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Courtesy of Sedalia School District 200.Six Smith-Cotton High School seniors on Tuesday, April 29, accepted academic scholarships to perform in vocal music groups at State Fair Community College. Seated, from left, are Marcuis Lamar, Cole Wendt, Harrison Ray, Abigail Dake, Cesia Argueta and Bailee Spencer; back, from left, Smith-Cotton Principal Wade Norton, S-C Vocal Music Director Avery Mather, SFCC Associate Dean Dr. Cara Barth-Fagan, SFCC Music Director Dr. Chris Kindle and Sedalia 200 Activities Director Kyle Middleton.
6 S-C seniors accept vocal music scholarships to SFCC
Six Smith-Cotton High School seniors on Tuesday, April 29, accepted academic scholarships to perform in vocal music groups at State Fair Community College. Cesia Argueta, Abigail Dake, Marcuis … more
Members of the West Central Missouri Vintage Auto Club, SFCC automotive instructors, and scholarship recipients, James Carson Jr. and Brittani Plumlee, gather in the newly constructed agriculture and mechanics building during the scholarship check presentation.
Carson, Hatfield receive West Central Missouri Vintage Auto Club Scholarships
The West Central Missouri Vintage Auto Club has awarded $500 scholarships to two State Fair Community College (SFCC) students, recognizing their dedication to automotive studies. James Carson … more
Smith-Cotton High School FCCLA students from left Wyatt Gooch, Jake Windle, and Micai Clark were selected to attend the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference in July in Orlando, Florida. Windle also received a National Leadership Conference Scholarship of $2,500.
Three S-C students selected to attend the National FCCLA Conference
Smith-Cotton High School freshman Jake Windle has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC) … more
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From left: Dr. Brent Bates (SFCC president), Kyle Herrick, Kyle Weymuth, Steve Ellebracht (SFCC Foundation Board president), Karen Ellebracht and Mary Treuner (Foundation executive director) during a check presentation inside the lobby of the new Steve and Karen Ellebracht Agriculture and Mechanics Building.
SFCC names new Agriculture and Mechanics Building in honor of Steve and Karen Ellebracht
State Fair Community College (SFCC) has announced its newest facility will be named, Steve and Karen Ellebracht Agriculture and Mechanics. The naming honors the generous contributions of Steve … more
The Green Ridge FFA Soils Judging Team placed 1st in the State out of 48 teams. They were recognized at the 97th State FFA Convention on Friday, April 25th. Team members are: Kate Berry who placed 2nd out of 189 individuals, Brayden Wells placed 4th, Miley Hayes finished 26th and Josiah Donaldson ranked 31st. This team travels to El Reno, Oklahoma this week to compete at Nationals. Pictured from left to right are Josiah Donaldson, Miley Hayes, Kate Berry, Brayden Wells and Laura Cooley, FFA Advisor.
PHOTOS: Green Ridge FFA wins two state titles
Chance McMullin, now the associate pastor at First Christian Church, is happy to have moved back to Sedalia after pastoring in the Lake of the Ozarks area for four years. McMullin will give the message for the Smith-Cotton High School Baccalaureate on Sunday, May 4.
Minister Chance McMullin to speak at S-C Baccalaureate
A young minister and pastor has returned to Sedalia and First Christian Church, where he and his family are ministering to others.  Chance McMullin, a 2014 Smith-Cotton graduate, is coming … more
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Team SCREAM Captain Morgan Withers, left, discusses match strategy with robot drive team members Parker Brown, center, and Jordan Hoover during the FIRST Robotics World Championship on Saturday, April 19, in Houston.
Team SCREAM's season closes at world championships
At the end of qualifying matches Friday night at the FIRST Robotics World Championships in Houston, Team SCREAM Head Coach Michael Wright said it would take “a great plan and some luck” … more
Fourteen students were selected for the 2025 Who’s Who at UCM honor. Not pictured is Aka'Ne Tinsley.
Sedalia student named to 2025 Who’s Who at UCM
Recognized for their academic excellence and strong community involvement, University of Central Missouri (UCM) seniors Marie Hall and Alyssa Robertson are the recipients of the 2025 Charno Award, … more
SFCC students Sunny Morris and Emma Keith tend plants at the college greenhouse at the Potter Ewing building, 3201 West 16th St, Thursday in preparation for next week’s Spring Plant Sale.
State Fair Community College gets ready for Spring Plant Sale
Students Emma Keith, Sunny Morris and Timothy Garrigus were busily tending plants inside the State Fair Community College greenhouse for the Spring Plant Sale on Thursday, April 17 at the Potter … more
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On Tuesday, April 15, Chick-fil-A announced it awarded Smith-Cotton senior Jeffthan Glaster a $25,000 scholarship. He was one of 12 recipients nationwide to receive this honor. The scholarship will allow Glaster, a third-generation Mexican immigrant, to become an orthopedic surgeon through the University of Missouri-Kansas City's B.A./M.D. Program.
