The superintendent of Marshall Public Schools said in a statement shared with media Monday that no students have been suspended over protests that took place on campus last week.

Capital City High School graduates first class

May 13, 2022 6:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Capital City High School is graduating its first class.

Mexico School District places elementary school PE teacher on paid leave

May 11, 2022 9:25 AM Zachary Farwell

The Mexico School District has placed a PE teacher on paid administrative leave while it investigates an incident.

Columbia Board of Education to discuss contract for summer feeding program at Douglass Park

May 9, 2022 8:54 AM Zachary Farwell

The Columbia Board of Education could approve a contract for a summer feeding program at Monday night’s meeting.

Blair Oaks superintendent still on paid leave

May 6, 2022 10:44 PM Lucas Geisler

The school district confirmed that Jones will receive a stipend while on leave.

16-year-old that died in a car wreck Wednesday night was a student at School of the Osage

May 6, 2022 11:27 AM Kennedy Miller

The teen driver killed in a crash Wednesday night on Highway 42 in Miller County was Baily Luttrell, a student and athlete at the School of the Osage, the district superintendent said Friday morning.

Ashland police to stop directing traffic outside schools

May 4, 2022 11:42 AM Erika McGuire

Traffic control at the intersection of South Henry Clay Boulevard and East Liberty Lane in Ashland has been put to a stop after an officer was struck by a car while directing traffic on Tuesday.

Blair Oaks superintendent on leave of absence

May 4, 2022 9:23 AM Matthew Sanders

Blair Oaks Superintendent Jim Jones is on a leave of absence, the school district said.

Sheriff: Blair Oaks students made violent comments on school bus

May 4, 2022 8:59 AM Matthew Sanders

Two students talking about committing violence at school while riding on a bus led to the lockdown of the Blair Oaks School District campus Tuesday, Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler said.

Hallsville School District names new high school principal

May 3, 2022 2:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Hallsville School District has announced that Matthew Cooley has been named the new principal of the Hallsville High School for the 2022-2023 school year. He will officially begin work as the new principal on July 1. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue having a positive impact on the

Sports betting in Missouri takes another step toward legalization

April 27, 2022 6:21 PM Chanel Porter

On Monday, the Missouri Senate Governmental Affairs and Fiscal Oversight Committee voted in favor of HB 2502 which would legalize sports betting in Missouri casinos and online.

Missouri Senate’s new budget would give $214 million for school transportation

April 27, 2022 7:13 PM Marina Diaz

The Missouri Senate approved a record-breaking budget of $45.1 billion for the upcoming fiscal year.

Columbia mother still searching for answers after bus driver drove away while her son had a seizure

April 25, 2022 6:34 PM Kennedy Miller

An Oakland Middle School mother, Crenda Warren, continues to search for answers after a bus driver saw her 12-year-old son have a seizure and drove off without helping

Blair Oaks School bus involved in crash, no students on board

April 25, 2022 5:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Blair Oaks School District bus was involved in a wreck at 4 p.m. Monday on Route M near the Wardsville city limits.

Gov. Parson: 'We are going to push back against the federal mandates.'

Gov. Parson to speak with Columbia police chief about career programs on Monday

April 22, 2022 5:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

On Monday, Gov. Parson will be speaking with Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones to discuss public safety and solutions for the law enforcement workforce.

School resource officers talk about creating trust with the Battle High School community

April 13, 2022 7:46 PM Leila Mitchell

School resource officers have returned to some Columbia high schools for a little over a month now, after the city approved a contract with Columbia police and Columbia Public Schools.