School
Merlyn Johnson: Breaking down possible future school funding changes
The state of Missouri is taking another look at how public schools are funded.
Merry Christmas candidates announced
Cassville High School has announced the 2025 Merry Christmas candidates. The students are currently collecting financial donations that will support the Share Your Christmas program. Share Your Christmas is a community initiative that helps ensure children under the age of 18 get to experience the joy of Christmas. The two students who raise the most funds for Share Your Christmas will be crowned Christmas royalty. Students are collecting money through Dec. 15. Merry Christmas royalty will be crowned during the CHS Christmas Assembly on Dec. 19.
34 booths, 560 students at Career Fair
A total of 34 local businesses, colleges, technical schools and military representatives received 560 students in grades 9-12 at the Cassville High School JAG Career Fair on Oct. 30 at the school’s Performing Arts Center.
What’s the word?
Cassville Primary student Logan Schoelzel showed off his “Hero” speed during the Word Parade at Cassville schools on Thursday. Students pick a word, then create a poster with its definition and examples of its meaning, with costume examples also encouraged.
Cassville students explore future possibilities
Cassville student Carlos Barrientos, right, shakes the hand of a George’s Inc. representative at the annual Career Fair on Thursday at Cassville High School’s Performing Arts Center.
Purdy school board receives operations update
General operations and facility needs dominated much of the business of the Purdy Board of Education in October.
3 place at Beta Nationals
This summer, 13 members of the Cassville Intermediate Beta Club represented the school at the National Beta Convention June 27-29 in Orlando.
FFA hosts annual Food For America
Cassville student Ellie Gregory pets a horse at Cassville FFA’s Food for America event on Oct. 17. Food for America is an educational program designed by the National FFA Organization to teach younger students about agriculture through hands-on experiences and community outreach. Contributed photo
Co-teaching strengthens inclusion
Five years ago, the Cassville school district opted for a new special education approach, which combined with a change in office location is resulting in improved outcomes and parent participation in the program.
Purdy school board studies facility needs
The Purdy school board reviewed pressing facilities needs and updates on operations at its September meeting.
