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Northside Christian Church Hosts '4th Grade Fun Night' for Transitioning Students
Mark your calendars and get ready to bid a fond farewell to the Children’s Ministry as our vibrant 4th graders embark on a new chapter! The Northside Christian Church is throwing open its doors for an evening of exuberance and celebration with the '4th Grade Fun Night.'
Springfield area high school baseball Class 3 and 4 state sectional results
High school baseball sectional games for Classes 3 and 4 were played Tuesday night. Here are the results from games involving Springfield area programs. Down 4-2 after three innings, the Panthers scored nine unanswered runs to advance to the state quarterfinals. Braxton Gross led Forsyth by going 2 for 4...
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,...
Willard High School names new principal as Kevin Morrison leaves for Francis Howell
Daniel Davis has been named the new principal of Willard High School. He replaces Kevin Morrison, who took a job in the St. Louis area. Davis has been the assistant principal, working closely with Morrison, for the past two years. He has been toggling between the Crane and Willard districts...
Historic Milestone: OTC Awards First Bachelor’s Degrees to Local Graduates
Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) in Missouri awarded bachelor’s degrees for the first time at its 2024 commencement ceremony. This event, held on May 16, 2024, at the Great Southern Bank Arena on the Missouri State University campus, marked the first time a Missouri community college has granted such degrees. Graduates Daniel Bowles, Samantha Gonzalez, and Jade Humphreys received a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy, a program started at OTC in January 2023.
SPS aims to boost summer learning with free books, math workbooks for K-5 students
It's that time of year again. Superintendent Grenita Lathan has been visiting elementary classes to pass out bags of free books. This year, students are also receiving scholastic magazines and workbooks, including puzzles and games meant to boost math skills. ...
It's harder to graduate from SPS than many other schools in Missouri. Here's why
It's graduation time in Springfield Public School but before a high school senior earns a diploma, they must meet a list of requirements. For starters, students must earn a total of 25 credits, typically within a four-year period starting with ninth grade. The benchmark in SPS is slightly higher than the state's minimum requirement of 24 credits.
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