Myrtle
Myrtle, MO · Education
republictigersports.com
First Look – Republic Activity Center
As Republic Schools welcome the community to tour the new Republic Activity Center this evening, we’ve got a sneak peek! Thanks to Assistant Superintendent of Operations Jason Perkins, Communications Director Nikki Faith, and Activities Director Trevyor Fisher for their help with the tour.
KOLR10 News
High School Athlete of the Week: Sam Boster
SPRINGFIELD–This week’s Athelte of the Week is Sam Boster. Boster is a senior on the Springfield Catholic High School football team. Last Friday, Boster turned in an unbelievable performance to help the Fighting Irish edge Fair Grove, 27-22 to improve to 5-0, this season. The senior running back scored not one, not two, but three […]
Seattle ON Tap
Cassville and Lamar Are 5-0 and Southwest Missouri Football Is Shaking
trophy logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) The high school football season is getting wild out there, and as we hit the end of Week 5, it’s clear some teams are just built different. Cassville and […]
KOLR10 News
Game of the Week Preview: Miller at Marionville in Class 1 District 3 clash
MARIONVILLE–The Marionville Comets (3-2) are happy to have a winning record after five weeks of the 2026 high school football season, but it’s certainly been a tougher challenge than in years past. This is the first fall the Comets have lost two games in the regular season, since 2019, when they finished 4-6. Between 2020-2025, […]
ecommnewsnetwork.com
MSU-West Plains, Mtn Grove to move
Mountain Grove, Mo. — After more than 20 years, the Mountain Grove location of Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) is moving to Faurot Hall, home of the Missouri State University Fruit Experiment Station. Since 1995, MSU-WP has been meeting educational needs in Mountain Grove and the surrounding communities. For...
KTLO
Mountain Home High School Band finishes first in class at Pride of the Ozarks
Drum majors Izzy Koehler, Maya Bizzle, with guard captain Rebekah Lewis and drumline captain Josh Worman during the final awards presentation. The Mountain Home High School Band won their classification at the Pride of the Ozarks Marching Invitational in Ozark, Missouri this past Saturday. The band also had the highest...
thewildcatonline.com
Meet the candidates: Juniors Amelia Roberts and Kaiman Reser
Juniors Amelia Roberts and Kaiman Reser are candidates for Homecoming princess and prince. Roberts is involved in Studio A Dance Conservatory company member, varsity cheer, captain of Emerald Stars Dance Team, junior class vice president, Madrigal Singers, and design editor for Ozark Echoes yearbook. Roberts’ most proud accomplishment was being selected in the Missouri Scholars Academy. “The Academy only takes the top 100 of all Missouri students and I felt very honored to be invited.” She was also recently selected as the Sugarplum Fairy in Studio A Conservatory’s production of “The Nutcracker.” She wanted to be a candidate because she “wanted to be a part of the tradition, and it’s always fun to dress up.” Overall, Roberts feels “being a Homecoming candidate means a lot because it gives me the opportunity to represent my school and be part of a special tradition. It makes me feel honored that my classmates see me as someone who deserves to be considered. More than anything, I’m excited to make memories, enjoy the experience, and share this moment with the people who have supported me.”
KYTV
fairgrovenews.com
New Eagle in the Nest: Kendra Freeman Feature
Fair Grove Middle School had a change in staff after previous secretary Tina Cantwell’s departure last year. Fair Grove has welcomed Kendra Freeman as the new middle school secretary. Freeman expressed her gratitude to be a part of such a welcoming and loving community. She stated, “The work environment...
republictigersports.com
Carthage Holds Off Lady Tigers on Senior Night
Republic mounted a late comeback attempt, but fell short with the tying run at the plate in a 10-6 loss to Carthage on Senior Night in Republic Tuesday. After the game, Republic recognized seniors Mia Carnes, Madi Chevalier, Jayma Pitchford, Kate Stulce, and Maddie Taylor. Denny McHenry, in his first year as head coach after serving as an assistant last season, said only two of the five seniors played last year, but they’ve stepped into their leadership roles.
