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After two years helping rebuild and expand Greek Life at Missouri Valley University, Austin Kostelnik is preparing to leave Valley for a new opportunity at the University of Missouri. During his time as coordinator of Greek Life, Kostelnik said the Greek community grew from seven members in one organization to...
Researchers say early academic results are encouraging, but missing test scores and income information limit what can be learned. Missouri’s first report on the academic performance of students in its MOScholars voucher program found encouraging test scores but also exposed gaps in how the state collected the data, including information required by law that remains unavailable.
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway welcomed a Cole County Circuit Court decision upholding a state law permitting expanded public charter school opportunities in Boone County, describing the ruling as a complete victory for Missouri students. Hanaway emphasized the importance of educational choices for families, drawing on her experience as a...
Marshall Public Schools is weighing three options for Bueker Middle School, ranging from a $32 million renovation to a $100 million project combining a new school with renovation of the original building. Financial advisers outlined the costs and potential tax increases at the Board of Education’s October meeting. The board...
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is introducing a pilot grading system that will assign A-F letter grades to public schools and districts across the state. According to Perry County School District 32, the system was developed by the State Board of Education...
Missouri’s first report on the academic performance of students in its MOScholars voucher program found encouraging test scores but also exposed gaps in how the state collected the data, including information required by law that remains unavailable. The report, released Wednesday by the Missouri Treasurer’s Office, found that students scored near the national average in […]
Several northeast Missouri school districts shared a statement on Facebook the afternoon of Oct. 23 urging full state funding for public education and warning of a projected $4.57 million funding gap across 11 area districts. The regional statement, dated Oct. 21, asks families, staff, businesses and community organizations to contact...
Updated 2026 Missouri high school football playoff brackets, MSHSAA district matchups, first-round schedule and state championship dates for all seven classifications.
From a landmark charter school court ruling to a stressed child welfare system and high-stakes redistricting fights on the ballot, Missouri’s policy landscape is undergoing rapid, consequential shifts. Overview: Missouri policy shifts into high gear as a state court upholds public charter school expansion into Boone County, child welfare...
OAK RIDGE, Mo. (KBSI) – An Oak Ridge High School agriculture teacher is receiving statewide recognition, representing a small Southeast Missouri community among the state’s top 35 Teacher of the Year honorees. Jessica Fronabarger, a vocational agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at Oak Ridge High School, was honored...
Columbia — California had upset on their mind in the team's 18-13 win against Father Tolton Friday night. Pintos were the 7-seed in the district but knocked off the 2-seed Trailblazers. After giving up an early touchdown, California scored two touchdowns of their own to lead 12-7 at halftime.
One researcher said that’s reason for optimism given that the students in the program had disabilities or were required to meet income guidelines. The post First test scores from Missouri-backed private school scholarships near national average appeared first on The Beacon .
LEWIS COUNTY, Missouri — Rural school districts in northeast Missouri are pushing back against a big shortfall in education funding that's only expected to get worse next school year. Lewis County, Canton, Knox County, and Palmyra schools held a joint town hall meeting Thursday night. They were among more...
HALLSVILLE — Hallsville High School will host Eldon High School on Friday as the first round of MSHSAA district tournament play begins. The two teams will square off in the MSHSAA Class 3 District 4 quarterfinal Friday at 7 p.m. Third-seed Hallsville hosts sixth-seed Eldon for the second time this season. Hallsville beat Eldon on the road 49-7 on Oct. 2.
Friday night High School Football in Missouri means the beginning of the District Football playoffs and for the teams involved, its either win or the season is over. Branson hosts Willard in the opening game tonight while the other MOARK Schools are on the road with Forsyth at Mt. View-Liberty, Hollister at Seneca, and Reeds Spring at Mt. Vernon.
High school basketball season is upon us and here is an early look at Missouri's Top 25 teams as we announce our 2026-27 preseason state rankings.
ST. LOUIS – It was week 2 of the high school football playoffs in Illinois and week 1 of district play in Missouri. FOX 2’s Kevin Ryans and Jordan Williams took you through some of the best postseason action on this week’s Prep Zone.
The Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Committee are accepting applications for Youth in Agriculture scholarships for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2027. NEW THIS YEAR: Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be sent by email only to mostatefair@mda.mo.gov by January 15,...
Battle hasn’t won a playoff game since 2022. It has lost 21 straight games dating back to 2024, ending last season winless, and now, after an 0-9 regular season, it stares the same fate in the face. No. 7 seed Battle (0-9, 0-7 Central Missouri Activities Conference) will face...
