The Board of Education of the Lincoln County R-III School District approved a resolution at a regular meeting on March 10 that authorized the sale of $8,180,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds to its Municipal Bond Underwriter, L.J. Hart & Company of St. Louis, Missouri. With this act…
While the nation struggles under the coronavirus pandemic, the Pike Lincoln Technical Center wanted to shed some happy light in the midst of everything.
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced that Dannielle Georgie from Elsberry has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization.
Starting on Monday, Elsberry Schools offered their students a free grab and go lunch/breakfast.
Troy Buchanan’s Special Education Site Coordinator Lora Wattelet has been teaching special education at the high school for 18 years, and has been in the field for 21 years overall.
With people following the advice of the CDC to maintain a six foot social distancing guideline in the wake of the COVID-19 virus outbreak, Elsberry Elementary Teachers, Kari Gremaud and Holly Duvall, organized a parade of school teachers and staff, not on foot but by car, to drive by student…
An evening of familiar songs was presented on Mar. 11 to the parents and community of Silex School District. Angie Burkemper, music teacher, explained that the concert was a gift provided to local parents and community members to thank them for their support during the school year.
It is never too early for students in middle school to start thinking and even prepare for their future. Jason Miller, Elsberry Middle School Principal, along with Tavia McIntyre, English teacher and Summer Hagemeier, Counselor coordinated two events for eighth grade students last week to h…
On Monday, March 16, Lincoln County Schools informed the public that their campuses would be shut down due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Silex Elementary held their annual Family Reading Night on Tuesday, March 10. Over one hundred students and their parents attended the Pirate themed event. The Book Fair was also open for parents and their children.
Elsberry High School held their National Honor Society Induction on Thursday, March 5 in the high school library in front of family and friends. Ten new members joined the already 17 students who belong to the Elsberry Chapter. The chapter sponsor is teacher, Natasha Head. The inductees q…
The Joseph R. Palmer Family Memorial Library will host its annual dinner/fundraiser on April 4 in the Elsberry High School Gymnasium.
Each year sophomore students from districts that have access to the education provided by the Pike Lincoln Technical Center (PLTC) tour the various classrooms and learn about coursework in classes of interest.
Meridian Waste, an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company, is partnering with Elsberry High School to create an on-campus recycling program run by the student body.
Last week the Silex R-1 School District announceed Gina Harris as the new principal of Silex Elementary.
Like its twin in the engineering and manufacturing field, the Medical Strand of the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) is in a trial run this semester.
President Theodore Roosevelt once said, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” It is safe to say a bookkeeper might be most knowledgeable about the ins-and-outs of the school district she maintains; and the public should be interested to know how much she ca…
Kindergarten Registration for the Elsberry School district will be held on the following dates and times:
Over the last week one couldn’t have missed all the talk about Feb. 29.
The Lincoln County R-III School District announced a new position for the 2020-2021 school year: Director of Social and Emotional Learning and Supports, and have selected Dr. Amy Salvo for that role.
Pollinators form the foundations of a healthy and sustainable future for food and the environment, but in recent years, they have shown concerning signs of decline. It’s important that we work to help them prosper by enhancing native pollinator habitats and protecting against pollinator declines.
Family, friends and coaches joined two Clopton football players Wednesday, Feb. 19 as they finalized their intentions for their post-high school atheletic and academic careers.
As one of their Community Service Projects the Elsberry FFA Chapter teamed up with the Elsberry High School Indians and Lady Indians for the 2019-2020 season to donate a $1 for every free throw the team made during the season. At the basketball game on Monday evening chapter representatives…
It is official, the Elsberry R-II Board of Education has not only voted in favor of the four day week for the schools next year, but the official school calendar is available.
What’s better than a birthday party? A birthday party for a week!!!
The hard work of many to keep the students of Elsberry R-II School District safe was once again recognized yesterday with a 100% rating for the school buses. The father and son combination of Paul and Jeremy LaBanca give 110% to make sure the buses used by the amazing team of drivers at Elsb…
Since the start of the semester, the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) pilot program has been running at the Lincoln County R-III School District.
