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Smith-Cotton juniors Trea Booze and Nathan Dickman presented the idea for a Sedalia World Soccer Celebration at the Chamber of Commerce breakfast Thursday, May 14, at Lifepointe Church.
CAPS students pitch Sedalia World Soccer Celebration to business leaders
Two Smith-Cotton CAPS Program students stood before a room filled with local business leaders asking for support for a new community event tied to the upcoming FIFA World Cup during the Thursday, May … more
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The Sedalia Schools Foundation awarded $89,600.00 in local scholarships to graduating Sedalia School District 200 students this year.
Sedalia School District Foundation awards $89,600 in local scholarships
The Sedalia School District Foundation (SSDF) proudly awarded $89,600.00 in local scholarships to graduating Sedalia School District 200 students this year, continuing its longstanding commitment to … more
Courtesy of Sedalia School District 200.Seven Smith-Cotton High School seniors have earned academic scholarships to perform in the vocal music department at State Fair Community College in Sedalia. Seated, from left, are Mariana Mosley, Brooklyn Ditzfeld, Norah Hubbs, Nahiyah White, Jacob Wise, Macaiah Sherman and Sara Gubceac; back row, from left, are Smith-Cotton High Principal Wade Norton, State Fair Community College Vocal Music Director Dr. Chris Kindle, S-C Vocal Music Director Avery Mather, SFCC Associate Dean Cara Barth-Fagan and S-C Activities Director Kyle Middleton.
S-C vocalists headed to State Fair Community College
S-C vocalists headed to State Fair Community College Seven Smith-Cotton High School seniors have earned academic scholarships to perform in the vocal music department at State Fair Community … more
Kindergarten teacher Ashlea Snapp brings the excitement and energy she learned in school to her students at Heber Hunt Elementary.
Snapp makes impact as Heber Hunt kindergarten teacher
Ashlea Snapp didn’t set out to teach kindergarten, but it didn’t take long for her to realize she had found exactly where she belonged. A 2008 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, Snapp … more
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From left: Greg Harrell, Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year; Angie Gentry, Instructor of the Year; and Brandon Hammond, Staff Member of the Year.
State Fair Community College announces 2026 Instructor, Staff and Adjunct of the Year
State Fair Community College continued a time-honored tradition April 24 by announcing the 2026 Instructor of the Year, Staff Member of the Year and Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year. The awards … more
(Front row) Sacred Heart School seniors Austin Perez, Anthony Sierra, Thomas Jenkins, (second row) James Russell, Max Van Leer, Logan Howell, (third row) Sacred Heart School President Nikki Howell and Father Joseph Corel, pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish of Pettis County, gather in the parish’s Sacred Heart Chapel in Sedalia after discussing Logan’s perfect score on the ACT and the group scoring 30 or higher.
Sacred Heart School senior gets perfect score on ACT
Sacred Heart High School senior Logan Howell asked Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell to pray for him and his friends to ace an important exam. The bishop agreed also to pray “that these kids come to … more
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Former Missouri Gov. Mike Parson cuts the ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of the Humphreys Building at the University of Central Missouri on Wednesday, April 29.
University of Central Missouri celebrates grand reopening of Humphreys Building
WARRENSBURG – After four years of construction, the University of Central Missouri celebrated the grand reopening and dedication of the Humphreys Building in the center of campus on Wednesday, … more
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Since February, Green Ridge FFA members have been practicing and competing for their prospective contest team. Thirty-six FFA members competed on 9 different contest teams. All 9 teams advanced to the state level. At state, five of those teams finished in the top 4 in the state, earning the opportunity to walk across the stage at the 98th State FFA Convention. Pictured left to right are: Soils Team--4th place Keagen Fredrickson, Joe Le, Reid Hagedorn, Wyatt Crawford; Livestock Team--2nd place Maggie Reed, Elliott Cooley, Elyse Cooley, Rayleigh Birdwell; FFA Knowledge Team--4th place Kyndal Gilbertson, Alita Lemanski, Whitney Rupe, Mya Edington; Poultry Team--2nd place Ava Morris, Kiley Gilbertson, Kate Berry, Orianna Casdorph and Horse Judging--4th place Jade Rettke, Trinity Morrill, Leah McCue, Alayna Brosch.
PHOTO: Five Green Ridge FFA teams make stage at State FFA Convention
Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) consultant Bradley Ebersole held three forums Wednesday, April 22, launching the timeline for State Fair Community College's presidential search.
State Fair Community College begins timeline for presidential search
State Fair Community College's presidential search timeline began Wednesday, April 22, with a series of public forums to gather input from the school's community. Three forum sessions collected … more
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Four area superintendents served on a panel discussing rural education on Thursday, April 16, at Warrensburg High School. From left: Warsaw's Scott Gemes, Crest Ridge's Heather Gross, Smithton's David Bray and Cole Camp's Christina Hess. .
