Moberly high school students met with potential employers and learned about career opportunities recently at the Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce's Employer Showcase at Moberly High School. The annual event gives students an opportunity to see different career paths and other opportunities after high school.
https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/randolph-county-employers-showcase-career-opportunities-at-moberly-high-school/article_569f1e9a-7b71-11ef-b642-dfd447947934.html?utm_source=SocialNewsDesk&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=SND_facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1lbSPPKMUB_lwZZtTzAJWnvXLCxRapMzsHtTW6bHb_CvqaAT0_lXUOOr8_aem_0KLmo0O4Qk_zzsB-qsBaSw&_cldee=wfqFtRh_erJgAyobYNfLCAZSwfJ_LlCBWwxnQhEzatswon7jHzmiI6YuMLVn84SW&recipientid=contact-d41a38d4659deb11b1ac00224804018b-4e8a111bb176481e9efc0d63c85d823c&esid=f5ae5cac-437b-ef11-a670-6045bd017a67
Three elementary schools in the Neosho School District have received national recognition. Benton, George Washington Carver, and South Elementaries have each earned America’s Healthiest Schools status from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. The annual honor recognizes schools for implementing the best practices to support the health of students, faculty, staff, and families.
https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/local-news/neosho-news/three-neosho-schools-nationally-recognized-for-health-initiatives/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3UmFktMDbAaWK-xoNBrS9cTN--YpDNzZRezp3a06RgpM4MktBoyo3kJII_aem_Se2DC9XwZ6x79I4CjjqG4g
From public safety to drought problems, a national science and technology contest is looking for Missouri middle and high school students to participate. Samsung’s “Solve for Tomorrow” STEM Competition includes $2 million in technology and classroom supplies to participating schools. The contest empowers public school students in grades 6-12 to leverage STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) to develop innovative solutions that address pressing local issues in their communities.
https://www.missourinet.com/2024/09/16/national-science-and-technology-competition-is-recruiting-missouri-whiz-kids/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2eGQThdW43SXSr_JyeAEWBpRomX1IJWghyjIzmOMizD_AXFiyv19U3kbE_aem_v7YfIhgdQbareo7brsK3Sw&ai=
https://www.samsung.com/us/solvefortomorrow/
Amara Jackson, this year's National FFA president, is one of six representatives for the organization traveling around the country meeting high school students. The goal of the group's travels is to interact with what they call the "grassroots" of the organization by visiting different communities with FFA programs. Jackson's travels brought her to the Macon School District, where she met with students from the district and surrounding schools visited as well.
https://khqa.com/newsletter-daily/national-ffa-president-visits-macon-school-district-to-teach-students-teamwork-skills?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR33U74ZDoscBy-hH7Do3EkN9CDd-OIkNbppcHuhuu2IrpjB2j2-84XkPsM_aem_T9ewQdWtHuTsSLEJlPNmqg&ai=#
Columbia Public Schools will soon offer a new resource to help students succeed. The Teen Connection Project is in the implementation process at the CPS high schools. The 12-week program is designed to decrease dropout rates, increase quality peer relationships, and give students a higher sense of well-being.
https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/teen-connection-project-aims-to-support-columbia-public-schools-students/article_5af5e6cc-7054-11ef-b943-cf9809ec97b9.html?utm_source=SocialNewsDesk&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=SND_facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0NeYBR-sOznC0pwP7J2n-pY1n21AwZxPjn2jCxIb98E7cyDtm01SGc7ss_aem_n5gd3et2fMpUOc7yjKcsWw&ai=
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education surprised Jennifer Jones, an English teacher at Lee’s Summit West, on Thursday with its 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year award.
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/titanic-honor-lees-summit-wests-jennifer-jones-surprised-as-missouri-teacher-of-year?fbclid=IwY2xjawFRHmpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYm2i5uTj3c-wcgt1VFXbWxq1VzTVdR3tnthCiv8P8FkHt0SbbAOLBPhww_aem_cJ1MsfRqhGdD2kEf9SogDQ
One Central High School student was honored Tuesday afternoon for her volunteerism around St. Joseph. Nyliya Washington received the “Most Spirited Volunteer for 15” award through the Youth Volunteer Corps and Patrick Mahomes’ 15 and the Mahomies Foundation. The award recognizes positive leaders in volunteerism.
