Stephens College to temporarily hold online classes, citing coronavirus surge
Stephens in a news release attributed the decision to move courses online to a nationwide increase of COVID-19, specifically of the omicron variant.
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CPS returns from winter break as petition to request vote on mask mandate gains attention
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools will return to the classroom Tuesday from winter break after the school district announced masks will no longer be required. The Columbia Board of Education voted on Dec. 13 to no longer require students and staff to wear face masks. In an email sent late last month to families,
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Some worried that no masks in Missouri school districts could be problematic
EDITOR’S NOTE: The headline has been altered to better reflect the story’s content. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) Freezing temperatures are certainly not the only concern this winter. Nationwide, communities are dealing with the likeliness of yet another surge and as students head back to school after the winter break a lack of mask mandtes in Missouri
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Columbia Public Schools roll out new coronavirus protocols
The district will require those who test positive for coronavirus to stay home for five days or until symptoms resolve, following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Attorney general drops lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools mask mandate
The case was dismissed at the agreement of both parties Thursday, according to online court records.
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Services for Assistant Fire Chief Bryant Gladney begin Monday
Memorial services will begin Monday for Boone County Assistant Fire Chief Bryant Gladney at the Hearnes Center on the University of Missouri’s campus.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you taken advantage of student loan relief?
The Biden administration said Wednesday that it will extend student loan payment relief through May 1.
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Columbia College names new dean of School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College has named Dr. Jennifer Jewell as the next dean of the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) following a nationwide search. Dr. Jewell will assume the position on July 1, 2022, and Dr. Sandra Hamar will continue to serve as interim dean of HASS until then. “Dr. Jewell’s
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Mother of three files to run for Columbia Board of Education in April election
Andrea Lisenby is seeking one of the two seats up for election.Â
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Columbia businesses see uptick in business due to graduation ceremonies
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Foot traffic in Downtown Columbia has picked up surrounding graduation ceremonies and hotels and restaurants in the area say they’re seeing an uptick in business. The University of Missouri, Columbia College and Stephens College all have graduation ceremonies this weekend and they are being held in-person, which is having a big impact
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Mizzou releases guidance for student holiday travel as fall semester concludes
The University of Missouri is reminding its students to ensure they are prepared before heading home for the holidays, as the 2021 fall semester concluded on Friday.
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Mid-Missouri schools try to assuage parent fears over non-specific TikTok rumors
Reports of a TikTok video that challenges kids to send threats to their school on Friday emerged this week and quickly spread nationwide. Some schools have closed, including Gasconade County R-II, while others are reminding parents that there is no credible threat and telling them police are on the lookout.
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Gasconade County school district to close Friday after TikTok threat challenge
School districts across Mid-Missouri say they’ve been made aware of a trend on social media app TikTok that challenges kids to threaten their schools.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you worried about social media threats made toward schools?
Last week some students made a social media threat toward a Jefferson City middle school. They might face criminal charges. This Thursday, a TikTok challenge telling students to make bomb and shooting threats at their schools grabbed administrators’ attention nationwide.
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Jefferson City School District says students behind last week’s threat referred to police
Students who were involved in a social media threat against Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Jefferson City have been suspended and are being referred for expulsion and police investigation, the principal said in a letter to parents sent over the weekend.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like Columbia Public Schools’ new coronavirus rules?
Students exposed to coronavirus will no longer have to stay out of school. Instead, only those who test positive for the virus or have symptoms will have to stay out of class.
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Coronavirus quarantine changes for Columbia Public Schools start Jan. 4
The board voted 4-3 on the new policy that will take effect when students return from winter break on Jan. 4. Only students with symptoms or a positive COVID-19 test will be required to quarantine. The previous policy was to quarantine students in close contact with those who tested positive.
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Columbia Board of Education briefed on $80 million bond issue to build new schools
The $80 million bond question would appear on the April ballot if approved by the board. The board heard a presentation on the bond issue Monday night.
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CPS mask policy change goes into effect after winter break
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday night, the Columbia Board of Education voted to halt the mask mandate for the school district, but the policy won’t go into effect until after the winter break. Board members also voted to change the COVID-19 protocols to require only people who test positive for the virus to quarantine. Columbia
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Question of the day: Did the Columbia school board make the right decision by removing the COVID mask policy?
The Columbia Board of Education voted Monday night to end the COVID-19 mask policy effective Jan. 4. Some parents expressed their opinions in favor of keeping the mask policy as cases are rising at schools in Columbia according to the 14-day rate. Other parents wanted the ability to make the decision for their own children
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