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North Platte High School football spoils East Buchanan’s homecoming in road victory
GOWER, Mo. (KQTV) - The North Platte High School football team marched into Gower Friday night and spoiled East Buchanan's homecoming in a 51-21 Panther victory. North Platte held East Buchanan scoreless in the second half. North Platte improves to 2-3 on the season and next hosts Penney on Friday,...
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As Kansas City's East High School celebrates its 100th year, students say 'it's something special'
Each graduate from East High School has walked the same hallways and sat in the same auditorium seats in Kansas City as the first group of students did when they attended in 1926. Dr. Bryan VanOsdale, the school’s principal, said memories flood the minds of alumni when they visit East...
northwestmoinfo.com
NCMC sets enrollment record for 3rd straight year
TRENTON, Mo. — North Central Missouri College set an all-time enrollment record for the third consecutive year, school officials announced Thursday. The college reported 2,061 students enrolled for the fall semester, representing a 4% increase, an additional 74 students, compared to fall 2025. Total enrolled credit hours also grew by 2% to 19,806 hours.
St. Joseph Post
NWMSU ranked among best colleges in midwest by US News and World Report
For the third time in the last four years, Northwest Missouri State University is listed among the best colleges in the midwest by US News and World Report. The list compiled 2027's Best Colleges, ranking Northwest No. 22 on the list of public retional universities in the midewest, moving up eight spots from being ranked No. 30 a year ago. Among all regional universities in the Midwest, U.S. News ranks Northwest at No. 78. Additionally, Northwest, consistently designated as a Military Friendly School, is No. 35 among regional universities in the Midwest and third among Missouri public institutions on U.S. News’s list of “Best Colleges for Veterans.”
St. Joseph Post
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Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs Inducts 5 Into 2026 Tiger Hall Of Fame
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — For one evening, decades of Tiger history shared the same stage. Former athletes, coaches, classmates, family members, and friends gathered Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Excelsior Springs High School Performing Arts Center for the 2026 Tiger Hall of Fame induction ceremony, welcoming a new class whose accomplishments stretch from a fourth-place state cross country finish in 1983 to the National Football League.
kq2.com
Riverside’s Keagan Hughes wins KQ2 Play of the Week for week 4
WATHENA, Ks. (KQTV) - The KQ2 High School Football Team of the Week for week 4 sponsored by Altec goes to Riverside senior Keagan Hughes. Hughes had an interception return for a touchdown that was over 100 yards in a 49-0 road victory against Maur Hill back on Friday, September 18th.
johnsoncountypost.com
Gardner Edgerton board’s failed tax vote forces $1.9 million in budget cuts
After months of building a budget, a failed vote and looming deadlines, the Gardner Edgerton School District moves forward with a reduced budget for next year with a shortfall of $3 million. District staff has worked since January to prepare and present its 2026-27 budget for adoption by the Gardner...
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Chiefs Recognize Kansas High School Flag Football Coach of the Week Presented by Uncrustables
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the Kansas City Chiefs announced the Week 3 Kansas High School Flag Football Coach of the Week recipient for the 2026 season. Wichita Northwest High School Head Coach Brooke Collins is the Week 3 selection for her team's performance in their first official high school Flag Football season. The weekly honor spotlights a Kansas Flag Football head coach for building a winning culture and guiding student-athletes towards success on and off the field. As part of her recognition, Collins will receive a $500 grant from the Hunt Family Foundation, a Chiefs bucket hat, a certificate of recognition and a custom game ball.
nwmissourinews.com
Midland Empire Conference adds 4 new schools to district, addition to start by 2028-29 season
Over the next two years, the Midland Empire Conference will see four new schools from the state join the conference. Marshall High School, Moberly High School, Mexico High School and Kirksville High School are set to join the list in 2028. The conference also had an addition to the list...
northeastnews.net
Scuola Vita Nuova Welcomes Students Back with New Spaces, Expanded Opportunities, and Deep Neighborhood Roots
As families in Kansas City’s Historic Northeast welcome the start of another school year, Scuola Vita Nuova (SVN) Charter School continues to shine as a vibrant model of community-centered education. Founded in 1999 under the name that translates to “School of New Life,” SVN is a tuition-free public charter school currently serving students in grades K-8. Over the years, the school has built a reputation not only for strong academic growth, but also for its deep ties to the local community, robust family involvement, and thoughtful physical expansion throughout the Pendleton Heights and Independence Plaza neighborhoods.
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NKC Schools looks to trim $16 million as state funding shortfalls hit classrooms
NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - North Kansas City Schools must slash roughly $16 million from its recurring budget, and district leaders are turning to the community for help. District officials said the cuts will take effect ahead of the 2027-28 school year to balance rising costs and decreased state funding.
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Kindergarten students celebrate 93-year-old classroom volunteer
Kansas City kindergarteners and teachers came together to celebrate the 93rd birthday of a volunteer who reads to their class a few times a month. The surprise, moving classroom volunteer Eileen McKeon to tears. NBC News' Tom Llamas has the story.
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New teachers and staff members at Rock Port and Tarkio schools
Rock Port R-II School welcomed new staff members Courtney Meyerkorth, Chaney Vogler, Payten Shrader, and Brewer Wheeler. Paige Hance and Garrett Alsup are new paraprofessionals at Tarkio R-I. (Submitted by Casey Martin) Bridgette French-Harbison, Alieah Kendrick, Josie Riggs, and Kadie Howard are new staff members at Tarkio R-I. (Submitted by...