Gardening to distraction

Purslane Packs a Punch GTD Years ago, as I was visiting a farmer’s market in Georgetown. I saw bundles of a familiar plant that I couldn’t quite identify. As I watched market visitors, several bought the bundles that reminded me of moss rose leaves. I had chatted with the vendor earlier, who was from Missouri.

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Fall gardening – the gift that keeps on giving

Succession gardening gives gardeners a second harvest, often more flavorful than the first, says University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist David Trinklein. Succession gardening simply means that as one crop is harvested and removed from the garden, a second is planted in the area vacated. Gardeners are able to reap top rewards from valuable garden

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Set the stage for success: Tips for a smooth transition back to school

For parents putting bright-eyed students on the bus for the very first time and for seasoned moms and dads who know the drill inside and out, gearing up for another year of school is a process. The shopping extravaganzas, trips to the doctor for physicals, endless forms and paperwork all culminate in a single moment:

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ElDo Youth Center announces new after-school care program

The ElDo Youth Center’s after-school program Liston-Up! is now accepting children ages 5 and up.  Younger children can now take advantage of the homework help, crafts, board games, snacks, one-on-one tutoring, computer usage, and gym time in addition to adult supervision that older children have been enjoying in the past. Parents won’t have to worry

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Back to school again

by Jarrod Schiereck Chief of Police The summer vacation is over and it’s time for the annual return to school, on the 17th of August for El Dorado Springs Public School students and the 16th of August for El Dorado Springs Christian School students.  All of us must be extra alert for kids coming and

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NEW R-II TEACHERS

Teachers new to the R-II School District spent Tuesday, Aug. 9, in orientation in the High School Library. (First row, from left) Erika Murry  – 2nd Grade and High School Cheerleading Coach, Khloe Murrell – Elementary Art, Traci Adams – 2nd Grade, Holly Gemes – World History, Middle School Track Coach and Assistant Varsity Softball

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ElDo HS faculty & classes

High School office: • David Hedrick – Principal • Shayne Thompson – Counselor • Tina Cantrell – Administrative Assistant • Kathy Schwalm – Administrative Assistant Athletic Director’s office: • Mike Durnell – Athletic Director • Abby Floyd – Administrative Assistant HS/MS Library: • Angie Modlin – Librarian Language Arts: • Trish Boyles – English IV,

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Student parking passes

Students will be assigned their own parking space to be used throughout the school year. Parking passes can be obtained through the high school office. Parking stickers need to be placed in the lower left hand corner of the driver’s side front windshield. STUDENTS MUST HAVE A PARKING PASS IN ORDER TO PARK AT THE

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R-II Student Directory information

Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Section 99.37 the following conditions apply to disclosing directory information: An educational agency or institution may disclose directory information if it has given public notice to parents of students in attendance and eligible students in attendance at the agency or institution. 1. The school has elected to

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EHS new High School teachers

Robert Jansen is coming to El Dorado Springs from Warsaw where he taught one year and will teach Social Studies and assisting in coaching football. Robert received his Bachelors of Arts in Education from Southwest Baptist University. Shannon Gray is a local to this area and graduated from Northeast Vernon County. Shannon will teach Vocal

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