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Dr. Nate Moore

The Branson Public Schools Board of Education has promoted an internal candidate to fill the role of Superintendent Dr. Brad Swofford. Effective July 1, 2025, Dr. Nate Moore will succeed Swofford, who is retiring after 30 years of service to the Branson School District.“After partnering with the...
Homecoming royalty was crowned during the event held when the Norwood Pirates defeated Gainesville last Friday night. This year’s royalty crowned were Queen Ava Kelly and King Gunner Bradshaw, as the two celebrate after receiving their crowns. 
Manes R-V National Beta members are celebrating their recent participation in the Missouri Junior Beta State Convention, held in Branson from Jan. 15-16.Two members were announced as winners at the State Convention. Taking second in eighth grade Math was Logan Akers. Taking fourth in sixth grade...
Developmental screenings are a free service offered to anyone in the Norwood R-1 School District regardless of whether you choose to enroll in any of our programs. This screening is required for all families who choose to enroll their child in Kindergarten or Early Childhood for the 2025-26 school...
Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the Dean’s List. Local students on the list include:Mountain Grove-Megan Broos, Alekzandr Busma, Aleah Clark, Michaela Dickey, Jazmine Eaton, Trinity Elliott, Madison Emery, Lily Hendershot-Roy, Samuel...

Candidates for the 2025 Homecoming king and queen at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have been selected. They include, seated from left, queen candidates Jayanna Draper, Lynchburg; Kennedy Eckley, Vienna; Aubrey Hull, Essex; Rylee Rather, Mountain Home, Ark.; and Autumn Collins, West Plains. King candidates are, standing from left, Ryan Steinbrink, Plato; Heath Johnson, West Plains; Walker Loveland, Sparta; and Seth Roush, West Plains. Mo Totty, West Plains, also is a king candidate.

On Saturday, Feb 15, two students at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will be crowned the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen.The crowning will take place during halftime ceremonies of the annual homecoming basketball game between the Grizzlies and the Mineral Area College Cardinals.The...
Mansfield High School announced its Honor Roll for second quarter.12th GradeA: Gentry Alsup, Laikyn Ball, Kylar D. Burkhart, Faith Clark, Kyndall Cody, Lauren Dinwiddie, Kiersten Garrison, Charles Grubbs, Charles Henry, Cali Lemons, Zachary McCrite, Gentry Pickett, Riley Pierson, Aaron Veenstra,...
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have announced their Chancellor’s list honorees and Vice Chancellor’s list honorees for the 2024 fall semester.Local students on the Chancellor’s list include:Drury-Kaitlyn N. ThompsonHartville-Jenna L. KelleyLynchburg-McKinley R....
Norwood Elementary School recently announced its list of Honor Roll students for the first semester for first through fifth grades.First GradeAll A-Mason Hill, Freya McGraw and Braylon SamsonA/B-Gemma Davault, Henry Kelly, Jaxon Panzica and Eestin WattsSecond GradeAll A-Laney Calhoun, Cicelee Davis...
Hartville ElementarySecond GradeMrs. Jones-A Honor Roll: Millie Brown, Hazel Hulzey, Penelope Massey, Hazel Melton, Dawson Moore, Myron Moreland, Brynlee Reese, Mackenzie Shubert; A/B Honor Roll: Grayson Arnall, Conner Beggs, Mason PerrymanMrs. Coday-A Honor Roll: Harper Batesel, Emma Bushman, Koah...

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