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Following threat, Willard High School heightens security measures for Thursday
Following a threat, Willard High School is stepping up security measures for Thursday — the final day of classes for the 2023-24 year. Willard Public Schools notified employees and families of the threat Wednesday evening. According to the district, an anonymous message left in a high school bathroom Wednesday...
Springfield area high school baseball Class 1-4 state quarterfinal results
The Springfield area won't have high school baseball teams representing it in Classes 1-4 state semifinals next week after both its quarterfinalists lost one-run games. Oran's Rylan Mills hit a solo home run in the bottom of the sixth while pitcher Gabriel Dirnberger threw a complete-game two-hitter to end Norwood's season.
People Are Awesome: Nixa student wins art competition; donation match available at Drury
At the 2024 West Plains High School graduation, Dennis Lancaster was named the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Zizzer Alumnus Award. Through his commitment to education and influence on society, Lancaster embodies the spirit of this honor. Lancaster has been an integral part of Missouri State University-West Plains for over...
Parkview Valedictorian shares the key to his success
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — It was a moment 13 years in the making for Parkview senior Isaiah Giles. On Saturday, the student graduated at the top of his class as one of Parkview’s valedictorians. Giles has been a part of the Springfield Public Schools (SPS) system from the beginning, attending Boyd, Jeffries, the Wolf School, and […]
Glendale faculty recognized for saving choking student
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Faculty members at Glendale High School in Springfield are being recognized for their efforts to save the life of a student who was choking in the cafeteria. “It was crazy. I’ve done this a long time, 20 years plus, and that’s the first time that I ever thought that we might lose […]
Willard baseball back in state semifinals after beating St. Francis Borgia
For the fourth time in five years, the Willard Tigers are headed back to the state semifinals. Willard (32-5) defeated St. Francis Borgia 1-0 in a Class 5 state quarterfinal game on Saturday afternoon at Willard High School. The Tigers will play in the state semifinals at the Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in...
SPS readying students for “Explore” summer classes
SPRINGFIELD — Thursday is the last day of school at Springfield Public Schools, but the learning won’t stop this summer. Families can get their student enrolled in the district’s summer program, “Explore”, right now. SPS is offering two sessions of Explore classes, and the first session starts June 3rd. The first session is June 3-28, […]
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