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Attending a Springfield high school graduation? Here's what not to bring
For the second year, seniors at all five high schools in Springfield Public Schools will have graduation on the same day. Here are tips to help friends and family prepare for the ceremony, from when to show up to what is allowed in the building. When, where is graduation?. The...
MSU official: Fall enrollment has taken a hit from FAFSA troubles but 'rebound' expected
By the time the May board meeting rolls around at Missouri State, the university's top officials typically have a solid projection of how many students — particularly freshman — will likely show up in August. This year, the numbers are murkier than usual. Zora Mulligan, executive vice president,...
Glendale tops Kickapoo advances to district title game
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The high school baseball playoffs continued Friday after rain delays. In Class 6, District 6, Glendale beat southside rival Kickapoo 7-2. The Falcons got homers from Brady Yates and Sebastin Norman early to get the scoring going. The offense helped Kaleb Julian who got the start for top-seeded Glendale. The Falcons will play Nixa […]
Springfield high school baseball Class 5-6 districts preview, top players, predictions
Missouri high school baseball Classes 5 and 6 begin postseason play this week with championship games scheduled for Saturday afternoon. Updated schedules can be found on MSHSAA.org. Rain could impact games throughout the week. Here are our predictions and players to watch for each Springfield area district. ...
Missouri State accepts invitation to join Conference USA
Missouri State University has accepted an invitation to join Conference USA as a full-league member, effective July 1, 2025. The post Missouri State accepts invitation to join Conference USA appeared first on Houston Herald.
Springfield area high school baseball Class 1 and 2 state sectional results
Here are the results of the Springfield area's Class 1 and 2 state sectional games. Quarterfinal matchups are scheduled for Wednesday. Check MSHAA.org for the latest times and locations. Norwood 5, Leopold 4 — Class 1 sectional. Cooper Vaughan went 2 for 2 with an RBI and two runs...
Blair Oaks shuts out Rogersville in state sectional
ROGERSVILLE, Mo–The Missouri State High School Activities Association will crown baseball champions next week. Tuesday, the Rogersville Wildcats were playing Blair Oaks in the Class 4 sectional game. Rogersville took a 26-6 record into the playoff game. The Wildcats beat Blair Oaks early in the season way back in March. The Falcons Harrison Lear belted […]
Springfield area high school baseball Class 1-4 district championship results
Springfield area district championships for Classes 1-4 were completed on Wednesday night and they featured a handful of upsets including to a few of the area's state-ranked teams. For updated schedules, visit MSHSAA.org for the latest. Norwood 3, Dora 0 — Class 1, District 4 ...
BBB: Tips for students and parents to avoid financial aid scams
While prospective college students await their highly anticipated acceptance letters this spring, they're also starting to think about finding financial aid. Some companies offer scholarship opportunities or help finding aid for a fee, but are they really the best option for students? For students struggling to pay for tuition, a sudden scholarship offer or a financial aid company that guarantees results can seem like a dream come true — but it could also be the setup for...
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