Senior citizen prom returns Saturday
Jefferson City seniors can dance the night away Saturday at prom.
Stories by Anna Campbell
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Subscriber ExclusiveStudents enjoy friendship, competition at Special Olympics meet
Mid-Missouri athletes gathered Thursday on the track at the Special Olympics Missouri Training for Life Campus.
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Blair Oaks board approves current budget
Following a lengthy discussion about how to resolve a budget issue at its last regular meeting, the Blair Oaks School Board approved its 2023-24 budget Wednesd…
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Jefferson City student receives National Merit Scholarship
A Jefferson City student has been named a winner in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program, according to a Tuesday news release.
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Lincoln University celebrates opening of RSVP Center
Lincoln University celebrated the opening of a center to support survivors and prevent sexual assault and interpersonal violence on campus.
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Missouri House bill seeks to change school accountability system
A Missouri House bill heard in committee this week would revamp the school accountability system by giving schools letter grades and allowing high-performing s…
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Subscriber ExclusiveJefferson City students sketch local, state landmarks for art competition
Jefferson City students fanned out across the streets Monday with sketch pads in hand as they prepared to capture the beauty of the city on paper.
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Subscriber ExclusiveArea commencement ceremonies coming soon
Area high schools are planning their commencement ceremonies to launch their 2024 graduates into the future.
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Subscriber ExclusiveCalvary Lutheran students serve community through projects
Around 100 students visited 14 different sites around Jefferson City on Friday, planting vegetables, sorting clothes, building care packages and picking up lit…
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Subscriber ExclusiveHouse narrowly passes vast education bill; legislation now heads to governor
The House sent the second and third bills of the year to the governor Thursday, passing an expansive education bill that would expand charter schools and Empow…
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Subscriber ExclusiveBill seeks to increase protections for homeschool families
With just four weeks left in the Missouri Legislature's session, one state representative brought an almost completely new bill to committee to address the con…
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Subscriber ExclusiveMissouri House passes anti-bullying bill across party lines
A House bill intended to combat bullying in Missouri's schools passed with resounding bipartisan support Monday.
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Subscriber ExclusiveGovernor appoints two to State Board of Education
Gov. Mike Parson appointed two new members to the Missouri State Board of Education last week.
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Subscriber ExclusiveJC youth qualify for national fine arts festival
Six Jefferson City students qualified to compete in a national fine arts festival in Ohio this summer after their performance at a Springfield competition last…
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Subscriber ExclusiveJC Schools 2024 Teacher of the Year puts empowerment, relationships at center of teaching
Kelsey Hile can name plenty of teachers who inspired her.
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Help Our Neighbors State-wide grant available to families in need
Eligible families can receive assistance with rent, utilities, child care and transportation through an assistance program involving the state, the United Way …
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Subscriber ExclusiveJC Schools announces new assistant principals at Lawson, Pioneer Trail, Capital City
JC Schools has announced three new assistant principals within the district.
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Subscriber ExclusiveJC School Board welcomes new member, reviews programs for students’ emotional well-being
The Jefferson City School Board welcomed a new member Thursday and wished the best to its departing board member at its regular April meeting.
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Blair Oaks School Board votes not to help fund Falcon Lane expansion
The Blair Oaks School Board voted not to partially fund a project to expand Falcon Lane in its regular Thursday board meeting.
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Southern Boone appoints new school board member
The Southern Boone Board of Education announced the appointment of a new member following the death of former board member Crystal Branch.
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JC Schools reschedules groundbreaking ceremony
The Jefferson City School District has announced a new date for the groundbreaking ceremony for its new early childhood center.
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JC School Board to welcome new member, reorganize
The Jefferson City School Board will welcome its newest member Thursday at its regular April board meeting.
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Subscriber ExclusiveSenate panel examines public school open enrollment bill
The first bill to pass out of the Missouri House of Representatives this session got its Senate hearing Tuesday with just five weeks left in session.
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Subscriber ExclusiveStudents watch eclipse from Thomas Jefferson Middle School lawn
With a few minutes left before the moon eclipsed the sun Monday, the fire alarm went off at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. So about 1,000 students, eclipse gl…
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JC Schools chooses Teacher of the Year, Outstanding Educator
JC Schools selected its 2024 Teacher of the Year and Outstanding Educator Monday night.
