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Slater school hears funding update, looks to future gas line project (01/19/12)
Slater Schools is ahead in its funding from the state, according to interim Superintendent Carol Maher, and the district closed out its bonds for the early childhood center this past month. It hasn't yet received all of its local tax receipts for 2011, though, and is approximately $30,000 behind...

Discussion panel gives Slater seniors "reality check" (12/30/11)
"Don't let your friends decide where you're going." That was an overwhelming suggestion recent Slater High School graduates shared with current seniors Wednesday, Dec. 21, as they gave a "heads up" on what to expect after graduation. A forum of nine alumni gave their input on paying bills, working and juggling coursework while seniors entering their spring semester at SHS prepare for the unknown...

Just another (wildly busy) day in the life of Mr. G -- Music teacher (12/21/11)
Marceline school's video entry in the Glee Give-a-note competition this past fall was titled, "A Day in the Life of Mr. G -- Music Teacher." The spritely march music and speeded-up frame rate in the video may have exaggerated the frantic pace of Marceline Music Director Micah Gooden's typical day, but not by much...

Future state funding predictions spell loss or gain at Slater Schools (12/19/11)
During the Board of Education's look at this month's financial report, Slater Schools Superintendent Carol Maher, PhD., indicated the payment from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education should arrive within the next few days, the typical time frame for that revenue.

School plans book drive for Joplin libraries (12/02/11)
After their school library flooded in December 2006, Blackwater School Librarian Eveleth Hill said students were calling themselves "book savers." Five years later, those students are once again saving the written word.

St. Peter School hosts SIDS workshop (11/21/11)
Sara Tamburrino brought sudden infant death syndrome facts, the statistics and the prevention tips to St. Peter School, and she did it in her infant son's memory. Tamburrino, a representative from SIDS Resources, gathered with St. Peter infant and toddler care teachers on Monday evening to fight the syndrome that robbed her of her own son, Carl. ...

Auction raises money for St. Peter School (10/31/11)
Auction-goers dressed as prisoners, dwarves, witches at dancers gathered to support St. Peter School on Saturday, Oct. 29. Among the many items for auction were cookies, trips, parties and special services. Father Kevin Gormley announced on Sunday morning the live auction alone raised $19,000. ...

St. Peter School to host auction (10/18/11)
With more than 300 auction items reaching from bakery goodies to the South American border, the final bid at the St. Peter School auction on Saturday, Oct. 29, starts the fun rather than ends it. The auction catalog offers a variety of items, an Argentinean hunting excursion being one of the more lavish items and a slow cooker, ranking a little more modest. Auction attendees will have a wide range of things and events to bid on...

Slater Schools kick-starts search for new leadership (10/11/11)
More than 25 district employees attended an informal meeting Tuesday evening, Oct. 11, to discuss the characteristics they'd be looking for in a new Slater Schools superintendent. As the fall semester progresses, staff and board members alike seem eager to find someone permanent for the position. The open position will be posted Wednesday, Oct. 12...

St. Peter School hosts annual blessing of the pets (09/29/11)
As the St. Peter School students sang, the chatter faded, the barking calmed and the pets stood still. "And it happens like that every year," said St. Peter Principal Gary Littrell. "The music starts, and they all quit barking." Students, parents and animals gathered on the St. ...

Extreme sports tonight on the Marshall Square (09/09/11)
Members of the Real Encounter visited Bueker Middle School on Friday afternoon to perform BMX tricks, speak motivationally to the youth and even jump a bike over a line of teachers. The group will perform tonight, Friday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. on the north side of the Marshall Square. Admission is free.

Marshall High School welcomes new choir director Joel Schilb (08/17/11)
The new Marshall High School choir teacher came to town as abruptly as whole rest in a piece of music. He took a half step away from his Columbia home and a full step toward his music education career in less than a month. Now as the first day of school approaches, Joel Schilb is preparing himself for the chords student he'll direct this semester...

New 'creation' greets St. Peter School's youngest students (08/10/11)
With an afternoon of swift brush strokes, Pam Whitney moved up the sun at the request of Father Kevin Gormley. The bright yellow orb greets visitors as they walk up the stairs in the St. Peter convent. Father was concerned the sun's smiling face would be difficult for the little ones to see from such a harsh angle. ...

Beginning of year items approved by Malta Bend School Board (07/13/11)
Moving into the 2011-2012 school year, the Malta Bend Board of Education approved several items during the board's first meeting with Superintendent Charles Marcum.

Summer school students tour police department (06/24/11)
Detective Bill McMellen showed summer school students from Bueker Middle School around the Marshall Police Department on Friday morning. Detective McMullen answered the kids' eager questions including: "Have you ever shot anyone?" "Do you have tasers?"...

