School News

The Scott Regional Technology Center’s JROTC program fielded two air rifle shooting teams that competed in the McDonald County High School “Shoulder to Shoulder” marksmanship competition on Oct. 13 in Anderson. According to Lt. Col. Brennan Cook, senior Army instructor, this was the first year the McDonald County JROTC program sponsored the Shoulder to Shoulder Meet. It is intended to allow some of southwest Missouri’s smaller JROTC programs to compete head-to-head in a friendly environment...

Pictured are members of the Verona High School Student Council, who hosted a Wild West themed “Escape the School” fundraiser on Oct. 5.

Twenty-six Purdy FFA members attended Field Day at the University of Missouri’s southwest research station near Mt. Vernon on Sept. 13

Purdy Elementary School has named winners of character medals in September, where teamwork was recognized.

Monett High School graduate and rural Verona native Lora Wright, an animal science major at Oklahoma State University, received the William Barrett Tallant Endowed Agriculture Scholarship.

The Purdy FFA Chapter attended the Professional Bull Riding (PBR) event at JQH Arena in Springfield, on Sept. 7.

Vincent Suchowski of Washburn has been named to the Dean's List for the summer semester at State Technical College of Missouri in Linn. To earn the honor, Suchowski had to earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. State Tech is Missouri's first and only public higher education institution with a statewide mission of technical education at the Association of Applied Science Degree level...

Officials at Monett Elementary School have chosen students demonstrating the characteristics of being polite and respectful as Students of the Week for Oct. 1.

The Cub Pride Band recently competed at the Mt. Vernon marching festival, performing their show “Gold.”

On Sept. 17, the Monett High School National Honor Society chapter inducted 35 new members at the high school’s performing arts center.

Walk to School Week has continued to be a popular activity among Monett school children.

Officials at Monett Elementary School have chosen students demonstrating the characteristics of being polite and respectful as Students of the Week for Sept. 24.

Purdy Elementary School students have been recognized with medals as part of the character education program.

During the week of the St. Mary’s Catholic School Book Fair, Jason Kramer, principal, issued a reading challenge to students.

Officials at Monett Elementary School have chosen students demonstrating the characteristic of being polite and respectful as Students of the Week for Sept. 17.

A retirement party was held on Thursday for Janet Cornell at Monett Elementary School. Cornell worked in the food service full-time for 23 years, starting as a substitute in 1992.

Officials at Monett Elementary School have chosen students demonstrating the characteristic of being polite and respectful as Students of the Week for Sept. 10.

Verona Elementary School has named its Character Kids for August who exemplified the trait of responsibility.

Officials at Monett Elementary School have chosen students demonstrating the characteristic of being polite and respectful as Students of the Week for Sept. 4.

The Purdy FFA engaged in many activities over the summer, especially the Purdy Livestock Show, managed by the chapter.

Students at Trinity Lutheran School in Freistatt were recognized after chapel for scoring 95 percent or higher on all reading tests in the month of August.

The Purdy FFA Chapter hosted the 12th annual FFA and Alumni Truck and Tractor Pull on Saturday, Aug. 25, on Eagle Logistics grounds, south of Purdy. FFA members partnered with FFA Alumni members in organizing the event, parking cars and hosting the concessions stand. All proceeds from the pulls benefit the Purdy FFA and Alumni and their programs...

The Purdy R-2 School District welcomed six new staff members to its ranks as the 2018-2019 school year began.

Although the Monett school district's participation in programs funded for five years by the Missouri Foundation for Health's Healthy School/Healthy Communities grant has concluded, physical activities efforts promoting healthy lifestyles have continued...

Brandi Freiburger, a reading teacher at Verona Elementary School, has received a $500 grant for resources, research or materials through the Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation.

St. Lawrence Catholic School in Monett has welcomed David Crowell as the new principal. An experienced educator and administrator, Crowell stressed the importance of strong community relations in his introductory comments to students and staff on Tuesday...

Samantha C. Sharpe, of Verona, has been named to the spring 2018 Dean's List at Evangel University, Springfield. She is the daughter of Robert Sharpe, of Verona. During the spring semester, Sharpe was a sophomore with a major in Allied Health. Full-time students who have earned a grade point average of 3.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale are eligible to be on the Dean's List...

Verona Elementary School has received a classroom grant from the Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation for $500 to help implement the Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) for the first time.

Community members have generously donated school supplies and funds to buy school supplies for children in need this week.

Colton Spencer of Lawrence County, and Alexis Ehrhardt, of Barry County, have been named to the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Dean’s List at the University of Missouri for the spring 2018 semester. Spencer is currently studying agricultural education. Ehrhardt is currently studying parks, recreation and sport...

The Missouri Council of Teachers of English has announced the winners of the first MoCTE Collaborative English Language Arts Grant. Amy Sampson, Monett language arts teacher, received the award for her project, “Get Out.” Her initiative is designed to get students outside the four walls of the classroom to learn in real-world environments. ...

The yearly combined luncheon meeting of Missouri Retired Teachers meeting was held at Olive Grill in Aurora on June 14.

Pittsburg State University has released the honor rolls for the 2018 spring semester, and two Monett natives are included. Jacob Fuldner, of Monett, is a junior majoring in automotive service tech, and Vickie Aldridge, of Monett, is a senior majoring in recreation. Both earned All-A Scholastic Honors...

Four bi-county students have been named to the spring Dean's List at Central Methodist University in Fayette. Kelsey Wiseman, an athletic training major, and Cassidy Pachner, an elementary education major, both of Monett, were named to the honor. Also recognized were Shannon Mitchell of Seligman, a middle school science major, and Christopher March of Mt. Vernon, an athletic training major...

