Kansas City Public Schools is making sure its students are starting on the right note by offering an instrumental music class at select elementary schools. The classes are available to third through sixth-grade students, with instruments provided by the district.
Kansas City Public Schools is making sure its students are starting on the right note by offering an instrumental music class at select elementary schools. The classes are available to third through sixth-grade students, with instruments provided by the district.O7a0I
St. Mary's Hospital gave an emergency room tour Wednesday to local high school students and provided hands-on experience for those who are looking to enter the medical field. Capital City High School and St. Mary's Hospital are working together as education partners with the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce. The tour took place during school hours with students who are in Capital City's biomedical innovation class.
https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/high-schoolers-gain-hands-on-experience-during-st-marys-hospital-emergency-department-tour/article_9c0afb90-525d-11ee-93a4-0326a9cf70b7.html?utm_source=SocialNewsDesk&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=SND_facebook&fbclid=IwAR3kANwyYEAMbKsbUeDJpIEmGfwfFoOz6eNmNUHLs5ZVwlCnf4E7SK9qgfA_aem_AbRlSfEl1LN1F_WS7oj6SBKgCuy_QNQtZlTGSTvhkx7kU1IppNFk6ZgpXzX-KJq54aI
Cellist Carter Medina, a Blue Springs South High School student, talks about his earliest musical inspirations and how playing the cello offers comfort from stressful high school days. Carter's mother Jennifer shares the ways she encouraged Carter's growth, and her heartfelt emotions about Carter's next steps.
https://www.kcur.org/kcur-npr-arts/2023-09-07/this-17-year-old-cellist-from-kansas-city-is-striving-to-reach-the-top-of-the-classical-music-world?fbclid=IwAR1fe5i6M8BZz1T_jdl5l6vS9U-C6TjRAZTNeVKhQc2GjgGMREfLxrj3318
Officials with Missouri State University, Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield Public Schools and CoxHealth announced on Tuesday an alliance they called “transformative” for training future healthcare industry workers. Springfield students will start health care training as early as middle school, and move toward degrees and certifications in health care fields.
https://sgfcitizen.org/health/new-alliance-merges-cox-college-into-otc-msu/
Shreshta Muppana, a fifth-grader at Westridge Elementary in the Rockwood School District, had a special gift for some staff members at Meet the Teacher night: a copy of "Twig Quest," her debut novel!
https://www.rsdmo.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=99&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=358017&PageID=1
Juniors and seniors at Reeds Spring High School have a unique opportunity to jumpstart their careers while still in school. Through the Gibson Technical Center, the EMT program is preparing kids for a future of saving lives. From wound packing to CPR, students receive hands-on training through the EMT program.
https://www.ozarksfirst.com/daybreak-on-the-road/emt-program-gives-reeds-spring-students-a-ready-made-career-at-graduation/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR3vAIWvwOF7t8odwt1dI_7mDRyNUhAiMox-1hpr5x8RcQEqNQJdSSy2_SE_aem_ATPLiGp8y7BlpXyRikqfQoUjlb-BmygZFqJJxCg-g9JokzLyWZ3hZCite7NXNvGxM3Q
Middle school is a time of excitement and change, and Willard Middle School students have an extra staff member to help with the transition. He is extra furry and has four legs. “Archie is a six-year-old Newfoundland dog. He started coming to school with me when he was 12 weeks old and he is a therapy dog,” says 8th Grade Science Teacher Sarah McDowell. “He comes to school with me and he’s here for all the kids to be able to release their energy into and calm them down.”
Archie was present during the Willard Middle School registration, wandering the halls and offering support. He will be present during the school year as well.
https://www.ozarksfirst.com/daybreak-on-the-road/willard-middle-school-has-a-four-legged-friend-to-help-ease-nerves/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR3mQ8bJ5nY8qhTW7zrIlGL-4aCyElXBsUlzKe2Q_vWBKndgtpUojECzDAY_aem_AUcpOhVZb5hZPlQ9XUvVaL3tfQdTznYeqWEo-zNnRoHrh_Cry-7XdPYnGYcw6RbNXIw
Students and parents from across Columbia came to Lange Middle School Saturday for the Rise Initiative's annual Back To School Bash. The event offered services to Columbia families, including free school supplies and backpacks, free health and wellness checks and free haircuts, while providing a space for students to play with their friends.
https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/rise-initiatives-back-to-school-bash-brings-services-to-columbia-students/article_bbe3df1e-3ede-11ee-9ddd-5fd7f3cc6b99.html
Chelsea Tornetto's last day of teaching world geography at Jackson's Russel Hawkins Junior High School in June was also the first day of her new career as a full-time author.
