Layne Stracener is the education reporter at the News Tribune.
JC Schools adjusting food distribution stops
The Jefferson City School District's Mission Nutrition program will have minor bus stop and building location changes and will no longer offer dinner beginning Monday.
May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am
Four vying for three seats on Eugene School Board
The Cole R-5 (Eugene) School District Board of Education has four candidates seeking three available seats in the June 2 municipal election.
May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am
State Tech celebrates socially distanced graduation
State Technical College of Missouri congratulated the Class of 2020 with a "tailgate graduation" Saturday.
May. 30 2020 @ 11:37pm
JC Schools offering virtual summer learning; Blair Oaks sticks with in-person sessions
Whether it's virtual or in-person, summer school will look different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May. 30 2020 @ 11:12pm
Teacher wins classroom rug in contest
A teacher in the Jefferson City School District will receive a new rug for her pre-kindergarten class thanks to a donation in honor of Teacher’s Appreciation Month.
May. 30 2020 @ 12:05am
Parades at elementary schools bring closure for students, teachers
Although students and teachers missed out on typical end-of-the-year events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Thursday's elementary school parades brought some closure.
May. 28 2020 @ 11:35pm
Blair Oaks Board of Education approves 2 changes on construction projects
The Blair Oaks R-2 Board of Education approved two change orders on construction projects Tuesday.
May. 27 2020 @ 11:48pm
JC Schools teachers lean into new ways to celebrate students
While schools can't hold typical end-of-the year events because of the novel coronavirus, Jefferson City School District staff found other ways to celebrate the students in person.
May. 27 2020 @ 11:47pm
Homeowners near JCHS weigh options for selling after tornado
Demolition of 34 houses near Jefferson City High School, most of them damaged by the May 2019 tornado, began in April. But the school district hasn't purchased four remaining homes in the area.
May. 23 2020 @ 11:09pm
Helias cancels summer school
Helias Catholic High School has canceled summer school and switched to an eight-period day for the fall semester in light of concerns about COVID-19.
May. 22 2020 @ 10:38pm
Military-bound Helias students get early graduation ceremony
Helias Catholic High School held a graduation ceremony Thursday for five seniors who are joining the military.
May. 21 2020 @ 11:41pm
Donation to fund Helias locker room, storage facility
Helias Catholic High School received a financial gift from an anonymous donor to build a locker room and storage facility at the De La Salle Soccer Stadium in the Crusader Athletic Complex.
May. 21 2020 @ 12:05am
JCHS seniors ring final bell on high school
Although high school seniors had to miss out on many final traditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jefferson City High School seniors got to participate in the school's final longstanding tradition Monday.
May. 18 2020 @ 10:55pm
Russellville school board candidates share vision for district
The June 2 municipal election for the Cole R-1 (Russellville) School District Board of Education has eight candidates seeking four available seats.
May. 17 2020 @ 12:05am
Calvary Lutheran drive-thru event bids farewells to longtime educators
This was Denise Crider and Mark Buffington's last year at Calvary Lutheran High School. The appreciation drive-thru allowed people to drive by and share their well wishes while social distancing.
May. 16 2020 @ 11:02pm
Helias postpones annual fund drive, campaign
The Foundation for the Benefit of Helias Catholic High School has postponed its annual fund drive and Bridge the Gap campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May. 16 2020 @ 12:05am
Calvary Lutheran High School graduation on tap Sunday
Calvary Lutheran High School will hold its graduation Sunday, making it the first school in Cole County to hold a graduation ceremony this year.
May. 15 2020 @ 12:05am
Area schools share graduation, prom plans
Although seniors had to miss out on their last few months of school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, rescheduled events will allow them to leave on a semi-normal note.
May. 14 2020 @ 11:10pm
Blair Oaks Board of Education approves salary, benefit changes
The Blair Oaks School District Board of Education approved salary and benefits changes for the 2020-21 school year on Tuesday.
May. 13 2020 @ 12:05am
Missouri school districts may request earlier start dates for 2020-21
The Missouri State Board of Education has approved exemptions to a school start date requirement and the summer school hour requirement.
May. 13 2020 @ 12:05am