The Jefferson City School District partnered with the Missouri National Guard Family Program for the Halloween Candy Give Back. Multiple schools in the Jefferson City area gave back to veterans with a friendly competition. Students donate their leftover Halloween candy, which gets gathered up and weighed. Each school, classroom, and student competes to bring in the most candy as part of the competition.
https://krcgtv.com/news/local/jefferson-city-schools-donated-leftover-halloween-candy-to-veterans-and-military-families?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1RvxtfXJG_D5Xgw9d-cjKAJSgrpz2SVD3bRznEm9-TQ-aAMHjQw2gqBKA_aem_dVY5Zy_SLoa-hoTtcbx2qA
The leaders of tomorrow got an up-close look at what being a leader entails when Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas talked to the black student union at Center High School. Lucas asked the students to identify some of the city's biggest issues. They ranked education as the most important to the city.
https://www.kctv5.com/2024/11/07/mayor-talks-leadership-with-central-high-school-students/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGZF1BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfaZsz1EODfOWKHJVu7HEUr0wKyqAOc0p-JFxQ_26fmk1uU5AC8yhuCPcg_aem__yciurFo6GpfCBVI54TgKg
Learning is getting a little easier for some students in mid-Missouri, thanks to the efforts of one South Callaway teacher. Jeannie Snelleris is spearheading innovative research that puts all the pieces together for learners- combining math, science, and literacy in a single lesson plan.
https://krcgtv.com/news/local/south-callaway-teacher?fbclid=IwY2xjawGXq7BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHb1QRRuCm-wFmkC4A_xIQByGRim7_siqWeeWu-cwPj6ynrAmXbSVQRteJw_aem_Ucs_jLPVZ3sTasBWiwZfAw
It's more than a place of learning, it's a place of love. The Ladue School District is implementing a new initiative teaching every student to care for one another. Organized by the Anti-Defamation League, it's a promise to treat everyone fairly, speak out if they see discrimination or bullying, and promote individual dignity.
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/education/ladue-school-district-place-for-hate-initiative/63-9e76a10a-ede0-4883-a66a-7322df8d6d3d?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwY2xjawGLPcdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSlDg7kZJxJQvTMtECEXtZrhb76adrWUHpdKqjs5fBG4gKnvUiT-1AxfJw_aem_pjDgx3ZlZkEmg6Mc_tXFtQ
Build my Future is an event for high school students in Missouri and surrounding states, where they get hands on learning experiences from the construction industry to see if that is a career path they'd want to take. This year was Build my Future's first year in Bethany and more than 40 area high schools brought more than a thousand high school students to get the opportunity to know what kind of jobs the construction industry is looking for, and to see if anything sticks with them for the future.
https://www.kq2.com/news/build-my-future-showcasing-construction-jobs-to-high-school-students/article_4ae7c38a-9198-11ef-b7ee-7f456b4a5151.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1xp300jImRzrhTk5dWIVkIXfWaSjSGFQfYmFnLiaL5TUYUR6iNwHxJWSg_aem_Jf7WW3lnx5YyyTeYabAXLQ
For the second year in a row, Kickapoo High School is home to Missouri's state champion marching band. The Kickapoo Golden Arrow Band, under the direction of Aaron Scriven, competed on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the state's Marching Association Championships in Columbia.
https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/education/2024/10/23/kickapoo-high-marching-band-wins-state-championship/75776748007/
The American Heart Association organized its first STEM Goes Red event in mid-Missouri, to encourage eighth grade girls from Boone County to take up careers in STEM. The event included hands-on and collaborative STEM workshops, such as building a storm shelter out of marshmallows, pipe cleaners and straw, then seeing if it would remain stable under a blow dryer, to simulate the effects of a tornado.
https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/higher_education/american-heart-association-hosts-women-in-stem-event-for-eighth-graders/article_be9d0474-8d89-11ef-88a6-23316b9d9025.html?utm_source=SocialNewsDesk&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SND_scheduled_post&fbclid=IwY2xjawGE1YtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfmHUuCAr1mA3H-TqepSju4wy8whMfgaNJKzT_rDmtM0bdejAU4eVyJjxA_aem_m3-mlABQO12lVASm7Eo5Xg
The Royals are playing for a chance to win a championship, but dozens of students already consider the players Classroom Champions. Stars such as Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, MJ Melendez, and others serve through the Royals Literacy League Program. The program was created to improve the reading and literacy rates of elementary students in Kansas City public schools.