She recently self-published a children's picture book all about Jackson schools and the district where she taught for 17 years. The book, "Jackson: A Celebration of Our Schools", shows Jackson students experiencing moments from their first day of kindergarten through high school graduation.
https://www.semissourian.com/story/3006538.html
An 8-year-old St. Louis girl is hoping to help other children by detailing her own experience. Zara Daugherty, 8, is going to be a third grader this year in the St. Louis Public School District. She enjoys reading and writing, something her therapist told her she could use to channel some of her emotions.
https://www.kmov.com/2023/08/15/st-louis-third-grader-publishes-book-detailing-experience-lessons-broken-promise/?fbclid=IwAR1tkk9JgY63l4awBKEoko_oh3U_oXl3mtZxDTZH5jGmr8qrXhEj4-HPyeE_aem_AQFAsdVVBH6kRjWw6T4mq2t05UtNKZrtiDF83Ok4kG-WKamCWJEyuJyYF1aTCD3XXWQ
In the search to find teachers, Missouri schools are finding unique solutions. Eric Arnold is a former science teacher turned administrator. He retired in 2021 and returned full-time as a science teacher, where his career began. “It came down to, I just really still enjoyed this,” Arnold said. “It’s nice to still be wanted and needed.”
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/retired-raymore-peculiar-teacher-returns-to-classroom-to-help-curb-shortage?fbclid=IwAR3mG5bng4u-w8qnHcWgqQSkvf5L2qbXzAsIqhNx1x9N0T11dtGmnOHvaUA_aem_AXIckK2qCw2c389JjFoeqB7Kf1TjtSt1ImXRQUhtiJVWTtXEo2i5S6p0DJ2fzFWZCpw
The Hazelwood teen who has gone viral for paying off lunch debts for students at his elementary school has received a special gift for his generosity. After watching News 4, resident Yolanda Duncan reached out and wanted to give DeJuan a token of appreciation for his selfless work. On Thursday, Duncan surprised DeJuan with a check to match the donation he gave to McCurdy Elementary to clear the negative meal balances at McCurdy Elementary.
https://www.kmov.com/2023/08/04/hazelwood-teen-who-paid-off-student-lunch-debts-receives-special-surprise/?fbclid=IwAR0eg-2ybQCaepnwP8XRvbfYR4Q0bmLie4Ar_dA4njvPneFwiCmXKWHkbQ4_aem_AblrfOXNQvB055BzcT1JkUvzyeReI4raF67GuT-fF_sKFcN5dd9w0AJX293eMdofX-g
Thorpe Gordon Elementary is on track to become Jefferson City's first STEM public school in the fall of 2023. The Jefferson City Board of Education announced the transition last year. The school is undergoing renovations, including a new STEM lab, new windows, and flooring, creating an inspiring space for students to learn and explore.
https://krcgtv.com/news/local/transforming-education-thorpe-gordon-elementary-set-to-become-jefferson-citys-first-public-stem-school?fbclid=IwAR1IfeLW3crRVTPyIiQsq7WUIyLZffrzxJQ1SdjYO3PtxIjWFH6K78E_mjE_aem_AcILb3yz_DZ2bfRKemiuUiUTQvwgGBFON42HefiD6TAO_eLmhmY4UHCA1IFWkKswExA#
The Collaborative Laboratory Internships and Mentoring Blueprint (CLIMB) at the University of Missouri–St. Louis was created to try to reduce the opportunity gap by giving high-ability students from under-resourced school districts the chance to engage in scientific lab research in a university setting through a paid six-week internship program. It’s an experience they likely otherwise would not have.
