QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you happy that school is back in session?
The first day of the year in the Jefferson City School District was Monday and Columbia Public Schools’ first day is Tuesday.
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Why Missouri educators are leaving the profession and what’s being done to stop it
More than 60% of Missouri teachers leave the profession in their first five years on the job, education officials say.
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Columbia Public Schools moves outdoor activities inside as classes start amid extreme heat
This week is not only the first week of school for many area school districts, it’s also a week of high temperatures.
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University of Missouri welcomes more than 5,100 freshmen as new semester begins
The University of Missouri said Monday that 5,100 freshmen are starting their college careers at the Columbia campus.
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University of Missouri hosts Tiger Walk amidst high temperatures
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Today, The University of Missouri held it’s annual Tiger Walk amidst the heat, and students braved the heat to celebrate an age old tradition. With dangerous highs ABC 17 spoke to students about how they stayed cool. “We beat the heat by drinking a lot of water preparing for the event, but it’s
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Monday marked the first day of school for the Jefferson City School District
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, students who are enrolled in the Jefferson City School District started the 2023-2024 school year. ABC 17 News spoke with Superintendent Bryan McGraw the week leading up to the first day of school about what parents and students should expect going into the new year. McGraw said one of
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Columbia Board of Education approves new version of SRO agreement
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education on Friday approved a new version of its school resource officer agreement with the Columbia Police Department. The board took it up after the city’s legal department made some suggestions following Monday’s vote. It now goes to the City Council for approval on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Deputy
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Advocates against sexual assault warn of ‘Red Zone’ period for coming weeks
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Advocates against sexual assault say the coming weeks are a ‘Red Zone’ period where students are more vulnerable to sexual assault. Advocates are offering advice on preventing assault, asking for consent and resources for victims. “There is something that is called the Red Zone,” Nightcap CEO Shirah Bernard said. “It’s a period
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Safety top of mind as students move back to University of Missouri campus
As University of Missouri students move in to begin the school year, one thing on both parents’ and students’ minds is safety.
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WATCH: Full interview with Jefferson City School District Superintendent Bryan McGraw
Bryan McGraw is getting ready for his second year as the superintendent of the area’s second-largest school district.
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Jefferson City School District focusing on safety, attendance as another year begins
The first day of school for the Jefferson City School District is Monday. In a district that has around 8,500 kids enrolled for the school year, Superintendent Bryan McGraw said safety is the district’s number one priority.
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Jefferson City Schools to host opening session ahead of school year
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is hosting its opening session Friday at Capital City High School to kick off the school year for Jc Schools faculty and staff. Friday’s events are set to start at 9:30 a.m. and includes student performances from drumlines, pep-bands, and cheer and dance. There will also be
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School bus services at area schools still impacted by staffing shortages
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools and the Jefferson City School District bus systems continue to be impacted by ongoing staffing shortages ahead of the new school year. A lack of bus drivers has been an issue plaguing both CPS and JCSD for the past year. “Last year, we saw some situations where bus drivers
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Schools could see spike in common illnesses during first few weeks of semester
MU Health doctor, Chris Wilhelm, told ABC 17 that when a lot of kids are in the same classroom, they can pass diseases and viruses to each other.
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Back-to-school events planned ahead of the start of the school year
EDITOR’S NOTE: The date of an event has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) As families prepare to head back to school, local charities are making sure students have what they need to succeed this year. Powerhouse Community Development’s Back to School Bash is set to be held Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the MU
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WATCH: Full interview with Moberly School District Superintendent Cristina Wright
Cristina Wright is in her first school year as the superintendent of the Moberly School District and its 2,000-plus students.
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William Woods welcomes largest incoming class
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) William Woods University in Fulton is set to welcome its largest incoming class in its history when classes begin Monday, according to a Thursday press release from the school. The University is welcoming a total of 456 new students, with 298 being on campus and 158 online. This is a 40% increase
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Moberly School District heads into first year with new superintendent; district still trying to fill teacher openings
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Moberly School District is set to begin its first school year under the leadership of Superintendent Cristina Wright. Wright was announced as Moberly’s next superintendent in January and officially took over the position in June. She replaces Dustin Fanning, who went to the Sturgeon School District to become its superintendent. Wright got
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been a victim of a data breach?
The University of Missouri System said Wednesday that some students, workers and retirees’ information was compromised in a massive hack this summer of a file-transfer system.
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Columbia Public Schools aims to bulk up driver’s education program
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Driver’s education is near the top of Columbia Public Schools’ 2023-24 safety initiatives, and the district is taking measures to bulk up its driving curriculum. According to the district’s latest safety update, CPS will introduce small programming opportunities to some schools with the goal to expand them in the future. The goal
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