Forum spotlights topics impacting Missouri's rural schools
WARRENSBURG — School district educators, administrators and community members from across west central Missouri gathered Thursday, April 16, inside the Warrensburg High School lecture hall to … more
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Mindy Gray
Gray to lead S-C robotics program
Mindy Gray, assistant coach for the Smith-Cotton High School competitive robotics program, has been promoted to head coach for the 2026-27 school year. She replaces Michael Wright, who is stepping … more
Courtesy of Team SCREAM.Team SCREAM drive team members Nathan Ayers, left, and Ethan Williams, center, both juniors, consult with Head Coach Michael Wright during a qualifying match on Saturday, April 11, at the Greater Kansas City Regional competition at Lee’s Summit North High School. Team SCREAM was a member of the winning alliance at the regional.
Team SCREAM, SCREAM Jr. dominate Greater KC Regional
Team SCREAM captured its second regional championship of the 2026 FIRST Robotics competition season on Saturday, April 11, at the Greater Kansas City Regional, defeating an alliance captained by Team … more
On Saturday March 28, the Smith-Cotton Tiger Battalion Raider Team competed in a series of events at Missouri Military Academy. The events consisted of a 5k run, Rope Bridge, Cross Country Rescue, Physical Team Test which consists of diving though a tube, carrying water jugs and ammo cans, low crawl, flipping a tire, and Gauntlet which is an obstacle course. The Female Team placed first in every event, Male Team placed first in Rope Bridge, second in Gauntlet and Cross Country Rescue, and third in 5k and Physical Team Test. Overall the Female placed first overall and Male placed second overall.
PHOTO: S-C Tiger Battalion Raider Team competes at Missouri Military Academy
he Big Bad Wolf, more formally known as Wallington Wellington Wolf the Third, (Sage Brinton) pleads his case in a court of law.
Smith-Cotton Junior High Theatre to present 'The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf'
Is he bad or just misunderstood? That’s the question Smith-Cotton Junior High Theatre students aim to answer with their spring production, “The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf." Directed by Amanda … more
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Rachel Hammers is retiring at the end of the school year as elementary principal for Green Ridge R-8 where she worked for 17 years.
Green Ridge Elementary’s Hammers to retire as principal
After three decades in education, including 17 years as principal of Green Ridge Elementary, Rachel Hammers is preparing to close a meaningful chapter at the end of the school year — one defined by … more
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Smith-Cotton Junior High eighth grade football assistant coach Glen Lemmon greets offensive players after the Tigers scored a touchdown against John Warner Middle School (Columbia) on Sept. 25 at Tiger Stadium.
Smith-Cotton Junior High mourns loss of teacher
Sedalia School District 200 announced the passing of Glen Lemmon, 53, on Monday, April 6.  Lemmon’s career in education spanned 23 years, also including stops at Morgan County R-II, … more
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On March 30, the Smith-Cotton High School JROTC conducted their March Cadet of the Month Board. The participants were CDT PVT Cannon, CDT SGT Pointer, CDT PVT Rodrigez , CDT CPL Roe, CDT SGT Pela. These cadets had to show their knowledge of drill movements as well as history, leadership skills and general knowledge. The winner of the March Cadet of the Month Board was CDT CPL Roe, representing Delta Company. Smith-Cotton JROTC would like to thank the 40 & 8 for sponsoring these Cadet of The Month Boards.
PHOTOS: S-C JROTC names Roe, Lorenzo as Cadets of the Month
The Sedalia School District 200 moving towards competency-based education (CBE), with a shift away from traditional grading and more toward student learning and growth. Smith-Cotton High School Principal Wade Norton said the district is now in its third year of implementation, with a goal of being fully transitioned by the 2027–28 school year.
Sedalia 200 moving toward competency-based education model
The Sedalia School District 200 is continuing its transition to competency-based education (CBE), with district leaders emphasizing a shift away from traditional grading toward a focus on student … more
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Lorin Blackburn Thierfelder, Library Media Specialist is a voracious reader, reading 200 books a year. She also co-authored the book ‘100 Years of Being a Tiger’ with Becky Imhauser.
Blackburn Thierfelder finds perfect fit in Smith-Cotton library
Lorin Blackburn Thierfelder has found her place among the stacks, but her journey to the library at Smith-Cotton High School was anything but predictable. A native of La Monte, Thierfelder grew … more
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From left: Ms. Birdwell- Adviser, Kale Gaskell, Mason Keele, Ali Blankenship, McKinzeney Craig, Payden Phillips, Bryleigh Millsap, Amiyah Moore and Quincy Johnson
Otterville FBLA members attend Middle School State Leadership Conference
Middle School members McKinzey Craig, Kale Gaskell, Payden Phillips, Alison Blankenship, Kale Gaskell, Amiyah Moore, Bryleigh Millsap, and Quincy Johnson all attended Missouri State FBLA Middle … more
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