https://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2023/07/17/climb-program-marks-nine-years-helping-area-high-school-students-gain-lab-experience/
A business owner owes some of his success to a high school program in the Ozarks. GOCAPS (Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies) is a high school program in the area dedicated to giving students a chance to fast forward in their future by immersing them in a professional workspace. Garrett Catlett, a former SPS and GOCAPS student, said he opened his own business at 24/7 Golf and Performance in Nixa with all the training he acquired from the high school program. Catlett just graduated from Kickapoo High School, and at only 18 years of age, he’s working in his full-time career.
https://www.ky3.com/2023/07/13/former-gocaps-student-shares-success-years-later-business-owner/?fbclid=IwAR0OcLpNC-jcMoXQqG_ZTUgkZmN5Vngpfw3q8pI3nwrpyNpxDhtvy1mqH5k_aem_AS-IzM9s-rvfwhwshoUmlzgJdKxOIp99i7XnEkjCoa9Q40ReSmFYbkglufgBUxXEoz8
Over 50 high school students from across the state of Missouri are coming together with one goal. Making music! For over 50 years, the Missouri Ambassadors of Music tours have offered talented student musicians the chance to explore Europe with once-in-a-lifetime cultural experiences and performances along the way.
https://www.ksdk.com/article/entertainment/television/show-me-st-louis/high-school-musicians-from-across-the-state-of-missouri-set-out-on-european-tour/63-07ee8f26-7efa-4fe0-89c6-0ea644a67f0f
Two teams and one individual representing St. Joseph area schools attained top 10 honors at a national gathering of more than 6,000 competing students in technical fields. Students are considered elite among the world’s young techies just for being at the Technology Student Association National Conference.
https://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/education/st-joseph-tech-competitors-excel-at-nationals/article_195cf654-1cfb-11ee-a098-f789cd7a1b91.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwAR2t6sJqkQFA-m3byTFBY9_HdpjhCZT0hLMJKw6eIZQXPQJk9QfzpT8p_RQ_aem_Ae_49GDyw2aQ1WaHTxl_7U167986HG51n1vxZLeGNmF7n4xtcLNWrzNNFAbMbtIa4uc
Waking up bright and early to go to summer school doesn’t sound like much fun, but on Monday, Jefferson students were very excited to wake up early. Thanks to a partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation, the school, and local former MDC official Ed Higdon, around 40 students took part in a fishing clinic just east of Maryville.
http://www.maryvilleforum.com/life/mdc-introduces-youngsters-to-fishing-during-summer-school/article_f6e81e58-16a3-11ee-bf44-bf07eabbac67.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR1yF9XdNpet2DUJcd0jf_trKO6viLA77UTGilNYrsrFYYspfX5FKcZEIac_aem_ASx2N9zV2DApm7pfNdgABE4uGcoqLNCWo_jS6agEgrOIgxp3oldKkNTQdmIM69pyOTo
Ava school administrators are working to help students feel safe and secure. The district has partnered with Missouri Ozarks Community Health to provide an on-campus therapist for behavioral health counseling for students. Superintendent Aaron Dalton says if students feel safe, they’re more apt to be successful in their studies.
https://www.ky3.com/2023/06/27/ava-school-administrators-see-success-with-on-campus-therapy-program/?fbclid=IwAR2Jr3LRlcntZYnDRNCO4o_ZvaYAEpeQyz07tuoqzU1MId3-z_GnWXMQpZI_aem_AZz7WB8QKqe9_U2ZNQ77ARzK5piAA9V6XJ3vzyGEB_bOIAp9nDDEE8m5HpyV2X_S9aw
A 2023 Rock Bridge High School graduate, Theodora (Dora) Grafakos, placed first in the SkillsUSA Baking and Pastry Arts national competition for high school students Friday in Atlanta, Georgia. Grafakos trained through the Columbia Area Career Center’s (CACC) Culinary Arts Program for three years and competed at the National SkillsUSA contest last year, where she came in second, according to a news release from the center. Grafakos is the second student from CACC to win the competition.
https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/rock-bridge-graduate-places-first-in-national-baking-and-pastry-arts-competition/article_10ba4b32-1459-11ee-9d3f-33a1df22e75a.html
