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Ready for summer break? See our final round of Student of the Week nominees
We are heading into summer. As the sun shines for longer and cicadas begin to buzz in the trees, local high schoolers are concluding their studies for the year and enjoying their summer break. Before the school year winds down, here is our final round of nominations for Student of the Week for this school year.
HS Athlete of the Week: Easton Friesen
SPRINGFIELD–This week’s Athlete of the Week is Easton Friesen. Friesen, is a junior on the Glendale High School baseball team. Friesen’s played all three years for the Falcons, but this spring, has been one of the team’s go-to pitchers. Last month, Friesen shutdown the number three ranked team in Class 6, Rock Bridge. He threw […]
Kickapoo senior awarded Build My Future scholarship to pursue construction career
The Build My Future Board awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a Kickapoo High School senior who plans to major in construction management. William Blaine will receive the award as he furthers his education at Missouri State University in the fall. Blaine attended Build My Future for the first time on March 27 in...
Glendale baseball back in state quarterfinals with chance to make first semifinal since 1978
A year after throwing a no-hitter in a district championship victory, Glendale senior pitcher Drew Wedgeworth was hit hard in the first inning and found himself in an early two-run deficit but he didn't panic. This year's Falcons have a deep enough lineup to where everyone in the dugout knew...
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.'
SPS makes strides to improve district-wide attendance
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — At the start of the school year, Springfield Public Schools (SPS) emphasized students attending school every day and being there on time. “It’s extremely important for students to be on time every day so they can receive a quality education. Our goal of course is to prepare children for their future and […]
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.
Spokane students honor late classmate with candlelight vigil
SPOKANE, Mo. — Students and faculty at Spokane High School are mourning the loss of one of their classmates and students with a candlelight vigil. Alex Haro, his father Salvador, his mother Silvia, and his brother Salvador Jr were all killed in a propane explosion at their home in Goodhope. Their friends and […]
Weller teacher retires after four decades in the classroom
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Beloved Weller Elementary School teacher Ralene Graves is retiring this year. Graves sat down with KOLR 10 ahead of the last day of school, and reflected on a career she is very proud of. Graves has been an educator for 39 years, with 34 being spent at Springfield Public Schools (SPS). From […]
Ozark School District finishing 2022 bond issue projects, including storm shelter
OZARK, Mo. — Today at 10:30 a.m., the Ozark School District is unveiling a new storm shelter and kitchen at the Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center. These projects were made possible after voters approved a bond issue in 2022. Dr. Curtis Chesick, assistant superintendent of operations, said he’s already had to go to a storm […]
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