WILLOW SPRINGS — After releasing an open letter to the Willow Springs community on Aug. 5 announcing financial troubles in the Willow Springs School District, Superintendent Dr. Marty Spence talked about the issues during a district budget session on Monday. more

Several area K-8 rural school districts are preparing for the first day of school on Aug. 18 with registration events, open houses and back-to-school parties scheduled for the coming days. more

The Mtn. View-Birch Tree School District will host its fifth annual Back-to-School Kickoff from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Liberty Eagles Track, 505 S. Pine St. The district has also announced dates for open houses and orientations for all four of its schools. The first day of school is Aug. 18. more

The first day of school for the West Plains R-7 School District is set for Aug. 18, and the district has announced dates for the annual Bridges Back-To-School Fair and open houses. more

With the start of August, the Willow Springs School District has announced key dates for the upcoming school year, which begins Aug. 18. more

Parents and students will see a noticeable change in school policies this fall, as a new state law goes into effect requiring Missouri school districts to prohibit student cell phone use during the school day. more