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Southwest Missouri teen headed to Washington, D.C.

Tasked with writing a speech on the theme “American History: Our Hope for the Future,” Lydia Eason instructed the nation to stop complaining and overcome its divisions. “It’s about how we as America need to come together and accept each other’s differences,” Eason said. “We just need to come together and love each other no

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Women Legislators of Missouri Scholarship

Women Legislators of Missouri are encouraging young women set to graduate from high school to apply for a $500 college scholarship. Each year the group selects one student from each of Missouri’s congressional districts to receive the award.  MO House members hope to spread the word about the scholarship opportunity so that female students from

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DECA competitors advance to state

The El Dorado Springs DECA chapter competed today at the District 10 CDC in Joplin at MSSU. The following members qualified for State CDC in Kansas City. Mindy Harper and Brayden Housh 2nd place in Advertising Campaign. Tiffany Nikodim and Alexis Tough 1st place in Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan. Tiffany Nikodim and Landon Zartman 2nd

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FBLA competed in District contest

FBLA students competed in District Contest Monday. Congratulations to Amy Ford and Landon Zartman who will compete at the State Contest on April 8-10. 1st place – Amy Ford-Sales Presentation 2nd place – Kaiden Simmons, Tiffany Nikodim, Orlando Guerrero-Sports and Entertainment Management. Gavin McNeely-Improptu Speaking. Landon Zartman-Securities and Investments. 3rd place – Ryan Owens -Computer

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54 Cruisers Car Club

The 54 Cruisers Car Club of El Dorado Springs will award three $1,000 scholarships to area high school seniors annually. Each scholarship is for one year. Applicants must be one of the following: enrolled in El Dorado Springs, Stockton or Nevada School or Vo-The or Northeast Vernon County School districts; or a family member of

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R-II Board of Education meeting

No. 322 Feb. 8, 2018, Library  / Media Center 6:00 p.m.        executive session The Board may consider business in closed session relating to: • Litigation pursuant to 610.021(1) • Real Estate pursuant to 610.021 (2) • Personnel pursuant to 610.021(3) • Students pursuant to 610.021 (4) 7:00 p.m. open session • Call

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Spelling Bee

The Joplin Globe’s 41st annual spelling bee is set for 8:30 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2018, at Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School, 3401 Newman Road, Joplin. Friends and family members of bee contestants, as well as interested community members, are invited and welcome to attend this educational event. There is no charge, and it’s the

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El Dorado Springs High School honor roll

Seniors A Honor Roll Alexander, Caleb Babcock, Payton Collins, Kayla Esry, Paige Ford, Amy Graves, Wyatt Hammons, Alyssa Harper, Mindy Hooper, Roy Jones, Caleb Keith, Bobbi Knoll, Ashley McKinney, Seth Murdock, Kennedi Nikodim, Tiffany Owens, Ryan Raddatz, Ryan Schieffer, Jake Smith, Kaylee Steuck, Drew Tough, Keili Tyler, Bailey Whitaker, Madison B Honor Roll Broughton, Hayley

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THREE RECEIVE FUNDRAISING AWARDS

THREE RECEIVE FUNDRAISING AWARDS – El Dorado Christian Principal, Mrs. Amy Castor and P.T.O. co-chairman, Mrs. Elle Biron, (pictured with students) presented awards to the top three sellers for the 2017-18 annual ECS Candy Bar Fundraiser.  Receiving 1st place was Bradley Smith (far left); Bradley sold 13 boxes of candy bars.  Second place – Nellie

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STUDENTS OF DISTINGUISHED ATTITUDE

STUDENTS OF DISTINGUISHED ATTITUDE –  winners for second quarter were announced at the El Dorado Christian School on Thursday, Jan. 11.  They are (from left, front row): 6th grade – Cannon Ash, 7th grade – Hunter Malensek, 4th –  grade – Rowan Johnson, 5th grade – Alan Carlin, and 8th grade, Noah Marsh;  middle row: 

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