Slater Schools works toward increasing savings, student attendance (06/21/11)
A projected decrease of $140,000 in state funding for Slater schools has the district tightening its belt. However, Superintendent Carol Maher feels confident that the district would increase its total savings in the next two years. The Fund Balance gradually decreased from 38 percent to 13 percent since 2005. That trend, though, is largely attributed to the economic downturn, and the fund should sit close to 17 percent for 2011...

Orearville School District votes in favor of four-day school week (06/14/11)
The Orearville School District board voted unanimously in favor of four day school week at a public hearing on June 14. Starting in August the school week will run Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. "Don't think this has been done lightheartedly," said board member Dick Adkison. "We've put a lot of thought into this."...

Malta Bend acquires new board member, books and network server to come (06/08/11)
Administrative changes in Malta Bend schools were a brief part of their regular meeting Wednesday evening, June 8.

Slater seniors honored during Sunday commencement ceremony (05/15/11)

Malta Bend school board position open, district approves new hires and calendar (05/11/11)

St. Peter School hosts blood drive Monday, May 9 (05/09/11)
Tracy Crumbaugh's Fourth through eighth grade science students at St. Peter School are hosting a Community Blood Center blood drive until 6 p.m. Monday, May 9. The center, out of Kansas City, is hoping to acquire 25 units from donors. Students are helping register donors, assisting at the revitalization station, and handing out T-shirts and tickets to Schlitterbahn to participants...

Slater schools discuss budget considerations (04/19/11)

Slater Board of Education approves personnel changes at special meeting (04/15/11)
Meeting in executive session Monday evening, April 11, for legal and personnel issues, the Slater Board of Education accepted resignations as well as approved the "reduction in force" for another staff member. The board accepted the resignations of elementary teachers Frank Guthrie and Amanda Wilson...

Slater school board reorganizers, approves interim superintendent (04/11/11)
The Slater Board of Education reorganized during a special meeting Monday, April 11, after Election Day produced two new board members. Incumbent Jodi Fuemmeler rejoins the board for a three-year term along with new members Jayme Young-England and Brenda Guthrie, who were sworn in Monday evening...

Morning balloon release is recognition of early childhood programs (04/08/11)
Though the sun wasn't out this morning, the stars were. Preschoolers at St. Peter Catholic School and Bright Beginnings released balloons Friday, April 8, in celebration of Marshall's youth. The City of Marshall recently proclaimed this month as Month of the Young Child; Parents as Teachers and Saline County Early Childhood Coalition are celebrating with children, as well as schools and youth organizations, in the area...

Slater childhood center near completion, board adjusts responsibilities (04/04/11)
Things are still moving forward with the Early Childhood Center in Slater and the board set a preliminary goal of April 22 to finish several projects before it can be licensed. During the board's meeting Monday, April 4, Preschool teacher Becky Drummond said an early walk-through produced several tasks that need to be completed. ...

Malta Bend schools host candidate forum (04/01/11)
A candidate forum was held Thursday evening, March 31, at Malta Bend schools. The forum was organized by the CTA and moderated by CTA President Lisa Bakert. Five school board candidates -- Giles Kiser, Everett O'Donnell, Diane Ortzian, incumbent Jackie Plattner and incumbent Mindy Rigby (in alphabetical order) -- were invited to participate, and each accepted, O'Donnell being the only candidate absent as he was in Oklahoma for National Guard training. His written responses were read aloud...

Malta Bend school board approves staff changes, selects new superintendent (03/30/11)
Several recent meetings of the Malta Bend Board of Education produced administrative and faculty changes for the upcoming school year. The board has recently held two special meetings, producing actions that include hiring a new superintendent. Charles Marcum was hired for the superintendent/principal position for the 2011-2012 school year, according to minutes from the March 23 meeting. The motion passed by a 6-0 vote...

Exotic birds flock to Southeast Elementary School (03/25/11)
The students at Southeast Elementary School in Marshall filed into the gym for a special show, a Wings of Love presentation. Wings of Love, established by Yvonne Patterson of Kansas City, conducts entertaining bird shows for education. They often include owls flying across the room and macaws playing basketball or riding bikes...

MHS recognizes students in third quarter assembly (Updated at 8:35 a.m. Wednesday, March 23) (03/22/11)
The colors of Marshall High School transformed from red to green as students, parents and staff filled the gym for a student recognition assembly on St. Patrick's Day, Thursday, March 17. MHS staff recognized students for their academic achievement, involvement in extra-curricular activities and making positive contributions to the school...

Committee provides proposals for Malta Bend teachers (03/09/11)

5k run organized by students to benefit ministerial organization (03/08/11)
Sixth-grade students at St. Peter School are stretching out their legs, as the long haul will soon begin. They've planned, developed and organized fundraisers to benefit the Marshall Ministerial Alliance, and have already raised close to $1,000, according to sixth grade teacher Susie Thompson...

