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“A win for Ash Grove is a win for Missouri”: Ash Grove High School is one step closer to winning $1 million
ASH GROVE, Mo. (KY3) - Ash Grove High School has been winning big, and not just on the football field. It’s an exciting time in Ash Grove as the high school has already won $30,000 through T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest. The contest helps schools around the...
Lawrence County Record
Mt’neers football falls to Lamar, Mt. Vernon volleyball knocks off McDonald County and Aurora
The Mt. Vernon High School football team traveled to Class 2, second ranked Lamar on Friday, Oct. 8 but fell to the Tigers 38-13. Lamar led 7-0 after the first quarter, 29-7 at the half, and 29-13 at the end of the third quarter. The Tigers added another nine points in the fourth quarter to close out the scoring.
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Ozark students & parents weigh in on schools mandating shuttles for OIC
OZARK, Mo. — Debate is happening over a decision by the Ozark High School to no longer allow its students to drive between their two locations: the main campus and the Ozark Innovation Center. Apart from certain individual exceptions, most students will be mandated to travel by shuttle, starting Oct. 26. The Ozark School District […]
Springfield News-Leader
Value public schools? Vote for Betsy Fogle for state Senate | Opinion
Attending Hickory Hills Elementary as a kid I saw firsthand what public school teachers do for their students. They made me feel seen and loved, making learning fun and staying a few extra minutes to make sure I understood something before I left for the day. That willingness to go the extra mile for every child is what made me want to become a teacher. In the eight years since I started teaching, that’s who I’ve tried to be for my students. But being a public school teacher has also made me realize there are other people with major impact on my students’ lives, even if they never step foot into a classroom. As a teacher, I see how the decisions being made in Jefferson City are hurting Springfield students and their families. Public schools are the backbone of our communities. They are there to make sure every child can get a good education, no matter where they live or what their parents’ bank account looks like. But year after year, state lawmakers have neglected our schools, instead focusing on so-called “tax relief.” They promised it would mean more money in our pockets, but it turns out the pockets they
Lawrence County Record
Mt’neers football hold off East Newton
The Mt. Vernon High School football team traveled to east Newton on Friday, Oct. 2 and came back with a 10-8 victory over the Patriots. The Mt’neers scored first on a Matt Hodgson to Griffin Cordray passing play to take a 7-0 first quarter lead. That would remain the score at the half. East Newton put eight points on the board in the third quarter to take the lead 8-7. Mt. Vernon would kick a field goal by Brennan Diaz in the fourth quarter to secure the 10-8 win.
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Springfield Daily Citizen education reporter explains what's happening with the SPS long-range facility plan
The Springfield Public School District has launched its long-range facility planning process. Joe Hadsall, education reporter for the Springfield Daily Citizen, talked with KSMU's Michele Skalicky about it. Skalicky: Well, Joe, SPS is finishing up a long list of facility projects using bonds that were approved by voters. What are...
greenecountycommonwealth.com
Republic School District cuts ribbon on $26 million athletic facility
Republic School District held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for their newest facility on Sept. 30. The high school expansion holds a full, 100-yard turfed football field along with a multitude of classrooms and spaces intended to enrich the extra-curricular and athletic opportunities of local students. In total,...
Ozark Sports Zone
Logan-Rogersville remains unbeaten with late 61-yard touchdown reception
As Cole Evans came through in the clutch, Joe Roche might have been cheering the loudest. Evans hauled in a stunning 61-yard, go-ahead touchdown with about 30 seconds remaining to lift the Wildcats to a wild 36-30 victory over West Plains and, in the process, give his teammate Roche the ultimate pick-me-up after a costly late-game fumble.
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greenecountycommonwealth.com
Pirates football knocks off state-ranked Pierce City
The Ash Grove High School football team hosted Class 1, sixth-ranked Pierce City on Friday, Oct. 2 and played great defense defeating the Eagles, 12-6. After Pierce City scored in the second quarter, the Pirates answered back with a 70-yard kickoff return to tie the game 6-6. With the game still tied at 6-6 in the fourth quarter, Chase Acosta ran it in form 9 yards out to give Ash Grove the 12-6 lead. The defense would tighten up to preserve the six-point win.