Arts/Education
The Willow Springs R-IV School District is making efforts towards improvement while still facing financial hurdles. School Board President Roger Shanks presided over the September 14, meeting where the school budget and positivity around the district were themes.
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Representatives of West Plains’ R-VII school district attended the Missouri State School Board meeting in Jefferson City, and reported concerns back to the district’s school board that evening. Superintendent Dr. Wes Davis told the board the visit was to show solidarity with other public schools...
During a recent school board meeting the date for the 2027 graduation was moved to Friday, May 14, 2027 at 7:00 p.m. due to scheduling conflicts. More information on the Liberty graduation will come next year.
Other items on the agenda during the Thursday, Sept. 17 meeting of the Mountain...
Organizers report Harlin Museum's Fall Art Show brought together a wonderful collection of artistic talent, noting that this year's awards gave plenty of reason to celebrate.
Lee Copen took home Best of Show honors for her watercolor, Lantern's Light, which also earned first place in the...
The AmVets Post 98 Ladies Auxiliary recently wrapped up a highly successful school supply drive, raising nearly $2,000 to support local students and teachers across Howell County.
Through the initiative, the Auxiliary provided around $300 worth of essential school supplies to three local...
The search for a Superintendent to replace retiring Superintendent Lanna Tharp is on-going. The school board met recently during a special meeting to discuss salary range.
On Thursday, Aug. 27 the board met at 5:00 p.m. where current Superintendent Lanna Tharp led a salary range discussion...
The Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District set the tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year during the Thursday, Aug. 20 meeting.
The meeting began with a tax hearing where the floor was open for public comments, but no public comments were made.
The tax rate for the 2026-2027...
No members of the public were present to comment during the Willow Springs School District’s annual property-tax levy hearing. The board again approved the state minimum levy with little discussion. Superintendent Dr. Jon Johnson said the unchanged rate is projected to add $43,547 to this year’s...
The Willow Springs Bears Football Booster Club held their sixth annual fundraising dinner Saturday night. Hosted at scenic Pine Meadows Venue, the meal featured meat prepared by Willow Springs’ Larry Simon, mac ‘n cheese, and coleslaw. Per tradition, the football team served the meal.
The...
In an article in the August 12 edition titled, “WS schools announce bus route changes,” Howell County News announced the district superintendent did not respond to two requests for details. In a show of good faith cooperation with the school district, we wish to explain than Dr. Johnson says he did...