https://www.kctv5.com/2024/10/09/kansas-city-students-cheer-royals-their-classroom-champions/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR05gJIV9968rmASP7RgrgHUeJwNSDgkG5OFxqfVhQ3EJRJQlN8oeWd5vOo_aem_xsRnRXgt9gNpGfiSUVeVgA#m22lemjy2wsmwyklxps
Moberly high school students met with potential employers and learned about career opportunities recently at the Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce's Employer Showcase at Moberly High School. The annual event gives students an opportunity to see different career paths and other opportunities after high school.
https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/randolph-county-employers-showcase-career-opportunities-at-moberly-high-school/article_569f1e9a-7b71-11ef-b642-dfd447947934.html?utm_source=SocialNewsDesk&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=SND_facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1lbSPPKMUB_lwZZtTzAJWnvXLCxRapMzsHtTW6bHb_CvqaAT0_lXUOOr8_aem_0KLmo0O4Qk_zzsB-qsBaSw&_cldee=wfqFtRh_erJgAyobYNfLCAZSwfJ_LlCBWwxnQhEzatswon7jHzmiI6YuMLVn84SW&recipientid=contact-d41a38d4659deb11b1ac00224804018b-4e8a111bb176481e9efc0d63c85d823c&esid=f5ae5cac-437b-ef11-a670-6045bd017a67
Three elementary schools in the Neosho School District have received national recognition. Benton, George Washington Carver, and South Elementaries have each earned America’s Healthiest Schools status from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. The annual honor recognizes schools for implementing the best practices to support the health of students, faculty, staff, and families.
https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/local-news/neosho-news/three-neosho-schools-nationally-recognized-for-health-initiatives/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3UmFktMDbAaWK-xoNBrS9cTN--YpDNzZRezp3a06RgpM4MktBoyo3kJII_aem_Se2DC9XwZ6x79I4CjjqG4g
From public safety to drought problems, a national science and technology contest is looking for Missouri middle and high school students to participate. Samsung’s “Solve for Tomorrow” STEM Competition includes $2 million in technology and classroom supplies to participating schools. The contest empowers public school students in grades 6-12 to leverage STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) to develop innovative solutions that address pressing local issues in their communities.
https://www.missourinet.com/2024/09/16/national-science-and-technology-competition-is-recruiting-missouri-whiz-kids/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2eGQThdW43SXSr_JyeAEWBpRomX1IJWghyjIzmOMizD_AXFiyv19U3kbE_aem_v7YfIhgdQbareo7brsK3Sw&ai=
https://www.samsung.com/us/solvefortomorrow/
Amara Jackson, this year's National FFA president, is one of six representatives for the organization traveling around the country meeting high school students. The goal of the group's travels is to interact with what they call the "grassroots" of the organization by visiting different communities with FFA programs. Jackson's travels brought her to the Macon School District, where she met with students from the district and surrounding schools visited as well.
https://khqa.com/newsletter-daily/national-ffa-president-visits-macon-school-district-to-teach-students-teamwork-skills?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR33U74ZDoscBy-hH7Do3EkN9CDd-OIkNbppcHuhuu2IrpjB2j2-84XkPsM_aem_T9ewQdWtHuTsSLEJlPNmqg&ai=#
Columbia Public Schools will soon offer a new resource to help students succeed. The Teen Connection Project is in the implementation process at the CPS high schools. The 12-week program is designed to decrease dropout rates, increase quality peer relationships, and give students a higher sense of well-being.
https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/teen-connection-project-aims-to-support-columbia-public-schools-students/article_5af5e6cc-7054-11ef-b943-cf9809ec97b9.html?utm_source=SocialNewsDesk&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=SND_facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0NeYBR-sOznC0pwP7J2n-pY1n21AwZxPjn2jCxIb98E7cyDtm01SGc7ss_aem_n5gd3et2fMpUOc7yjKcsWw&ai=
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education surprised Jennifer Jones, an English teacher at Lee’s Summit West, on Thursday with its 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year award.
