Russellville school to host academic banquet

RUSSELLVILLE, Mo. - An academic honors banquet will recognize the top 20 percent of students in each high school grade at Cole County R-1 High School on May 13.

The new program reinforces the school's mission of "Expecting Excellence."

The goal is to publicly acknowledge the students' academic efforts by rewarding them with recognition and gifts.

To provide these tokens of appreciation, the school invites community contributions, either funds or providing honor medals or covering part of the meal.

Call 573-782-3313 for more information.