K-12 education Archives

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Morgan County reports one new death; Moberly School District report new case

October 2, 2020 1:53 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Jefferson City School District reported two students and a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

Hallsville School District faces technology concerns for students if learning from home

September 30, 2020 8:13 PM Amber Tabeling

The Hallsville School District is working through ways to continue teaching students after reporting four positive COVID-19 and around 115 potential close contacts.

Rapid testing could bring kids back into the classroom

September 30, 2020 11:51 AM Zola Crowder

President Donald Trump announced a plan to make rapid COVID-19 available for students and teachers but it’s unclear if the plan will have any effect for CPS.

Photo from a Centralia R-VI football game in the 2019 fall season.

WATCH: Centralia R-VI superintendent talks positive cases, modified homecoming week plans

September 30, 2020 3:08 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch three live interviews during the 6 a.m. hour with Centralia’s superintendent.

Southern Boone High School closed Tuesday for a deep clean after student tests positive for COVID-19.

Southern Boone High School temporarily closes after COVID-19 exposure

September 29, 2020 11:54 AM Zach Boetto

According to a letter sent to parents Monday, Southern Boone School District closed the high school for cleaning after a student tested positive for COVID-19.

Mid-Missouri school districts confirm COVID-19 cases among students and teachers

September 28, 2020 11:52 AM Zach Boetto

Some Mid-Missouri school districts have been hit with new COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks leading officials to tap into safety protocols from local health departments.

CPS discusses success of online school

September 28, 2020 11:45 AM Zola Crowder

Some teachers and parents have struggled with online learning since the school year started.

CPS discusses prioritizing students with special needs in a hybrid phased-in approach

September 24, 2020 8:09 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia Board of Education met early Thursday morning during a work session to discuss a phased-in hybrid plan for the return of in-person students.

Dozens of students and staff quarantined in Southern Boone, Hallsville schools

September 24, 2020 5:26 PM Riane Cleveland

Several school districts in Boone County have had to students and staff quarantine.

Columbia Public Schools’ leader tells board phases are best for return to class under COVID-19

September 24, 2020 1:05 PM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman said Thursday that bringing students back into the classroom in phases is the most practical way to return to school.

WATCH: Boonville R-I superintendent checks in on the return to learn

September 24, 2020 2:36 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch an interview with Boonville R-I’s superintendent.

WATCH: CPS superintendent talks possibility of hybrid learning

September 23, 2020 2:31 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch three live interviews with the CPS superintendent Wednesday morning at 6 a.m.

Sturgeon R-5 school district uses new temperature scanners

Sturgeon R-V school district uses new temperature scanners for better results

September 22, 2020 7:34 PM Amber Tabeling

Sturgeon R-V school district continues to adjust its COVID-19 precautions by purchasing new temperature scanners to better ensure the safety of students and staff.

Father Tolton officials respond after being accused of violating COVID-19 health order

September 21, 2020 10:08 AM Molly Stawinoga

PHHS filed a notice of violation against the athletic director at Father Tolton Catholic High School.

Columbia Public School's Learning Mode Matrix

CPS slides under needed case metric for hybrid learning

September 21, 2020 7:09 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools’ new case metric fell below 50 on Monday, based on the district’s COVID-19 guidance this could mean a transition in its learning method.

Football field at Rock Bridge High School

Columbia Public Schools Board to decide on renaming Rock Bridge High School football field

September 18, 2020 10:04 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education is scheduled to meet Friday morning and decide whether to rename the Rock Bridge High School Football field.

WATCH: Tolton Catholic president talks in-person learning with zero cases of COVID-19

September 17, 2020 2:21 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the interviews with the president of Tolton Catholic High School.

School drop-off and pick-up causes traffic trouble in Ashland

September 15, 2020 11:58 AM Riane Cleveland

School-related traffic has increased in Ashland due to drop off and pick up procedures.

Columbia Public Schools plans to introduce hybrid-learning in four phases

September 14, 2020 10:58 PM Sydney Olsen

Students in Columbia could do hybrid-learning this year, and the youngest would be the first in the classroom.

Columbia Public Schools COVID-19 update includes details on youngest students going back to classrooms

September 14, 2020 11:31 AM Zach Boetto

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman will update the school board Monday on COVID-19 and classes, including a plan being developed to get some students back in class before others.