University of Missouri to hold in-person graduation ceremonies
University of Missouri leadership announced Thursday morning that 2021 graduation ceremonies will be held in-person.
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Blair Oaks R-II School District names new high school principal
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Blair Oaks R-II School District has named Chris Marshall as the next High School Prinicpal for the 2021-2022 school year. Marshall is currently the Morgan County R-II assistant superintendent and has been for the past two years. Marshall will replace Melinda Aholt who will move to Blair Oaks Middle school.
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Missouri GOP-led House advances private school funding bill
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Poor Missouri families could get money for private school through a tax credit program advancing in the state House. The Republican-led House voted in favor of the measure Wednesday. Under the program, private donors would give money to nonprofits that would dole out scholarships to low-income families. Donors would get state
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Marshall Public Schools audit petitioner: ‘We expect good things’
A former Marshall Public Schools parent and concerned citizen said she “expects good things” to come from an audit of the school district.
Continue Reading Missouri State Auditor announces citizen-requested audit of Marshall School District
State Auditor Nicole Galloway’s office announced Wednesday morning that the office will audit Marshall Public Schools and the Smithville R-II School District after petitions were submitted by residents of those districts.
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Missouri GOP-led House advances private school funding bill
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Poor Missouri families could get money for private school through a tax credit program advancing in the state House. The Republican-led House voted in favor of the measure Wednesday. Under the program, private donors would give money to nonprofits that would dole out scholarships to low-income families. Donors would get state
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University of Missouri receives grant for a ‘sticker’ that may detect COVID-19
A University of Missouri engineer received a grant from the National Science Foundation to plan for large-scale manufacturing of an on-skin, wearable bioelectronic device.
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UK COVID-19 variant found in various locations across Missouri
As COVID-19 cases in Missouri have been steadily declined, officials are concerned the UK variant is more widespread in Missouri than previously detected.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia Public Schools return to a five-day week?
Discussions have begun about how Columbia Public Schools can return to a five-day week, Superintendent Peter Stiepleman told ABC 17 News on Monday.
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Jefferson City Board of Education delays approval of early dismissal days for teacher development
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education did not approve 70-minute early dismissals almost every Monday next school year. Treasurer of the board Ken Enloe presented a motion to approve the school’s calendar without the proposed early dismissal times the district wants for teacher development. The motion passed with one objecting vote.
Continue Reading Five-day-week possible for Columbia Public Schools as coronavirus rates fall
With new coronavirus cases on the decline in the Columbia Public Schools boundaries, district leaders are discussing putting students in classrooms five days each week.
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WATCH: 5-day school week up for discussion, CPS superintendent says
Dr. Peter Stiepleman expects to talk about the possible change at a board meeting March 8.
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School board, City Council forums to discuss climate change
Candidates for Columbia’s City Council and school board are set to hold forums regarding energy and climate concerns.
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University of Missouri student charged with sexual abuse
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A University of Missouri student is charged with 1st-degree sexual abuse after an incident on Dec. 4. A probable cause statement says that Sebastian De Villar assaulted a woman. De Villar allegedly held a woman down and assaulted the victim’s chest, bruising the victim’s chest, chin and mouth area according to court
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MU Health Care to give out second Pfizer doses Friday; first-dose appointments delayed
MU Health Care postponed first dose vaccinations scheduled for Friday and Sunday.
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Columbia Public Schools seeing lowest case rate since October
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is encouraged by the most recent COVID-19 data showing the lowest 14-day case rate since October. As of Thursday, the 14-day case rate was 22.9 per 10,000 people. CPS Superintendent Peter Stiepleman explained the recent trends in a pre-recorded video since the board meeting was canceled due to weather
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should teachers get higher coronavirus vaccine priority?
Missouri teachers are pushing to move up in the coronavirus vaccination line but so far state leaders aren’t budging.
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Teachers’ group to host virtual Columbia Board of Education forum
Columbia Board of Education candidates will field questions from teachers at a virtual forum Thursday hosted by the Columbia National Education Association.
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Snow closes schools, alters bus routes to close out the week
Dozens of local schools have been out or learning online this week as multiple rounds of snow and a blanket of bitter cold settled over Mid-Missouri
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Memorial Union pipe burst causes minimal damage
A University of Missouri official says a sprinkler pipe burst and caused minimal damage to the Memorial Union.
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