Three students from Lindbergh High School recently earned a perfect ACT score of 36, the highest possible score on the ACT college placement exam. Lindbergh seniors William “Liam” Goddard, Carson Kienzler and Cindy Yao each earned a perfect score on the ACT earlier this year. A perfect ACT score of 36 is quite an accomplishment. Less than one percent of students who take the test nationwide attain a perfect score.
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/three-students-from-lindbergh-high-school-earn-perfect-act-scores/?fbclid=IwAR1gjka19aOBWMU9VA9XXwh-P_I_PAtefHmfgaV6DQ2HVEgG5meVS_QWz7s_aem_ASDfTFcFJCi3Eg_02P6SUP4KHukAH3dfuAU5vQG9DuTOKSZgQ-Fm8LjH9qPt8sEhEy0
The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office named an honorary member to the department at the Mid-Buchanan homecoming game Friday. Blake Templeton, a 16-year-old Mid-Buchanan student diagnosed with cerebral palsy and other medical issues, has wanted to be a police officer since he was 4 years old. On Friday night, members of the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office made his dream come true.
https://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/public_safety/mid-buchanan-student-earns-title-of-honorary-deputy/article_1bba7010-5f37-11ee-a9ea-1fe17fccf2bd.html?fbclid=IwAR1jfIJwmv87M37GR6LYAQ-4gODHn0XfUgxk4lX72tYWRrjf7jdT9_lWUao_aem_AcWAvHq0QVURU5OIMTE-KjPlYZDUfI8Tf7diK3DfilECrsnx0O-SUH8BP4HD4a4JnQQ
As Neosho’s new RISE Elementary, Reaching and Inspiring through STEAM Education, opens this school year, young students are already learning skills for their future careers. The school features a STEAM lab, or a makerspace, open to all students. It’s a room to facilitate hands-on education all day long, with several learning resources for things like robotics, coding and drones.
https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/education/at-neoshos-new-rise-elementary-a-lot-of-lightbulbs-going-off/article_f1903a58-5d7a-11ee-a279-5f46be2bfa5f.html
Recently, teachers from the St. Joseph area participated in the St. Joseph School District Engage. This is the event's second year and it included every teacher from the St. Joseph school district. Teachers met up and were able to exchange lesson plans, concerns, and advice with each other. There were also different workshops they could participate in with each designed to improve their efficiency in teaching.
https://www.kq2.com/news/st-josephs-teachers-engaging-in-learning/article_e79bc568-5a45-11ee-bb87-7f3378aea0c7.html?fbclid=IwAR1bkCZhzn-jfEmNHJ2fpNhLO_8JhemrsLSDTBs1OG0hzhOMs-KYwhNMY9U_aem_ASFBU3TqoSvGIEAHV-R_vZmmmEMTD8n8GrFg4tDBFVGKVc15nij6Zn07M-4Q91vpDyg
A new, furry buddy at Warren E. Hearnes Elementary is helping to make students' days brighter. The first therapy dog in the history of the Charleston school is 100% certified. According to Hearnes Elementary administrator Amy Smotherman, who introduced Georgia to students on Sept. 14, the youngsters at the lower elementary school already adore Georgia. Georgia acquired her American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Certification and finished a year of training to prepare her to work with students at the school, according to Smotherman. Georgia is also specifically certified as a therapy dog.
https://www.semissourian.com/story/3011207.html
More than 2,200 high school students from 55 Missouri schools made their way to the Macon County Fairgrounds on Wednesday for the Build My Future Industry Showcase. The event helps students broaden their vocational horizons.
https://ktvo.com/news/local/missouri-students-build-their-future-in-macon?fbclid=IwAR2ASdAr447fZAIbn7DpbjCgCD2i6NdMG27-NknHHN7ui2H2ZbJSu4UZA7U_aem_Ab4WuVjEFE5StcbwNhu50HsAa0kSBLi_N-E4XkaqOpkr-_oqMDJ7AnA62EqP2jRcr3Q#
A Belton High School senior is in the running for a major prize. Conner Sisemore is a finalist in an international science video competition called the Breakthrough Junior Challenge. If his stop-motion video on GMOs wins, he could win $250,000 towards a scholarship, $100,000 for a high school science lab and $50,000 for a science teacher.
