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Cassville Prom stellar in Stella
Mika Sherwood, right, and Kolten Lingo take a break on the dance floor to pose for a photo at Cassville Prom. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]
MSHP gives drug presentation at high school
On April 20, Cpl. Sam Carpenter, with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, gave a presentation to Cassville High School students aiming to spread awareness regarding the nitazenes crisis in the community, sharing information about the serious issues regarding drug use that could affect students and the broader community.
Elementary Beta members compete at state
A total of 36 Elementary Beta members represented Cassville Intermediate School and competed in various events at the Missouri Beta Convention. Cassville club members earned five first-place awards and eight top-five awards. The following members received invitations to compete at the National Elementary Beta Convention in Nashville, Tenn., in June:
Barber becomes 1st CHS student to complete tech apprenticeship
Bentley Barber is the first Cassville High School student to complete the Registered Youth Apprenticeship program through the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. Serving as a Technology Intern (IT Generalist), Bentley completed 2,000 hours of on-the-job training along with required coursework.
CHS jazz band earns top honors in competitive season
The Cassville High School Jazz Band is off to a strong start in its 2026 competitive season, earning top ratings and individual honors at multiple collegiate festivals across the region.
Purdy school board welcomes new members
The Purdy school board reorganized at its April 9 meeting, returning one incumbent and adding two new members following the April 7 election.
Purdy FBLA wins big at Crowder
Purdy FBLA students competed at the Crowder Business Contest on March 25 and had a very successful day, winning the Division II Sweepstakes for first time in over 10 years. Purdy also won team and individual events at the competition including firsts in computers apps, business communication, sales presentation, marketing, economics and general business.
Purdy names new high school principal
Purdy will have a new high school principal next year. Stephanie Heman, the former Monett High School principal, has been selected to take over, filling out the administrative team.
5th grade puts on ‘friendship’ program
From left, Jett Kennedy, Braxton Decker, Jaxon Clifton, Neelei Johnson and Joslyn Moore laugh while playing drumsticks on buckets during the recent "Friends Forever" music program.
Reuter lands Beta Club scholarship
Cassville High School senior Claire Reuter has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Missouri Beta Club Scholarship. The one-time, nonrenewable $1,500 scholarship will be applied toward her studies at Missouri State University.