https://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/education/truly-exceptional-central-student-recognized-for-volunteer-efforts/article_3f932e34-6f83-11ef-acb4-2740d17c402b.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR151cekYfnKb5IDx2n5i-F4-Q7RCvaRC0TWpdN114BTZtuM8Mw0jNtd6ts_aem_4HtTkIDg9QcmLKV0DsCmow&ai=&_cldee=SGmBtiBXG9awcvjLR1FkOHEQ8NpuoJbDeYhmN5ncWNP1dDoAE6GYnIHnvrM19Zp6&recipientid=contact-d41a38d4659deb11b1ac00224804018b-bc214989ff964759aa48fc8ac60dd27b&esid=48ff7831-3f70-ef11-a670-002248044c2c
A Lee's Summit third grader returned to the classroom this year to a surprise welcome following a 2-year battle with cancer. Lottie, 8, proudly rang her chemo bell leading up to the new school year. A triumph those at Voy Spears Junior Elementary School in Lee’s Summit, part of the Blue Springs R-IV School District, were just as proud of as they lined the halls to celebrate. Cheers of “Lottie, Lottie, Lottie!” filled the air to make for a touching moment for the child and her family.
https://www.kctv5.com/2024/08/30/local-student-returns-class-warrior-following-battle-with-cancer/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0UZfmJc98ybSVqcIscE0qehRw8UjCKf9e3nOpMCWAVv-Y9Qt1k87lOTwo_aem_F9_HDrHG_0K2AeOcj9oMZA&ai=#m0ikl67p4rsnk36c844
A teacher from Conway has been chosen as a finalist for National Civics Teacher of the Year. According to the Bill of Rights Institute (BRI), Christen Wilson is one of 10 finalists competing for the award. BRI says Wilson was chosen after a nationwide search, encouraging educators, students, parents, and community members to nominate outstanding civics teachers for the award.
https://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/conway-teacher-a-finalist-for-national-civics-teacher-of-the-year/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1fvgZqXbUJRJ_Upcx7KZJOeBF6Wca2dczKtO2Cxwp---f93ikLuqTBMDY_aem_hH9JHfZdmzKtGkDsidv6qQ
Country music legend Dolly Parton is in Missouri today to praise the state working, possibly 9 to 5, to reach statewide distribution of her reading program. Through a cost-share program between the state and Dolly’s foundation, “Imagination Library” provides children up to age five a monthly book free of charge to the children. The program launched in Missouri last November, with a response of more than 20,000 hits the first day that temporarily broke the enrollment website.
https://www.missourinet.com/2024/08/27/dolly-parton-to-visit-missouri-today-to-celebrate-milestone-in-free-book-program/?_cldee=SO3TK7VZ0RdDj2KKMlMFHoCcyOq486PwCapbKGADKzq4yPrnAwzG5LVOZcJFZlUU&recipientid=contact-d41a38d4659deb11b1ac00224804018b-74a65228491c47869161ce788edfb5e5&esid=ac24c084-7864-ef11-bfe3-000d3a5af429
Twelve-year-old Daken Kramer from Blue Springs will be honored by the Kansas City Chiefs at their final preseason game for raising nearly $7,500 to pay off his classmates' lunch debt. Daken, a sixth-grade student, has received a lot of cheers over the past three months for his fundraising efforts.
https://www.kmbc.com/article/blue-springs-student-honored-by-chiefs-for-paying-off-classmates-lunch-debt/61951313?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR11ZYIS6cCpEctXc7AMWTA7Q6z3wgSDH8saApeIUW1RRTuomLE9J7IZd50_aem_zDfiPzGCoE3BtOfqev4iLA&ai=
St. Joseph School District students will be able to hone their skills in a new facility this school year. The Hillyard Technical Center hosted a ribbon-cutting for its brand-new stimulated manufacturing facility recently. The 22,000-square-foot facility will allow students to cross-train on different aspects of manufacturing to improve their skill levels.
https://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/education/expansion-for-manufacturing-students-opens-at-hillyard/article_6ea80aee-5f0e-11ef-9db8-d78eaea282ed.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2rBiN4MA77xNZYiw6Hv55YfnjTjsV-mAZI33nLISNPWLIoWnC6opoQDE4_aem_ZoO3e1DMXsHR6I506wZn8Q
The Royals are helping students in metro classrooms with a brand new literacy program. The Royals Literacy League is designed to build excitement around reading and literacy in elementary students in public schools in Kansas City while providing additional support and appreciation for the educators who teach them.