Principal Julie Dalton at Purdy Elementary School has announced the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2017-2018 school year. Named to the A honor roll were the following students: Third grade — Lizett Aldava, Kylee Arivett, Jacob Clarke, Logan Clow, Eliazar Hernandez, Loyda Juarez, Jackson Lee, Emily Maddocks, Alexa Robles, Cyris Williams, Alexis Craig, Carlos Juarez-Solis, Allison Lopez, Hector Rueda, Jesus Serrano, Andelynn Vineyard, Kimberly Canales, Ryan Farris, Brennan Hawkins, Easton Hughes, Seth Hutchens, Danika Sandoval and Alex Stubblefield.. ...

The three eighth grade graduates of Trinity Lutheran School this year achieved high scholastic honors and carried a B+ or above grade point average during their entire Trinity career.

The Purdy school district announced its second semester honor roll students for seventh through twelfth grades. The students were: A Honor Roll: Monserat Alverez, Destiny Clevenger, Carlee Deditius, Bosten Goetz, Alli Hayes, Anna Hoffman, Lisa Lee, Francis Mathews, Makayla Mazza Destry Patton, Armando Rivera and Jake Young...

Torri Holder, of Cassville, graduated magna cum laude from College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, during the 2018 commencement exercises on May 13. She received a bachelor of science in Agriculture Agronomy. Several Barry County students made the honor list at Missouri University of Science and Technology for the Spring 2018 semester. ...

Announcement has been made concerning recipients of the 2017-18 academic letters at Monett High School. Students must have maintained a 3.33 grade point average each semester for the previous two semesters. First year recipients follow: Rebecca Allen, David Alvarez, Leo Amador Rodriguez, Matthew Bahl, Elias Barrientos, Chloe Bartz, Caitlyn Calhoun, Christian Canales, Angie Chavez, Shelby Coursey, Melanie Cruz, Lara Denney, Faith Drewianka, David Fields, Payton Flynt, Haley Gaines, Jordan Garrison, Cameron George, Jack Goodman, Michael Graham, Hailen Gudgell, Mercedes Gusta, Chees Hang, Isaac Hilton, Kelsey Hood, Benjamin Hoyt, Branden Hoyt, Kate Huntress, Jennifer Hurst, Isamar Ibarra, Kaitlyn Ingle, Abigail Jastal, Emily Johnson, Kaia Johnson, Pollyana Johnson, Abigail Kranz, Miles Laning, Joshua Lopez, Dylan Lynch, Estin McBroom, Abby McCaffrey, Harley McCully, Kalysa McGuire, Deisy Mejia Salas, Briza Mijares-Rogel, Molly Montoya Diaz, Alisa Moua, Doss Nation, Sydney Parrigon, Kimberlee Parris, Andy Pham, Nicholas Pilkenton, Peyton Poage, Yesenia Ramirez, Ragain Rook, Jose Salas Esquivel, Garrett Schmidt, Mackenzie Shanks, Emily Shaw, Dylan Smith, Katherine Smith, Diego Soriano-Vargas, Taylor Southard, Ivy Tilford, Jennifer Torres, Natalie Turner, Alexandra Valenciano, Adrian Vargas, Ben Verstraete, Lizandro Villa Fernandez, Madeline Williams, Jewlia Willoughby, Grace Wormington, Tanner Wright, England Yarbro, Lorena Yax-Currens and Gabriela Zengotita.. ...

On Tuesday, May 15, the Purdy Chapter of the National English Honor Society completed its community-driven book box project.

Monett Middle School’s annual induction ceremony for the National Junior Honor Society in a spring ceremony at at the MHS Performing Arts Center.

Exeter High School Class of 1957 met for a reunion on Memorial Day at Roaring River Lodge, for dinner and visiting.

Mariah Halstenberg, right, received the 2018 Brian Andelin Memorial Pierce City Arts Council Scholarship of $500.

Officials at Monett High School have announced underclassmen honors for the 2017-18 academic year. • American government top five: Anna Pham, Marithza Reyes, Erin McCaffrey, Trinity Poynter and Josh Lopez. • Maddy Lee, AP/DC Government President’s Award...

Honor roll for the second semester has been announced at Purdy High School for grades seven through 12. The following student were named to the A honor roll: Seniors — Betty Berry, Zoe Brown, Megan Hibbard, Tyler Keeler, Ryan Pack, Mikey Schad, Layne Skiles, Cailyn Spears and Emily Webb...

Officials at Monett Elementary School have chosen students demonstrating the characteristic of being safe in their environment as Students of the Week for May 14.

Keith Butler, of Monett, a culinary arts student at Scott Regional Technical Center in Monett, was one of two recipients of a Breaking Traditions award in the state secondary category by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, given at a ceremony in Jefferson City on April 23...

Crowder College Neosho released its Spring 2018 Dean's List. Out of 649 students who made the list, many were Barry County graduates. The honor is accomplished by completing 12 or more credit hours and achieving a 3.5 grade point average or higher. Barry County recipients by city, were:...

Scott Tech students received scholarships and awards at the 22nd Annual Recognition Night held May 1 and May 3 at Scott Regional Technology Center in Monett. At the event, 75 students received Passport portfolios. To meet the requirements for this honor, a student must complete one of the 14 programs and maintain a ‘B’ average both years while missing no more than six days in attendance per school year during the course of the program...

For their year-end project, third and fourth graders under teacher Shanna Jelinek at Trinity Lutheran School in Freistatt made 3-D renderings of states in the U.S., marking cities and major features, researching and writing a report, then presenting it to the class...