Versailles
Versailles, IL · Education
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QPS board may consider future of 2 suspended teachers Wednesday
QUINCY, Ill.— Two Quincy public school teachers who had their licenses temporarily suspended last week are likely to be a topic of discussion for the school board on Wednesday, though any personnel matters would likely be discussed only during a closed session.*. The Quincy Public School Board could go...
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Denman Debacle Lingers As State Benches Two Quincy Gym Teachers
The fallout from last year's Denman Elementary controversy is still rippling through Quincy, as the Illinois State Board of Education has sidelined two Quincy Public Schools employees for 60 calendar days each. The state board’s action, issued June 18, was accepted by both teachers, even as they continue to insist they did not do what they are accused of. Quincy Public Schools says it is reviewing the state’s materials before making any recommendations to the local board of education.
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Show Me some grit: Second-half rally leads to Missouri girls winning for first time in Showcase
QUINCY — The fifth time was the charm. The Missouri girls rallied from an eight-point deficit in the third quarter of Saturday’s Muddy River Showcase to win for the first time since the event’s inception in 2022 with a 63-60 victory at John Wood Community College’s Student Activity Center.
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Canton R-V May 2026 School Board Meeting
CANTON, Mo. — *Key notes from the Canton R-V Board of Education meeting held on May 11, 2026. The Canton R-V Board of Education regular meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Susie Biggerstaff in the Media Center Conference Room. Board members present were Susie Biggerstaff, Lacy Spurgeon, Larry Arnold, Taylor Fahser, Chad DeWaard, and Stacey Guilfoyle. Jake Schaefer was absent.
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Hannibal School Board eliminates 15 vacant positions
HANNIBAL — The Hannibal Public School District eliminated 15 vacant positions through attrition to help bridge the significant budgetary shortfall, while avoiding staff layoffs. $714,000 drop in state funding and an impending $910,000 lease payment. The reduction in funding comes following the fifth consecutive year of declining enrollment, with...
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Tensions ran high at Monday night’s Keokuk School Board meeting as community members presented a petition calling for the resignation or termination of Superintendent Dr. Kathy Dinger
Tensions ran high at Monday night’s Keokuk School Board meeting as community members presented a petition calling for the resignation or termination of Superintendent Dr. Kathy Dinger. The Daily Gate City reports former school board member Tyler McGhghy delivered the petition, which he said had gathered about 400 signatures. McGhghy cited concerns from parents, employees and community members regarding leadership, communication, employee morale, alleged favoritism, and a perceived lack of transparency within the district. He asked the board to conduct a formal review of the superintendent’s performance and consider her termination.
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Quincy student graduates Fort Hays on dean’s honor roll
Fort Hays State University announces that Joshua Saenz, of Quincy, is listed on the spring 2026 dean’s honor roll, one of 1,996 students to achieve the distinction. The dean’s honor roll includes undergraduate students only. To be eligible, students must have completed 12 or more credit hours and earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.60 for the semester. Full-time on-campus and online students are eligible.
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Top area baseball players receive all-state accolades from IHSBCA
QUINCY — Eight area baseball standouts and one Quincy University signee received all-state honors from the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association. In Class 1A, Brown County junior shortstop Collin Dieterle and Liberty junior third baseman Reed Sparrow were named to the first team. Jacksonville Routt left-hander Brady Turner, a Quincy University signee, also received first-team honors.
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Former school board president formally asks for removal of Keokuk superintendent
The Keokuk School Board received an official complaint regarding the district superintendent Monday evening. The district has faced some challenges this year, including the announcement of a budget reduction plan, citing rising operational costs, declining local and state population numbers, and a special education budget deficit. Like many districts in...
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Classroom Champions: Mendon Unity’s Barry receives female student-athlete of the year scholarship
MT. STERLING, Ill. — Saylor Barry’s athletic and academic success throughout her high school career — she was a three-time state champion in the long jump, a three-sport standout and a 4.0 student — truly made her a classroom champion. Muddy River Sports and DOT Foods...
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North Shelby, Mark Twain, Palmyra, Hannibal players land all-state nods
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ROE26 Announces First-Ever Champions of Education Award Winners
MACOMB – The Regional Office of Education #26 has announced the winners of its inaugural Champions of Education Awards, recognizing two individuals whose extraordinary dedication has left a lasting impact on students, schools, and communities throughout the region. Stephanie Kerr of West Prairie School District has been named the...
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QHS rock band reunites to perform at 40-year class reunion June 12 at Dick Brothers Events ballroom
QUINCY — The JYNX is a rock band that formed in 1984 as high school students at Quincy Senior High to perform in the New Faces variety show. The band continued to play together for a few years as students, performing a few songs at a time for subsequent New Faces shows, high school dances and various “Battle of the Bands” styled events through Quincy University and the Knights of Columbus fair.
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Area Students Named to Culver-Stockton Academic Lists
CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recognized 436 students for academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester, including several students from northeast Missouri communities. Students were named to the President’s List, Provost’s List or Honor Roll based on their semester grade-point average. The President’s List requires a 4.0...
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Students gain better understanding of electricity at Electricity School
QUINCY — On Wednesday, June 3, approximately 62 students attended Electricity School, sponsored by Adams Electric Cooperative, Ameren, University of Illinois Extension and JWCC Workforce Development Center. Again this year, the school was held at John Wood Community College Workforce Development Center. Students, ages 8-18 participated in an energy...
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Palmyra Elementary Announces 2025-26 Award Winners
Palmyra Elementary School has announced its 2025-26 classroom award winners. Students were recognized for reading, math, academics, citizenship and character awards. Barnes: Top Reader Girl, Emma Huff; Top Reader Boy, Blake Jones; Most Improved Girl, Reece Abbott; Most Improved Boy, Bennett Kelley; Top Mathematician Girl, Presley Aubuchon; Top Mathematician Boy, Thomas.