Another youth arrested as Southern Boone dismisses early, cancels Tuesday classes
Several parents of Southern Boone Middle School students held a tense meeting with district administrators over apparent threats made by a student.
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Social media posts about school threats not credible, Columbia Public Schools email to parents says
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ Recent social media posts referencing possible threats to Columbia schools are not credible, the school district wrote in a Thursday night email to parents. Rumors spread Thursday night about possible threats to some school campuses in Columbia. “We’re reaching out to ask for your help and support. Over the last several days,
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Parents, students concerned following recent fight at Battle High School
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A recent fight at Battle High School in Columbia on Monday was the turning point for one Columbia parent. An email ABC 17 News obtained from parent Dana Shepherd shows the principal of Battle High School Alyssa Galbreath addressing a fight that resulted in a police response. The letter states that an
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Teachers union: 225 CPS employees did not receive stipend for summer duties; district aiming to make payments by Friday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is working to pay some of its employees for summer duties by Friday. According to the district, the delay in payments was due to paperwork not being submitting on time. CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said employees who submitted their information after the payroll deadline will receive their stipend in
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CPS implements clear bag policy for fall athletic events
All spectators at Columbia Public Schools fall athletic events can expect clear bag requirements except a small clutch from now on, the district said Friday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are schools still safe places to send children?
Parents have long trusted the American school system with their children — kids spend most of their waking time at school during the academic year.
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Man accused of stealing bike from student in Hickman High School parking lot
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged after he allegedly took a bicycle from a student on Wednesday in a parking lot at Hickman High School. Benjamin Bowman, 48, was charged with stealing, drug possession and misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held at the Boone County Jail on a $21,000
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Westminster College sees 30% increase for incoming class, largest since 2016
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Westminster College in Fulton announced in a Wednesday press release that this year’s incoming class is its largest since 2016. The release says 243 freshmen and transfer students this fall were part of the 30% increase from last year. The release cited the college’s online program and expanding the Department of Student
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Police: One detained after apartment search led to multiple Boonville schools being placed on temporary lockdown
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple schools were placed on a lockdown Tuesday afternoon as the Boonville Police Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol Bomb Squad served a search warrant in the 500 block of Vine Street, according to a social media post from BPD. BPD wrote that threatening text messages were made toward the police department,
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Wanted man arrested in Osage County chase facing charges
The Osage County R-2 School District was closed Wednesday while law enforcement searched for a suspect after a chase across county lines.
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WATCH: Full interview with Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Brian Yearwood
Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Brian Yearwood says he looks forward to the 2024-25 school year.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you ready for school to be back in session?
Summer is now behind most Mid-Missouri kids as school districts open their doors for another year.
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Back-to-school photos on social media pose online safety risks, experts warn
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the first day of school for many students in Mid-Missouri fast approaching, it’s important to protect your child’s information online. Sharing back-to-school photos on social media is a popular trend, but it comes with risks. The Department of Homeland Security says last year, there were more than 36 million reports of
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WATCH: Full interview with Jefferson City School District Superintendent Bryan McGraw
A full version of our interview with Jefferson City School District Superintendent Bryan McGraw.
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State troopers tell drivers to watch for kids and buses as school starts
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is telling drivers to be aware of school starting again in hopes of reducing the close to 900 crashes involving school buses last year.
Continue Reading MAP testing data shows improvements for middle school math at Columbia schools
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education provided an update on the school district’s Missouri Assessment Program testing data on Monday. The statewide assessments are designed to improve accountability and measure student performance. According to a recent presentation from an Aug. 6 BOE meeting statewide participation in the test continues to be more than
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CPS rolls out cellphone policy ahead of new school year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the new school year approaching, Columbia Public Schools has introduced its new cellphone expectations. This new policy states that within CPS middle schools, personal cellphones are to be put away the entire school day. For CPS high schools, cellphones are to be put away only during class periods. The district’s website
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Expert says to start getting ready for the school routine before classes start
Now is the time to start adjusting students’ bedtimes if you haven’t started already, an MU Health Care pediatrician said Thursday.
Continue Reading CPS superintendent announces cancer diagnosis in email to staff
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Brian Yearwood told school staff in an email that he was diagnosed with cancer within the past year. The letter – which was sent to staff on Wednesday – stated that the diagnosis “required immediate attention,” and that surgery was successful. The letter did not state the type
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do your children ride the bus to school?
A new school year is almost here and right about now parents and guardians are making decisions about how their students will get to and from school.
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