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44 tassels turned in Purdy
A total of 44 Purdy graduates celebrate their accomplishment with confetti, silly string and the traditional hat toss at Purdy's graduation on Saturday.

Cassville teachers celebrate year’s end with games, awards
Samatha Cooper presents the Best New Teacher award to Rebecca Beagle. The awards celebrates excellence in education and recognizes teachers who have made a strong and positive impact during their first year in the district.

Rain can’t stop shine of Field Day at Cassville
Calvin Artherton weaves his way through an obstacle course at Field Day last week, which went on outside despite some chillier-than-normal temperatures and occasional rainfall. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]

123 accept diplomas at Cassville
Cassville's class of 2026 — 123 members strong — celebrates completing high school with confetti and the traditional mortarboard hat toss to cap off Sunday's commencement ceremony at Wildcat Stadium.

Cassville High School hosts first Field Day
Junior contestant Diego Habara passes the sophomore team after a high stakes school kick ball competition during the Cassville High School field day.

Kyle Troutman: A moment to brag
As the school year comes to an end and graduation season is in full swing, I want to take a moment to brag.

Moments shared at Parade of Graduates
Cassville graduate Ava Hinson, right, hugs her sister, kindergartener Aria Krueger, during the Parade of Graduates at the Cassville school district last week.

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:



