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Kansas City University’s College of Dental Medicine Welcomes Class of 2030 at White Coat Ceremony on August 15
(Joplin, MO) – Members of the Kansas City University (KCU) College of Dental Medicine (CDM) Class of 2030 received their white coats on August 15, 2026, marking the beginning of their journey as student doctors. The ceremony at the Joplin High School Performing Arts Center brought together students, family...
Springfield News-Leader
Takeaways from Willard Jamboree featuring Parkview, Bolivar, Cassville football
WILLARD — There are only a few days remaining until the high school football season kicks off. Teams across Missouri competed in area jamborees. It’s a great time for teams to hit an opponent while working on the fundamentals. Here are a few takeaways from the Willard jamboree featuring Parkview, Bolivar, and Cassville. Willard's senior class hungry for a strong year This is Willard’s third season under head coach Andy McFarland. In his first two years, the Tigers finished with records of 2-8 and 1-9. His senior class wants to change this narrative and push for a great season. “Those guys that were sophomores when I walked in the door are seniors now,” McFarland said. “We’ve got high expectations for them and they’ve got a mentality of wanting to make this year count.” High school football: Mizzou commit Keiran Govan ready to lead Republic football into new season The Tigers have finished at .500 or better since 2017. During the jamboree, Willard showcased its strength on the offensive line and its ability to make key passes downfield. “We made some plays on the ground and in the air,” McFarland said. “I liked what I saw from our linebackers.” Willard will
carthagenewsonline.com
Carthage R-9 Board sets tax levy, hires 4
CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Carthage R-9 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, August 17, 2026, 6:02 pm, at the Carthage South Technical Center – Community Room. Present were Board members Ms. Niki Cloud, Mr. Ryan Collier, Mrs. Lora Phelps, Dr. Mark Westhoff, Mr. Jeff Jones, Ms. Maria Sanchez, and Dr. Robin Blair.
greenecountycommonwealth.com
Four-day school week good for educators, students says survey
Ash Grove R-IV School District went to a four-day hybrid school week system starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The new system has had some encouraging side-effects on the student population. Overall, however, the new system has coincided with a decrease across the board in test scoring. This is also...
KOLR10 News
Fair Grove hosts Glendale, Marshfield & Pierce City in preseason jamboree
FAIR GROVE–The 2026 high school football season is exactly one week away, so, what better time for teams to get together and show some flashes of their offseason work, then at the annual preseason jamboree. Tonight, I went to Fair Grove to watch the Eagles host Glendale, Marshfield, and Pierce City, at the Eagles Nest. […]
webbcity.net
Webb City R-7 welcomes 31 new teachers
The Webb City R-7 School District welcomed 31 teachers new to the district with a luncheon Tuesday at the Cardinal Dome. (FRONT) Kaleb Romero, high school JROTC; Patrick Bromley, aquatics director; Andrew Campbell, high school freshman world history; Wyatt Hensley, high school world history; Gavin Phillips, high school vocal music; Chandler Brower, junior high special education and seventh-grade writing.
webbcity.net
Tri-City grade school students during the 1945-46 school year
School has suddenly beginning, and the many grade school children in our area will gather Monday at their respective buildings to start the new year. The accompanying three photos show another place and time in our county’s school system. Carolyn Sue (Redden) Smith, of Webb City, a former Alba...
cassville-democrat.com
23 join Cassville teaching staff
The Cassville R-IV School District will welcome 23 new members to the Wildcat teaching staff during the 2026-27 school year. New staff members spent some time on campus last week learning about the district, meeting their coworkers, completing staff training and preparing for their students. The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce members provided welcome bags that were given to each new staff member during their first day of training. Front row, from left: Audrey Lowe, Melody Phillips, Cathy Nunley, Misty Hall, Liz Nichols, Angela Kellner, Brittany Hunter, Carrie Kuhn, Macy Scott and Stacy Parks. Back row: Christian Beck, Dayton Shaw, Paige Huddleston, Keri Givens, Alyssa Dorris, Angela Pendergraft, Matthew Ritchie, Bonnie Dalton, DJ Miller, Zach Shotwell, Hope Kitchens, Michelle Hilburn and Katelyn Brisco-Brindley. Contributed photo.