School
Free meals program not a fit for all
Two Barry County school districts are utilizing a federal program that makes meals free to all students, and while other districts have looked into the program, it is not a fit for all.
Purdy school board reviews state assessment
The Purdy school board reviewed its last Annual Performance Review (APR) at its October meeting to highlight current efforts to improve the district in the state’s assessment.
First State Bank investment supports career exploration
The Cassville school district has received $28,000 from First State Bank of the Ozarks to support workforce development and career readiness opportunities for Cassville High School students.
Southwest Education Fund awards $10,000 in grants
The Southwest Education Fund recently awarded more than $10,000 for new innovative programs in literacy, bullying prevention, listening skills, and food production, according to Angela Seymour, Chair of the Committee.
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.
