School News

Students of the Week at Monett Elementary School for the week of Sept. 6 are pictured.

The second All Roads Lead Home Mural received a $500 boost during back to school meetings in August from the Missouri Retired Teachers Association, represented by Shirley Andrus (left) and Ruby Vincent (right). Kim McCully-Mobley, an Aurora High School educator, received the grant on behalf of the Youth Empowerment Project and the Houn’ Dawg Alumni & Outreach Center...

The Purdy R-II School District is welcoming 14 new staff members to its ranks for the 2021-2022 school year, including a new superintendent, Dr. Travis Graham, pictured at front.

Missouri State University awarded 2,954 degrees to students during spring commencement ceremonies May 13-14 at JQH Arena. Students who graduated with honors completed at least 30 undergraduate credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. The following local students earned degrees:...

Cale Mackinley Miller and Natalie Shea Bekemeier, both of Mt. Vernon, were named to the University of Central Missouri Spring 2021 Dean’s List. Each semester, the Dean's List is divided into two parts. The first list includes the names of students who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average (GPA), and the second list includes the names of students who attained a grade point average of 3.50 to 3.99. Miller achieved a 4.0 GPA and Bekemeier achieved a GPA of 3.5 to 3.99...

Park University held virtual ceremonies in May for its Spring 2021 graduates. Local students earning a Bachelor of Science degree included Aaron Brubeck, business administration/computer information management, Marionville; Ashley L. Guerrero, management, formerly of Cassville; and Haley N. Williams, chemistry, Pierce City...

Monett educators were recently honored at the end of the academic year.

Southwest Baptist University has released its Spring 2021 graduate and honor roll lists. Among the graduates are: Jordan Campbell, of Cassville, who graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science; Elizabeth Goetz, of Exeter, who graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science in nursing; and Kelsey Wiseman, of Monett, who earned a doctorate of physical therapy...

Drury University has announced the names of students on the Spring 2021 Dean’s List. They include the following bi-county students: Sarah Childress, of Monett; Tatum Clark, of Miller; Shaylin Dalton, of Monett; Camryn Eldridge, of Mt. Vernon; Cheyenne Heavener, of Mt. Vernon; Emma Mareth, of Monett; Rachel Negre, of Aurora; Dario Rodriguez, of Monett; and John Schupbach, of Monett...

Crowder College had 549 students earn Dean’s list recognition for the Spring 2021 semester, including 80 from the bi-county area. To achieve this honor, a student must earn a 3.5 grade point average or higher while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours. The students included are:...

Three area students were named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List at Central Methodist University, which was announced recently by CMU provost Dr. Rita Gulstad. They are: Jobe Edwards, of Lockwood, a senior majoring in marine biology; Crystal Kimmi, of Aurora, a senior majoring in music education; and Austin Schaedler, of Mt. ...

Crowder College Community Theatre is set to present “Junie B. Jones the Musical,” adapted from the “Junie B. Jones” series of books by Barbara Park. The production will take place June 24-26. Shows on Thursday and Friday will be at 7:30 p.m., with 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. matinee shows on Saturday at the Elsie Plaster Community Center, located at the Crowder College campus in Neosho...

Jana Parrigon, communication arts teacher at Pierce High School, recently received a combined donation of $1,945 from Sonic Drive-In to purchase cameras for use by students in the art department. The cameras will be used as part of a new program which seeks to get students ready for the art classes they wish to take in college, and careers for their future. ...

Trinity Lutheran School recognized A honor roll students at the closing chapel on May 9.

Trinity Lutheran School recognized A/B honor roll students at the closing chapel on May 9.

Trinity Lutheran School honored fourth quarter outstanding students at the closing chapel on May 12.

Four students graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School on Saturday, May 22.

Officials at Monett High School have released the list of students who have earned academic letters, which were presented at an awards ceremony on May 10. Those earning their first academic letter included: Benjamin Bluel, Gabriel Bricker, Logan Brown, Elizabeth Granados-Ortega, Daniela Gonzalez, Tapanga Morris, Dominic Perrella, Oo Reh, Zariah Rosenbalm and Hannah Stewart...

Students graduating sixth grade at St. Lawrence Catholic School in Monett this year have earned the Presidential Education Award for outstanding academic excellence.

An overview of the Monett Elementary School’s Reading Recovery program was shared by educators, highlighting personal student success stories, at the May 20 board of education meeting.

Monett School Board members recognized students who placed in the annual Big 8 Art Show.

Trinity Lutheran School announced graduation honors for the class of 2021. Valedictorian Halle Schoen (left), daughter of Marcus and Sandra Schoen, has attended Trinity since PreSchool.

With the recent improvement in Missouri weather, students of Teresa Hopper’s kindergarten class, at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Pierce City, welcomed spring by decorating and flying kites.

Monett Taco Bell awarded one of its employees, Sara Farmer, of Pierce City, with $10,000 for school to pursue her passion. Farmer has been a Taco Bell team member since 2019 and plans to use the $10,000 scholarship to pursue her passion in special education at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar...

