Layne Stracener is the education reporter at the News Tribune.
JC School Board to review telework, sick leave policies
The Jefferson City School District Board of Education will vote Monday on whether to approve policy changes, bids for several projects and the final budget for the 2021-22 school year.
Jun. 12 2021 @ 12:00am
High School Sketch Day returns after year hiatus
The Capital Arts gallery was filled Thursday with people viewing students' painting and drawings of Jefferson City buildings and architecture, including various angles and parts of the state Capitol, Governor's Mansion, Central Dairy, Cole County Courthouse and more.
Jun. 10 2021 @ 11:05pm
JC Schools to lift mask requirement for summer school
The Jefferson City School District will lift its mask requirement for the last two weeks of summer school, the district announced Thursday.
Jun. 10 2021 @ 2:40pm
Blair Oaks Board approves preliminary budget
The Blair Oaks R-2 School District Board of Education approved the preliminary budget for the 2021-22 school year Tuesday.
Jun. 9 2021 @ 12:05am
Some JC Schools projects underway, others being planned
This summer, as construction of the high school athletic facilities begins, the Jefferson City School District will complete energy efficiency upgrades, construction of a road behind Thomas Jefferson Middle School and other renovations to individual schools.
Jun. 6 2021 @ 12:05am
Holts Summit couple install eight 'Blessing Boxes' in community
After hearing about the concept of a "Blessing Box," John and Brittany Wade, of Holts Summit, thought miniature food pantries would be great assets to the community.
Jun. 3 2021 @ 12:05am
Retiring teacher takes trip down memory lane with former students
About 12 high school students gathered Tuesday in Joni Henderson's classroom at Callaway Hills Elementary School, surrounded by boxes and colorful school supplies as they ate doughnuts and reminisced.
Jun. 2 2021 @ 12:05am
State updates COVID-19 guidance for Missouri schools
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recently updated its COVID-19 recommendations for schools, loosening guidance on screening, disinfecting, social distancing and visitor access.
May. 30 2021 @ 12:05am
Schools in Cole County adjust COVID-19 restrictions
As COVID-19 case numbers remain low and guidance for schools is loosened, some Cole County schools have loosened COVID-19 restrictions for summer school.
May. 30 2021 @ 12:05am
JC Schools discussing overcrowding solutions
The Jefferson City School District is pursuing a solution to address overcrowding in grades kindergarten through eight and expects to bring a bond issue to voters in April 2022.
May. 30 2021 @ 12:05am
JC Schools should reassess boundary lines, panel says
The Jefferson City School District policy review committee recommended district administration hire a firm to reassess boundary lines and voted to recommend the Board of Education adopt a telework policy Tuesday.
May. 26 2021 @ 12:05am
JC Schools registration open for current, new students
Registration to enroll your child in the Jefferson City School District for the 2021-22 school year is open.
May. 25 2021 @ 12:05am
"The man, the myth, the legend" in Helias classroom
On the bottom floor of Helias Catholic High School, you'll find a door with a bright yellow, hand-written sign that says, "The man, the myth, the legend. Mr. Vossen."
May. 24 2021 @ 12:05am
Helias hands out diplomas to 147 grads
Helias Catholic High School recognized the 147 graduates of the Class of 2021 Sunday at Ray Hentges Stadium.
May. 24 2021 @ 12:05am
School, health officials pleased with schools' pandemic response, low infection rates
With lots of team effort to plan and apply protocols, the Jefferson City School District and other Cole County schools were successful this school year in educating students while maintaining safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May. 23 2021 @ 12:05am
Helias hires two new administrators
Helias Catholic High School has hired a new president and principal, the Diocese of Jefferson City announced Friday.
May. 22 2021 @ 12:05am
Two years later, memories are still fresh for tornado's survivors
The EF-3 tornado that formed around Eldon on the night of May 22, 2019, made a path of destruction that ran north along U.S. 54 and went into Cole County and Jefferson City.
May. 21 2021 @ 11:45pm
Calvary Lutheran seniors serve up a surprise
After their last day of school Tuesday, Calvary Lutheran High School seniors stayed at the school all night to surprise the students and staff with breakfast Wednesday morning.
May. 20 2021 @ 12:05am
Helias celebrates class of 2021 with end-of-year events
Helias Catholic High School celebrated the class of 2021 Monday morning with prayer, food and awards.
May. 18 2021 @ 12:05am
Social, Behavioral Science graduates strive to make a difference
The crowd erupted in loud cheering, chanting and clapping, waving their arms, and jumping up and down with excitement as Lincoln University graduates walked the stage Sunday.
May. 17 2021 @ 12:05am