School
March is School Board Recognition Month in Missouri
Missourians benefit every day from the countless hours devoted by the more than 3,600 local school board members in every community across the state.
Guard X gives taste of military to local high school students
Cassville student Aiden McBroom pulls a set of weights in a physical fitness drill at the Guard X program at Cassville High School on March 11.
Law office team wins Trivia Night
The Malcontents, a team representing Ellis, Cupps and Herrin, were crowned Trivia Night champions on March 7, by winning the overall competition.
April 8 election filings, issues determined
Voters will take to the polls on April 8 throughout Barry County to vote on numerous city and school board positions, as well as some tax issues and bonds.
Hometown Heroes unite!
Dominic Dankert, 5, of Cassville, was moving too fast to capture on camera as he completed the firefighter obstacle course at Hometown Hero Family Night for Cassville Intermediate and Middle School students on March 4. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Cassville takes 1st in Big 8 Speech and Debate
Cassville High School Speech and Debate students competed in the Big 8 Speech and Debate Tournament at Mt. Vernon on Feb. 8.
Merlyn Johnson: Education legislation review
As legislative discussions continue in Jefferson City, several key bills and budget considerations are progressing that could impact our students, staff and community.
Cassville wins awards at Missouri Senior Beta Convention
Students place in 4 competitions, one receives $1,500 scholarship
Cassville FFA takes tractors on Main
Main Street had some heavy traffic the morning of Feb. 26, as eight Cassville FFA members drove their tractors to school. Delayed by winter weather the previous week, the “Drive Your Tractor to School Day” is part of the district’s National FFA Week celebrations. Contributed photos
