Marshall High School hosts Achievement Night for students May 11
Academic Excellence Banquet scholarships presented included the following: 1. Marshall Public Education Foundation — Moses Benjamin — Kailyn Wise 2.
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Slater High School Class of 2022 honored at commencement ceremony
“ … to the graduating class of 2022, congratulations on reaching this milestone in your lives and for the many accomplishments you have achieved,” Slater School District Superintendent Debbie Gonzalez said at the graduation ceremony on Friday night, May 13.
New siren to give Blackburn residents more warning of severe weather
The residents of Blackburn will be safer in the event of severe weather after a new outdoor storm siren was installed Monday, May 16. The previous siren had a push button to sound an alarm, requiring someone to physically drive to the siren in the event of severe weather.
City of Marshall drops RTS proposal, approves representative for Ward 4
Former Marshall Councilwoman Phesa Wright approached members of the council on Monday night, May 16, to recommend another woman — who is interested to do the job — to take the seat for Ward 4. “She’s a math teacher at Marshall High School, some of you may know her,” Wright continued.
Marshall Public Schools shares statement Sunday
In lieu of recent events, Marshall School District Superintendent Carol Maher shared the following statement on Sunday evening, May 15: Because a multitude of information and misinformation is being spread throughout the community about recent events involving members of the Marshall High School family, this statement is made to ensure Marshall Public Schools communicates using appropriate and accurate information based on facts, not hearsay. The Board of Education and MPS Administration strongly encourage all Marshall residents to allow the proper procedures to take place so all involved may be represented fairly.
2 injured in crash after wheel comes off vehicle
Saline County Ambulance transported two people to a Columbia Hospital Sunday afternoon, May 15, after the vehicle they were in crashed on Interstate 70. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred shortly before 2 p.m.
Commissioners give ARPA update, emergency management director mentions training exercise
Emergency Management Director Tony Day shared with the Saline County Commission on Thursday morning, May 12, the department is working on communication issues. “Communication is all important in any incident or catastrophe, and it’s always an issue on every exercise … so we’ve been working on it,” he said.
Marshall Schools superintendent reports on protest
Marshall Public Schools Superintendent Carol Maher reported that a small group of Marshall High School students protested on Thursday, May 12, the district’s inaction concerning an incident that occurred over the weekend, off school property.
Marshall crews continue with street resurfacing program
The street program in Marshall continued Thursday, May 12, as crews worked in the City Office Building parking lot. Several city streets have been milled, and motorists are encouraged to drive cautiously, as there is an approximate 2-inch drop from the pavement before the overlay begins. Sarah Gray/Democrat-News
MPS selects incoming assistant superintendent
David Reinke has been chosen to continue his career in the Marshall School District as the assistant superintendent. He is a distinguished educator with over 20 years of experience in education. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Arkansas-Monticello. Reinke also earned his master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Educational Specialist degrees from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo.