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The El Dorado Springs MS/HS play, Parents Just Don’t Understand, was performed in the Old Gym on March 2 (Parent Night), 3, 4, and 5th. The play was under the direction of Tandi Leonard, with Candice Bland assisting. Mrs. Leonard is thrilled to report that an average of 100 audience members were in attendance each

by Johannes Brann Thursday evening’s regular monthly meeting of the Northwest Vernon County R-1 District school board approved the 2023-2024 school calendar, adjusted graduation requirements, accepted a settlement regarding the old solar panels, adopted a resolution on open enrollment and heard reports from administrators. However, it was during discussion of a new position that the

2022-23 FFA Members – Becoming What The Future Needs Next GREENHAND CEREMONY – by Truman Ledbetter. Our members received their Greenhand degree after a full year of being in FFA. Along with the Greenhands, our 2nd year FFA members received their chapter degrees. The event was held on Jan. 11, in the Elementary gym. Forty-two

On Feb. 6, students and faculty advisors from Region 11 of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) gathered in Carthage to elect officers for the coming year and choose candidates for state office. Region 11 consists of 30 schools in southwest Missouri among which is the Northeast Vernon County (NEVC) R-1 School District

By Johannes Brann The Northeast Vernon County (NEVC) R-1 School District has announced that, beginning Aug. 1, the new principal for its elementary school in Schell City will be Eric Rhodes. Currently, Rhodes is the Elementary Title 1 Math teacher in the El Dorado Springs R-2 School District. The current elementary principal, Kendall Ogburn, will

by Jenna Runkle, 9 The Speech and Debate Team traveled to Carthage on Jan. 19 and 20, for a two day event. Several students could not attend though due to other circumstances so the team was a little light on competitive events. Those who did go, tried their best, and while some didn’t place, they

Tandi Leonard, head coach of the El Dorado Springs Speech and Debate Team, gratefully accepts a check of $500 from Clintonville Masonic Lodge member Jim Leonard. The Speech and Debate team has an upcoming two-day Joplin tournament which is scheduled to end at 11 pm Friday evening, Feb. 17 and resume at 7:30 am Saturday

by Brinley Janes, 12 As the spring season approaches, so does the time for the EHS spring play. Auditions for the play took place throughout the last week, and students had the chance to showcase their shining stage presences. During auditions, students had to sign up for time slots where they would read a piece

Region 11 (Southwest Mo.) of Missouri’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America held its Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) competitive events in Carthage on Jan. 19. Whether competing individually or as a team, there are more than 30 STAR Events in which students may compete. Some 17 of the 25 schools in the

by Brinley Janes, 12 On Thursday, Jan. 19, the EHS Scholar Bowl team attended the Marion C. Early History Bowl competition. The competition itself included 13 rounds, comprising of 10 questions on a variety of historical time periods and subjects. EHS’s dream team consisted of seniors Ryan Griffin, Jake Cooper, Dusten Evans, Ethan Koca, Sam