School
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.
Purdy school board reviews tax levy, repairs
Purdy school board members completed preparations for the new school year, including a review of troublesome facility issues, at its Aug. 13 meeting.
New ‘Cats, old ‘Cats back in class
Cassville senior Kamden Beebe launches himself onto an air mattress during a relay race at the back-to-school assembly at Cassville High School on Aug. 25.
7 join Southwest staff
The Southwest school district has seven new staffers for the 2026-2027 school year.
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: Memories incoming
Beyond the weeks of school supply and clothes shopping, making sure all needs are met before school begins, there is always one event that signals the first day of a new year is just around the corner.
Community Voices — Merlyn Johnson: New year always special
There is something special about the beginning of a new school year.
Community Voices — Jon Horner: The sounds of August
There is something about the sounds of August that can take a person back in time.
23 join Cassville teaching staff
The Cassville R-IV School District will welcome 23 new members to the Wildcat teaching staff during the 2026-27 school year.
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: Routines we live by
The longest summer ever is nearing its end.
Community Voices — Terry Held: The people who taught us
It is back-to-school time. Clean slate. Sharpened pencils. Keen minds. Beating hearts.
