Education Archives

University of Missouri beefs up security cameras, citing input from students

May 6, 2021 1:12 PM Meghan Drakas

University spokesman Christian Basi said the school has been receiving feedback from students related to security over the last 12 months.

Possible gas leak leads to early release at Helias; water issues force Tolton online

May 6, 2021 11:16 AM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City private school said Thursday it is dismissing early because of a possible gas leak, while a Columbia school is operating online because of water problems.

Doctor cautions Missouri school districts against lifting mask requirements

May 5, 2021 11:55 AM Chanel Porter

The Department of Health and Senior Services and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education held a webinar for school leaders, school nurses and local health officials to keep local leaders informed with COVID-19 updates pertaining to K-12 schools and answer questions.

Columbia schools vaccinate teens as shot nears approval for use in younger people

May 4, 2021 11:54 AM Meghan Drakas

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to give emergency approval for the Pfizer vaccine to be given to kids ages 12-15 sometime next week.

Helias hires new assistant principal for 2021-2022 school year

May 4, 2021 3:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Diocese of Jefferson City has hired Emma Williams as an assistant principal of curriculum and instruction for the 2021-2022 school year for Helias Catholic High School. The hire is effective July 1. Williams comes to Helias from Osage County R-2 in Linn, Missouri. “Mrs. Williams will bring Helias valuable experience

Columbia Public Schools begins vaccinations on high school campuses

May 4, 2021 5:48 AM Zach Boetto

Columbia Public Schools students will have the opportunity to get vaccinated Tuesday at Battle High School.

DESE says Columbia Public Schools relaxing quarantine and mask requirements is being done the right way

May 3, 2021 7:21 AM Molly Stawinoga

As more than 400 Columbia Public Schools students are either isolating or quarantining for COVID-19, the district is relaxing some virus protocols.

Columbia City Council to hear community oriented policing program proposal

May 2, 2021 5:37 AM Ben Fein

Columbia City Council is set to hear a proposal regarding a new community oriented policing program, aimed at helping officers further integrate and understand the communities they serve.

Vaccine appointments available ahead of MU Health Care clinic at Faurot Field

May 1, 2021 5:35 AM Ben Fein

MU Health Care is set to host a vaccine clinic Saturday at Faurot Field, offering vaccinations to all Missourians age 16 and older.

Columbia College 2021 graduates get a COVID-19 safe commencement at Mizzou Arena

May 1, 2021 5:38 AM Ben Fein

Columbia College will host two commencement ceremonies Saturday, with over 350 graduates participating.

Columbia Public Schools to host its first student vaccine clinic Tuesday

April 30, 2021 9:57 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools will host it’s first student vaccination clinic at Battle High School on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students looking to receive a vaccine at CPS clinics must be at least 16 years old and have a signed parental consent form. The clinics are in partnership with Columbia/Boone

Some MU students could face disciplinary action after a campus protest Thursday

April 30, 2021 7:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some MU students could face disciplinary action after protests on campus. Dozens of students protested the restructuring of the university’s social justice centers Thursday. MU spokesperson Christian Basi confirmed that demonstrators walked through Jesse Hall and a student union after being told that disruptions were not allowed there. He says that any

Public schools monitor student coronavirus cases as they relax current protocols

April 30, 2021 1:14 PM Chanel Porter

The entire fifth grade at Beulah Ralph Elementary School is quarantined until May 10 after a student tested positive for COVID-19.

Groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for new technical college in Ashland

April 30, 2021 5:44 AM Ben Fein

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Ashland campus of Ranken Technical College is set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

East Elementary School in Jefferson City

Jefferson City School District names three new principals for elementary schools

April 29, 2021 6:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District has announced the hiring of three elementary school principals for the upcoming school year. ● Chris Schmitz will be the new principal for Moreau Heights Elementary● Delora Scaggs will be the new principal for Thorpe Gordon Elementary● Dr. Dawn Day will be the new principal for

Columbia Public Schools prepare for vaccine clinics for students

April 29, 2021 3:48 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools will offer vaccine clinics for it’s students starting Tuesday. The clinics are in partnership with the Columbia Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department. The Pfizer vaccine will be provided at each clinic, allowing any student 16 and older to get vaccinated with parental consent. The second dose

Woman charged with hitting child at Columbia school bus stop

April 29, 2021 11:54 AM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged a woman with failing to stop for a school bus and injuring a child after she allegedly hit a boy at a southeast Columbia bus stop.

Columbia Boone County Health Department hosts first walk-in only vaccine clinic

April 28, 2021 7:19 PM Victoria Bragg

CENTRALIA, MO (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone Public Health and Human Services Department hosted its first walk-in only vaccination clinic for rural areas Wednesday. The health department, in partnership with the Missouri National Guard, vaccinated 95 people at its walk-in clinic in Centralia Wednesday. Ashton Day, the health educator for Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services,

Survey: Pandemic proved too much for some Missouri teachers

April 28, 2021 9:26 PM Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A recent survey has found that one in 10 Missouri teachers are thinking about calling it quits after a challenging year of pandemic education. The Springfield News-Leader reports that researchers with Missouri State University’s College of Education sent out the survey to each of the 67,000 public school educators with an

Columbia Public Schools buses lined up as students and teachers return to full time in person classes.

Law enforcement, school officials: Follow bus-stop crossing law

April 28, 2021 2:33 PM Chanel Porter

The 10-year-old New Haven Elementary School student suffered only minor injuries, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested a woman on suspicion of ignoring the stopped sign on the school bus.