El Dorado Springs Middle School 2021-2022 Awards

6th Grade English Most Outstanding: (Students who showed exemplary writing and speaking skills earning the highest grade for Semester 1 and Semester 2 in Language Class) Karcyn Rader, Saischa Bishop, Gracie Spencer, Serenity Witt, Maddix Robison, Shay Linsenmayer, Miley Boultinghouse. Most Improved: (Students who showed the most improvement in their writing and/or speaking skills in

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Concert at the Castle June 7

Join the Lake Area Community Orchestra at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 as they perform at Ha Ha Tonka State Park. The evening of wonderful music will be held on the west castle lawn. Provided seating will be limited, so guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Guests are also encouraged to arrive

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EL DORADO CHRISTIAN BUFFALOS COMPETE AT MCSAA STATE TRACK FINALS

El Dorado Christian Buffalos competed at the 2022 MCSAA State Track Finals on Friday and Saturday, May 6 & 7, in Joplin, Missouri at Junge Stadium. The Buffalos worked extremely hard earning points and positions in the top eight; results: l-r: front row: Joseph Dodson; 5th in 4 x 100m relay, 6th in javelin; Brenton

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ECS LADY BUFFALOS WIN 2ND IN STATE AT MCSAA TRACK FINALS

El Dorado Christian School varsity track teams traveled to Junge Stadium in Joplin, Missouri, to compete at the 2022 MCSAA State Track Finals on May 6th and 7th. There were a total of 14 teams; seven in Division 1 and seven in Division 2. The Lady Buffalos won 2nd in state, Division II with a

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Polk County man catches new state record walleye

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Tim Stillings of Morrisville for catching a 7-pound, 8-ounce walleye from the Sac River. Stillings caught the fish May 16 using a trotline. His record breaks the previous alternative methods record of 6-pounds, 14-ounces set in 2018. “We run trotlines for catfish,” Stillings explained. “It’s somewhat of a

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HOMESCHOOL TRACK NATIONAL FINAL RESULTS FOR ECS BUFFALOS

Pictured from left: ECS Athletic Director and track coach, Mrs. Becky LeeMasters, Isaac Hubbard, Camren Reasoner, Brenton LeeMasters, Cannon Ash and Jude Wyant. Results: 12 & U: Isaac Hubbard placed 3rd with his team in the 4 x 100m. 18 & U: Brenton LeeMasters, Cannon Ash, Jude Wyant, 7th in 4 x 200m; Brenton LeeMasters,

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HOMESCHOOL TRACK NATIONALS AT SBU

pictured from left: ECS Track Coach, Mrs. Jill Ash; John Pietersen, Joey Dodson and Ethan Dodson. Boys results: 12 & U: Ethan Dodson, 3rd in shot put; Jacob Tapp, 3rd in triple jump, 4th in long jump, 6th in 1600m.12 & U: Jacob Tapp, & Ethan Dodson, 3rd in 4 x 100m with their team.

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El Dorado Springs Bulldogs State Track results

The El Dorado Springs Bulldogs Track team have a Big Weekend at the Class 3 State Championships! On Thursday, May 26, the El Dorado Springs Track team loaded the bus to head to Jefferson City to prepare for the 2022 State Track and Field Championships for Classes 3, 4, and 5. They were escorted out

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Guided saunter to see bison at Prairie State Park June 4

Summer is almost here and the prairie is exploding with colors and sounds. Wildflowers are in bloom and birds can be found feeding and nesting. Bison and their calves are moving about, exploring the area. Join Prairie State Park on a guided saunter to see bison at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 4. Meet at the

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Fishing Report

Monday just about every other rig on the road was a fishing boat. The weather was just about perfect: warm, reasonable wind. Fishing had to be great. We’ll find out abut the catching next week. Caplinger Mills Report by Ryan Finch Caplinger Woods They are still catching what they were last time: crappie, a few

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