JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education met Monday at 6:00 p.m. at the Miller Performing Arts Center in Jefferson City. The meeting was originally set to take place on March 8 but was rescheduled due to a scheduling conflict at the performing arts center. Many were anticipating the possibility of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools sent a notification out to parents of students at John Warner Middle School that Principal Jimmy Hale is out for the remainder of the year. According to the letter, Taylor Drennan is the interim principal. Dr. Jean Selby, a retired CPS middle school principal, will join the John Warner
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Lincoln University in Jefferson City announced the dates and times for its in-person graduation ceremonies on Monday morning.
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The University of Missouri has settled several lawsuits over its “BioJoint” knee surgeries for a reported $16.2 million.
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A release from college spokesman Sam Fleury said two graduation ceremonies for 2021 spring graduates will be held on May 1.
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These finalists include Dr. Harold Brian Yearwood (Manor, Texas), Dr. Chace Ramey (Iowa City, Iowa), and Dr. Erick Pruitt (Chicago, Illinois).
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Columbia Public Schools is set to host a virtual public forum Thursday for the district’s three superintendent finalists.
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The Columbia Missouri National Teachers Association and Columbia Public Schools continued labor negotiations Wednesday night. The two groups are negotiating in good faith.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former University of Missouri baseball player Cade Bormet has filed suit against the curators of the University of Missouri – University Athletics after being injured during a game in May 2018. According to the lawsuit, Bormet went for a foul ball at Taylor Stadium when he slid into a brick wall. Bormet
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Columbia Public Schools saw a more than 10% increase in its staff vaccination rate in just a single day.
Continue Reading Columbia Public Schools will welcome students back to classrooms full-time on April 5, but the district remains in need of bus drivers, nutrition service employees and substitute teachers.
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A social media post on the school district’s Facebook page said Roling’s last day will be June 30.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City School District has filed an eminent domain lawsuit for parts of lots 112 and 113 of the Woodcrest Subdivision. It is at 419 Union Street in Jefferson City. The district is looking to acquire the land for public school purposes including but not limited to parking facilities and/or athletic
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would relax the rules for immunizations. A House committee debated a proposal Tuesday that would require only students in public schools to have immunizations. and allow students to attend school without vaccinations if they have evidence of acquired immunity from a disease. The
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The University of Missouri System launched a new website Tuesday that puts online courses from all four system schools in one place.
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Most students will return to CPS schools five days a week but some will remain online.
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A study from Brookings Institute said working parents are the key to recovering from the pandemic.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education voted Monday night to return to in-person learning five days a week. Students in all grades will return to the classroom Monday through Friday after spring break, which ends on April 2. The board voted unanimously to approve the return. Students that were already learning online-only will
Continue Reading Educators in Missouri can try to schedule an appointment at certain pharmacies participating in the CDC’s Federal Retail Pharmacy Program after the White House asked teachers and staff to be prioritized.
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The Columbia Board of Education announced its shortlist of superintendent candidates Monday.
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