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/belton-high-school-student-in-the-running-for-250k-video-competition-prize?fbclid=IwAR1HL5MygXn5Q2VAQste86OC427ck_jqWK7Xngq8Uwe8iCWGO1Vi4aIMT4o
Kansas City Public Schools is making sure its students are starting on the right note by offering an instrumental music class at select elementary schools. The classes are available to third through sixth-grade students, with instruments provided by the district.
Kansas City Public Schools is making sure its students are starting on the right note by offering an instrumental music class at select elementary schools. The classes are available to third through sixth-grade students, with instruments provided by the district.O7a0I
St. Mary's Hospital gave an emergency room tour Wednesday to local high school students and provided hands-on experience for those who are looking to enter the medical field. Capital City High School and St. Mary's Hospital are working together as education partners with the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce. The tour took place during school hours with students who are in Capital City's biomedical innovation class.
https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/high-schoolers-gain-hands-on-experience-during-st-marys-hospital-emergency-department-tour/article_9c0afb90-525d-11ee-93a4-0326a9cf70b7.html?utm_source=SocialNewsDesk&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=SND_facebook&fbclid=IwAR3kANwyYEAMbKsbUeDJpIEmGfwfFoOz6eNmNUHLs5ZVwlCnf4E7SK9qgfA_aem_AbRlSfEl1LN1F_WS7oj6SBKgCuy_QNQtZlTGSTvhkx7kU1IppNFk6ZgpXzX-KJq54aI
Cellist Carter Medina, a Blue Springs South High School student, talks about his earliest musical inspirations and how playing the cello offers comfort from stressful high school days. Carter's mother Jennifer shares the ways she encouraged Carter's growth, and her heartfelt emotions about Carter's next steps.
https://www.kcur.org/kcur-npr-arts/2023-09-07/this-17-year-old-cellist-from-kansas-city-is-striving-to-reach-the-top-of-the-classical-music-world?fbclid=IwAR1fe5i6M8BZz1T_jdl5l6vS9U-C6TjRAZTNeVKhQc2GjgGMREfLxrj3318
Officials with Missouri State University, Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield Public Schools and CoxHealth announced on Tuesday an alliance they called “transformative” for training future healthcare industry workers. Springfield students will start health care training as early as middle school, and move toward degrees and certifications in health care fields.
https://sgfcitizen.org/health/new-alliance-merges-cox-college-into-otc-msu/
Shreshta Muppana, a fifth-grader at Westridge Elementary in the Rockwood School District, had a special gift for some staff members at Meet the Teacher night: a copy of "Twig Quest," her debut novel!
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Juniors and seniors at Reeds Spring High School have a unique opportunity to jumpstart their careers while still in school. Through the Gibson Technical Center, the EMT program is preparing kids for a future of saving lives. From wound packing to CPR, students receive hands-on training through the EMT program.
https://www.ozarksfirst.com/daybreak-on-the-road/emt-program-gives-reeds-spring-students-a-ready-made-career-at-graduation/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR3vAIWvwOF7t8odwt1dI_7mDRyNUhAiMox-1hpr5x8RcQEqNQJdSSy2_SE_aem_ATPLiGp8y7BlpXyRikqfQoUjlb-BmygZFqJJxCg-g9JokzLyWZ3hZCite7NXNvGxM3Q
Middle school is a time of excitement and change, and Willard Middle School students have an extra staff member to help with the transition. He is extra furry and has four legs. “Archie is a six-year-old Newfoundland dog. He started coming to school with me when he was 12 weeks old and he is a therapy dog,” says 8th Grade Science Teacher Sarah McDowell. “He comes to school with me and he’s here for all the kids to be able to release their energy into and calm them down.”
