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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:

They have been chosen by their teachers as best representing the 5th line of the Optimist Creed.  “To think only of the best, work only for the best and to expect only the best.” They are: Elementary: William Hurshman, Olivia Robertson; Middle School: Samuel Kinnett, Nevaeh Bracy and High School: Rylun Mays, Kaysen Strauch. Representing

El Dorado Christian School will celebrate Courtwarming on Tuesday, January 20, during the Buffalos’ basketball matchup against the Show-Me Angels. The evening will feature a varsity girls basketball game at 5 p.m., followed by the junior varsity boys game at 6:30 p.m. Courtwarming coronation will take place immediately following the boys game. Courtwarming is a

El Dorado Springs student named to Columbia College Fall 2025 Semester Dean’s List Columbia College recently announced its dean’s list for the Fall 2025 Semester (August-December 2025). To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have completed 12 undergraduate credit hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on

By Johannes Brann On the evening prior to the last day of the fall 2025 semester, the Northeast Vernon County (NEVC) R-1 School Board gave a cursory review of two possible calendars for the 2026-2027, a first reading of the 2026-2030 Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP) and issued a reminder for school board candidates to

The halls of El Dorado Christian School were filled with the sounds of laughter, music, and the joyful voices of students as the Elementary Christmas Program took center stage, on December 11th. Kindergarten through 3rd grade students, along with the youngest Buffalos in K3 and K4, brought the Christmas story to life with song and

High School:  Addyson Bowen and  Michael Delk (not pictured) Middle School:  Lynzie Morgan and Jaxen Simmons Elementary:  Madison Dawson and Ryett Bledsoe They were chosen by their teachers for best fitting to the 4th line of the Optimist Creed. “To look at the sunny side of everything and to make your optimism come true.” Certificates

By Johannes Brann Meeting a week before Thanksgiving (Nov. 20th), the six board members present (absent: Heather Brown) at the Northeast Vernon County (NEVC) R-1 School Board approved the purchase of four new school bus tires, increased substitute bus driver pay from $37.50 to $46.00 per trip ($92 per day); heard a presentation on the

El Dorado Christian School recently recognized its First Quarter SODA (Students of Distinguished Attitudes) award winners. These students were nominated by their teachers for displaying exceptional character, leadership, and a consistently positive attitude both in and out of the classroom. The SODA program highlights students who go above and beyond to set a Christ-like example