School News

Cassville High School Speech and Debate students recently competed in the virtual Big 8 Tournament.

Pittsburg State University has released the honor rolls for the 2020 fall semester, and 17 bi-county natives are included. Jacob T. Hall, of Cassville, is a sophomore majoring in History/government Dalton A. O’Neill, of Cassville, is a junior majoring in criminal justice...

After submitting a virtual auditions, 11 Cassville High School Choir students have earned a spot in the All District Honor Choir.

Eunice Thomas Elementary announces Kinder Academy students of the month for February.

Purdy Elementary Principal Julie Dalton and Purdy Elementary Counselor Gary Jurgensen presented the school’s January Acceptance Medalists. Front row, from left: Abby Nickol, Kinleigh Rock, Zayden Vang, Lorraine Phillips, Aleah Diediker, Samuel Flores and Camilla Arias. ...

Cassville High School has released its honor rolls for the first semester of this school year. Those on the Principal’s List, with a GPA of 4.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, include: Freshmen Avery Chappell Zoie Coupland Kayden Fuchs Mackenzie Gemmecke Andrew Gray...

Students on the Wheaton Junior High and High School First Semester Honor Roll for 2020-2021 include: 7th Grade A Honor Roll: Jayci Park, Riley Roller 7th Grade A/B Honor Roll: Raelyn Buchannan, Nevaeh Crandall, Emme Garner, Mallory Kelly, Madisyn Merkle, Leanna Millan-Gomez, Tial Grace and Jelissa Vue...

The judging panel at the Purdy R-II School District’s annual talent show awarded sweepstakes medals to overall winners.

Principal Julie Dalton recently announced the Purdy Elementary third quarter honor roll. Third Grade “A” Nadalie Kukovich, Hunter Nickol, Uriel Ochoa, Brinlee Vineyard, Jaelynn Webb, Colton Breazzeal, Audie Hutson and Bryson Terry Third Grade “B” Dani Edl, Lilly Franklin, Raylan Grant, Julia DeLeon, Ayleen Rodriguez, Paison Taylor, Joselyn Brown, Grant Cairus, Dulce Elias, Angel Elias Mendez, Audrey Heiney, Aldo Mendez, EJ Patterson, Eduardo Roman, Makalei Schroeder and Grace Wolf...

The January Cassville Middle School Students of the Month, sponsored by Willis Insurance, are, seated, from left: sixth-grader Zach Boyd, son of Ann and Shane Boyd, of Cassville; seventh-grader Gunner Knight, son of Sally and Eric Knight, of Cassville; and eighth-grader Layla Priest, daughter of John and Krissi Priest, of Eagle Rock...

Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean's list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale)...

January Students of the Month at Cassville Intermediate School have been recognized for showing integrity.

Students of the Month at Cassville Intermediate School for December have been named for showing respect.

Students of the Month have been named at Cassville Primary School for exhibiting responsibility.

This spring, the Shelter Insurance Foundation will award a $2,000 scholarship to a graduate of Cassville and Wheaton High Schools. Shelter Agent Terri DeGraffenreid Brattin sponsors and partially funds this scholarship. A committee of local high school officials and community leaders will select the local recipient. ...

Eric Sanders, a junior at Cassville High School, has been named the January Student of the Month at Scott Regional Technology Center in Monett.

The Cassville school district’s Bright Futures program recently received donations from the Clark Community Mental Health Center.

Students of the Month have been named at Cassville Middle School, recognized for showing honesty.

Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean's list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale)...

Freedom Bank has sponsored the purchase of weather stations that will be placed on campus at Cassville schools. One device has been placed at Cassville Middle School, and the other is located at Cassville High School. “We are excited to have the weather stations on campus,” said Richard Asbill, Cassville school district superintendent. ...

Freshman Bentley Barber and senior Laney Roller have been named Students of the Quarter for second quarter at Cassville High School.

Purdy Elementary Principal Julie Dalton and Purdy Elementary Counselor Gary Jurgensen presented the school’s December Generosity Medalists.

The December Cassville Middle School Students of the Month, sponsored by Willis Insurance, have been named.

Cassville Primary School announced its Students of the Month for December for showing integrity.

The Cassville Community Teachers Association (CCTA) is proud to announce Caleb Buntin, with Able 2 Products, has been named the 2020 Friend of Education. Cassville Superintendent Richard Asbill presented Buntin with the award during a Rotary Club meeting on Dec. 9...

Students of the Month have been named at Eunice Thomas Elementary for November, exhibiting respect.

The November Cassville Middle School Students of the Month, sponsored by Willis Insurance, have been announced.

Cassville senior Jericho Farris has been accepted into Culver-Stockton College's incoming class for the fall 2021 semester. Farris was also was awarded the Hilltop Scholarship, a $10,500 annual scholarship for four years. This scholarship is awarded based upon academic credentials and is renewable provided the student remains in good academic standing...

Charlie Brown gets distracted by the Little Red Haired Girl as he preps his team for the big baseball game during Saturday’s performance of the Charles M. Schulz classic, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” which took place at Purdy High School.

Lowe’s Home Improvement Store, located in Monett, has donated N95 masks to Cassville High School.

Students in Jeanna Jones’ special education class at Cassville Intermediate School read a book titled “Balloons over Broadway” by Melissa Sweet, which tells the story of how the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade got started.

Arvest Bank has announced Jess Newkirk, Cassville High School communications arts teacher, is a winner in the fifth annual "We Love Teachers" campaign. The campaign is designed to recognize and provide support to teachers throughout the Arvest footprint. This year, Arvest has awarded a total of 157 $500 gifts to individual teachers throughout Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma...

Arvest Bank’s Cassville location has donated over 200 water bottles to intermediate and middle school students.

Cassville junior Kenzi Dilbeck, a JAG Essay Winner, got to tour the Governor’s Mansion and The Capitol on Nov. 10. She got to meet Gov. Mike Parson and The First Lady. Students enrolled in the Jobs for American Graduates Program (JAG) were asked to complete a 1,200-word essay answering the following question: Once you graduate from high school and begin your career, how do you plan to give back to your community and help others? Dilbeck wrote the winning essay. ...

Seniors Pace Evans and Sadie Reuter have been named Students of the Quarter at Cassville High School for the first Quarter.

Students of the Month have been announced at Eunice Thomas Elementary School.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced the results from the Motor Vehicle Inspection Division’s 2020 annual school bus inspection program, and the Cassville fleet has earned outstanding results.

This school year, students across the district at Cassville are encouraged to bring a water bottle from home.

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The October Cassville Middle School Students of the Month, sponsored by Willis Insurance, are pictured.

Cassville United Methodist Church has donated over 400 water bottles to students at Eunice Thomas Elementary.