The Silex FBLA Chapter hosted an Appreciation Lunch during National FBLA-PBL Week. The barbeque lunch was prepared for the 65 people that make up the faculty and staff at Silex R-1 School District.
On Jan. 31, Pike-Lincoln Technical Center sent seven welding students to the Welding Competition at MWI.
Missouri University of Science and Technology announced the names of students who made the honor list for the Fall 2019 semester.
Recently fifth grade students at Silex R-I School District held the 2020 Living Museum. Students dressed up as historical figures ranging from George Washington to Donald Trump, from Babe Ruth to Hank Aaron and many more. The students made special presentation posters and greeted guests with…
Jim Ladlie, a member of the Lincoln County R-III School District Board of Education, participated in Essential Board Member Certification training sponsored by the Missouri School Boards’ Association. The 18.5 hours of training combined online independent study with onsite interactive sessio…
Troy Buchanan hosted its annual Show Choir Invitational on Feb. 8, bringing a bevy of talent to the Hungate Performing Arts Center. Above, Troy Show Choir students take the stage for an exhibition performance before the final awards of the night are announced.
Kindergarten and Pre-school registration will be held on Tuesday, March 3 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursday, March 5 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Silex Elementary Office. The child must turn five years old by July 31, 2020 to be eligible to attend kindergarten.
Silex FBLA chapter will send 17 to the FBLA State Leadership Conference.
Elsberry High School served as this year’s site host for the Eastern Missouri Conference Band’s practice and try-outs on Saturday, Jan. 18.
On Feb. 4, students from 19 area high schools were on the Hannibal La-Grange University campus to participate in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) District 7 Leadership Conference. High Schools participating included Bowling Green, Clopton, Community R-6, Elsberry, Hannibal CTC,…
At the regularly scheduled January meeting, the Lincoln County R-III Board of Education approved the sale of $9,650,000 General Obligation Bonds to its Municipal Bond Underwriter, L.J. Hart & Company of St. Louis, Missouri.
The University of Kansas recently announced their fall semester dean’s list and Chelsea Toeniskoetter, an Elsberry graduate made the list.
From time to time educators and school administrators receive a well-deserved “pat on the back” for their outstanding work. Jason Miller, Elsberry Middle School’s principal, enjoyed such a moment on Friday, Jan. 24, at Tan-Tar-A/Margaritaville Conference Center.
It is that time again for the Elsberry Middle School to hold the 2020 National Geographic Beeand once again Chris Tiller, Middle School Social Studies teacher, organized the event.
The Elsberry High School girls basketball team brought home their first trophy of the season and added to the trophy case this weekend after taking third place in the 95th Annual Bowling Green Tournament. The Lady Indians advanced to the game against North Callaway after winning their first…
Elsberry High School Cheerleaders receiving the Outstanding Cheer Team Trophy at the 95th Annual Bowling Green Tournament. From left to right, Makenna Mills, Jordan Cyr, Cierrah Crenshaw, Maranda Burke, Gracy Mahurin, Melody Hall, Coach Cari Braden, Jade Cooper and Mia Spurlock.
Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list.
Not only does Junior Madison Leckbee keep herself busy at Elsberry High School maintaining a 4.0 GPA
State Technical College of Missouri recenlty announced that Silex graduate, Fletcher Williams, was named to the Dean’s List for the 2019 fall semester.
On all accounts the Elsberry High School Homecoming was a success with a new king and queen crowned, the EHS Marching Band putting on a spectacular floor show and the basketball teams winning all three games.
Juniors Cain Sadler and Adrianne Ryan were crowned the 2019-2020 Elsberry High School Basketball Homecoming King and Queen at this year’s event.
Twenty-one students participating in Pike-Lincoln Technical Center’s Practical Nursing Program were recognized at a Pinning Ceremony held on campus in Eolia, MO on January 14, 2020. The ceremony marked the halfway point in their nursing education. Traditionally known as a capping ceremony, t…
The University of Missouri recently announced their fall semester 2019 dean’s list and several students from Elsberry and Silex were recognized.
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