Science takes shape in St. Peter School gym (02/28/11)
A science fair held Thursday, Feb. 24, transformed the St. Peter School gym into a breeding ground of hypotheses. Students from 4th to 8th grade participated in this year's fair and, according to instructor Tracy Crumbaugh, a lot of effort went into it...

Principal and teacher evaluations discussed during Slater closed session (02/21/11)
A closed session held Thursday, Feb. 17, produced a few new votes for the Slater Board of Education. Superintendent John McEachern presented evaluations for both building principals, Jamie Goodman and Sarah Marriott. Board members approved the evaluations in addition to approving two-year contracts for each principal...

Slater Schools approves bond refinance, hears support for superintendent's progress (02/17/11)

Malta Bend votes on superintendent's contract (02/11/11)
The Malta Bend School District went into closed session Wednesday evening, Feb.9, to discuss student and personnel matters and Superintendent Melissa Vesser stated the board voted on only one thing that she knows of -- her contract. "There was no major dispute or issue," Vesser said of the board not renewing her contract...

Contract not renewed for Slater Schools official: Bond options discussed (01/31/11)

Ballot approved by Malta Bend Schools (01/24/11)
Five candidates have filed for the Malta Bend Board of Education election for which three seats will be filled. Candidates are -Everett O'Donnell Sr. -Diane Ortzian -Jacquelyn Plattner -Mindy Rigby -Giles Kiser The district approved the ballot during its meeting held Monday, Jan. 24. Each school board member serves a three-year term...

Slater schools approve election ballot (01/18/11)

Copper wire taken from childhood center not a setback for construction (01/07/11)
Approximately 300 feet of copper wire was stolen from the construction site of Slater' Early Education Center. Superintendent John McEachern updated Slater School Board members on the progress during their meeting Friday, Jan.7, McEachern, and said that electricians will not run wiring until the building is secured...

High number of students receive free or reduced school lunches (12/28/10)
According to a report from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, more than half of Saline County students were part of the Free and Reduced Lunch program in the 2009-2010 school year. With 3,859 students enrolled in a lunch program in general, 1,734 were eligible to receive free lunches and 394 were eligible to receive a reduced price. That amounted to 55 percent of Saline County students...

Slater schools receive anonymous donation (12/21/10)
An anonymous donor contributed $200 to the Early Childhood Center in Slater, of which roughly one-third of the construction is finished. During the board of education's meeting Tuesday, Dec. 21, members expressed their appreciation for the gift. The district's design professional, Rob Rollings, said a good rule of thumb is when the building looks complete from the outside, they would be approximately 50 percent complete...

Slater High School features hat and mitten tree (12/20/10)
As the first semester draws to a close, many area high school students are busy making plans for Christmas break and gearing up for final exams. Slater High School students are doing that -- plus something else, as well. They are gathering hats and gloves for a philanthropic Christmas tree in the high school office...

Slater adds three employees to school staff (12/20/10)
A special meeting held Thursday, Dec. 16, prompted the Slater Board of Education to hire three new staff members. Gil Stephens will be the new part-time instrumental music instructor, as Larry Glavin's last day is next Wednesday, Dec. 22. Dawn Plummer will take over as an elementary teacher. She fills Kara Brown's position after Brown relocates mid-term. Additionally, Frank Davis was hired as the school custodian...

Slater High School presents Christmas concert (12/17/10)
Slater High School's Vocal Music Christmas Concert combined both traditional and uncommon songs Thursday, Dec. 16. Approximately 10 students performed solos throughout the evening and performances from both the seventh- and eighth-grade Treble Choir and Changing Voices Choir contributed to the the show...

Malta Bend working to make building and educational improvements (12/15/10)

Slater Schools reimbursed for lightning damage (12/03/10)
A $13,000 check made its way to Slater School District recently. Superintendent John McEachern told school board members Friday, Dec. 3, that the district's insurance company covered the full amount for damages done to the Alexander building from a lightning strike that occured this past October...

Battle of the Belt surveys safety precautions (11/29/10)
This past October, Slater High School ran Battle of the Belt, a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of wearing a seat belt. Student council members monitored how many students were buckled up while on school grounds. Just 21 percent of students were reportedly wearing a safety belt the first day of the campaign. ...

Choraliers to perform at Carnegie Hall (Updated: includes info on fundraisers) (11/23/10)
Marshall High School choir members will perform at Carnegie Hall next spring, the 27th year that promoters have held such a concert. The members who are participating will be part of a larger choir, said Director Ron Sayer. It is mostly made up of students from Missouri, who will perform the Schubert "Mass in G."...

Slater schools report election dates (11/18/10)

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