S-C's Jeffthan Glaster to attend Missouri Fine Arts Academy
Smith-Cotton High School senior Jeffthan Glaster has been selected to attend the Missouri Fine Arts Academy June 1-14 at Missouri State University in Springfield in the vocal and orchestral … more
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Chad Alexander Williams, a 1993 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, will be inducted into the S-C Hall of Fame on May 1. Williams, a creative director/producer who began his career as a choreographer, is seen in a March 2025 photo with Mickey at Disneyland on the 10th anniversary of his company, HEART OF AMERICA (HOA). Photo courtesy of Chad Williams
Chad Williams to be inducted into S-C Hall of Fame
Former Sedalian and 1993 Smith-Cotton High School graduate Chad Alexander Williams will be inducted into the S-C Hall of Fame at 6:30 p.m. May 1 during the Spring Vocal Music Concert. more
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The The Lincoln R-2 Academic Team clinched a district title earlier this month.  Photo courtesy of Lincoln R-2
Lincoln Academic Team heads to quarterfinals after district win
The Lincoln R-2 Academic Team is heading to the quarterfinals after clinching the District Championship title earlier this month. more
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UCM, Green Flower push education amid Missouri marijuana boom
WARRENSBURG — Missouri has seen an increased need for cannabis education for businesses and individuals looking to enter the industry since the passage of the 2022 Missouri Constitutional Amendment 3, also known as the Marijuana Legalization Initiative. This initiative officially legalized adult-use cannabis sales in Missouri in February 2023. more
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Courtesy of Sedalia School District 200 Local government officials participated in a Q&A session with social studies students Wednesday morning in the Heckart Performing Arts Center at Smith-Cotton High School. Taking part were, from left, Pettis County Public Administrator Brandy Arnett; Sedalia School District 200 Board of Education President Diana Nichols; Pettis County Commissioners Israel Baeza, Mark Edwards and Bill Taylor; Pettis County Sheriff Brad Anders; City of Sedalia Ward 1 Councilman Tom Oldham; and City of Sedalia Interim City Administrator Matthew Wirt.
Local government leaders field student questions
A collection of Pettis County government officials took time Wednesday morning to respond to questions posed by Smith-Cotton High School social studies students. more
Nichols, Schrader win Sedalia 200 Board of Education race
In the 2025 Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 8, three people ran for two seats on the Sedalia 200 Board of Education. more
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A design by Smith-Cotton High School senior Marlene Rubio was used for the school's play "The Wizard of Oz" this year. Rubio has been selected to attend the Missouri Fine Arts Academy this summer at Missouri State University in Springfield. Photo courtesy of Sedalia School District 200
S-C's Marlene Rubio to attend Missouri Fine Arts Academy
Missouri State University selected Smith-Cotton High School senior and artist Marlene Rubio to attend Springfield's Missouri Fine Arts Academy this summer. more
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On Saturday, April 5, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri broke ground on the 30,000-square-foot PROENERGY Teen Center on East Third Street. Due to inclement weather conditions, the event was hosted at the Katy Depot. The Bold Vision, Bright Future Campaign raised $10 million for the project. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Boys & Girls Club breaks ground for PROENERGY Teen Center
With chilly temperatures and blustery winds, a crowd gathered on Saturday, April 5, as the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri celebrated the groundbreaking of its new PROENERGY Teen Center to be built on East Third Street. more
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Students at Smith-Cotton Junior School work on a selection during class. On Tuesday, April 8, St. Louis String Collective members will present a program at the Junior High and Smith-Cotton High School. The event is sponsored by the Sedalia Symphony Orchestra.  Democrat File Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney
St. Louis String Collective to host S-C classes
Strings students of Smith-Cotton Junior High and High School will be in for a special treat sponsored by the Sedalia Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday, April 8, with classes presented by the St. Lous String Collective. more
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La Monte school's Justin Thomas was named Emerging Superintendent by the Missouri Association of School Administrators last Wednesday in Jefferson City. Thomas is in his third year as superintendent at La Monte R-IV. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
La Monte R-IV's Justin Thomas named emerging Superintendent
Justin Thomas, Superintendent of La Monte R-IV School District, grew up in northern Pettis County and attended Pettis County R-V in Hughesville. more
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Addison J. Pennell
Pennell inducted into National Society of High School Scholars
Lincoln’s Addison J. Pennell has been inducted into the National Society of High School Scholars. more
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