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Norwood’s Cooper Vaughan, far left, was part of the 2026 Grizzly Homecoming Court at Missouri State University-West Plains. He represented the Grizzly basketbal lteam. Aubrey Hull, of Bloomfield, and Jack Rutledge, of West Plains, were crowned queen and king for 2026. They were crowned by 2026...
Sarah Peterson
Educators devote limitless time, and often their own resources, to helping students pursue their passions.To recognize the contributions of Missouri’s leading agricultural teachers, Nationwide, FCS Financial, and the Missouri FFA Foundation are honoring exceptional teachers through the Golden Owl...
The Manes third and fourth grade students traveled across the United States for Valentine’s Day! Classroom teacher, Mrs. Gilliland, stated, “We received cards from 24 states and a few multiples of 5 states. The kids loved learning facts about each state! We mailed thank you cards to the ones that...
Several retirements were approved and administrative contracts were extending by the Mansfield R-IV Board of Education when they met on Feb. 9.Those retiring include Patti Roy, Kelly Jones and Jodie Sell.“I want to provide special recognition to the three ladies who submitted their retirement...
Mountain Grove’s Stella Benson was crowned Hoop Queen during coronation held on Friday, Feb. 13 as the Panthers took on Cabool. She was escorted by Peyton Metty.
Norwood crowned Carder Kelly as King and Gentry Davault as Queen as both the boys and girls basketball teams hosts Sparta for Homecoming...
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) recently awarded donor-funded scholarships from the Missouri State University Foundation to students for the 2025-2026 academic year.The students were selected based on criteria established by the donors of the scholarships, university...
Developmental screenings are a free service offered to anyone in the Norwood R-1 School District regardless of whether you choose to enroll in any of our programs.This screening is required for all families who choose to enroll their child in Kindergarten or Early Childhood for the 2026-27 school...
Shaelynn Ghormley was crowned the 2025 Hartville Homecoming Queen.
The Mountain Grove R-III Board of Education renewed extended the contract of Superintendent Dr. Aaron Gerla during its Jan. 21 meeting.The Board approved a measure to extend his contract for three years until June 30, 2029.In other news, surplus was approved for the 2003 International bus and a...
Manes R-V students being published are Deaton Nagy, Jaxon Ferrebee, Alexis Wantland and Elena Taylor.
Several students in fifth-eighth grade writing class with Mrs. Dianna Baker recently were selected to have their short stories published.All students from fifth-eighth grades completed a writing assignment contest through Young Writers of America and several students from Manes Elementary School...