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Dear NEVC Families, On behalf of the Northeast Vernon County R-1 School District, I am excited to welcome you to the 2026–2027 school year! I hope your family has enjoyed a safe, relaxing, and memorable summer filled with opportunities to recharge and create lasting memories. As we prepare to welcome students back, our staff has

More than 1,000 graduates received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology at the close of the spring semester. The graduates were honored during ceremonies held May 15 and May 16 on the campus in Rolla. Missouri S&T awards bachelor of science, bachelor of arts, master of science and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.

Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester. The dean’s list recognizes undergraduate students who earned at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester and passed all classes. Aidan Robert McFarland, senior, mining engineering, El Dorado Springs and Wyatt A

By Johannes Brann After a June Agenda with 18 items under new business alone, the six items of plans and procedures on July’s agenda went by quickly. Board members on hand for the meeting were David Bruce, Connie Gerster, Heath Brown, Scott Pritchett, and Tisha Bailey. Participating via internet was Bobby Burney with Delisa Harms

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