School
16 new teachers welcomed at Cassville school district
The Cassville school district welcomed 16 new members to the Wildcat teaching staff this year. The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce members provided welcome bags to each new staff member.
Eyes up, devices down
All six superintendents of schools in Barry County say Missouri’s new law banning cell phones during school hours reinforces efforts they have already made to limit distractions and improve engagement.
Band Camp wraps up with water day
The Cassville Volunteer Fire Protection District provided a waterfall of sorts on Friday to end Band Camp for the Cassville High School band.
Merlyn Johnson: New school year on the horizon
The Board of Education and staff at Cassville R-IV are excited about the upcoming academic year that is already filled with optimism, energy and opportunity.
Agriculture education impacts Cassville’s future
Cassville’s elementary students have enjoyed hands-on lessons about agriculture during enrichment programming this summer.
Purdy schools hold pay scale, raise steps
At its June meeting, the Purdy school board passed its budget for the 2025-2026 school year, calling for a $38,000 base pay for teachers, and placing a moratorium on capital improvements for a year.
Novel study leads to lemonade stand, Haven donation
Third grade students participating in summer school recently completed a novel study of “The Lemonade War” by Jacqueline Davies. As part of the unit, students explored basic economic concepts such as supply and demand, marketing, and profit — all while learning how to run a small business.
Mattingly named SW Regional Teacher of the Year
The Southwest Center for Educational Excellence in Webb City recently hosted its annual Regional Teacher of the Year Luncheon to celebrate the best of the best in education.
‘7 Valleys’ mural skies over downtown
Cassville High School art student Audrey Kennedy completes a sky scene as part of the “7 Valleys” mural on the southwest corner of the Barry County Courthouse square, on the wall of You Name It Collectibles.
2 teachers receive scholarships
The Cassville Board of Education has selected Kaylyn Whitham and Calista Burns as the recipients of the 2025 Board of Education Scholarships.
