New state analysis shows extent of lost instruction time from COVID-19 pandemic
A new state analysis shows the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic led to loads of lost classroom time for students around Missouri.
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School districts find success in hiring teachers ahead of school year
Local school districts say they have hired more teachers ahead of the start of the school year after dealing with a shortage last year.
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Vaccinations required for Mid-Missouri students before returning to school
Health officials with MU Health Care are reminding parents across Missouri to vaccinate their children, before returning to the classroom.
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Inflation affects cost of back-to-school supplies
As students grab their backpacks filled with school supplies and head back into the classroom, inflation continues to affect family budgets and now the cost of basic school supplies.
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Last-minute ways to save in Mid-Missouri on back-to-school supplies
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
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Food bank to collect donations Friday for Boone County students
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri plans to collect donations Friday for Boone County students. Workers will host the Pack School Pantries Food & Fund Drive at the Columbia Mall in the northeast parking lot near Wendy’s from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The donations are expected to go to
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Blair Oaks hires interim superintendent
The Blair Oaks School District has hired an administrator with decades of experience in Missouri as its interim superintendent.
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Blair Oaks School Board tables transgender student policy discussion
The board was prompted to take a look at the policy when someone wrote a letter frustrated about the policy.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does the tax holiday save you significant money?
Missouri had its annual back-to-school sales tax holiday over the weekend.
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Volunteers hand out free school supplies at Rock the Community back-to-school event
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
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Columbia Public Schools parent concerned about possible school board meeting policy change
Columbia School Board proposed a policy that would limit the number of times and length of public comment allowed from an individual at meetings.
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Southern Boone School District places superintendent on leave
In a letter sent out to families and students, the school district announced that Superintendent Chris Felmlee was placed on leave Thursday.
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Police send Marshall rape investigation findings to courts
The Marshall Police Department has referred two of the alleged attackers to court officials in connection with an alleged rape that took place at a party after prom in May.
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Blair Oaks enters separation agreement with former superintendent Jim Jones
The former longtime superintendent of the Blair Oaks School District will have his access to the campus limited for five years under a separation agreement outlining the terms of his retirement.
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Columbia Board of Education recommends next Russell Boulevard Elementary School principal
The Columbia Board of Education is recommending Kerri Graham to be the next principal at Russell Boulevard Elementary School for the 2022‐23 school year.
Continue Reading Blair Oaks superintendent retires after nearly two month leave of absence
Blair Oaks Superintendent Jim Jones announced his retirement effective Thursday.
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MSHSAA doesn’t expect any changes following Supreme Court ruling
As the Supreme Court continues to hand down decisions this week, one decision took a look at prayer at sporting events.
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Teen charged after being accused of planning a school shooting in Audrain County
A teenager accused of talking about planning a school shooting is now charged in Audrain County.
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Crocker R-II school district cancels final two days of summer school due to threat
A school district in Pulaski County has canceled the final two days of summer school after it sent students home early Wednesday because of a threat, according to posts on a district Facebook page.
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Flooding at Yellowstone National Park affects Columbia Public School students’ trip
Over four weeks, more than 600 Columbia Public School students take part in four trips to the Grand Teton National Park with one day set to visit Yellowstone National Park.
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