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Milan C-2 GRC All Conference Band Recipients
Students from the Milan C-2 Band that were honored with GRC All-Conference were: left to right, Adrienna Hamblin, trumpet, Lillianna Perez, flute, Merkel Seddoh, flute, Maddie McCabe, trumpet, Amahi Caceres, trombone, Drew McAllister, trombone, Darelisse Aroche, clarinet, Ailen Callejo clarinet, Kiara Ramos, euphonium.
Read MoreSchuyler County R-I Earns 79.5% on State Report, Maintains Accreditation
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Schuyler County R-I School District. The district earned 79.5 percent of the total points possible, maintaining full accreditation under the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6). The results show strong attendance, graduation…
Read MoreSchuyler R-1 Honors Veterans With Patriotic Assembly
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — Schuyler R-1 Schools commemorated Veterans Day with a heartfelt assembly on Nov. 11, drawing community members, students and honored guests together in a celebration of service and sacrifice. Veterans and their spouses were welcomed with coffee and refreshments prior to the program, which was organized by teacher Ryan Kaden. The assembly…
Read MoreFederal Award Reporting Error Found in Scotland County Audit
MEMPHIS, Mo. (AP) — An independent audit of Scotland County, Missouri’s 2024 financial statements found the county’s records to be accurate under state-prescribed accounting rules but identified a material weakness in its federal award reporting. The audit, conducted by McBride, Lock & Associates, LLC and published by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, determined that the…
Read MoreChristmas in Novinger Set for November 22
With the holiday season approaching, shoppers can prepare for the annual Christmas in Novinger event on Saturday, Nov. 22, when three shopping locations will offer a full day of browsing, gift-buying and seasonal festivities. Organizers say the long-running community tradition continues to draw visitors from across the region and serves as a kickoff to the…
Read MoreScotland County R-I Maintains Accreditation with 69.3% Score on Annual Report
MEMPHIS, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released the 2024-25 Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Scotland County R-I School District. The report shows that Scotland County earned 69.3 percent of the total points possible, maintaining full accreditation under the state’s Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6). The APR…
Read MorePalmyra School Foundation Announces the Herbert, Guida, and Lucille Foster Opportunity Scholarship
Palmyra, MO — November 12, 2025 — The Palmyra School Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Herbert, Guida, and Lucille Foster Opportunity Scholarship, made possible through a generous gift of $687,921 from the estate of Lucille Foster. This remarkable contribution will provide financial support to Palmyra High School graduates pursuing postsecondary education…
Read MoreMarion County R-II Earns 95.2% on State Report, Among Top-Scoring Districts
PHILADELPHIA, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released the 2024-25 Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Marion County R-II School District, and the results place the district among the top-performing schools in Northeast Missouri. Marion County earned 95.2 percent of the total points possible under the state’s Missouri School…
Read MorePalmyra R-I Earns 86.2% on Annual State Report, Maintains Strong Performance
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released the 2024-25 Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Palmyra R-I School District, showing that the district earned 86.2 percent of the total points possible under the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6). The score keeps Palmyra fully accredited and highlights strong…
Read MoreImagination Library Celebrates 30 Years
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is celebrating 30 years of dedication to inspire a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age 5. Missouri is starting its second year of having the Dolly Parton Imagination Library available across the state! Dolly Parton shares, “The seeds of dreams are…
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