Arts/Education
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) today announced that Chancellor Zora Mulligan has been appointed as a founding member of the newly established President's Committee for the National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE), the nation's only esports...
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: On August 12, at 11:19 a.m., the School Board made the following announcement: "The Willow Springs R IV School Board has received a statement from Superintendent Dr. Marty Spence that he will not be seeking a contract extension. Dr Spence will fulfill his current contract...
Legislative action from Jefferson City is creating a long to-do list for school districts across the state, and the Willow Springs R-IV school district will be solidifying compliance details at the August meeting, Superintendent Dr. Marty Spence said.
A new law prohibiting the exclusion of...
With the recent passing of Senate Bill 63, Missouri schools are rallying for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, and the changes this bill presents.
Effective as of August 28, 2025, SB 63 ensures that a school district or charter school will not prohibit a student receiving non-traditional...
The Willow Springs R-IV school district is engaging in direct community engagement via “The Bear Council,” which is a group of community leaders handpicked by the administration to provide input on school issues.
The Bear Council was created on May 15, 2025 with its first meeting, said...
A half-million-dollar boost is coming to southern Missouri's startup scene. Missouri State University's efactory has been awarded $500,000 over the next three years from the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) through its Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity (MOBEC) program. This...
Kari Jordan and Caleb Meeker, students from Eminence High School, were among the 96 high school students from across Missouri who participated in the Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience) program. The conference was held July 15-18, 2025, at...
Sixty-five students attended Missouri State University–West Plains' (MSU-WP) Summer Scholars Academy for middle schoolers June 23–27. Students participated in a variety of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) activities, including hands-on classes in healthcare, crime scene...
The Mountain View-Birch Tree School District Board of Education met on Thursday, July 17. The meeting was short as board members and administrators were able to take a small breath before the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.
The Tax Rate Hearing for the school district was set for August 14...
Six Pioneers in Education were in the spotlight on Monday, July 28, in recognition of their commitment and contributions to public education in Missouri. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) recognized the 2025 Pioneers during the 64th Annual Cooperative Conference for...