Education Archives

Father Tolton assistant wrestling coach arrested in Columbia, suspected of sexual abuse

February 10, 2020 5:59 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Father Tolton Regional Catholic High School assistant wrestling coach was arrested in Columbia on suspicion of sexual assault.

Columbia Public Schools announces new Derby Ridge principal

February 7, 2020 8:24 PM Matt Ragsdale

CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said Tonya Henry was recommended to the school board for the 2020-2021 school year.

Jefferson City Schools’ chief of learning to retire

February 7, 2020 8:55 AM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City School District confirmed to ABC 17 News Thursday that Dr. Brian Shindorf plans to retire as the administration’s chief of learning.

Hallsville school board votes down 4-day school week proposal

February 6, 2020 10:21 PM Matt Ragsdale

The vote to reject the shortened school week proposal comes after two other Mid-Missouri school districts recently approved similar measures.

UM curators approve all-online fitness degree, leaders say it fits in with push toward precision health initiative

February 6, 2020 11:58 AM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved Thursday a new degree focused on fitness, which will be completed completely online. The bachelor of science in fitness programming and management program is 100 percent online and targeted at off-campus students only. Curator Darryl Chatman said curators had tough questions about the logistics

Columbia Public Schools, JC Schools cancel Wednesday classes ahead of snow

February 4, 2020 5:20 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday ahead of expected snow. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day for the expected winter weather. District spokeswoman Michele Baumstark cited the impending weather and timing of the snow in an email sent after 5 p.m. “The safety of our students and

School Board, City Council candidates participate in forum

February 4, 2020 6:59 PM Katie Greathouse

The Columbia Board of REALTORS hosted a candidate forum for the City Council and School Board races Tuesday night.

President honors Tuskegee Airman during State of the Union address

February 4, 2020 10:16 PM Katie Greathouse

President Donald Trump honored 100-year-old Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee during his State of the Union address Tuesday night.

Jefferson City High School teacher stripped of coaching duties after profanity-laced texts to students

February 4, 2020 5:02 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City School District scaled back the duties of one of its teachers after a text conversation with a group of students came to light.

Gentry Middle School principal leaving after school year

January 31, 2020 6:58 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools will soon start the search for a new middle school principal. District spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said Fairouz Bishara announced to staff and parents at 3 p.m. Friday that she will be leaving Gentry Middle School. Baumstark said Bishara will finish the current school year with CPS, but has accepted

Mid-Missouri schools see more vaccinated students than statewide average

January 31, 2020 10:36 PM Zara Barker

According to data from the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services, about 97% of students across Missouri schools are not vaccinated. That number is not as high in mid-Missouri.

East High Street to see new improvements

January 30, 2020 9:08 PM Zach Boetto

Jefferson City and Cole County are working on a joint project that will improve East High Street from Locust Street to Vetter Lane.

MU cancels some school-sponsored trips to China amid coronavirus concerns

January 30, 2020 2:54 PM Matt Ragsdale

The University of Missouri announced on Thursday that new school-sponsored trips to China have been canceled as coronavirus continues to spread.

City, fire district and schools asking for funds in April election

January 29, 2020 12:16 PM Molly Stawinoga

Tuesday was the last opportunity for localities to get measures on the April ballot. Citizens will vote on four measures, all seeking funds, in the election on April 7.

MUPD arrested John McLiney, 19, of Kansas City on Friday after an incident at a residence hall

Suspect in University of Missouri dorm assault case was invited guest

January 27, 2020 5:49 PM Amber Tabeling

University of Missouri police say the man accused of domestic assault inside a dorm over the weekend was an invited guest.

MU officers arrest Kansas City man after incident on campus

January 25, 2020 7:04 PM Barry Mangold

University of Missouri police arrested a Kansas City man investigating an incident at a campus dorm.

Mid-Missouri schools begin to dismiss early as wintry mix falls

January 22, 2020 11:10 AM Matthew Sanders

Schools in the western part of Mid-Missouri were calling early dismissals Wednesday as radar indicated a wintry mix falling.

Jefferson City crews are on standby as winter weather approaches.

As winter weather moves in, Jefferson City officials monitor conditions

January 22, 2020 2:27 PM Molly Stawinoga

Crews with Jefferson City Public Works are on call as the latest weather system heads east.

A new MU health initiative could bring billions in revenue to Missouri by 2045

January 21, 2020 9:22 PM Matt Ragsdale

MU is expected to invest $400 million into the NextGen Precision Health Initiative.

Sturgeon R-V approves 4-day school week

January 20, 2020 8:20 PM Matt Ragsdale

STURGEON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Sturgeon School Board approved a vote to have a four-day school week for the 2020-2021 school year. The school district posted on its Facebook page on Tuesday that school leaders made their decision based on a recent district survey. According to the post, 69% of parents, students and staff members approved