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Blair Oaks School Board reschedules meeting
The Blair Oaks School Board rescheduled its regular April meeting to Thursday night.
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Missouri Department of Social Services to host high school career fair
The Missouri Department of Social Services will host high school students for a career day this week.
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Local students selected for Missouri Scholars Academy
Several Mid-Missouri high school students have been selected to attend Missouri Scholars Academy this summer.
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Subscriber ExclusiveEast Side Business Association awards scholarships to local students
The Jefferson City East Side Business Association (JCESBA) awarded scholarships to six area high school students.
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Subscriber ExclusiveSix students to visit Washington following Three Rivers essay contest
Three Rivers Electric Cooperative will send six students to Washington, D.C., as rewards in an essay contest.
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Missouri students flock to skills competition at State Tech
LINN -- Students from all over the state gathered Thursday for the kickoff of the state SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference, where they exhibited their …
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Subscriber ExclusiveHouse panel considers Missouri education stabilization fund
After a Senate panel heard a bill to create a rainy day fund for Missouri schools, lawmakers on the other side of the building took a look at similar legislati…
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Subscriber ExclusiveBlair Oaks student’s art honored by state senator
A local student was recognized Wednesday for her creativity on a piece of artwork depicting a farewell to childhood.
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Blair Oaks voters approve both school propositions; Eugene voters approve one, reject another
Voters in the Blair Oaks School District approved both their propositions, while voters in the Cole R-5 School District in Eugene approved one and rejected the…
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Subscriber ExclusiveEarly childhood center groundbreaking postponed amid weather concerns
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new JC Schools Early Childhood Center has been postponed due to weather concerns.
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Four Helias Catholic students present research to American Chemical Society conference
Four Helias Catholic High School students presented their scientific research on a national stage this month, according to an announcement from Helias.
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Bittersweet Garden Club recognizes local poetry contest winners
The Bittersweet Garden Club of Jefferson City handed out awards to five local students for their nature-themed poetry this month.
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Subscriber ExclusiveJefferson City area archers top leaderboards at state competition in Branson
Mid-Missouri archers once again had a strong showing in the state archery tournament this year, with Blair Oaks High School capturing first in the high school …
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Blair Oaks Middle School honored for military-friendly environment
Blair Oaks Middle School has been designated a 2024 "Purple Star School," indicating its commitment to military families.
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Missouri House panel examines Senate’s broad education bill
A wide-reaching education bill had its day in a Missouri House committee, where dozens of individuals and organizations testified both for and against it.
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Subscriber ExclusiveJC Schools to host ceremony at site of early childhood center
The Jefferson City School District will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Monday at the location of the future Early Childhood Education Center.
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Safety programs available for free to Missouri schools until end of May
The Missouri Department of Public Safety is providing $1.5 million for school safety planning software and is encouraging any last minute school registrations …
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House panel mulls overhaul of Missouri school funding system, meets resistance from home-schoolers
An education reform committee is considering a dramatic shift in the way Missouri schools are funded.
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Lawmaker seeks to create rainy day fund for Missouri education
A bill before a Missouri Senate panel Tuesday would provide a "savings account" to stabilize education during lean years, its sponsor said.
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MSTA survey sheds light on why teachers consider leaving
A survey released this month by an education advocacy organization shows that teachers' desire to leave the profession is fed largely by stress, student behavi…
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Subscriber ExclusiveBlair Oaks School Board candidates talk teacher retention, district challenges
Blair Oaks School Board candidates see a number of challenges and opportunities ahead for the district.
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Helias Catholic High School student earns Missouri Scholars 100 honors
Helias Catholic High School senior Karoline Klebba has been named to the 2024 Missouri Scholars 100 program.
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Helias Catholic students observe Stations of the Cross
Helias Catholic High School students participated Friday in their last Stations of the Cross for the Lenten season.
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Subscriber ExclusiveCalvary students learn calming techniques, marks of resilience
Calvary Lutheran High School students learned strategies for coping with stressful situations, like measured breathing and challenging negative thoughts, on Tu…
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Subscriber ExclusiveThree generations unite to serve at St. Peter Catholic School
Three generations were behind the counter Tuesday at the St. Peter Catholic School lunch line.