https://fox4kc.com/news/royals-literacy-program-helps-students-in-kansas-city-elementary-schools/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=socialflow&_cldee=msvNenSQthRa1KjhVGB0COaM2KYsYFoFmlsRLjYtXl_FBXK0-EEZzfTwiHJxhqYc&recipientid=contact-ed7dbc8c6c9deb11b1ac00224804018b-b8cc71d5b87e4e13b7cc4e443e9b5806&esid=c053c244-8660-ef11-bfe3-000d3a31b1ec&fbclid=IwY2xjawE0dWZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVvG3m6ZMDNDLTJWFWldRQIgiAVHc01XIpaErUXCHfjARQ9_WrwTcRAWfQ_aem_I6AuXqvJ37oC0kV8Mr_EeA
Ray-Pec School District makes a commitment to the arts with a brand-new performance center. The Raymore-Peculiar School District has finished building a state-of-the-art auditorium with more seating for the community. Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle said the district is proud of Ray-Pec’s history of winning state awards in choir and performing arts.
https://www.kctv5.com/2024/08/19/ray-pec-school-district-makes-commitment-arts-with-brand-new-performance-center/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0F0o5ecJpDP6HLDBAM9rVGN5PK_nTL8t70LT9XE1vuUDrRVCoUyYSDrSE_aem_a8p51RgMTJ9zCwAMcBT8WA&_cldee=bO9e3t2YW_nCW_eona_4AMtXr3knhdFpZt7f9eyp0kkwpGZ_08_szsE4ff-sCNRZ&recipientid=contact-d41a38d4659deb11b1ac00224804018b-cccd9b40096b4dab992b26b1e8130040&esid=a8e6ccfd-bc5f-ef11-bfe3-000d3a31b1ec#m036shxsl4setmios4l
Recently, the Congressional Award Gold Medal was awarded to Lee’s Summit West student, Ethan Wood. Wood earned the award for his service to the community, which included over 408 volunteer hours across three years. His services included assisting in creating a 3D printing lab at Operation Breakthrough, distributing hand-painted cards at senior centers, mentoring elementary and middle school robotics teams, and volunteering at different STEM summer camps that helped teach kids coding and robotics.
https://www.kctv5.com/2024/08/16/lees-summit-west-student-wins-congressional-award/
The legendary Dolly Parton is set to visit Kansas City, Missouri, later this month to celebrate her Imagination Library of Missouri partnership with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Imagination Library program helps provide age-appropriate books each month to children ages 5 and under at no cost to their families.
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/dolly-parton-set-to-visit-kansas-city-this-month-to-celebrate-imagination-library
The North Kansas City School District is preparing to debut two new elementary schools. Next week, Crestview Elementary and Nashua Elementary will open up for the first time on Aug. 20 as students head back for the 2024-25 school year. NKC Schools announced that it is proud to invest in established neighborhoods by building new schools and replacing aging facilities.
https://www.kmbc.com/article/north-kansas-city-opens-2-new-elementary-schools/61854684
Students across the Ozarks will start returning to school in just about 11 days, and a class option has become more popular for high school students in recent years. Recently, more and more school districts have been offering dual credit classes.
https://www.ky3.com/2024/08/08/more-high-school-students-ozarks-taking-advantage-dual-credit-courses/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR397oHhNxNaAAq1CfcSkwLDkpU8Cdg75fl0ylpGaSsAwPrBZUl17AlnjWQ_aem_nvvWdnPHuoyPdM2RdHR_2w#lzoobvj8m1mc75x5up9
Dozens of musically inclined Carthage students are already back on campus. They’re in their second week of band camp as a whole, and third week, if you count percussion, color guard, and band leadership who already put in an additional week prior.
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Geggie Elementary School’s librarian is on a mission to make reading more fun for students, and she’s recruiting the Eureka community to help. Kristina Presley began the annual book scavenger hunt four years ago by stashing about 20 books around Eureka’s parks, businesses, and playgrounds. She held two separate hunts this summer with about 45 books hidden throughout the city for each hunt.
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/community/geggie-elementary-student-book-scavenger-hunt-eureka/63-9ee9f76b-9266-40fe-82c2-9eee11c849c8?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0E9SpK89LSCxTjAcalfTORbE5uoOh8clsDuOo2LDFUWfqRThuPQjVbZ_U_aem_Q8hR2riDJmM9_NSEXT-TIg&_cldee=Y4aSwMHu0agnOGu-erdOeXB3OWePwHQ-o7xZWelCOwA70XBGt839mpMHQp0Owl2-&recipientid=contact-d41a38d4659deb11b1ac00224804018b-a662ed6aecc042f6b2b4052e194f2b3c&esid=401a3563-f753-ef11-a316-000d3a3b1f99#lzhoom25vsyd38heptf