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/titanic-honor-lees-summit-wests-jennifer-jones-surprised-as-missouri-teacher-of-year?fbclid=IwY2xjawFRHmpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYm2i5uTj3c-wcgt1VFXbWxq1VzTVdR3tnthCiv8P8FkHt0SbbAOLBPhww_aem_cJ1MsfRqhGdD2kEf9SogDQ
One Central High School student was honored Tuesday afternoon for her volunteerism around St. Joseph. Nyliya Washington received the “Most Spirited Volunteer for 15” award through the Youth Volunteer Corps and Patrick Mahomes’ 15 and the Mahomies Foundation. The award recognizes positive leaders in volunteerism.
https://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/education/truly-exceptional-central-student-recognized-for-volunteer-efforts/article_3f932e34-6f83-11ef-acb4-2740d17c402b.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR151cekYfnKb5IDx2n5i-F4-Q7RCvaRC0TWpdN114BTZtuM8Mw0jNtd6ts_aem_4HtTkIDg9QcmLKV0DsCmow&ai=&_cldee=SGmBtiBXG9awcvjLR1FkOHEQ8NpuoJbDeYhmN5ncWNP1dDoAE6GYnIHnvrM19Zp6&recipientid=contact-d41a38d4659deb11b1ac00224804018b-bc214989ff964759aa48fc8ac60dd27b&esid=48ff7831-3f70-ef11-a670-002248044c2c
A Lee's Summit third grader returned to the classroom this year to a surprise welcome following a 2-year battle with cancer. Lottie, 8, proudly rang her chemo bell leading up to the new school year. A triumph those at Voy Spears Junior Elementary School in Lee’s Summit, part of the Blue Springs R-IV School District, were just as proud of as they lined the halls to celebrate. Cheers of “Lottie, Lottie, Lottie!” filled the air to make for a touching moment for the child and her family.
https://www.kctv5.com/2024/08/30/local-student-returns-class-warrior-following-battle-with-cancer/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0UZfmJc98ybSVqcIscE0qehRw8UjCKf9e3nOpMCWAVv-Y9Qt1k87lOTwo_aem_F9_HDrHG_0K2AeOcj9oMZA&ai=#m0ikl67p4rsnk36c844
A teacher from Conway has been chosen as a finalist for National Civics Teacher of the Year. According to the Bill of Rights Institute (BRI), Christen Wilson is one of 10 finalists competing for the award. BRI says Wilson was chosen after a nationwide search, encouraging educators, students, parents, and community members to nominate outstanding civics teachers for the award.
https://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/conway-teacher-a-finalist-for-national-civics-teacher-of-the-year/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1fvgZqXbUJRJ_Upcx7KZJOeBF6Wca2dczKtO2Cxwp---f93ikLuqTBMDY_aem_hH9JHfZdmzKtGkDsidv6qQ
Country music legend Dolly Parton is in Missouri today to praise the state working, possibly 9 to 5, to reach statewide distribution of her reading program. Through a cost-share program between the state and Dolly’s foundation, “Imagination Library” provides children up to age five a monthly book free of charge to the children. The program launched in Missouri last November, with a response of more than 20,000 hits the first day that temporarily broke the enrollment website.
https://www.missourinet.com/2024/08/27/dolly-parton-to-visit-missouri-today-to-celebrate-milestone-in-free-book-program/?_cldee=SO3TK7VZ0RdDj2KKMlMFHoCcyOq486PwCapbKGADKzq4yPrnAwzG5LVOZcJFZlUU&recipientid=contact-d41a38d4659deb11b1ac00224804018b-74a65228491c47869161ce788edfb5e5&esid=ac24c084-7864-ef11-bfe3-000d3a5af429
Twelve-year-old Daken Kramer from Blue Springs will be honored by the Kansas City Chiefs at their final preseason game for raising nearly $7,500 to pay off his classmates' lunch debt. Daken, a sixth-grade student, has received a lot of cheers over the past three months for his fundraising efforts.
https://www.kmbc.com/article/blue-springs-student-honored-by-chiefs-for-paying-off-classmates-lunch-debt/61951313?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR11ZYIS6cCpEctXc7AMWTA7Q6z3wgSDH8saApeIUW1RRTuomLE9J7IZd50_aem_zDfiPzGCoE3BtOfqev4iLA&ai=
St. Joseph School District students will be able to hone their skills in a new facility this school year. The Hillyard Technical Center hosted a ribbon-cutting for its brand-new stimulated manufacturing facility recently. The 22,000-square-foot facility will allow students to cross-train on different aspects of manufacturing to improve their skill levels.
https://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/education/expansion-for-manufacturing-students-opens-at-hillyard/article_6ea80aee-5f0e-11ef-9db8-d78eaea282ed.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2rBiN4MA77xNZYiw6Hv55YfnjTjsV-mAZI33nLISNPWLIoWnC6opoQDE4_aem_ZoO3e1DMXsHR6I506wZn8Q
