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Newtown-Harris State Track Results – Kinsley Allnutt and Remington Miller
Allnutt Earns State Runner-Up Finish in Javelin for Newtown-Harris JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Newtown-Harris brought home a state medal from the MSHSAA Class 1 state track and field meet May 22-23 at Jefferson City High School. Kinsley Allnutt led the Lady Tigers with a runner-up finish in the girls javelin, placing second in Class 1 with a throw of 39.22 meters. The performance earned Allnutt all-state honors and gave Newtown-Harris one of the top finishes of the weekend. Remington Miller also competed at state for Newtown-Harris, placing 11th in the girls triple jump with a mark of 9.81 meters.
Read MoreSullivan County Honors Outstanding Educators with Teacher of the Year Awards
Submitted by Gracey Gordon, NEMR CST & Marketing Assistant SULLIVAN COUNTY, MO — The Sullivan County Education Association is proud to recognize three exceptional educators as the 2026 Established Teachers of the Year—one from each school district in the county: Green City R-1, Milan C-2, and Newtown-Harris. These teachers were selected for their outstanding dedication to students, collaboration with fellow staff members, and their positive impact on the school community. Their passion and commitment help make Sullivan County schools better places to learn and grow. The Sullivan County Education Association is made up of local superintendents and community members from…
Read MoreNEMR Awards 2026 Scholarship to Green City Senior Keyara Vasey
Date: May 2026 Green City, MO — NEMR is proud to announce Keyara Vasey of Green City High School as a recipient of the 2026 NEMR Scholarship. Keyara was awarded a $500 scholarship during the Green City Senior Awards ceremony in recognition of her hard work, achievements, and bright future ahead. Each year, NEMR awards eight $500 scholarships—one to a graduating senior at each high school within its service area. This annual initiative reflects NEMR’s continued commitment to investing in local students and strengthening the communities it proudly serves. “Supporting our youth is one of the most meaningful ways we…
Read MoreDonation Funds New Lights at Green City Softball Field
Submitted by Emma Davis, Smithfield Foods During National Volunteer Week, Smithfield Foods presented a $8,000 donation to support new lighting at the softball field in Green City, Missouri, and volunteered time to help prepare the field for the upcoming spring season. “By contributing to the new lighting at the Green City softball field and volunteering our time, we’re helping create more opportunities for kids, families and teams to enjoy this space long after the sun goes down,” said Katy Foster, Milan facility plant controller for Smithfield Foods. “It’s a project that will make a lasting difference for the community.” The…
Read MoreGreen City Teacher Recognized as Northeast Region Elementary Educator of the Year
Submitted by Tenille Banner, Superintendent GREEN CITY — Jamie Halley, a third grade teacher at Green City R-1 School District, has been selected as the MSTA Northeast Region Elementary Educator of the Year. She was recognized during the regional banquet hosted in Macon on Thursday, April 30. Mrs. Halley was nominated for the honor by the Green City R-1 CTA and advanced through a competitive selection process that included interviews against multiple candidates from across the northeast region before earning the recognition. Known for creating an engaging and interactive classroom environment, Mrs. Halley focuses on connecting classroom learning to real-world…
Read MoreDabney Earns Sectional Berth For Milan At Class 2 Dist. 3 Meet
SHELBINA, Mo. — Marian Dabney led Milan at the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 track and field meet Saturday, May 9, at South Shelby High School, earning a sectional berth in the girls shot put. Dabney placed third in the shot put with a throw of 10.77 meters to advance to sectionals next weekend. The top four finishers in each event qualified. She also posted Milan’s top finishes in two other throwing events, placing sixth in the discus at 33.06 meters and eighth in the javelin at 29.95 meters. Milan’s boys were led by Kasen Smith on the track. Smith…
Read MoreGrundy R-V Prom King and Queen
The 2026 Grundy County R-V crowned their Queen and King at the Prom held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Riverside Country Club in Trenton, Missouri. Kinsley Allnutt, daughter of Nicholas and Brenda Allnutt was crowned queen and Hayden Pipes, son of Jason and Brandi Pipes was crowned king. Photo submitted
Read MoreGreen City R-1 Prom King and Queen
Green City R-1 prom was held on Friday, April 24. At the Grand March, the Prom King and Queen were crowned. This year’s King was Senior Dalton Youngman, son of Damon Sizemore. Queen was Jaryn Hatcher, daughter of Kellen and Meghann Hatcher. Photo submitted
Read MoreMilan C-2 Board Approves Summer School, Salary Increases
Multiple staffing schedules updated; safety plan adopted MILAN, Mo. — The Milan C-2 Board of Education approved summer school plans, adopted a new emergency response protocol and updated multiple salary schedules during its regular meeting March 25. The board approved all items under new business unanimously. Summer school set for May–June The board approved plans for the 2026 summer school session, which will run 16 student attendance days from May 19 through June 12. Program details include a field trip to Chilli Bay and attendance-based incentives for students. The proposal was presented by ELL instructor Mary Jo Sawyer. “Stop the…
Read MoreLocal Teacher Named “Ag Educator of the Year”
Milan High School honored as Missouri’s Golden Owl Award® 2026 grand prize winner Columbia, MO– As the need grows for more ag educators across the nation, the ag teachers who go above and beyond in educating America’s youth and future leaders are more important than ever. In Missouri, seven exceptional ag teachers were recently named as finalists of the 2025-2026 Golden Owl Award® for their positive impact in the classroom and communities they serve. Of the finalists, Jarred Sayre, an agricultural teacher at Milan, Missouri was named Missouri’s grand prize winner and 2025-2026 Ag Educator of the Year. In partnership…
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