School
Purdy school board focuses on preparation
The Purdy school board reviewed developing programs and preparations for the opening of school during the August meeting.
5 get CFO scholarships
Five graduates of Barry County high schools have received scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.

CHS music program shares sound accomplishments
Multiple band members, vocalists recognized
Principal: Cafeteria cacophonous, clocks coming
Three days into the new school year, Cassville High School Principal Tyler Willis delivered a report to the Cassville School Board on the effects of the new cell phone ban at the building, informing the group there have been more successes than challenges — and a handful of learning moments.

Jeremiah Buntin: Cassville’s favorite teacher
As the end of summer signals the beginning of another year back to school, our memories become entwined with the changing of the seasons, recalling all that we have learned and mourning how much has been forgotten.
Cassville named National Beta School of Merit
The Cassville school district has been named a 2024-2025 National Beta School of Merit.

We stopped, we dropped, we’re going!
Leevi Godfrey, of Cassville, plays on the train set in the pre-kindergarten room at Stop, Drop and Go at Cassville Primary School on Thursday.

16 new teachers welcomed at Cassville school district
The Cassville school district welcomed 16 new members to the Wildcat teaching staff this year. The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce members provided welcome bags to each new staff member.
Eyes up, devices down
All six superintendents of schools in Barry County say Missouri’s new law banning cell phones during school hours reinforces efforts they have already made to limit distractions and improve engagement.

Band Camp wraps up with water day
The Cassville Volunteer Fire Protection District provided a waterfall of sorts on Friday to end Band Camp for the Cassville High School band.