Students on the Verona Elementary Third Quarter Honor Roll include: 3rd Grade A Honor Roll: Sophie Keim. 3rd Grade A/B Honor Roll: Tavia Lechner, Gunner Martinez and Maria Vargas. 4th Grade A Honor Roll: Alexander Baker, Luke Brisco, Brianna Fleshman, Bella Frias, Sadie Martinez, Kalel Massey, Pu Meh, Gabriel Shuman, Mason Thao and Ella Tosh...

Officials at Monett High School have released the list of students who have earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement.

Officials at Monett High School have announced the list of graduates who have earned the George Washington Carver top 10 percent award.

Officials at Monett High School have released the names of graduates named to receive the President’s Education Award Program Award.

Officials at Berean Christian Academy in Monett have released the students listed to the third quarter honor rolls for the 2020-2021 academic year. First grade: Bailey Forester, Max Griffis, Olivia Jones, Lila Kimbrough, Olivia Waters. Second grade: Charlee Griffis, Nellie Jones, Preston Roberts, Jocelyn Williams...

Three local residents have earned degrees from Western Governors University (WGU). Allie Lumpkin, of Aurora, received a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education. Lisa Hardwick, of Monett, received a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Patricia Brandt, of Mt Vernon, received a Master of Science in secondary educational leadership...

The judging panel at the Purdy R-II School District’s annual talent show awarded sweepstakes medals to overall winners.

Pre-K and pre-school students attending St. Mary’s Catholic School may be small in stature, but their hearts are huge. This year, students worked hard on the community service projects Pop Top Pandemonium and Danielle Cares for Chairs. The pop top drive benefits Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks. ...

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs to be college and career ready in the areas of marketing, management, hospitality and finance. The following Scott Tech DECA finalists from the virtual State competition held in March 2021 are pictured. ...

Principal Julie Dalton recently announced the Purdy Elementary third quarter honor roll. Third Grade “A” Nadalie Kukovich, Hunter Nickol, Uriel Ochoa, Brinlee Vineyard, Jaelynn Webb, Colton Breazzeal, Audie Hutson and Bryson Terry Third Grade “B” Dani Edl, Lilly Franklin, Raylan Grant, Julia DeLeon, Ayleen Rodriguez, Paison Taylor, Joselyn Brown, Grant Cairus, Dulce Elias, Angel Elias Mendez, Audrey Heiney, Aldo Mendez, EJ Patterson, Eduardo Roman, Makalei Schroeder and Grace Wolf...

Trinity Lutheran School honored third quarter outstanding students at a recent chapel service for consistently displaying the character traits of respect, responsibility, safety and faithfulness. The outstanding students include, from left: fifth grade, Grace Broderick, daughter of Nick and LeaAnn Broderick; kindergarten, Harrison Trokey, son of Ethan and Julia Trokey and seventh grade, Elizabeth Sharp, daughter of Wyatt and Dori Sharp. ...

Trinity Lutheran School students who made the third quarter A/B honor roll include, from left: Bentlie Moennig, Reagan Voskamp, Grace Broderick, Delaney Scharbach, Caiden Wormington, Jackson Broderick, Chance Jones, Brynlee Graham and Cole Choate. Contributed photo...

Trinity Lutheran School students who made the third quarter A honor roll include, front row, from left: MJ Sletten, Ross Bailey, and Seth Carr; second row, from left, Eli Hunt, Harper Rhea, Eva Kennell, Connor Bailey and Olivia Wood; third row, from left: Charlie Moore, Karsyn Heseman, Karlea McBlair and Leah Knight. ...

Several Missouri University of Science and Technology students from the Lawrence County area have been included on the university’s Fall 2020 honor list. They are: Dalton Brown, of Mt Vernon, a senior architectural engineering major. Kyle Bushman, of Mt Vernon, a sophomore applied mathematics major...

Approximately 800 students received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology at the close of the fall semester. The graduates were honored during a virtual commencement ceremony, hosted on the university's Facebook page. Among the graduates were: Jack Gibfried, of Monett, who earned a bachelor of science in electrical engineering and graduated summa cum laude; Tyler Moore, of Aurora, who earned a bachelor of science in electrical engineering and graduated cum laude; Hunter Stepp, of Aurora, who earned a bachelor of science in civil engineering and graduated magna cum laude; and Chipper Wallace, of Aurora, who earned a bachelor of science in civil engineering and graduated magna cum laude.. ...

The Purdy High School National Honor Society held its annual Evening of Excellence on Tuesday, March 9. The program, hosted by National Honor Society Member Andres Aldaba, featured the presentation of awards to students that excelled in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Academic Team competitions...

Approximately 800 students received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology at the close of the fall semester. The graduates were honored during a virtual commencement ceremony, hosted on the university's Facebook page. Among the graduates were: Jack Gibfried, of Monett, who earned a bachelor of science in electrical engineering and graduated summa cum laude; Tyler Moore, of Aurora, who earned a bachelor of science in electrical engineering and graduated cum laude; Hunter Stepp, of Aurora, who earned a bachelor of science in civil engineering and graduated magna cum laude; and Chipper Wallace, of Aurora, who earned a bachelor of science in civil engineering and graduated magna cum laude.. ...