School News

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.. ...

Back in January, the Purdy AmeriCorps Reading Coaches decided to sponsor a project in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Missouri State University awarded 1,534 degrees to students in fall 2020. The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 11, 2020, at JQH Arena. The following local students earned degrees: India Boughner of Exeter graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education...

High school senior Katherine Anne Smith, of Monett High School, has received honorable mention for the 2021 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri's top academic students in the graduating class of 2021. The announcement was made by Stephanie Heman, principal at Monett High School...

A total of 22 students of the Missouri DECA Chapter at Scott Tech competed in their first virtual District Competition in February. DECA is part of the Marketing Program at SRTC and prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs to be college and career ready...

In the effort to hold an in-person event celebrating accomplishments of FFA members across the state while being responsible with current Covid-19-related health concerns, Missouri FFA plans to hold its 93rd Annual State FFA Convention April 30 and May 1 at the Mathewson Exhibition Center on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia...

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...

Missouri State University awarded 1,534 degrees to students in fall 2020. The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 11, 2020, at JQH Arena. The following local students earned degrees: India Boughner of Exeter graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education...

The last year has been one of difficulty and change. Education has evolved through the pandemic. While some teachers, community members and farmers may not be allowed to physically be with students within the class rooms, the Missouri Farm Bureau has put together agriculture programs assisting teachers throughout the State of Missouri to reach out and make connections with their students...

Purdy Elementary Principal Julie Dalton and Purdy Elementary Counselor Gary Jurgensen presented the school’s January Acceptance Medalists.

Officials at Berean Christian Academy in Monett have released the students listed to the second quarter honor rolls for the 2020-2021 academic year. First grade: Karlie Bartosh, Max Griffis, Olivia Jones, Lila Kimbrough, Zechariah Spurlock and Olivia Waters...

Purdy Elementary School Principal Julie Dalton and Purdy Elementary Counselor Gary Jurgensen recently announced the school’s February Respect Medalist recipients.

Pittsburg State University has released the honor rolls for the 2020 fall semester, and 17 bi-county natives are included. Jacob T. Hall, of Cassville, is a sophomore majoring in History/government Dalton A. O’Neill, of Cassville, is a junior majoring in criminal justice...

Eight Purdy High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members have qualified for the organization’s virtual State Leadership Conference and competition.

Academic honor rolls for Truman State University in Kirksville for the fall 2020 semester have been announced. Two bi-county students qualified for the Vice President for Academic Affairs’ List for earning a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.9. They were: Brittain Cooper, Monett; and Alexa Day, Mt. Vernon. To qualify for either list, a student must be an undergraduate and complete at least 12 hours of credit during the semester...

Truman State University has released its academic honor rolls for the fall 2020 semester. Students who received a grade point average of 3.5 or better during the fall semester can now find their honor roll information posted online. The President’s List, for students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average, can be accessed at truman.edu/honors/fall-2020-presidents-list. ...

Monett school district has announced students named to the first semester honor roll for the 2020-2021 academic years. Seniors: Benjamin True Bluel, Joseph Gabriel Bricker, Caitlyn Makenna Calhoun, Christian Jared Canales, Jennifer Masina Faavi-Cordero, Payton Ann Flynt, Jordan Alexis Garrison, Chee Nue Hang, Melanie Giselle Hernandez Salas, Jennifer Deon Hurst, Abigail Faith Jastal, Kaia Breann Johnson, Miles Edward Laning, Estin Dale McBroom, Abby Rhea McCaffrey, Kalysa Diana McGuire, Dominic Taylor McMahan, Molly Jazmine Montoya Diaz, Tapanga Ann Morris, Doss Wiley Nation, Sydney Jo Parrigon, Kimberlee Brianne Parris, Deesha Sandip Patel, Andy Quoc Pham, Peyton Erica Poage, Oo Reh, Zariah Hope Rosenbalm, Christian Kash-Gene Selvey, Dylan Parker Smith, Katherine Anne Smith, Hannah Elise Stewart, Donovan Andrew Thomas, Ben Verstraete, Tanner Jackson Wright and Lorena Jo Yax-Currens.. ...

Pittsburg State University has released the honor rolls for the 2020 fall semester. To qualify for Dean’s Scholastic Honors, a student must complete at least 12 semester hours, receive a grade point average (GPA) of 3.6 for all credit course work that semester and have no grade lower than a B and no grade of I in any course during the semester. ...

