The University of Missouri-Columbia released its Spring 2020 graduate list recently.

At last week's Board of Education meeting, Lincoln County R-III Schools' Board of Education had the opportunity to celebrate a few of its outstanding team members.

With school districts starting at different times, and with the possible modification of school schedules due to COVID-19 precautions, drivers are urged to be extra vigilant as students begin returning to class. Motorists are urged to slow down and pay attention as more children will be on o…

“The show must go on,” is a saying that applies to not only show biz, but it seems also to county fairs.  Despite concerns about the spread of CoVid, Pike County (Missouri) Fair authorities took the plunge and followed through on the year-long planning process that manifested as the annual P…

Has someone told you they’ve seen a chupacabra prowling the darkness of night? Maybe you have a friend who’s certain they’ve seen a black panther, or perhaps wolves sneaking about in the woods. Could this be true? Maybe you’ve even seen an animal you can’t explain.The Missouri Department of …

During a special board session on Thursday, Lincoln County R-III Schools updated it's "Return to Learn" plan, based on revised recommendations from the Lincoln County Health Department.

Scott L. Creech (left)was presented a $500 scholarship by Michael C. Mudd, President of Silex Banking Company on Wednesday June 3, on behalf of the Missouri Independent Bankers Association (MIBA).  Annually, MIBA awards 16 scholarships for the employee/dependent scholarship program.  

MFA Incorporated would like to announce that Elsberry High School senior, Sasha Lisovsky, is the recipient of the $2,000 MFA Foundation scholarship.  MFA Agri Services in Elsberry is a proud sponsor of this award.  This scholarship is one of approximately 330 scholarships presented this year…

The American Welding Academy located in Union held  their first annual welding competitions on Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16 for high school students.  There were two divisions, one for Vo-Tech students and another for AG Students. The top three spots in each division were presented wit…

Despite not having the Elsberry High School Alumni Banquet, the group still sponsored the Outstanding Boy and Girl from the EHS Class of 2020.  Chosen by the faculty were Aidan Miller and Cydney Jordan.  Both plan to attend Mizzou after graduation.  Miller will be majoring in computer engine…

Despite social gathering restrictions students at Elsberry High School had the opportunity to be recognized for their outstanding academic achievements from the school year.  The Renaissance awards presentation was held via Facebook Live last Tuesday evening.  

In the final month of the second annual 4-H Feeding Missouri statewide food drive, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have put unprecedented demand on food banks and pantries across the state.

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While the future of the school year is unknown for districts across the country, schools still need to do some necessary things to conclude the year when it does happen.  All students grades pre-K through 12th, have access to educational material either by Internet or hard copies to keep the…

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. 

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.

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…

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.  

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. 

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.

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.