The superintendent of Columbia Public Schools (CPS) predicts that a new health care center that will be available to all CPS students will improve health and attendance. …
Read More »CPS’ Field building to house new health care center for students
Columbia’s school board has given the green light to a 12-page memorandum of understanding to establish a school-based primary care health center for students. CPS’ Michelle Baumstark …
Read More »Longtime CPS safety director presents final report tonight; Columbia’s fire chief to address school board
The safety and security director at Columbia Public Schools (CPS) will deliver his final safety report this evening to the school board, before he retires. John White …
Read More »Expect extra traffic about Columbia’s Mizzou Arena Friday and Saturday, for graduations
More than 1,300 students from the class of 2023 will graduate from Columbia Public Schools (CPS) this week. Douglass and Hickman graduate on Friday, while Battle and …
Read More »Columbia’s school board will have at least two new members, after today’s election
Seven candidates are seeking three seats on Columbia’s school board in today’s election. They are, in ballot order, Paul Harper, John Potter, board member Christopher Horn, James …
Read More »CPS and its bus contractor are short about 20 bus drivers
Columbia’s school board is expected to approve a one-year contract extension with Student Transportation Services (STA) for bus transportation service at Monday night’s meeting. The board approved …
Read More »(AUDIO): Yearwood: CPS renewing its focus on attendance, following DESE report
Attendance issues contributed to Columbia Public Schools (CPS) scoring just 70 percent on the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) annual performance review. CPS Superintendent …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia College pleased with numbers from recent job fair
More than 100 employers from mid-Missouri and elsewhere had booths at this month’s Columbia College career fair, which drew several hundred people. Central Bank, Columbia Public Schools …
Read More »(AUDIO): Former Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chair Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Boone County Circuit Judge Brouck Jacobs ruled in late January that Columbia Public Schools (CPS) violated state statute in former State Rep. Chuck Basye’s CPS school board …
Read More »UPDATE: Boone County court rules in favor of Basye in Columbia school board filing case
A Boone County judge has ruled that Columbia Public Schools (CPS) violated state statute in the Chuck Basye school board filing case. While CPS can appeal Judge Brouck …
Read More »UPDATE: Late starts for CPS and Jefferson City Public Schools, due to freezing rain
Overnight freezing rain and drizzle has caused Columbia Public Schools (CPS) and the Jefferson City School District to have a two-hour delayed start this (Monday) morning. That …
Read More »Monday trial set in Basye lawsuit against CPS regarding Columbia school board ballot
We should know Monday afternoon whether or not former State Rep. Chuck Basye’s (R-Rocheport) name will be listed on the April Columbia school board ballot. 939 the …
Read More »Columbia College and many mid-Missouri school districts canceling school on Wednesday, due to snow
The winter storm that’s beginning to impact mid-Missouri has already forced a number of school districts in the 939 the Eagle listening area to cancel classes for …
Read More »Columbia Democratic lawmaker and former state party chair defend mayor from criticism over drag queen performance
“Nothing short of deplorable.” That’s how Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) describes Thursday’s Columbia diversity celebration that featured three drag queens who performed before 1,000 people, …
Read More »Basye’s name is not listed on sample ballot approved by Columbia’s school board
Attorneys for a former Rocheport state lawmaker say they’re prepared to seek a court order to force Columbia Public Schools (CPS) to add his name to the …
Read More »Names of the children killed in Columbia fire haven’t been released yet
Columbia’s fire chief has not released names of the two children who were killed in that horrific overnight fire early Wednesday at the Columbia Square apartments. Fire …
Read More »CPD: there was no threat at Rock Bridge high school
Columbia Police say there was not an active threat at Rock Bridge high school on Tuesday. CPD says its officers responded to a report Tuesday afternoon that …
Read More »Five Columbia elementary schools with high free and reduced lunch rates receive 2,600 books
2,600 new books have been delivered to first and second-grade students at the five CPS elementary schools with the lowest reading-proficiency scores and the highest free and …
Read More »All CPS classroom teaching slots are filled; Columbia Public Schools starting classes today
About 9,500 Columbia Public School (CPS) students are riding buses to school this (Tuesday) morning. It’s CPS’ first day of classes. District spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark is urging …
Read More »CPD to conduct active intruder training in Columbia
You’ll see a law enforcement presence this (Wednesday) afternoon around John Warner Middle School in south Columbia, as Columbia Police and Columbia Public Schools (CPS) hold active …
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