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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

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