July 26, 2026
March Students of the Month for El Dorado R2 Schools. High School: Caysen Stephens, Tirzah Pietersen; Middle School: Dominick Riessen, Kirston Entrikin; Elementary: Isaac Ehlers, Alex Robertson. These recipients were selected by their teachers for best representing the 8th line of the Optimist Creed. “To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every
Pictured from left: Gabby Boch, Darlinda Davis, Sebastian Vanholt, Lilly Willinger and Kyndal Swopes. Members of the El Dorado Springs DECA chapter competed at the 78th Missouri DECA State Career Development Conference (SCDC) at Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri on March 22-24, 2026. The five DECA members were among the over 2,000 high school
A Honor roll 6th Grade Reagan Boswell Nevaeh Bracy Ryker Daniels Ryan Engleman Aubree Gerster Shaelin Gilkey Samuel Kinnett Lincoln Koca Emberlyn Lukenbill Bree McCullough Callum McGatha Stella Mead Riviera Perkins Aidan Taylor Kole Todd Montana Tubbs Addilyn Wessley Aubrey Wills 7th Grade Shaila Ackerman Brayton Barger Baylor Beaty Abigail Casey Porter Collins Camden Davison
By Johannes Brann With only board member David Bruce absent, the six attending members of the Northeast Vernon County (NEVC) School Board plus Superintendent Christy Jones heard about possible severe budget cuts if the property tax is replaced by sales taxes. The board heard separate assessments on the roofs of the district’s two buildings as
Nine Wonders Optimist Club first and second place winners of our Substance Abuse Poster Contest. Tessah O’Banion, Hayden Rodgers, Maia Ackerman, Emeryn Collins, Montana Tubbs. Tessah also won 2nd place at the West Missouri Optimist District level.
ECS students who were recognized as top sellers in this year’s fundraiser helped raise over $3,600 in direct sales from pizza, coffee, and pastries to support student technology improvements throughout the school. Pictured are representatives of the Heiserman Family (Overall Direct Sales), Irvin Family (Little Caesars Pizza), Hadley Family (Red Dirt Roasters), Friar Family (Hillbilly
ECS students who were recognized as top sellers in this year’s fundraiser helped raise over $3,600 in direct sales from pizza, coffee, and pastries to support student technology improvements throughout the school. Pictured are representatives of the Heiserman Family (Overall Direct Sales), Irvin Family (Little Caesars Pizza), Hadley Family (Red Dirt Roasters), Friar Family (Hillbilly
State Degrees STATE DEGREES – We had 12 students earn their state degrees at the 2025 Missouri State Convention, these students have put in the work to achieve these degrees through their SAE’s, their participation, and the activities they have gone to and done. Photo: (L to R) Back row: Andrew Hall, Gavin Heuser, Ryland
T hese outstanding students were selected by their teachers as exemplifying the Optimist Creed line #6: “To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.” The honored students are Jacob Ferguson, Megan Keith, Eli McCormick, Raelynn Watts, Trevin Watts, and Brooklyn Stone. Members of the Nine Wonders Optimist
El Dorado Christian School has announced its Second Quarter SODA (Students of Distinguished Attitudes) award recipients. The SODA program recognizes students who demonstrate exemplary character, leadership, and a positive attitude. Students are nominated by their teachers for consistently setting a strong example among their peers. The following students were honored for the second quarter: K3:
