Education
Meet the new principals
Monett Elementary has two new administrators for the 2023-24 school year. Peg Winfrey is the new principal, and Heather Romine is taking on the role of assistant principal.
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Aiming to improve adult education
In 2019, five individuals came together to talk about what the Monett area lacked in resources and led to the higher than state and U.S. poverty rate.
Read MoreAiming to improve adult educationRenovations to district buildings moving forward
With the construction on the new Monett Middle School practically finished, other buildings in the district are being renovated. Steve Garner, director of operations for the district, gave the Monett R-1 Board of Education an update on these renovations during their meeting on Thursday, July 20.
Read MoreRenovations to district buildings moving forwardHow students can avoid ‘senioritis’
Senior year of high school can be a whirlwind of activity. The early months are spent wrapping up standardized testing and applying to college. Since many colleges and universities ask for mid-year transcripts for students to aid with class placement and/or make final admissions decisions, students also need to maintain their studies and grades throughout the fall and winter.
Read MoreHow students can avoid ‘senioritis’Parents can be more involved
Parents can make every effort to encourage children to make the most of the school experience, including academics and extracurricular activities. Though students’ level of engagement is ultimately up to them, parental involvement at school can be crucial for students’ success.
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When it’s time to call in a tutor
Busy schedules, hybrid learning and demanding coursework have affected students’ academic performance over the last year-plus. The months since a pandemic was declared in March of 2020 have been unlike any other, and confronting the academic challenges of the pandemic may have adversely affected some students’ grades.
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