WATCH: Full interview with Fulton Public Schools Superintendent Ty Crain
Ty Crain took over the leadership of Fulton Public Schools in 2020 — just in time for the world to turn upside down.
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Fulton schools short on bus drivers, superintendent assures all routes will be covered
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton School District Superintendent Ty Crain told ABC 17 News on Wednesday that everything is on track for Fulton Public Schools to begin. The district is in need of three bus drivers for the new school year. To make sure that all routes are covered, the district needed to make some adjustments
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Harrisburg schools start date pushed back one week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Harrisburg R-8 School District announced Tuesday on its social media that its school year has been delayed a week. The district stated the start dates have been pushed back due to unexpected construction delays at the elementary and middle schools. “However, the safety of our students is our top priority, and
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WATCH: Full interview with Boonville School District Superintendent Mark Harvey
ABC 17 News will interview superintendents of Mid-Missouri schools as the academic year gets going this month.
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More states expect schools to keep trans girls off girls teams as K-12 classes resume
As children across the U.S. head back to classes and practices for fall sports, four more states are expecting their K-12 schools to keep transgender girls off their girls teams.
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Mizzou Football Star collaborates with Second Baptist Church to giveaway school supplies to the communityÂ
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Many families struggle to prepare for back-to-school shopping as the prices for supplies have increased within the last year, but one Mizzou football player is trying to help. Families of K-12 students are expected to spend nearly $900 on back-to-school items, a new record high compared to almost $865 families spent last
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Columbia Public School Foundation awards $100 grants to new CPS teachers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public School Foundation awarded new teachers with a $100 grant to prepare for the new school year during a Wednesday breakfast at Gentry Middle School. It’s part of the Foundation’s new program – new educator grants, this award is for first time teachers as well as teacher who are new
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Back-to-school costs expected to hit record high this year
It’s that time of year when new backpacks are bought, school boxes are filled and pencils are sharpened, but this year, it could also burn a hole in people’s wallets.
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Ashland family sues Southern Boone School District alleging inaction over bullying
An Ashland family filed a lawsuit Friday against the Southern Boone School District, its Board of Education and 11 others saying the district failed to address bullying.
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Columbia Board of Education picks three finalists for open seat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education has chosen which applicants will be interviewed Wednesday for its open seat. The members went over and discussed each application at a meeting Monday night. Former teacher Karen Hayes, previous Board candidate Andrea Lisenby and former Board President Jan Mees will be interviewed by board members Wednesday.
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Helias Catholic announces interim president
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Ron Vossen has been named the interim president of Helias Catholic High School, according to a Wednesday press release from the Diocese of Jefferson City. Vossen is the director of alumni relations and was a teacher for 43 years, the release states. He was appointed by the Rev. W. Shawn
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More than half of new teachers leave the profession within their first five years in Missouri
In Missouri, 61.8% of new teachers leave the profession within the first five years.
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Columbia police: Juvenile detained after noncredible threat made on social media
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department said Friday on its social media that a juvenile was identified and detained following a noncredible threat made on social media. “A juvenile subject was identified and detained, and investigation was turned over to the Juvenile Office. We take these incidents seriously and continue to work with CPS
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CPS to hold graduations this weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Graduations will be held this weekend for all four high schools in the Columbia Public Schools district. A CPS spokesperson said in a release that 1,331 students in total will be graduating on Friday and Saturday. The graduation schedule includes: Douglass High School: 10 a.m. Friday at the Missouri Theatre. Hickman High
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Jefferson City School District hires four new assistant principals
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District announced in a Friday press release that it has hired several new assistant principals for next school year. L. Steven Barnes — current Morgan County R-2 School superintendent — will be a new assistant principal for Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Cory Walk — current in-school suspension
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Osage Beach police identify ‘person of interest’ in school threat investigation
Osage Beach police said Friday that they’ve identified a minor as a “person of interest” in the investigation into a shooting threat against the School of the Osage that led to classes being held online.
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School of the Osage to have online classes until Tuesday after threats
LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) School of the Osage will not have in-person classes until Tuesday after two threats were made to the district within 24 hours. This comes after the district held classes virtually Thursday because of those threats. According to the director of communications for the School of the Osage district, classes are being held virtually in
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Sasser resigns from Columbia Board of Education
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Board of Education member Katherine Sasser announced her resignation at the Monday night Board meeting. Sasser had previously removed herself from participating on the Board at a February meeting, citing at the time a slew of bills being discussed in the Missouri legislature, including a number of recent anti-transgender legislative bills. “My
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is your child’s school secure and safe?
Missouri’s state government just gave out a round of grants to mostly small school districts to enhance their security measures.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should public school teams be barred from having Indigenous names?
Public schools in New York state will no longer be able to use names derived from Indigenous people for their sports teams and mascots.
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