Recognizing academic achievement in our communities is one of the main goals of the Shelter Insurance Foundation.  This spring, the Foundation will award one $1,500 scholarship to a … more

Heather Springer is a sixth-grade science teacher and student council sponsor at Smith-Cotton Junior High. “I was born in Clinton, but I was raised more towards Nelson, which is off Interstate … more

Special recognition for excellence in education, leadership and service within the school community were given to students and faculty at Sacred Heart School for the conclusion of the 2026 Catholic … more

Since its inception in 1973-74, State Fair Community College’s Career and Technology program has grown and continues to inspire career paths for high school juniors and seniors.  … more

In a new program tailored for high school students, the Center for Human Services is finding success. The pilot program, High School Pre-Employment Prep, is a collaboration between CHS and … more

LA MONTE – The La Monte R-IV Board of Education announced the hiring of its new superintendent of schools on Wednesday, Jan. 21.  According to a Facebook post by the district, Secondary … more

WARRENSBURG – A University of Central Missouri theatre professor will have five designs showcased at this month’s Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Costume Parade.  … more

State Fair Community College President Brent Bates will retire Dec. 31, the school announced Tuesday, Jan. 13. more

Josh Heimsoth teaches ceramics at two Sedalia schools, yet still has time to redo a home in town, tend to a farm and have quality time with his family. more

Filing concluded at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30 for the April 7 Municipal Election. more

Amanda Jackson, principal of Washington Elementary School, was surprised Thursday morning with news that she has been named the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals 2026 Exemplary New Principal for MAESP’s Central Region. more

Kelly McFatrich, who has been principal of Skyline Elementary School since 2006, has announced her retirement, effective at the end of the 2025-26 school year. more

State Fair Community College (SFCC) will host its fall commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. on Dec. 12 in the Mathewson Exhibition Center on the Missouri State Fairgrounds located at 2503 W 16th St. The event will include a pinning ceremony for Health Sciences graduates from numerous programs. Extended Campus Locations will close at 1 p.m., and the main campus will close at 4:00 p.m. to allow students, faculty, and staff to attend the ceremony in Sedalia. more

Sophia Polianskyi, 21, is in her first year as a first grade teacher at Parkview Elementary in Sedalia. more

State Fair Community College award recipients were recognized during the 61st Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) Annual Convention & Tradeshow, held Nov. 12–14 at the St. Charles Convention Center. MCCA’s Recognition and Excellence Awards program honors individuals and institutions that demonstrate outstanding service, leadership and contributions to Missouri’s community colleges each year. more

The Green Ridge R-8 School District hosted a pre-holiday meal in the school auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 25. more

Smith-Cotton JROTC Commander Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Austyn Fiorino was awarded with the Legion of Valor Bronze, Cross Award for Scholastic Achievement during the Nov. 17 Sedalia 200 School Board meeting.  more

The treasurer of the Cole Camp R-1 Parent-Teacher Organization has been accused of stealing funds from the group. more