Archie was present during the Willard Middle School registration, wandering the halls and offering support. He will be present during the school year as well.
https://www.ozarksfirst.com/daybreak-on-the-road/willard-middle-school-has-a-four-legged-friend-to-help-ease-nerves/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR3mQ8bJ5nY8qhTW7zrIlGL-4aCyElXBsUlzKe2Q_vWBKndgtpUojECzDAY_aem_AUcpOhVZb5hZPlQ9XUvVaL3tfQdTznYeqWEo-zNnRoHrh_Cry-7XdPYnGYcw6RbNXIw
Students and parents from across Columbia came to Lange Middle School Saturday for the Rise Initiative's annual Back To School Bash. The event offered services to Columbia families, including free school supplies and backpacks, free health and wellness checks and free haircuts, while providing a space for students to play with their friends.
https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/rise-initiatives-back-to-school-bash-brings-services-to-columbia-students/article_bbe3df1e-3ede-11ee-9ddd-5fd7f3cc6b99.html
Chelsea Tornetto's last day of teaching world geography at Jackson's Russel Hawkins Junior High School in June was also the first day of her new career as a full-time author.
She recently self-published a children's picture book all about Jackson schools and the district where she taught for 17 years. The book, "Jackson: A Celebration of Our Schools", shows Jackson students experiencing moments from their first day of kindergarten through high school graduation.
https://www.semissourian.com/story/3006538.html
An 8-year-old St. Louis girl is hoping to help other children by detailing her own experience. Zara Daugherty, 8, is going to be a third grader this year in the St. Louis Public School District. She enjoys reading and writing, something her therapist told her she could use to channel some of her emotions.
https://www.kmov.com/2023/08/15/st-louis-third-grader-publishes-book-detailing-experience-lessons-broken-promise/?fbclid=IwAR1tkk9JgY63l4awBKEoko_oh3U_oXl3mtZxDTZH5jGmr8qrXhEj4-HPyeE_aem_AQFAsdVVBH6kRjWw6T4mq2t05UtNKZrtiDF83Ok4kG-WKamCWJEyuJyYF1aTCD3XXWQ
In the search to find teachers, Missouri schools are finding unique solutions. Eric Arnold is a former science teacher turned administrator. He retired in 2021 and returned full-time as a science teacher, where his career began. “It came down to, I just really still enjoyed this,” Arnold said. “It’s nice to still be wanted and needed.”
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/retired-raymore-peculiar-teacher-returns-to-classroom-to-help-curb-shortage?fbclid=IwAR3mG5bng4u-w8qnHcWgqQSkvf5L2qbXzAsIqhNx1x9N0T11dtGmnOHvaUA_aem_AXIckK2qCw2c389JjFoeqB7Kf1TjtSt1ImXRQUhtiJVWTtXEo2i5S6p0DJ2fzFWZCpw
The Hazelwood teen who has gone viral for paying off lunch debts for students at his elementary school has received a special gift for his generosity. After watching News 4, resident Yolanda Duncan reached out and wanted to give DeJuan a token of appreciation for his selfless work. On Thursday, Duncan surprised DeJuan with a check to match the donation he gave to McCurdy Elementary to clear the negative meal balances at McCurdy Elementary.
https://www.kmov.com/2023/08/04/hazelwood-teen-who-paid-off-student-lunch-debts-receives-special-surprise/?fbclid=IwAR0eg-2ybQCaepnwP8XRvbfYR4Q0bmLie4Ar_dA4njvPneFwiCmXKWHkbQ4_aem_AblrfOXNQvB055BzcT1JkUvzyeReI4raF67GuT-fF_sKFcN5dd9w0AJX293eMdofX-g
Thorpe Gordon Elementary is on track to become Jefferson City's first STEM public school in the fall of 2023. The Jefferson City Board of Education announced the transition last year. The school is undergoing renovations, including a new STEM lab, new windows, and flooring, creating an inspiring space for students to learn and explore.
https://krcgtv.com/news/local/transforming-education-thorpe-gordon-elementary-set-to-become-jefferson-citys-first-public-stem-school?fbclid=IwAR1IfeLW3crRVTPyIiQsq7WUIyLZffrzxJQ1SdjYO3PtxIjWFH6K78E_mjE_aem_AcILb3yz_DZ2bfRKemiuUiUTQvwgGBFON42HefiD6TAO_eLmhmY4UHCA1IFWkKswExA#
