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Joplin R-8: Back to School Supply Lists and 24-25 District Calendar
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — Kids will back in class for the 2024–2025 school year for Joplin Schools on August 20, 2024. The district's academic calendar is available by clicking here or view below.
Missouri Southern gifts New Heights Christian Academy several classrooms
JOPLIN, Mo. — A Joplin school now has several additional classrooms, thanks to a generous donation. Missouri Southern State University is giving a classroom annex to New Heights Christian Academy. It’s made up of 13 trailers, which housed classes during the construction of the science building. MSSU didn’t need them anymore, so it is passing them on to New Heights, which could use the space to grow.
Back-to-school donations now being accepted by Bright Futures Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. — With the start of the school year approaching, Bright Futures Joplin has a school supply list of its own to help kids. Needs include over-ear headphones for elementary students and sturdy backpacks for both high school and elementary. Bright Futures Joplin also needs sturdy plastic folders with pockets and prongs. These will help younger and high school students meet all requirements on their school supply list.
Carthage grad, Bourgeous, prepares for two year Idaho Pocatello Mission
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Colten Banner Bourgeous, Carthage, son of Susan and Adam Bourgeous, is putting his secondary education on hold so he can serve a two year Idaho Pocatello Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints. Colten graduated May 2024 from Carthage High School, where he...
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