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Mansfield High School has announced its third quarter Honor Roll.12th GradeA: Gentry Alsup, Laikyn Ball, Kyler D. Burkhart, Faith Clark, Kyndall Cody, Charleigh Clark, Kiersten Garrison, Charles Grubbs, Charles Henry, Cali Lemons, Zachary McCrite, Kaliyah Marshall, Aaron Veenstra, Presley Weldon...
Lorelai Daley
Hartville High School is proud to recognize Lorelai Daley as the April Student of the Month. Lorelai is the daughter of the late Brandi Delcour and the sister of Lilyana Daley.She is known for her positivity and warm smile, a sentiment echoed by her teachers.Her band director, Ms. Courtney Maples,...
Second GradeMrs. JonesA Honor Roll: Millie Brown, Penelope Massey, Hazel Melton, Dawson Moore, Myron Moreland and Mackenzie ShubertA/B Honor Roll: Grayson Arnall, Conner Beggs, Zane Flachsmann, Hazel Hulsey, Mason Perryman and Brynlee ReeseMrs. CodayA Honor Roll: Harper Batesel, Emma Bushman, Koah...
The Mountain Grove R-III School Board announced some personnel moves in their March 19 meeting.Nick Openshaw was hired as the new Mountain Grove Middle School Principal.Employment was approved for Logann Driskell-Skyles, Speech Language Pathologist; Joseph Holt, maintenance; and elementary teachers...
Dr. Dennis Lancaster
After more than three decades of dedicated service to Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), Chancellor Dr. Dennis Lancaster has announced his retirement, effective July 1, 2025.Lancaster’s career at MSU-WP has spanned multiple roles, each contributing to the growth and success of the...
The Mountain Grove High School Alumni Association parade will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025.The 50th year alumni Class of 1975 will coordinate the parade, which will take place at 11 a.m.“The parade is a great way for alumni to show their spirit for MGHS and to see other classmates,” said Gary...
Wright County students recently competed in the District 3 Solo and Small Ensemble Music Festival held in West Plains.Several students qualified for state with exemplary “1” ratings. Results are also shown as listed on the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) website.State...
A long list of Mountain Grove R-III School District administrators had their employment contracts renewed for the 2025-2026 school year during closed session of the School Board meeting held on Feb. 19.One administrator’s name not on that list was Mountain Grove Middle School Principal Dr. Lori...
Missouri State University awarded 1,437 degrees to students in fall 2024.The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 13, 2024, at Great Southern Bank Arena. The following local students earned degrees:Mountain Grove’s Gracie Anderson, graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Accounting, and Samuel...