School
Purdy schools review finances, teaching strategies across district
The Purdy school board approved its audit and reviewed teaching strategies at its November meeting.

Mystery solved at ‘Cafe Murder’
Jeremiah Blankenship, as Chef, performs in the "Cafe Murder" play put on by the Cassville High School drama program on Thursday and Friday at the performing arts center.

Arning donates to Cassville programs
Employees at Arning Companies have made a donation of $500 to the Backpack Program at Cassville Intermediate School.

Jody Cavness: Marijuana issues on rise at CHS
As a proud graduate of Cassville High School, and now an assistant principal for our district, I feel a deep and personal responsibility for the wellbeing of our students and their families.
Cassville students presenting murder mystery
Get ready to solve a delicious crime paired with a delicious desert!
D.A.R.E. returns to Cassville
After ceasing in 2020 due to COVID-19, the D.A.R.E. program is receiving a revival this year, courtesy of Zach Thompson, Cassville school resource officer.

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.


