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The 2022 recipients for the Lillian Sunderwirth Scholarships were honored with a reception by the Order of the Eastern Star on Tuesday evening May 24, 2022. Besides the recipients there were many family members and friends present along with several Eastern Star members. There were 20 recipients. Present for the picture included (front row, from

EHS James King Valedictorian – Barbara L. Walsh, NHS, Clintonville Mason Lodge, Lillian Sunderwirth, Hazel L. Bolander, MSSU, State Elks. Morgan Mitchell, Salutatorian – NHS, EHS Alumni Association, Lillian Sunderwirth, Community National Bank, Hazel L. Bolander, MSU, Tri-Lakes Eagles Aerie #4279, Project 288-Matt Chism, Regional Women’s Optimist Essay, $400 Dorothy Pope Memorial Nursing Scholarship. (This

The El Dorado Springs R-2 School District recognized Teachers and Support Staff of the Year on Friday afternoon. Pictured are (from left): Sharon Young, Support Staff of the Year; Beau Swopes, High School Teacher of the Year; Jenny Ring, Middle School Teacher of the Year; and Brooke Miller, Elementary Teacher of the Year.

The El Dorado Springs School Board has voted to hire Dana Abercrombie as special education director for the 2022-2023 school year. Beginning in 2002, Ms. Abercrombie worked for four years in the special education department as a paraprofessional, and has continued her employment for the R-2 district as a special education teacher since 2007. While

What an exciting and eye-opening experience for the ECS junior high students. El Dorado Christian School Principal, Mrs. Kelly Bryson and ECS 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Jill Ash shared two very important pieces of history with 7th & 8th grade students on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Their first history lesson: 1009 Truman Street, Lamar, Missouri,

The evening of April 7, 2022 began like a fairytale…El Dorado Christian High School student’s celebrated their Spring Banquet themed; “Once Upon A Time;” There was a beautiful venue, stunning dresses and gorgeous décor…and quietly, in the midst of it all, dressed in pale yellow and gold, ECS senior, Miss Juliet Iwalani Kama. Juliet was

El Dorado Christian School celebrated Buffalo Blue Day on Thursday, March 31, 2022. “Buffalo Blue Day” began in the office of ECS Principal, Mrs. Kelly Bryson. When she shared her initial idea, everyone was excited about it; hearing that, she thought-how about giving the teachers a “Throwback Thursday”…be comfy, wear jeans?…the staff was thrilled! How

El Dorado Christian School hosted their 11th annual “Donuts with Dad,” the morning of April 19, 2022. K3 though senior students enjoyed donuts, milk and time with their “Dad of the Morning.” It was an awesome success; Principal Bryson greeted and served over 180 “Dads” and kids as they entered the ECS gymnasium. Way to

Students Of Distinguished Attitude, (SODA) winners for the third quarter were announced at El Dorado Christian School on Tuesday afternoon, April 26. Principal, Mrs. Kelly Bryson awarded each student with a certificate and money for a “soda.” They are amazing students. Go Buffalos! Pictured in the front row-Kindergarten, Annie Dodson and 1st grade, Jaden McKinney.

CASINO ROYALE – Prom goers spent the early evening of Saturday, April 30, in the El Dorado Springs City Park before taking off for Silverline Ranch and Casino Night themed event. This year’s royalty is Jester Kaden Hutsell, Queen Reese Schaaf and King Hunter Allison. At 11 p.m. everybody cashed in their chips and went