Springfield News-Leader
Employee sues Ozarks Tech, alleging retaliation after filing report
A longtime Ozarks Technical Community College employee is alleging the college retaliated against her after she filed a report of discrimination. Through a lawsuit filed in Greene County Circuit Court, Ginger Luke, director of student success for Arts, Sciences and Business at Ozarks Tech, is accusing the school of giving her negative performance reviews as a result of her reporting discrimination. Luke has been employed at Ozarks Tech since 2003, per the lawsuit. Ozarks Tech Director of Communications Jayme Rutledge said in an emailed statement that the college became aware of the lawsuit upon the News-Leader's request for comment. "Ozarks Tech is committed to fostering a work and learning environment free from discrimination and retaliation," the statement read. "Because this is an ongoing legal matter, we cannot comment on the specifics of the case." The lawsuit claims that in late February 2024, Luke reported discrimination per school policy toward a student and herself by administration, including President Hal Higdon. Ozarks Tech did not investigate the report and failed to comply with its policies, the petition states. Instead Luke received a negative evaluation which the petition claims was an attempt to "create a paper trail in the personnel file of plaintiff
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Republic Schools celebrate the opening of their new activities center this week
The Republic School District will celebrate the completion of its activities center this week with a ribbon cutting and tours. The new indoor facility at Republic High School is now being used by students. Jason Perkins, Republic Schools’ assistant superintendent of operations, said the $26.5 million project has gone well...
fairgrovenews.com
The Face Of Fair Grove High School: A Brylee Mallard Feature
Brylee Mallard is an active student and community member in the Fair Grove School District as of the 2026-2027 school year. Mallard involves herself with multiple clubs and after school activities. Mallard stated, “I am involved in Student Council (student body president), SADD (President), NHS (officer) and FBLA/DECA (VP of...
greenecountycommonwealth.com
Pirates football shut out against state-ranked Miller on homecoming
The Ash Grove High School football team hosted Class 2, sixth-ranked Miller on Friday, Sept. 18 and lost to the Cardinals 40-0 on homecoming. Miller scored 14 points in the first quarter and six points in the second quarter to lead 20-0 at the half. In the third quarter, the Cardinals added six more points and then closed out the scoring with 14 points in the fourth quarter.
Springfield News-Leader
As enrollment declines, school district staffing has grown | Opinion
Compared to 2015, the Springfield Public School District (SPS) today has: 4% fewer students; 6% more teachers; 61% more administrators (principals, assistant principals, program directors, etc.) SPS has demonstrated a pattern of hiring more teachers and, especially, more administrators, even as student enrollment has declined. If SPS operated today with the same number of teachers and administrators it employed in 2015 — when it served more students — it could afford to give every teacher in the district a $7,500 raise. If SPS had held staffing at its year-2000 level, each teacher could receive a $14,000 raise. Springfield is not alone. In our new report, “Missouri’s 21st Century Public School Personnel Boom,” we examine statewide trends in student enrollment and teacher and administrator staffing. We also provide a free interactive dashboard that lets users see these trends for any school district or charter school in Missouri. Zooming out from Springfield, we find that since 2000 Missouri’s public schools have hired 13% more teachers and 35% more administrators while student enrollment has fallen by 4%. That amounts to approximately 8,000 more teachers and 1,500 more administrators serving 36,000 fewer students. At the same time, the average Missouri teacher salary, adjusted for
KYTV
MSU program teaches water safety to Ozarks kids with autism
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A program at Missouri State University is teaching local children basic water safety skills at the university’s rec center pool. The program, called FLOAT, is run by occupational therapy students who volunteer their time to work with families. “We really wanted to bring it to...
KYTV
Lebanon, Mo., parents question why students waited on hot buses for drivers
LEBANON, Mo. (KY3) - Some Lebanon parents are questioning why students were left waiting on hot school buses while the district dealt with a shortage of drivers. The district says those waits were isolated and students were supervised. But some parents say their children waited longer than the district’s estimate.
fourstateshomepage.com
Carthage rattles off 28 unanswered points in dominant win over Joplin
CARTHAGE. MO. — Carthage High School Football tallied 28-unanswered points in a dominant 42-14 win over Joplin at David Haffner Stadium, improving to 4-1 overall. This game was about as back-and-forth as could be throughout the first half. Carthage and Joplin traded touchdowns until the score was tied at 14 a piece, with two TDs from Carthage QB Slade Stiffler and another pair from Joplin QB Trenton McCadney.
greenecountycommonwealth.com
Republic High School expansion open to public Sept. 30
The Republic High School expansion will soon be completed, according to the superintendent report during the Republic Board of Education meeting on Sept. 17. The building will be finished by the end of September according to Superintendent Tyler Overstreet, at which point a ribbon cutting ceremony will take place. Per...