K-12 education Archives

Columbia Board of Education hopes to increase wages for every employee

June 8, 2022 9:59 PM Marina Diaz

The Columbia Board of Education authorized nearly $7.08 million to increase current employee salaries.

Columbia Board of Education to hold budget hearing Wednesday

June 8, 2022 5:04 AM Ben Fein

Columbia Public School’s Board of Education is set to hold a budget hearing for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year Wednesday evening.

Missouri DHSS creates an online map for summer food program

June 1, 2022 5:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Online map and text number will help families locate local summer food programs

Family files lawsuit against Cole County R-V School District after daughter’s suicide

May 25, 2022 11:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Cole County R-V School District, former superintendent, former principal and assistant principal after they say their 13-year-old daughter committed suicide in 2021 after being bullied.

Columbia Public Schools offers advice, resources to help children cope after Texas elementary shooting

May 25, 2022 12:03 PM Matthew Sanders

The head of Columbia Public Schools sent a message to families Wednesday with advice for helping children cope with the massacre of 19 elementary school children in Texas.

Columbia Board of Education to recommend next principal for Derby Ridge School

May 25, 2022 3:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Columbia Board of Education is recommending Tina Woods to become the principal at Derby Ridge School for the 2022-23 school year.

Columbia Public Schools graduation ceremonies set to continue Saturday

May 21, 2022 4:43 AM Ben Fein

Graduation festivities are set to continue for Columbia Public Schools seniors on Saturday, as both Rock Bridge and Hickman High School are scheduled to hold ceremonies.

Group of Moberly High School seniors won’t walk at graduation following prank

May 20, 2022 7:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Moberly School District administration did not let a select group of seniors walk during graduation due to a senior prank.

Helias Catholic High School hosting graduation on Sunday

May 20, 2022 2:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Helias Catholic High School is hosting graduation for the Class of 2022 at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Crusader Athletic Complex.

‘Threatening statements’ made involving Audrain County school district

May 20, 2022 8:40 AM Matthew Sanders

The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that it has concluded an investigation into threats made by students at Community R-VI High School in Laddonia.

Jefferson City School District names new principal of Callaway Hills Elementary

May 19, 2022 4:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Jefferson City School District has hired Malissa Pistel as the next principal of Callaway Hills Elementary.

Hallsville school district will switch to four-day school week due to recruitment troubles

May 18, 2022 4:25 PM Leila Mitchell

Over the past 10 years, over 100 schools throughout the state have transitioned to a four-day workweek, Hallsville being the most recent to make the switch for its 2022-2023 school year.

Teacher dies before the end of the school year at Morgan County R-II School District

May 17, 2022 6:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A beloved teacher died suddenly Monday according to a Morgan County R-II School District release.

Marshall school district releases statement about student protesters

May 16, 2022 4:01 PM Matthew Sanders

The superintendent of Marshall Public Schools said in a statement shared with media Monday that no students have been suspended over protests that took place on campus last week.

Capital City High School graduates first class

May 13, 2022 6:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Capital City High School is graduating its first class.

Mexico School District places elementary school PE teacher on paid leave

May 11, 2022 9:25 AM Zachary Farwell

The Mexico School District has placed a PE teacher on paid administrative leave while it investigates an incident.

Columbia Board of Education to discuss contract for summer feeding program at Douglass Park

May 9, 2022 8:54 AM Zachary Farwell

The Columbia Board of Education could approve a contract for a summer feeding program at Monday night’s meeting.

Blair Oaks superintendent still on paid leave

May 6, 2022 10:44 PM Lucas Geisler

The school district confirmed that Jones will receive a stipend while on leave.

16-year-old that died in a car wreck Wednesday night was a student at School of the Osage

May 6, 2022 11:27 AM Kennedy Miller

The teen driver killed in a crash Wednesday night on Highway 42 in Miller County was Baily Luttrell, a student and athlete at the School of the Osage, the district superintendent said Friday morning.

Ashland police to stop directing traffic outside schools

May 4, 2022 11:42 AM Erika McGuire

Traffic control at the intersection of South Henry Clay Boulevard and East Liberty Lane in Ashland has been put to a stop after an officer was struck by a car while directing traffic on Tuesday.