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Missouri State University awarded 2,954 degrees to students during spring commencement ceremonies May 13-14 at JQH Arena. Students who graduated with honors completed at least 30 undergraduate credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. The following local students earned degrees:...

The Cassville school district has announced its new teaching staff.

The Exeter FFA Chapter recently received a Gold Emblem, a Top Chapter Award, from the Missouri FFA Association. Exeter placed 21st out of 351 chapters. Only 10 percent of state chapters receive a top chapter designation each year. The top chapters will compete for the National FFA Chapter Award, which is designed to recognize FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. ...

Crowder College had 549 students earn Dean’s list recognition for the Spring 2021 semester, including 80 from the bi-county area. To achieve this honor, a student must earn a 3.5 grade point average or higher while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours. The students included are:...

Officials at Purdy High School have released the list of students named to the second semester honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Students are listed by achievement and grade level. 7th grade: SuaNa Lee, Luz Ramirez Hernandez, Hannah Rickman, Marely Salas, Hali Stokes and Simon Walker...

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 spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale)...

The Cassville Community Teachers Association (CCTA) celebrated the end of the school year with their annual banquet Friday, May 28.

Drury University has announced the names of students on the Spring 2021 Dean’s List. They include the following bi-county students: Sarah Childress, of Monett; Tatum Clark, of Miller; Shaylin Dalton, of Monett; Camryn Eldridge, of Mt. Vernon; Cheyenne Heavener, of Mt. Vernon; Emma Mareth, of Monett; Rachel Negre, of Aurora; Dario Rodriguez, of Monett; and John Schupbach, of Monett...

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

Cassville High School had two students compete in the Industrial Arts State Competition the week of May 10 in Lake of the Ozarks.

The Clark Community Mental Health Center recently recognized Kristie Preddy and Catherine Weaver from Eunice Thomas Elementary School for being champions for children’s mental health.

Amy Stephenson, special services director for the Cassville School District, has been named this year’s Music Advocacy Award winner. The Cassville Music Advocacy Award honors any individual, who through their  volunteering, talent, skills, interest, time or general actions, have proved to support the Cassville Music Department...

Cassville Intermediate recently announced third grade Students of the Month for May.

Although this school year has been pretty far from normal, one thing remained consistent with years past for the FBLA members of Cassville High. CHS FBLA members were allowed to compete and obtain great success at the Missouri State FBLA competition, which has been a long tradition for Cassville FBLA...

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

Students of the Month for April, sponsored by Willis Insurance, were recently announced by the Cassville Middle School.

Cassville Intermediate recently announced third grade April Students of the Month.

The Cassville High School Art program recently earned first place overall in the Big 8 Conference Show for the first time.

Four teachers with the Southwest School District in Washburn recently received a combined donation of $725 from national restaurant chain Sonic Drive-In. The donation was made on Teacher Appreciation Day Tuesday, May 4 through Sonic’s Limeades for Learning initiative, which donated $1.5 million to help fund more than 7,000 teacher requests for critical resources made on the national education nonprofit site DonorsChoose.org...

Even though the pandemic has changed the way things are done during the 2020-2021 school year, it did not stop Cassville FBLA students from another successful District Competition.

Students on the Wheaton Junior High and High School Third Quarter Honor Roll for 2020-2021 include: 7th Grade A Honor Roll: Raelyn Buckhannan, Emme Garner, Hailey Hipkins, Madisyn Merkle, Jayci Park, Riley Roller. 7th Grade A/B Honor Roll: Nevaeh Crandall, Mallory Kelly, Jelissa Vue...

The February Cassville Middle School Students of the Month, sponsored by Willis Insurance.

Cassville Intermediate recently announced third grade March Students of the Month.

Southwest High School recently inducted eight new members to its National Honor Society Chapter at a socially distanced ceremony in the gymnasium.

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

Crowder College announced the fall 2020 Dean’s list recipients. A total of 617 students earned recognition by taking at least 12 or more college credit hours and achieving a 3.5 grade point average for the semester. Local students on the list include:...

Cassville Intermediate announces third grade students of the month for February.

Pittsburg State University has released the honor rolls for the 2020 fall semester. To qualify for Dean’s Scholastic Honors, a student must complete at least 12 semester hours, receive a grade point average (GPA) of 3.6 for all credit course work that semester and have no grade lower than a B and no grade of I in any course during the semester. ...

Missouri State University awarded 1,534 degrees to students in fall 2020. The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 11, 2020, at JQH Arena. The following local students earned degrees: India Boughner of Exeter graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education...

Summer Rayburn (right) and Zane Mebruer (left) have been named Cassville High School Students of the Quarter for Third Quarter. Rayburn is a junior at CHS and is the daughter of Christina and Jason Rayburn, of Cassville.

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...

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

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.