Jefferson City School District sets May 27 end date
The Jefferson City School District will forgive several of its snow day make-up dates to end the school year earlier.
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Columbia Board of Education to discuss changes to recording IEP meetings
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education will discuss revisions to Policy KKB during it’s meeting Monday night. Policy KKB currently prohibits visual or audio recording on district property unless authorized. Last year, the board discussed the policy, but did not make any changes. Many parents and students had come forward to
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MU Health Care set to relax visitor guidelines
Beginning Monday adult inpatients at University Hospital, Missouri Orthopedic Institute and Women’s and Children’s Hospital will be allowed two designated visitors.
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Commencement ceremonies continue for 2021 graduates at the University of Missouri
The University of Missouri will continue graduation festivities in the first of two weekends of ceremonies for 2021 graduates.
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Columbia native to be recommended to become the next principal at John Warner Middle School.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia native Taylor Drennan will be recommended next week to the Columbia Board of Education to become the next principal at John Warner Middle School. Drennan has been serving as the school’s interim principal this semester after CPS reported that Principal Jimmy Hale was out for the remainder of the year in
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MU plan to restructure social justice centers pushed back
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A plan to restructure the University of Missouri’s social justice centers this summer has been pushed back indefinitely. MU spokesman Christian Basi said Friday that the plan had been postponed to give Maurice Gipson, vice chair of diversity, inclusion and equity, more time to communicate with those affected by the changes. MU
Continue Reading University of Missouri graduations begin with COVID-19 restrictions
MU is honoring 5,547 students with more than 6,115 degrees through a series of in-person, socially distanced ceremonies.
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Mizzou hosts graduation ceremonies for 2021 graduates
The University of Missouri is set to host the first of two weekends of graduation ceremonies on Friday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should college athletes be able to make money off their name and likeness?
Laws have been introduced at the state and national levels that would allow college athletes to make money from their name, image and likeness.
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Bill for limited Missouri school voucher program passes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have approved a tax credit program to pay for kids to go to private schools. The Republican-led Senate voted 20-13 Thursday to send the bill to Gov. Mike Parson. Under the program, private donors would give money to nonprofits that in turn would dole out scholarships. Donors would get
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MU College of Education receives $1 million gift; will create scholarships for elementary education students
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU alumnus pledged a $1 million contribution to the University of Missouri’s College of Education during National Teacher Appreciation Week. Gary J. Coles and Patricia McIntosh Coles’s gift will be used to establish scholarships for MU students preparing to become elementary school teachers. “We are extremely grateful for the Coles entrusting the
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University of Missouri beefs up security cameras, citing input from students
University spokesman Christian Basi said the school has been receiving feedback from students related to security over the last 12 months.
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Possible gas leak leads to early release at Helias; water issues force Tolton online
A Jefferson City private school said Thursday it is dismissing early because of a possible gas leak, while a Columbia school is operating online because of water problems.
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Doctor cautions Missouri school districts against lifting mask requirements
The Department of Health and Senior Services and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education held a webinar for school leaders, school nurses and local health officials to keep local leaders informed with COVID-19 updates pertaining to K-12 schools and answer questions.
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Columbia schools vaccinate teens as shot nears approval for use in younger people
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to give emergency approval for the Pfizer vaccine to be given to kids ages 12-15 sometime next week.
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Helias hires new assistant principal for 2021-2022 school year
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Diocese of Jefferson City has hired Emma Williams as an assistant principal of curriculum and instruction for the 2021-2022 school year for Helias Catholic High School. The hire is effective July 1. Williams comes to Helias from Osage County R-2 in Linn, Missouri. “Mrs. Williams will bring Helias valuable experience
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Columbia Public Schools begins vaccinations on high school campuses
Columbia Public Schools students will have the opportunity to get vaccinated Tuesday at Battle High School.
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DESE says Columbia Public Schools relaxing quarantine and mask requirements is being done the right way
As more than 400 Columbia Public Schools students are either isolating or quarantining for COVID-19, the district is relaxing some virus protocols.
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Columbia City Council to hear community oriented policing program proposal
Columbia City Council is set to hear a proposal regarding a new community oriented policing program, aimed at helping officers further integrate and understand the communities they serve.
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Vaccine appointments available ahead of MU Health Care clinic at Faurot Field
MU Health Care is set to host a vaccine clinic Saturday at Faurot Field, offering vaccinations to all Missourians age 16 and older.
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