Anna Campbell is the education reporter for the News Tribune.
Analysis compares JC School District to seven similar-sized peers
The Show-Me Institute recently launched a website that ranks Missouri school districts. Of the four Cole County school districts, Blair Oaks R-2 performed the best, and Jefferson City School District performed the worst.
Nov. 27 2021 @ 11:05pm
JC Schools to use boundary shifts to deal with 'pockets' of overcrowding
The Jefferson City School District pressed pause on its plans to deal with overcrowding this month in light of downward-trending enrollment as well as the current boundary line process, which interim Chief of Operations Dawn Berhorst said could deal with "pockets" of overcrowding.
Nov. 20 2021 @ 11:40pm
JC Schools host open house for parents with questions about school boundaries
The Jefferson City School District hosted the second of two events for the community to learn about potential school boundary line changes Tuesday.
Nov. 16 2021 @ 11:20pm
JC elementary students donate candy to veterans, military
Jefferson City elementary schools brought in 2,165 pounds of candy to school recently as children participated in a Halloween Candy Give Back, culminating in a weighing competition.
Nov. 15 2021 @ 11:05pm
Healthy Schools coordinator loves job, but never foresaw it
To JC Healthy Schools coordinator Kelsey Chrisman, Honey Creek is home.Her childhood in Honey Creek was packed with softball, volleyball and basketball games, often attended or coached by her "All-American dad," who tried to never miss a ball game.
Nov. 14 2021 @ 11:05pm
Outdoor Adventure Camp helps Special Olympics athletes learn new skills, refine old ones
Special Olympics athletes learned outdoor skills and techniques through games Saturday at the Special Olympics Missouri Outdoor Adventure Camp, the first event of its kind.
Nov. 13 2021 @ 11:05pm
Downward enrollment trend shelved JC Schools overcrowding concerns
In light of falling enrollment over the past few years, Jefferson City School District is shelving plans for the time being to address previous years' overcrowding concerns.
Nov. 13 2021 @ 11:05pm
JC Schools Foundation awards over $7,000 in grants to local programs
The JC Schools Foundation announced Wednesday that more than $7,000 would be awarded to eight district educational programs for its 2021 Fall Grant Awards.
Nov. 11 2021 @ 11:20pm
Bus driver shortage continues, causing delays
Despite efforts to recruit bus drivers, Jefferson City School District is still experiencing a shortage, leading to delayed routes.
Nov. 11 2021 @ 11:20pm
Blair Oaks School Board outlines plan for preschool program
The Blair Oaks School Board moved along Tuesday night in the process of beginning its preschool program at its meeting.
Nov. 9 2021 @ 11:05pm