The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved a bid Tuesday evening for installation of a new blacktop area at the school. Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff reports the approved bid was from Devorss Construction for around $50,000. The blacktop area is to be installed in the summer. The board approved the 2017-2018 financial audit and a […]
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Sam Graves announces nominations to United States military academies
Representative Sam Graves, has announced the United States Military Service Academy nominations for students in Missouri’s Sixth Congressional District. Each year, members of Congress are tasked with selecting qualified students from their respective districts to attend one of America’s prestigious military academies. “North Missouri year in and year out has produced impressive candidates for our nation’s military […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education reviews Missouri Assessment Program test scores
Grundy R-5 Board of Education members at a meeting last night approved the audit for the just-concluded school year with no discrepancies found. An evaluation of the vocational agriculture program was approved and a report was presented to the board by the special education director. The board reviewed MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) test scores for […]
Cross Allied Health Scholarships Awarded at North Central Missouri College
Recipients of 2018-2019 Cross Allied Health Science scholarships were recognized during receptions held on at North Central Missouri College. Dr. Albert and Carol Cross of Trenton established these scholarships because of their desire to help students achieve their higher education dreams in the field of allied health. During the receptions, Dr. and Mrs. Cross met […]
Trenton Board of Education approves audit
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved of the final draft of the 2017-2018 audit during a meeting Tuesday evening. At last month’s meeting, Mark Higgins with Conrad and Higgins, LLC presented a rough draft of the audit. At that time he said he was “impressed” and that things went “smoothly”. Higgins commented budgetary compliance […]
Princeton Board of Education renews liability and property insurance
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved the renewal of liability and property insurance Monday evening. The insurance was renewed through CPSK and Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund for a total of $54,197. That is an increase from the previous year due to the district needing to insure additional buildings completed during construction projects. The […]
NCMC teacher education students donate to Trenton Bright Futures
North Central Missouri College students enrolled in the Teacher Education program, and members of the Student Missouri State Teacher Association recently conducted their annual “Merry Mittens” project. Over 120 donations of hats, gloves, and scarves were collected for distribution to local children in need, through the Trenton Bright Futures organization. The project sponsor was Cassie […]
Laredo students to hold Christmas program December 13th
The Laredo R-7 School will hold an all-school Christmas program next week. The public is welcome to attend A Peaceful Christmas in the school gym on Thursday, December 13th at 6 o’clock. The program will start with the fifth through eighth-grade band performing traditional Christmas arrangements. Preschool through second-grade students will sing about putting shapes […]
THS Students participate in Guinness record setting event
Three Trenton High School students helped set a new Guinness World Record for the largest tuba ensemble. Nicole Rodriguez, Reece Miller, and Caleb Johnson participated in the annual TubaChristmas event in Kansas City, Missouri Friday, December 7th which THS Instrumental Music teacher Timothy Gilham says officially set a new record with 835 participants. The Guinness […]
NCMC Students and staff donate to Community Food Pantry of Grundy County
Faculty and staff of North Central Missouri College recently held a food drive on campus for non-perishables to donate to the Community Food Pantry of Grundy County. Over 600 pounds of food were collected and taken to the pantry to help with restocking after Thanksgiving and holiday distribution. Also donated to the Community Food Pantry […]
Trenton Middle School announces Students of the Month
Trenton Middle School has announced the students selected as the Students of the Month for the character trait kindness. Those students are fifth graders Ali Cox and Evan Michael, sixth graders Layni Walker and Mason Rongey, seventh graders Mackenzie Lewis and Nathan Schlared, and eighth graders Jordan Price and Michael Bowers.
Missouri kids are eager to solve food insecurity
Missouri school kids were so eager to participate in the “No Kid Hungry Innovation Challenge” that it was a full house when they pitched their ideas for reducing child hunger and food insecurity. The challenge distributed $14,000 in grants to students who had the most innovative ideas for increasing access to, or participation in, school […]
Dr. Beth Caldarello and Maryellen Harman receive Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching at MCCA
NCMC faculty Dr. Beth Ann Caldarello, Library Director and Maryellen Harman, History Instructor were recently recognized for their service to North Central Missouri College and community colleges. Dr. Caldarello and Ms. Harman received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching at the statewide MCCA convention held in Branson, Missouri. This award is given annually to […]
Trenton R-9 student threatened with gun violence on school bus
The Trenton R-IX School District received information concerning a threat against a student at Trenton Middle School. The threat occurred Wednesday on a Trenton R-IX School Bus and was directed towards one student who was threatened with gun violence. Once the district learned of the threat, the families involved and the Trenton Police Department were notified. […]
Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra to accept donations for Bright Futures Trenton at Saturday concert
The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will accept monetary donations for the organization as well as for Bright Futures Trenton at its Christmas concert Saturday. The “Somewhere in My Memory” themed concert will be at the First Baptist Church in Trenton. Doors will open at 2:30 at the conclusion of the dress rehearsal, and […]
MAP scores released for Rissler Elementary and Trenton Middle Schools
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has released the Missouri Assessment Program test scores for S. M. Rissler Elementary and Trenton Middle School. Students will receive their scores with the second quarter report cards January 7th. Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) reports are also available at the student’s designated school office. Contact Leslie Woodard […]
Chillicothe FFA members participate in state public speaking competition
A Chillicothe FFA member received third place at the Missouri Sheep Producers FFA State Public Speaking Contest Sunday. Maggie Pfaff participated in the contest designed to develop individual public speaking skills and to promote interest in and awareness of different aspects of the sheep industry. Missouri Sheep Producers Event Chairman Ed DeOrnellis presented each participant […]
Registration deadline approaching for Trenton High School’s “Holly Jolly Jog”
Trenton High School is accepting registration for the first Holly Jolly Jog 5K/10K Run/Walk to benefit The Thirst Project, which is a group of socially-conscious young people on a mission to end the global water crisis by building fresh water wells in Swaziland in Southern Africa. Registration will be accepted until the morning of the […]
Shoe and sock giveaway to be held at Hodge Presbyterian Church
Bright Futures Trenton, Hodge Presbyterian Church, and Wesley United Methodist Church are teaming up to provide free boots, shoes, and socks for students in prekindergarten through 12th grade two days next week. Students must be present to receive shoes at New Soles for Bright Futures Shoe and Sock Giveaway at the Hodge Presbyterian Church the […]
NCMC students attend statewide student MSTA leadership meeting
NCMC Students Cole Little, Chasidy Finney, and Nesa Leeper recently attended the Student Missouri State Teachers Association (SMSTA) state leadership meeting in Columbia, Missouri. Over 100 students from twelve colleges and universities attended the meeting. “This was a fantastic opportunity for our NCMC students,” said Cassie Cordray, NCMC Teacher Education Instructor. “They were exposed to […]