Auditor Galloway Finds Missouri Ranks 49th in School Funding
Unlike Most Other States, Missouri Schools Rely Heavily on Local Funding Sources; Foundation Formula Funding Has Not Grown with Inflation Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released a report that examined funding trends in K-12 education in the state. The report found Missouri ranks near the bottom for the portion of classroom funding that…
Read MoreSchuyler DAR Celebrates Memorial Day – Pioneer Cemetery Dedication, Fallen Heroes Honored
To honor our veterans, who made the greatest sacrifice for our freedoms, the Schuyler County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), chose Memorial Day, May 31, 2021, for the Pioneer Cemetery Dedication. Through long hours of research, Donna (Norman) Garvin identified many unmarked grave sites and many veterans, who were buried in…
Read MoreSchuyler FFA Holds Banquet – Honors Outstanding FFA Members
By Ava Akers, Reporter Every year Schuyler FFA comes together to recognize the kids’ hard work, accomplishments, and say a final goodbye to the seniors. This year the seniors in FFA were Gavin Veatch, Addison Spray, Wade Cooper, and Evan Lawrence. The Schuyler County FFA Alumni presented two $300 scholarships to Wade Cooper and Gavin…
Read MoreMeet the Class of 2027
A big event for Schuyler R-1 sixth graders is their promotion from elementary school to junior high, occurred on Monday evening, May 24, 2021. Elementary principal, Katie Wayman, who welcomed both family and friends to the ceremony, introduced Chelsea Jackson, the guest speaker for the evening. The students were both excited and nervous, as Jenny…
Read MoreSCHUYLER R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION – MAY
REGULAR SESSION QUEEN CITY, MO THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021 MEMBERS Present Absent Jennifer Pantry, President Andy Akers, Vice President Wanda Homer, Member Kirk Newland, Member Mike Scheib, Member Shannon Smith, Member Kevin Wheeler, Member ADMINISTRATION Rick Roberts, Interim Superintendent of Schools Katie Wayman, Elementary Principal Kyle Windy, High School Principal Raven Weaver, Director…
Read MoreJames Darroll Farley June 7, 1940 to May 21, 2021
James Darroll Farley, 80, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri on Friday, May 21, 2021. The son of Robert D. and Marcella (Dale) Farley, he was born on June 7, 1940, in rural Downing, Missouri. On April 11, 1959, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Lawson.…
Read MoreMSHP Report May 19
Arrest: MSHP Troop B at 2:11 a.m. on May 19, 2021, arrested Christopher T. Hansen, 29,of Browning, Missouri. Hansen was arrested in Schuyler County for 1.) DWI First. Hansen was held at the Schuyler County jail and later released. The above charges are mere accusation and not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the…
Read MoreSheriff’s Report May 16-22
May 16,to May 22, 2021 Traffic Stops: 11; Paper Service: 3; Warrants Served: 0; Arrests Made: 0; Ambulance Calls: 4; Fire Calls: 0; Reported Thefts, Disturbances: 2; Auto Accident: 0; Assisted Other Agencies: 3; Transports: 4; Inmates Daily Average: 6/Weekly Individual Inmate Total: 7; and All Other Answered Calls/Contacts: 157 11 May 16,to May…
Read MoreNEMR Telecom Provides $1,000 Donation to Schuyler Summer Recreation
Jared Shelley (far right), NEMR Telecom employee is presenting the donated funds to the Schuyler County Baseball Softball Association President, Shelly Gray. Schuyler will have lots of ball games scheduled for our sports enthusiast to enjoy this summer. A big shout out “thank you” to MEMR Telecom for their generous donation. Kaden Anderson, Jacey Gray,…
Read MoreSchuyler Grads of 2021
Finally, a year back to normal for our graduating seniors. After participating in all the traditional grad celebrations, like the Promenade, Prom, After Prom, and the new class dinner, it was down to one more event to share with each other – graduation day on Sunday, May 23. School Board President, Jennifer Pantry, presented twenty-six…
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