500 new students move in to Lincoln University this week
New students were welcomed to Lincoln University’s campus with the sound of the drum line and the promise of new, improved access to technology.
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CPS continues to look at increasing daily attendance, follow school improvement plan
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A week from Tuesday is the first day of class for Columbia Public Schools, and district leaders have designed a plan to improve the needs of the district. The plan aims to make improvements in three particular areas, including growth, innovation and achievement. Progress toward the improvements will start this school year,
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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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Breach affects companies that handle UM System data
The University of Missouri System confirmed Wednesday that a data breach of a file transfer system compromised information about employees, students and retirees.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you noticed more traffic around Columbia?
The students are back.
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WATCH: Full interview with Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Brian Yearwood
Yearwood sat down with ABC 17 News as part of a series of interviews with superintendents as the new school year begins.
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3,000 CPS employees gather at Mizzou Arena for celebration of upcoming school year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Nearly 3,000 employees showed up to Mizzou Arena on Tuesday for Columbia Public Schools’ first in-person celebration for a new school year in many years. CPS spokesperson Michelle Baumstark said the convocation is an opportunity for all 3,000 CPS employees to gather in one place to hear one message and prepare to
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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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Columbia Board of Education unanimously approves SRO contract with CPD
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education unanimously approved the district’s contract with the Columbia Police Department for school resource officers on Monday night. During the meeting, Board members heard from parents, teachers and students about the agreement, and a presentation over SROs and other safety measures was presented. The presentation outlined a number
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CPS superintendent talks safety, says district is working on improvements
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Brian Yearwood told ABC 17 News that with the new school year quickly approaching, safety remains a top priority. He said the district has a safety and security team in place, whose main objective is to keep students in schools safe. One of their main focus is working
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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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Columbia Board of Education to discuss School Resource Officers Monday evening
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education meets Monday evening, on the agenda is a discussion over whether to renew the school resource officer agreement ahead of the school year. If approved, four officers are contracted for hire. The agreement will place two officers in Battle, one in Rock Bridge and one right here in Hickman High Schools. This school resource officer program is a
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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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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Columbia need more school resource officers?
The Columbia Board of Education is set to review a contract to put four police officers in district high schools.
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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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Changes to roadways due to University of Missouri move-in
Students at the University of Missouri are moving in this week, leading to temporary changes in roadways
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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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Fiji member accused in Santulli case sentenced to probation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of the University of Missouri fraternity members accused in the Danny Santulli hazing case was sentenced Thursday at the Boone County Courthouse. Alec Bradley Wetzler, 21, of St. Louis, pleaded guilty in April to supplying liquor to a minor and buying liquor as a minor, both misdemeanors. Wetzler was sentenced on
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