New scholarships will be available to Trenton, Chillicothe, and Albany high school students this spring. The Cara and Kipp McClellan family established the Kadyn McClellan Memorial Scholarship in honor of their son who died in December 2015. The family also established two scholarships for students pursuing careers in allied health and agriculture. A minimum of […]
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S.M. Rissler to host “Jump Rope for Heart”
Starting February 6th, the physical education program at S.M. Rissler will host its annual Jump Rope for Heart event to raise money for the American Heart Association, which funds lifesaving heart and stroke research and community and educational programs for our youth. Jump Rope for Heart teaches students how physical fitness benefits the heart and […]
Obituary for Cynthia “Cindy” Gott
A Resident of Galt, Cynthia Lynn Gott, died late Saturday night at the University of Kansas medical center in Kansas City. She was 55 years old, had operated the Galt Cafe since 1995 and was an EMT with the Galt Fire Protection District. Surviving relatives include her father Bob Gott of Galt; brothers Ben and […]
Several area schools transporting students on hard surface roads
Because of soft and/or muddy country roads, some of the area school districts have announced buses will travel only on hard surface highways. The alternative routes for bus transportation apply to the following: Laredo R-7 school until further notice the Milan C-2 school district for today Green City school district for today and tomorrow. The […]
Trenton students to participate in film festival
Trenton middle and high students will compete in the DC Film Festival to promote good digital citizenship. Teams of up to three students can enter the contest to create original videos. The categories are “Think Before You Share,” “Protect Your Stuff,” “Know and Use Your Settings,” “Avoid Scams,” and “Be Positive.” In addition to researching […]
Chillicothe FFA students compete in Fall speaking contest
Chillicothe FFA students recently participated in the Area II Fall Speaking Contest in Gallatin. Jaime Albertson competed in the Missouri Farm Bureau Contest, Madelyn Warren competed in the Missouri Pork Producers Contest, Marley Anderson competed in the Missouri Institute of Cooperatives, Sarah Mason competed in the Missouri Teach Ag, Meredith Oesch competed in the Missouri […]
Gilman City holds Veterans Day program today
The student council at the Gilman City is sponsoring a Veterans Day program at the school today. The program is at 1:15 this afternoon in the gymnasium with Veteran, Matt Sievering to speak, an elementary school choir is to sing and other Gilman City students also are to be involved in the program which is open […]
THS and TMS students chosen to perform in northwest Missouri band concert
Trenton High School and Trenton Middle School instrumental students have been chosen to participate in a northwest Missouri district band concert next month. Those selected from the high school include: Jasmyn French,12th Grade, 3rd chair tuba in the Concert Band, Ellis Gilham, 12th Grade, 2nd chair euphonium and Honor Band Emma Gilham, 10th Grade, 15th […]
NCMC adopts new logo for athletic department
Students of NCMC have spoken and the NCMC Athletic Department has established an updated logo. The Student Senate voted unanimously to replace the former pirate logo with a new, and what many consider a “more menacing version.” Student Senate President Jeana Noel is quoted as saying “there is much excitement from athletes and general student […]
Area students receive American FFA Degree
The highest honor for an FFA member will be bestowed on many area residents during the 89th National FFA Convention with ceremonies held October 22nd in Indianapolis. Among persons receiving the American FFA Degree are from the Trenton chapter: Alex Davis, Adam Kirby, Jenna Meservey, and Rebecca Tate. From Grundy R-5 at Galt, it’s Emily Torrey. […]
Chillicothe enrollment down by 60 from last school year
The Chillicothe School District reports a first-day enrollment of 1813 students. That number is down 60 compared to last year with the decrease attributed to one of the largest graduating classes at Chillicothe this past Spring, followed by a kindergarten class this school year that’s smaller than any of the grades. Kindergarten has an enrollment […]
Trenton schools begin classes with 16 less students than previous year
The Trenton R-9 School District had a first-day enrollment of 1098 students, which is down 16 students compared to opening day last year. The 8th grade is the largest class with 101 students, the first grade is the smallest class reporting 65 students. The Kindergarten class has 68 enrolled with all other grades at Trenton […]
Trenton R-9 School District announces registration dates for upcoming school year
Trenton High School has announced registration and I-Pad orientation schedule for the upcoming school year. The schedule shows Freshmen on Monday night from 6 until 8 o’clock, with Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors Tuesday night. Sophomores are scheduled from 5 until 6:30, Juniors 6:30 until 8, and Seniors from 8 until 9:30. All are to report […]
NCMC business students place in top ten nationally
Two North Central Missouri College business students competed this summer at the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Aubrey Nelson and Tatumn Skinner both qualified for the national competition by placing first at the state level. Aubrey and Tatumn competed together in the Business Presentation team event. At the competition, each team […]
THS and NCMC announce baseball camps for local youth
The North Central Missouri College Baseball Program and the THS Baseball Program are “teaming up” to provide baseball camps for area youth this summer. Camps will be held on July 12th and 13th and will be divided into two sessions by grade. Camp will be available on: Tuesday, July 12th – 9AM-3PM for students entering […]
North Central Missouri College Hosts FFA Officer Training
The Missouri FFA Association conducted Officer Training workshops on the North Central Missouri College campus in Trenton on Wednesday, June 1. Approximately 240 Chapter FFA Officers and Advisors from high schools across northwest Missouri participated in the workshops. A meal was also provided by the NCMC AG Club with the help of a donation of […]
Trenton 7th and 8th grade music students earn top ratings at Macon
Trenton 7th and 8th grade instrumental music students earned 16 top ratings of one during the Macon Middle School Music Festival on Saturday. Madi Cutsinger had top ratings of one for two solos performances on timpani and marimba. Other instrumental soloists earning a one rating were Rebekah Allen, Ellie Boman, Kendall Crowley, Sydney Ellis, Brice […]
Chillicothe Fire Department recognized as”Fire Department of the Year” by Missouri Fire Fighters Association
The Fire Fighters Association of Missouri has named The Chillicothe Fire Department as “Department Of The Year” for 2016. The FFAM serves 7, 533 members and 367 fire departments. The award was presented to the department at the FFAM 62 annual convention held at Tan Tara resort. The Chillicothe Fire Department is a progressive Department with […]
THS student ranks #1 at state FFA convention; accolades and honors many for north Missouri attendees
Trenton High School student Katerina Black was the number one ranked individual in the state during meat judging competition at the Missouri FFA Convention in Columbia. Her team from Trenton high school finished in second place, just 30 points behind the top ranked meats judging team from Tipton. Other members of the 2nd place meats team […]