The Grundy County Sherriff’s Department reports the pick up of two area residents Wednesday on writs and the arrest of one on Tuesday. Twenty-year-old Trace Aaron Harvey was picked up from Nodaway County and is accused of violating his probation on original charges of three felony counts of second-degree burglary and one felony count of […]
Following an executive session Tuesday night for personnel, the Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved several hirings and accepted two resignations of non-certified staff. Information provided Wednesday morning by the Trenton R-9 School District office shows new instructors for the coming school year are Emily Reardon, who will be high school health and physical education […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved student handbooks at a meeting Tuesday evening, with the exception of 90% attendance for trips, assemblies, and dances in the Trenton High School and Middle School handbooks, on a split vote. Board member David Whitaker moved, and Dorothy Taul seconded the motion, which passed three to two. Board […]
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved a quote from LifeFlight Eagle to provide family memberships at a meeting Monday evening. The price for annual membership to the non-profit medical helicopter program will be $45.00 per employee and will cover the employee’s household. The total estimated cost to the Princeton School District is $3,300. The […]
The Heartland Foundation of Saint Joseph has awarded a $15,000 grant to the Albany High School for improvements to its athletic department and the Harold P. Dugdale Charitable Trust is granting an additional $15,000. The funds will support the Make a Vet Sweat partnership between the Albany R-3 School District and the Missouri National Guard […]
State Auditor Nicole Galloway praised a change to Missouri law that she said will help protect children at their schools. House Bill 604, now headed to the Governor’s desk, requires school districts to ensure that volunteers undergo criminal background checks before being left alone with children. Galloway urged legislators to add the requirement after her audit of […]
The Trenton School District has announced a special meeting of the R-9 Board of Education on Thursday afternoon, May 23, 2019. The session, open to the public, begins at 2:30 at the district office in Trenton. The agenda will cover the selection of a health insurance carrier for the 2019-2020 school year and includes discussion […]
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education has accepted the retirement of Superintendent Doctor Kim Johnson. Johnson’s last day with the district will be June 30th. Principal Dustin Freeman says the board will advertise the Superintendent position. In Wednesday’s announcement, the Newtown-Harris R-3 School District and Board of Education wished Johnson well.
“The Pleasant View R-VI School District has announced it is ranked 7th out of the 1,228 elementary schools in the state of Missouri. This ranking has been awarded by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and is based on Pleasant View’s academic performance, high school readiness and attendance,” said Rebecca Steinhoff, Pleasant […]
Ninety-one registered guests attended the 101st Spickard Alumni Banquet, hosted by the class of 1968, in the Spickard School Gym Saturday. Special recognition was given to 2019 Spickard School District graduate Rodney Lawrence, 10 members of the 50 year class of 1969, 60-year class attendee Donnie Stephens, and 65-year class attendees Vera Lynn and Jean […]
The Trenton R-9 School District will hold Preschool and Kindergarten screenings next week for students not currently enrolled for next school year. Children must be three to five years old by August 1st to be screened May 21st through 23rd. Required documentation includes a child’s legal birth certificate, immunization records, and proof residency. Home visits […]
The Trenton R-9 School District reports children ages 18 and younger can eat breakfast and lunch for FREE on weekdays from May 29th through June 28th. Those are the dates of the Trenton R-9 Summer School presented by Catapult Learning. Director of Supportive Services Kris Ockenfels reports the free breakfast and lunch will be available […]
Following an executive session, last night for personnel, the Trenton R-9 School District made announcements on resignations accepted and hirings approved. According to the school district office, resignations have been made by Margaret Mollenhour as family and consumer science teacher at the high school, Lauren Boswell as math teacher at the middle school, Brandon Boswell […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education discussed health insurance options at its meeting on Tuesday evening. Superintendent Dan Wiebers reported if the district stayed with Blue Cross Blue Shield next school year, the basic plan would cost $658.34 per month per employee. That is an increase of about 15% of what the district currently pays. […]
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education agreed to pay for life and vision insurance for district employees at its meeting Monday evening. Administrator Misty Foster reports the board will pay for $15,000 worth of life insurance for each employee. Contracts were offered to all non-certified staff and a freeze was put on bus salaries. The […]
Northwest Medical Center is the proud sponsor of the 11th annual 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run on Saturday, June 8, to help promote wellness and fitness throughout our region. The race kicks off at 7:30 a.m. at 23 Century Circle Drive in Albany. All proceeds are donated to the TriLEARNathon program in Albany, Jefferson and […]
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education approved salary increases at its meeting Wednesday evening. The base teacher salary was increased by two and three-quarters percent to $30,000 for a beginning teacher. Certified teachers will be able to move on the salary schedule based on experience and continuing education. A two and three-quarters percent salary […]
Several area school districts will hold graduation ceremonies Friday evening, May 10, 2019. Four seniors will graduate from North Daviess R-3 at 6 o’clock with Business and Technology teacher Jonathon Elder will giving the commencement address. Forty-one students will graduate from Gallatin R-5 High School at 6:30. Teacher Ryan Beenken will speak at the ceremony. […]
GEC Community Foundation, Incorporated trustees have awarded 12 grants totaling $6,560. Several area school districts were awarded education grants: Newtown-Harris R-3 of Newtown, Cainsville R-1, Princeton R-5, North Mercer R-3 of Mercer, South Harrison R-2 of Bethany, Gilman City R-4, Pleasant View R-6 of Trenton, Grundy County R-5 of Galt, Laredo R-7, and North Daviess […]
At the state convention. the Missouri FFA Association has presented HONORARY state degrees to several education agriculture leaders and officials. Among the recipients from northern Missouri are Carmen Buller of Kirksville, Brooke Swindler of Norborne, Connor Dignan of Mound City, Tom Zweifel of Maryville; Jason Dimmitt and Ashley McCarty – both of Kirksville. Carmen Buller […]
