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Springfield News-Leader
Facility plan points to Springfield school closures, consolidations
With student enrollment on a steady decline and school buildings aging, Springfield Public Schools is likely to see schools gradually close and consolidate in the next decade. Through a new facility master planning effort, the district hopes to determine next steps to ensure quality of instruction is retained. The district is working on a new facility master plan that surveys the current conditions and usage of all buildings and determines how SPS can continue to provide quality learning experiences while remaining financially stable. In March, the Springfield school board hired Capital AE, a St. Louis-based architectural, engineering and owner's representative consulting firm, to complete the work, with the total cost of the services not to exceed about $657,000. The district has also set up a 60-member advisory council for the master planning process. The team has completed the condition assessment and financial impact analysis with the data pointing to needed change on the horizon, though specific recommendations are yet to be determined. SPS is far from the only district across the country to face declining enrollment and aging facilities, with funding that can't keep up with increased costs. The facilities master planning process is a way for the district to
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Branson High School opens food pantry
Opening a food pantry inside Branson High School had been one of Principal Dr. Sara Strohm’s biggest goals. This summer, that vision became a reality. Located on the lower level of the high school, The Harbor is a food pantry equipped with a commercial freezer, refrigerator, and shelves. The...
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Central senior, shot put state champion commits to Division I program
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- A Central senior who won a state shot put championship in May has found her college home. Central senior Emery Omon announced last month that she has committed to Lindenwood University to continue her track and field career. As a junior at Lafayette, Omon won...
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Late educator’s $900,000 estate gift to benefit Springfield nonprofits, universities
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A lifelong educator who died in April left approximately $900,000 to charities, schools and churches, with the gifts distributed Tuesday morning in Springfield. Dr. Sandra L. “Sandy” D’Angelo died April 17 at age 78. Trustee Nadia Cavner distributed the charitable gifts on her behalf at 11...
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Billings, Mo., students walk to school for safety program
BILLINGS, Mo. (KY3) - Students across the country walked or biked to school Wednesday as part of a national program focused on safe walkways for students. Billings students of all ages took part in the morning event, walking a quarter mile from the fire station to their school. National program...
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Aurora R-8 sees increase in CEP participation
AURORA, Mo. — A local school district has seen a growing number of families turning to its meal service for support. “I’ve noticed with them it really helps them to being able to have full bellies to learn,” said Pate Early Childhood Center School Counselor Victoria Hilton.
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Falling back into Middle School Football
Middle school football has high expectations for the new year. The eighth grade has started the season off with an undefeated record. The seventh grade is close behind with a 3-1 record. The team is led by Head Coach Marc Green and Assistant Coach William Reed. They are joined by...
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Missouri State holds dedication for the Judith Enyart Reynolds Performing Arts Complex
In the largest one-time gift in the history of Missouri State University, the C.W. Titus Foundation honored the legacy of Judith Enyart Reynolds with an eight-figure donation. Much of this donation went to the Judith Enyart Reynolds Performing Arts Complex, which was dedicated on Sept. 17 with a special ceremony.
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Pirates football defeats Diamond, Lady Pirates volleyball beat Central and Diamond
The Ash Grove High School football team traveled to Diamond on Friday, Sept. 25 and came home with a 22-19 victory. After a scoreless first quarter by both teams, the Pirates scored twice in the second quarter. First on a 4-yard run from Blake Reece and then on a 3-yard run from Chase Acosta to take a 14-0 lead into halftime.
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New schedule proposed for Monett schools: A 150-day school year would lengthen days, shorten year
Monett school officials have proposed a very different scheduling strategy for future school years, something never attempted in southwest Missouri. The approach would stick to the five-day school schedule but modify the length of school days and introduce two summer school options. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Isaac Sooter outlined the proposal...
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Ash Grove High School bans energy drinks
New Ash Grove High School Principal Greg White made the decision earlier this year to ban energy drinks from the high school campus. The decision, he said, was made for the benefit of the student body. “It’s my job to create a safe environment where students can learn and teachers...