GAINESVILLE R-V

Gainesville Superintendent Justin Gilmore shares his perspectives on the setbacks and successes of "Adapting in 2020".

LEBANON R-3

In Late 2022, the Hillcrest Education Center in Lebanon held its JAG Initiation and Installation Ceremony. The event celebrated the outstanding students that are excelling in the JAG program. The results of JAG's mission to empower our nation’s young people with the skills and support to succeed in education, employment and life were on full display.

COLUMBIA

Kindergarten Teacher Dawnavyn James shares the special connection she has with her students through the "Organized Chaoes".

OWENSVILLE

Students at Owensville High School have won national recognition for designing a simple and secure door lock to help keep students and teachers safe.

KNOB NOSTER

Students at Knob Noster High School help keep one of the world’s most advanced aircraft flying.

2018 STUDENT SHOWCASE

Students from public schools throughout Missouri demonstrated innovative programs at their schools during the Student Showcase at MSBA’s 2018 Annual Conference.

Owensville

Students at Owensville High School have won national recognition for designing a simple and secure door lock to help keep students and teachers safe.

Knob Noster

Students at Knob Noster High School help keep one of the world’s most advanced aircraft flying.

2018 Student Showcase

Students from public schools throughout Missouri demonstrated innovative programs at their schools during the Student Showcase at MSBA’s 2018 Annual Conference.

Raytown Culinary

One of the nation’s best high school culinary arts programs is at the Herndon Career Center in the Raytown School District. Learn more about the program in this edition of our Stand Up for Missouri’s Public Schools series.

Ste. Genevieve

8th grade world history students in Ste. Genevieve experience the world through global collaboration. Learn more about it in this edition of our Stand Up for Missouri’s Public Schools video series

Student Showcase

Innovative and exemplary programs from school districts throughout Missouri were on full display at the Student Showcase held in the rotunda of the State Capitol in Jefferson City on February 13, 2018

Festus

The best high school rocket club in the world is right here in Missouri in the Festus School District. Learn more in our latest Stand Up for Missouri’s Public Schools story.

Columbia

MSBA visited Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, MO for the 2017 Eclipse.

Gasconade Co. R-I

Students in the Gasconade County R-I School District honor local veterans every year on Veterans Day. Learn more about a program that connects today’s students with their history in this story.

Springfield WOLF

Fifth-grade students study all their subjects through the lens of conservation science and have a lot of fun doing it. Learn more about the innovative WOLF program within the Springfield Public Schools.

Carthage

Beginning in kindergarten, students in the Carthage School District have lessons in both English and Spanish. Learn more about that school district’s Dual Language Academy.

Liberty

Students at EPIC Elementary in the Liberty School District are inspired to be critical and creative thinkers. Learn how that school uses project-based learning in this story.

Jennings

Students in a high-poverty community can achieve at high levels. Learn how the Jennings School District does it in this story.

Camdenton

Students in the Camdenton School District have won numerous awards in state and national robotics competitions. Learn more about that program in this story.

Liberty/Northland CAPS

Students in several school districts just north of Kansas City get real-world experiences through a unique school-business partnership. Learn more about the Northland CAPS program in this story.

Mexico

Special needs students compete in their own speech and performance event sponsored by the Mexico School District. Learn more about the Jellybean Speech Olympics in this story.

Springfield

The Springfield Public Schools partner with a local hospital to encourage junior high students to consider health-related careers. Learn more about the Health Sciences Academy in this story.

Jefferson City

Nothing has a greater long-term impact on student achievement than quality early childhood education. One of the best programs in the state is operated by the Jefferson City School District. Learn more about it in this story.

Columbia

High school students in Columbia go on a simulated space mission for several days every year. Learn more about the Columbia Aeronautics and Space Association in this story.

Bolivar

Students in the Bolivar School District continue their learning after the formal school day ends in this outstanding after-school program. Learn more about it in this story.

Eldon

Students in the Eldon School District learn about careers in agriculture and improve their public speaking skills in that district’s award-winning FFA program. Learn more about it in this story.

Francis Howell

Elementary students in the Francis Howell School District learn more than math, reading and science. They learn how to be good people, too. Learn more about an outstanding character education program in this story.

STE. GENEVIEVE CO. R-II

Dr. Rhett Oldham says "We Have Some Of The Most Resilient Kids In The World".