Views: 0Missouri’s 2019 scores in national math and reading assessments remained statistically steady in math at Grade 4 and Grade 8, as well as at Grade 8 reading, but fell in Grade 4 reading according to data released by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). The state was in line with national averages in […]
Views: 2 Trenton R-IX has announced its Employees of the Quarter for the first quarter of the 2019-2020 school year. The R-IX staff nominated and voted in each building for an employee that best exemplified the traits of duty, relationships, kindness, and leadership. Each winner will be recognized at the November Board of Education meeting and receive […]
Views: 0Four Missouri teachers were among the 2017 and 2018 awardees honored by the White House for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Katherine Lodes (St. Joseph’s Academy, St. Louis), Shelley Paul (Anderson Elementary, McDonald Co. R-1), Terri Politte (Duello Elementary, Wentzville R-IV) and Stacey Wade (Frontier Middle, Wentzville R-IV) […]
Views: 0The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education has accepted a bid to replace the existing elementary school boiler with a new one. Superintendent Lucas McKinnis reports the accepted bid was from Weston Heating and Cooling, Incorporated for $14,075. Principal Amy Carlson reported that at a professional development day on October 11th, teachers shared ideas on […]
Views: 0The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved the purchase of a 2019 Standard Chevrolet Suburban four-wheel drive sports utility vehicle Monday evening to transport smaller groups of students to activities and events. The low bid was approved from the Pettijohn Auto Center at a cost of $42,330. Also approved were the purchase of Aruba […]
Views: 0The Laredo R-7 Board of Education accepted a snow removal bid at its meeting on Monday evening. Secretary Robin Griswold says the bid from Larry Loyd was for $125 for the first snow removal and $75 for the second removal in 12 hours. The eighth-grade trip will be May 1st, and graduation will be […]
Views: 0The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education reviewed and accepted an application for a board member on Tuesday evening. Ben Thomas will be sworn in at the next meeting. Secretary Brenda Allnutt reports he will replace Luke Gibson who resigned last month. Thomas’s term will last until April 2020. The board approved a change […]
Views: 0The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved grant application requests at its meeting Tuesday evening. Fifth-grade Communication Arts teacher Christy Gibler’s request was for a $500 GEC Community Foundation grant to purchase guided reading leveled book sets for the classroom library. Board Vice President Brandon Gibler abstained from voting on the request with Dorothy […]
Views: 0According to the U.S. Department of Education, Missouri’s three-year loan default rate decreased four-tenths of a percent, keeping Missouri’s rate below the national average and lower than most of its neighboring states. Missouri’s student loan default rate dropped from 10.3 percent to 9.9 percent. The national rate decreased from 10.8 percent to 10.1 percent. […]
Views: 0Grand River Historical Museum Society will present a fascinating program on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at the Elk’s Lodge. You can register for dinner at 6:30 or attend only the program at 7:00 p.m. Dorinda Nicholson “The Pearl Harbor Child” will be the speaker. Dorinda Makanaonalani Nicholson, known as “The Pearl Harbor Child” is […]
Views: 0The U.S. Department of Education has recognized eight Missouri schools as 2019 Blue Ribbon Schools. The national award recognizes schools that perform at high academic levels (top 15 percent in the state based on assessment scores and graduation rates) or that perform at high levels while serving a significant proportion of disadvantaged students (top […]
Views: 0The Gilman City R-4 Board of Education has approved its Homeless/Foster Care and Migrant Program. Principal Jill Sperry was approved as the coordinator for the program and the board approved the McKinney-Vento Act Dispute Resolution Process which regards the education of homeless children and youth. Academic tutoring and reading/retention programs were also approved and […]
Views: 0The Spickard R-2 Board of Education discussed at a meeting Monday a grant the school district received from the Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri. Superintendent Jonnie Beavers reports the grant for more than $400 is to purchase a clothes dryer. The school had a clothes washer to wash things like mops and […]
Views: 0The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education approved the formation of an FFA Alumni Chapter Thursday evening. Approval was given following a presentation from the FFA advisor and chapter president. The board approved purchases for a water bottle filling station for the high school and additional varsity basketball uniforms. The funds for the water […]
Views: 0The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education accepted a bid for a certificate of deposit at a meeting Wednesday evening. The bid was from Home Exchange Bank for a CD investment for $500,000. The 12-month term was selected at a rate of two and a quarter percent. Bus routes were approved as presented by the […]
Views: 0The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education approved 21st Century grant employee contracts Wednesday evening. The extra-duty contracts will be paid through a federal grant. A one-year cooperative was approved for baseball with the Princeton School District. It was decided to continue cheerleading and dance and to have dance performances at the halftime of […]
Views: 0The Milan C-2 Board of Education approved the proposal from PSR Construction Inc., from Kirksville, Missouri to serve as the general contractor for the upcoming construction project – Better MC2-Project 2020. The groundbreaking ceremony for the project will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019, at 1:00 pm. The ceremony will be in the […]
Views: 0The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education approved after-school program contracts, the Local Program Compliance Statement, and the substitute list Monday. Policy updates were also passed. There was a discussion on how to move forward with the elementary school boiler. Superintendent Lucas McKinnis thanked the staff for its “excellent” handling of a lockdown last week. […]
Views: 0The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved a field trip for the seventh and eighth grades at its meeting on Tuesday evening. The classes will travel to Kansas City for the Renaissance Festival on October 14th. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Model Compliance Plan for Special Education was adopted. Superintendent Rebecca […]
Views: 0The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved a co-op baseball sponsorship Monday evening. The sponsorship will be with the North Mercer R-3 School District for 2020 with Spring 2020 the first year for baseball at Princeton. The previous three years Princeton R-5 has had a co-op with North Mercer as the host. The board […]
