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Mid-Missouri public schools 2021 reopening plans

August 19, 2021 5:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Schools are making plans for the second year for reopening as COVID-19 cases continue across Mid-Missouri. Each public school district in Mid-Missouri plans to open with in-person classes. And each school has created its own reopening plan tailored to their local situation. Click on the name of the individual school district below

Columbia Public Schools cuts budget by nearly $6 million, citing court ruling

August 19, 2021 11:46 AM Hannah Falcon

The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education met Thursday morning to discuss how the tax cuts due to a court decision in Franklin County will affect the school district’s budget.

WATCH: JC Schools superintendent discusses mask mandate, vaccinations ahead of return Monday

August 19, 2021 4:17 AM Zola Crowder

The Jefferson City School District superintendent will join ABC 17 News This Morning on Thursday.

University of Missouri freshmen move into dorms; COVID cases lower than last year

August 18, 2021 2:31 PM Hannah Falcon

Under the blistering summer sun, Cade Lightle moved into a University of Missouri dorm hall with the help of his parents.

While Osage County health officials encourage masks, school districts split on mandates

August 18, 2021 8:48 AM Zola Crowder

The three districts in Osage County all have different plans when it comes to face coverings.

Southern Boone School District to hold public meetings over return plans

August 18, 2021 4:46 AM Meghan Drakas

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News sat down with the Superintendent of Southern Boone School District Christopher Felmlee to talk about the upcoming school year and how it might differ from the last. Felmlee covered topics including vaccines, COVID-19 precautions, masking and academic changes for the approximately 1,900 students who attend Southern Boone. The first day

MU freshman move-in starts Wednesday as student cases remain low

August 18, 2021 5:48 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Freshmen at the University of Missouri are preparing to move in to the dorms Wednesday and Thursday, and compared to this time last year, MU student COVID-19 cases have decreased significantly. On Aug. 28, 2020 there were 228 student cases. According to the latest data from Monday, there were only 18 student

Jefferson City Schools parents feel strongly about mask mandate

August 17, 2021 2:57 PM Chanel Porter

The Jefferson City Board of Education will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. — its first since the district made the decision.

WATCH: State teachers association discusses pandemic effects on education

August 17, 2021 3:29 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the full interview here.

Jefferson City School District students and staff will be required to wear masks to begin the school year

August 16, 2021 7:01 PM Chanel Porter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Public Schools made the announcement Monday that the district will require students and staff to wear masks when social distancing isn’t possible as the school year is set to begin in one week on Aug. 23. Effective Tuesday, this approach was recommended by the Cole County Health Department and

Lewis and Clark Middle School in Jefferson City returns to in-person classes after Thanksgiving break.

Jefferson City School District to require masks where distancing isn’t possible

August 16, 2021 11:59 AM Leila Mitchell

Jefferson City Schools announced the decision Monday afternoon. The district released its back-to-school plans amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic earlier this month but said at the time a decision on masks would come Monday.

Jefferson City School District to decide on mask requirement on Monday

August 16, 2021 4:19 AM Meghan Drakas

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Jefferson City School District website, the district is set to decide on whether or not to require masks for the upcoming school year on Monday. The district previously released its return to school plan in early August but chose to hold off on a final decision on masks

The Columbia Public School community is split over mask mandate

August 15, 2021 7:50 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public School parents, faculty, and staff are split over the decision to mandate masks for anyone in school buildings and on school buses. The mandate goes into effect on Monday. The district sent a letter to families on Friday announcing the decision (CPS coronavirus plan.) Denise Latorre, former CPS teacher said she

Jefferson City Schools to decide on mask requirements

August 15, 2021 4:56 AM Ben Fein

Jefferson City Schools are set to decide on mask requirements at schools, as the deadline to make the decision is set for Monday, according to the district’s return plan.

Columbia Public Schools may change mask requirements after the school year starts

August 13, 2021 4:11 PM Matthew Sanders

The district sent a letter to families on Friday announcing the decision.

Helias Catholic High School will require masks in common areas, 3 feet of social distance

August 12, 2021 11:49 AM Leila Mitchell

The guidelines are effective as of Wednesday but may be updated, especially if conditions related to COVID-19 change within the Helias Catholic school building or the wider community, according to the plan.

Blair Oaks Board of Education takes up return plans

August 10, 2021 10:08 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News sat down with Superintendent of Blair Oaks R-II School District Jim Jones to talk about the upcoming school year and how it might differ from the last. Jones covered topics including vaccines, COVID-19 precautions, masking and academic changes for the nearly 1,250 students who attend Blair Oaks. The first