School
Students weigh futures at career fair
Brayden Jack, Cassville sophomore, tests his chin up skills at the Marines booth at the career fair at Cassville High School on Oct. 21.
Where does it come from?
Izaak Henbest, Cassville FFA member, explains how a seed spreader works during the annual Food for America event at the district.
Purdy school board focuses on state mandates
Purdy school board members took a closer look at the start of the 2026-2027 year at their September meeting, and forecasts of how changes at the state level may impact the district in the coming months.
Cassville firefighters educate school children
Firefighter Lacreshia Henry, with the Cassville Fire Protection District, smiles after receiving input from a Cassville second-grader during the question-and-answer session of the fire education program held in the parking lot of Wildcat Stadium on Friday.
Lueckenhoff serving as new SPO
The Cassville school district has added an additional layer of safety with the addition of John Lueckenhoff serving as the district’s School Protection Officer (SPO).
Community Voices — Merlyn Johnson: State should do its part
I have worked in public education for 30 years, including 17 years as a superintendent, and I cannot remember a time when Missouri’s education community has been more concerned about the direction of public school funding.
Wheaton Class of ‘76 celebrates 50th
Wheaton's Class of 1976 had their class reunion on Sept. 5.
1961 Purdy grads gather for 65th reunion
The Purdy High School class of 1961 recently met for their 65th reunion.
Community Voices — Merlyn Johnson: New grading system coming to Missouri
Missouri is moving forward with a new A-F School and District Grading Framework designed to give parents and the public a simplified picture of academic performance.
Having a grand time!
Cassville second-grader Hadley Crain, left, smiles at her grandparents, Shelly Ickes, middle, and Daryl Ickes, of Washburn, after the trio completed a word search activity during Grandparents Day.