The Office of the Registrar at Northwest Missouri State University announced students named to the Academic or President's honor rolls at the end of the 2020 fall semester. To be included on the Academic Honor Roll, a student must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and attain a grade-point average of 3.50 or above on a 4.00 scale. Students named to the President's Honor Roll have attained a perfect 4.00 GPA for the semester...

Central Methodist University has released its fall 2020 Dean’s List. Area students named to the list include: Crystal Kimmi, Aurora; Jobe Edwards, Lockwood; Cassidy Pachner, Monett; and Austin Schaedler, Mt. Vernon. To qualify for the honor, students must have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester...

Crowder College announced the fall 2020 Dean’s list recipients. A total of 617 students earned recognition by taking at least 12 or more college credit hours and achieving a 3.5 grade point average for the semester. Local students on the list include:...

The University of Missouri in Columbia has released its Dean's List for the fall semester. A total of 11,653 undergraduate students qualified for this academic honor. Monettans named for honors included Kaesha George, freshman education major; Marcus Isbell, junior business major; and Blake Wright, sophomore at the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources...

Purdy Elementary Principal Julie Dalton and Purdy Elementary Counselor Gary Jurgensen present the school’s January Acceptance Medalists.

Drury University has announced students from the day class schedule who have earned a high enough grade point average to be named to the Dean's List for the fall semester. Students honored earned grades to place them at 3.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale. They include the following:...

Officials at Verona School District have released the names of students listed on the first semester honor roll for the 2020-2021 academic year. A Honor Roll Seniors: Paige Bauer and Courtney Freiburger. Juniors: Jaiden Carrasquillo, Seth Freiburger, Taylor Palmer and Paying Thao...

Trinity Lutheran School hosted its annual Spelling Bee Jan. 22.

Dr. Diane Bartholomew, vice president of academic affairs for Missouri Valley College, has announced the Fall 2020 Dean's List. The requirements for the Dean's List are a 3.3 or higher grade point average; at least 12 graded hours for the semester and no "D," "F," or "Incomplete" grades for the semester. Heather Windes, a junior agri-business major from Washburn, was named to the Dean's List...

Students from Trinity Lutheran School, in Freistatt, were recently honored for their outstanding achievements in the Accelerated Reader program in the month of December 2020.

Trinity Lutheran School in Freistatt has honored the second quarter Outstanding Students after chapel service on Jan. 13.

The following students have been named at Trinity Lutheran School for earning all A’s the second quarter of the 2020-2021 academic year.

Purdy Elementary School officials have announced the list of honor students for the second quarter of the 2020-2021 academic year. A Honor roll Third grade: Julia DeLeon, Lilly Franklin, Nadalie Kukovich, Uriel Ochoa, Brayleigh Taylor, Paison Taylor, Brinlee Vineyard, Jaelynn Webb, Emma Becker, Colton Breazzeal, Joselyn Brown, Grant Cairus, Saul Castaneda, Dulce Elias, Jessica Harris, Audie Hutson, Aldo Mendez, Eduardo Roman, Bryson Terry, Pacie Utter and Grace Wolf...

Three Purdy High School Students received medals for their award-winning entries into the Southern Media Showcase, hosted by Missouri Southern State University and held before Christmas break.

  Crowder College Esports team wrapped up the fall season with several players placing in the top performers of their respective games. Esports kicked off last spring at Crowder College. Players earning recognition are as follows: • Melissa Hurtado, of Monett...

Though 2020 has been unpredictable, the consistency of community, compassion, service and responsibility has not taken a back seat in Aurora. Two grants have been in place to address local concerns. The Paying it Forward Basket Program helped more than 2,000 residents with more than 600 baskets. The second grant focused needs of various community partners in an effort to streamline and share resources at an even higher level...

The Pierce City School Board recognized its cafeteria staff Wednesday night, presenting each with a “keep calm and let the lunch lady handle it” T-shirt.

Purdy Elementary Principal Julie Dalton and Purdy Elementary Counselor Gary Jurgensen presented the school’s December Generosity Medalists.

Members of the Joplin Elk’s Lodge were at the Monett Alternative Education Academy on the campus of Monett High School on Friday morning to donate $2,500 to help students continue their academic goals.

Officials at Verona Elementary School recently announced students named to the first quarter honor rolls for the 2020-2021 academic year. Sixth grade: Kimberly Alfaro, Jaidyn Long, Isabella Porras, Alexander Snow, Zachary Freiburger, Mollie Keeling, Gillian Mattox and Keyla Nungaray...

Charlie Brown gets distracted by the Little Red Haired Girl as he preps his team for the big baseball game during Saturday’s performance of the Charles M. Schulz classic, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” which took place at Purdy High School.