The Spickard R-2 Board of Education this week approved relieving Superintendent/Principal Jonnie Beavers of her contract for the 2020-2021 school year. That leaves the superintendent/principal position open. Beavers says applicants must have a certificate or be working on a certification as a principal or specialist. The district asks for references, a cover letter, and a […]
Information was shared at the Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education meeting Tuesday on graduation and the KEYS summer school program. The district plans to hold eighth grade graduation on the blacktop area of the school grounds the evening of June 12th at 5:30. The KEYS summer school program is scheduled for July 6th through […]
The Milan C-2 School District plans to hold a graduation ceremony later this month. The event is tentatively set to be held at the Cal Hubbard Field on the morning of May 30th at 10 o’clock. The graduates will be placed on the track and sideline area and separated as recommended. Each graduate will be […]
The Trenton Park Board on Wednesday evening discussed the potential of the Trenton Family Aquatic Center opening for the season. Board President Duane Helmandollar reported that about the latest the pool could open would be June 15th. The opening would be based on if the Grundy County Health Department and state guidelines are loosened. He […]
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education approved summer programming dates during a meeting Monday. Summer programming is scheduled for June 1st through 12th and June 22nd through July 2nd. Superintendent Lucas McKinnis said the first session of summer programming will be virtual. There is a possibility the second session could be in-person, but an assessment […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education heard updates on summer sports and activities as well as graduation last (Tuesday) evening. Trenton High School Principal Kasey Bailey, THS Assistant Principal John Cowling, and Athletic Director Wes Croy created the tentative schedule for summer sports and activities. It involves no sports or activities practices or contests in […]
North Mercer R-3 graduation and prom dates were announced at the Board of Education meeting last (Monday) evening. Graduation is now scheduled for June 27th, and prom is scheduled for June 20th. Specific details about the format of the events are to be decided June 8th. There will not be a senior trip for North […]
Nine employees of the Trenton R-9 School District will be retiring from their positions, some with long term tenure. Each is to receive a gift from the R-9 Board of Education. According to the school district, to be recognized are Karla Lowrey and Mary Woodson for 27 years each; Brenda Owen for 22 years; Suzi […]
Highway Patrol Superintendent Colonel Eric Olson has announced driver testing services will resume for written and skills testing of all classes at limited locations on Monday, May 11, 2020. That includes the Class F operator’s skills testing. The Patrol asks applicants to be patient and allow essential drivers with the most pressing need for service […]
The superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that effective May 4, 2020, driver testing services will expand to include: Written testing for all classes of licenses Commercial driver license skills testing (pre-trip, basic, and road) However, non-CDL road testing is not included in this phase of service reinstatement. Those requiring the skills test for a […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education, during a special virtual meeting Wednesday evening, approved a plan for high school graduation. The graduation is now planned to be held at C. F. Russell Stadium on the afternoon of Saturday, June 6th at 2 o’clock. Trenton High School Principal Kasey Bailey reported he and Superintendent Mike Stegman […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol Superintendent Colonel Eric Olson has announced written knowledge testing will be provided for commercial driver license applicants with essential needs beginning today (Monday) The CDL written tests will be limited to specific testing locations statewide. A spokesperson says one of the CDL written testing locations to be open will be at […]
The Spickard R-2 Board of Education this week approved the renewal of all non-certified staff contracts for 2020-2021. A Parents as Teachers contract was offered, but Superintendent Jonnie Beavers says it has not yet been accepted. The board discussed COVID-19 procedures. Spickard is offering extended learning and providing breakfasts and lunches. Backpack Buddies continues. A […]
A time capsule was discovered under the cornerstone of the Milan C-2 High School building last week. Superintendent Ben Yocom says part of the construction process at the school involved the contractor removing the cornerstone from 1925, so it would not be covered when the existing and new buildings are connected. The time […]
Personnel actions taken by the Gilman City Board of Education were announced by school officials. Following an executive session, the Gilman City School Board hired Angela Wagner as a pre-school teacher; Hailey Francis will be a 6th-grade teacher and Joslyn Newton will work as an aide in special education. The board hired all current non-certified staff. […]
The North Harrison R-3 School District has announced alternative dates for graduation and prom since the events cannot be held on their original dates. Graduation is rescheduled for the afternoon of June 20th at 2 o’clock. If the ceremony cannot be held that day, it will be rescheduled for July 25th at 2 o’clock. Superintendent […]
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education on Thursday evening approved increasing the high school tuition to the state adequacy target of $6,375 for the 2020-2021 school year. Tuition had been $5,750 for high school and has not been increased in more than 20 years. Elementary tuition remains at $4,500. The board approved the district […]
The Hamilton R-2 School District reports its current methods of instruction will continue through May 20th. The district believes the instruction will prepare students for the next school year. Faculty will continue to provide new lessons, reteaching, and reassurance. Meals will also continue to be provided to students. Superintendent Troy Ford says Hamilton R-2 is […]
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education on Tuesday approved a two percent raise for classified staff. Teacher steps on the certified salary schedule were also approved, and all classified staff members were rehired. Launch was approved as the virtual provider for student coursework. Superintendent Lucas McKinnis reports the initial set up fee for Launch will […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education heard several reports during on Tuesday evening’s virtual meeting. Trenton High School Principal Kasey Bailey recommended postponing graduation and continue to consider how the district might hold the event. The board agreed with that recommendation. Bailey acknowledged some students might not be able to attend graduation if postponed due […]
