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Friday, Feb. 10, 2012
School News: Budget crunch takes a bite out of Marshall summer school (03/09/10)
As I write this article the state of Missouri is dealing with the worst recession since the 1930's. Governor Nixon has already cut more than $700 million from this year's budget and may have to cut more before this fiscal year is completed. Due to decreased revenues, the state of Missouri has already reduced allocations to schools by 2 percent for the remainder of this fiscal year. That is approximately $189,000 for our district...
School News: Library media centers are vital to student achievement and success (12/09/09)
The Bueker Middle School Library Media Center (LMC) is a hub for activity and vital to the school and its students. Research studies have shown that a strong library media program and a professionally trained Library Media Specialist (LMS) have a positive impact on academic achievement. With 700 plus students and 60 staff members at BMS we are busy all the time. Mrs. Beth Chase, the Bueker Middle School LMS, does an outstanding job managing our LMC...
School News: Marshall early childhood screening process helps parent educators assess needs (11/12/09)
This week I will focus on some changes that are occurring this school year with our early childhood screening process. The screening process guides parent educators in the identification of children that may need additional services or evaluation. During the screening your child will have their ears and eyes checked, as well as, be assessed for age appropriate development...
School News: Saline County Career Center offers students useful knowledge, college credit (10/28/09)
If you were told that your son or daughter could attain skills in leadership, employability and job readiness, while applying and strengthening their academic knowledge to real life situations, would you want them involved? If they could do all of this and earn free college credit, would you be interested? Of course you would! All of this is possible at Saline County Career Center!...
School News: Emphasis on creative helps Eastwood students get excited about reading (10/22/09)
Eastwood School is excited about the new school year. Our school consists of nine sections of third grade classrooms with a total of 201 students. We also have two sections of kindergarten consisting of 50 students total. Our teaching staff is made up of nine third grade regular education teachers, two kindergarten teachers, two Title 1 teachers, and two special education teachers...
School News: Early Childhood Learning Center provides programs for preschoolers and students with special needs (10/14/09)
At the Early Childhood Learning Center our goal is to provide a structured, developmentally appropriate curriculum and a positive environment designed to meet the social, emotional, language, and cognitive needs of children ages 3-5. We will accomplish this goal through cooperation among trained staff, children, families and community partners...
School News: Focus on literacy: Students immersed in reading (10/01/09)
Southeast School is a second grade attendance center in Marshall Public Schools. This year we have the following classes: eight sections of second grade and two sections of kindergarten. Our class size in second grade and kindergarten averages about 23 students. Our current enrollment is 215 students...
School News: 'Football in Pink' grows into 'Week in Pink' with more activities to support cancer cause (09/23/09)
Three years ago when we started to have conversations about a football game in pink, some people looked at us like we were crazy. We heard comments that "the team won't play in pink," or "why pink?" or "I will not wear that!" As time got closer something very special started to happen...
School News: Marshall school district superintendent introduces new series of articles (08/27/09)
The Marshall Public School District has a rich history of high student achievement. When you look at our district you will see a talented and dedicated faculty that is always willing to go above and beyond to meet the needs of our students. Our students are some of the best and brightest in the state of Missouri and it is our goal to ensure they are prepared to succeed at the highest level possible...
DR. CRAIG NOAH, Superintendent of Marshall schools
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School News columns will appear weekly during the school year. Actual authors will rotate among staff and administrators of the district.