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By Johannes Brann In a lengthy Thursday evening meeting, the board of education of the Northeast Vernon County R-1 School District (NEVC) approved the final amended budget for 2026 and the initial one for 2027, set meal prices for the coming year and addressed 15 other items of new business besides hearing reports from the

The 54 Cruisers Car Club is committed to supporting our youth and strengthening the community. On Tuesday, June 2, the club proudly honored five graduating seniors with dinner and a $2,000 scholarship. The recipients are as follows: Marshall Stauffer, an El Dorado senior, plans to attend Fort Scott Community College, where he will major in

6th Grade A honor roll Reagan Boswell Nevaeh Bracy Colby Curtis Kaleb Entrikin Bristol Fritts Aubree Gerster Shaelin Gilkey Venita Helm Khloe Jacobs Killian Janes Samuel Kinnett Lincoln Koca Hadley Leonard Emberlyn Lukenbill Bree McCullough Callum McGatha Stella Mead Kaydence Norman Riviera Perkins Kinlee Spencer Aidan Taylor Kole Todd Charlee Turner Tymber Varner Addilyn Wessley

Pictured are members of the Northeast Vernon County R-1 School Board for 2026-2027. Mr. David Bruce, President; Mrs. Connie Gerster, Vice President; Mr. Scott Pritchett, Treasurer; Ms. Tisha Bailey, Board Member; Mrs. Delisa Harms, Board Member; Heath Brown, Board Member; Mr. Bobby Burney, Board Member; and Ms. Christy Jones, NEVC R-1 District  Superintendent. By Johannes

The athletes of El Dorado Christian School were celebrated for a successful year of competition during the school’s annual athletic awards ceremony. Student athletes from cross country, volleyball, basketball, track, and golf were recognized throughout the evening for their dedication, growth, sportsmanship, and accomplishments during the 2025-2026 school year. Coaches took time to individually recognize

APRIL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH – High School: Gavin Boch, Sage McCullough Middle School: Porter Collins, Nathalie McConnaughey Elementary: Bradley Brown, Cara Janes These students were selected by their teachers as best representing the 9th line of the Optimist Creed. “To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time

Students in grades 3rd through 8th at El Dorado Christian School recently delighted audiences with their performance of Seussical the Musical KIDS on May 5th. Family, friends, and community members gathered for an evening of food, fellowship, and entertainment as students brought the beloved Dr. Seuss-inspired production to life. The evening began with a dinner

El Dorado Springs High School DECA members attended the annual DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) that took place in Atlanta, GA, on April 25-28. The #DECAICDC spotlights DECA’s top student performers from nearly all 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Canada, Puerto Rico and Germany. It also highlights innovative business partnerships that empower

NATHAN BRYSON – El Dorado Christian School recognizes senior Nathan Thomas Bryson as a member of the Class of 2026. Nathan is the son of Eric Bryson and Sheila Bryson and brother to Tommie Freir. Having joined ECS two years ago after moving from Texas, Nathan brings with him a variety of life and school

The 91st annual Sophomore Pilgrimage was held Tuesday, April 14, at the State Capitol. The event was hosted by the GFWC clubs of Missouri. Outstanding sophomores from high schools all over the state of Missouri are chosen to observe the inner workings of state government, to tour government buildings and to listen to top state