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Green City R-1 School District Press Release Mrs. Tennille Banner, Green City R-1 Superintendent, was one of eight individuals from across the state to be nominated for the Robert L. Pearce Award. She represented the Northeast Region, after being selected by her fellow superintendents. The Robert L. Pearce Award is a prestigious honor presented by the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA). It recognizes a Missouri superintendent who demonstrates exceptional leadership, integrity, and a strong commitment to students and public education. Each MASA region selects one nominee. From these regional finalists, the MASA Awards Committee reviews applications and selects the…

Submitted by Morgan Watkins The Golden Owl Award®, sponsored by Nationwide and FCS Financial , recognizes Missouri’s agricultural educators for their tremendous contributions to helping the next generation of agricultural leaders who will change the world. We are happy to announce that seven of these advisors have been selected as finalists, and will each win $500. One finalist will be named as the Missouri Ag Educator of the Year at the Missouri FFA Association State Convention in April and win $3,000. We are pleased to announce our Northeast District finalist, Jarred Sayre! Jarred has received both his bachelors and masters…

Semi-finalists were recognized for their contributions to agriculture education, their students, and community. Educators devote limitless time, and often their own resources, to helping students pursue their passions. To recognize the contributions of Missouri’s leading agricultural teachers, Nationwide, FCS Financial, and the Missouri FFA Foundation are honoring exceptional teachers through the Golden Owl Award® program. From September 22-December 31, 2025 nominations were collected for the state’s top agricultural teachers from local students, parents, fellow teachers and community members across Missouri. More than 500 nominations were received! Jarred Sayre, an ag education instructor at Milan C-2 High School and Jack Green,…

By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group Superintendents across northeast Missouri say three proposed property tax measures moving through the Missouri House could significantly reduce funding for rural school districts — potentially affecting staffing, programming and long-term financial stability. The legislation — Missouri House Bill 2780, Missouri House Bill 1766, and Missouri House Bill 2329 — would change how personal property is assessed and how local tax rates are calculated under the Hancock Amendment. While supporters say the bills would reduce tax burdens, rural superintendents say the revenue impact on schools could be severe. Clark County R-1: “You Can’t Lose Half…

MILAN FBLA fulfilled their monthly community service project on Friday, February 13, 2026, volunteering at the Interfaith Food Pantry in Milan. FBLA volunteers each month during the school year. The Food Pantry appreciates their involvement. Mrs. Ashlee Taylor is their supervisor.

Submitted by Jarred Sayre, Milan C-2 FFA Advisor 2025 was a very successful year for the Milan FFA Chapter. Students competed in multiple different contest events and proficiency awards, attended many different events and trips, and served in many different capacities over the course of the year. In January chapter members began to diligently study to compete in career development events (CDE) and leadership development events (LDE). Students participated in multiple practice events throughout March. The students’ hard work paid off entering into the area III and Northeast District competitions. In mid-March, Milan LDE teams competed at the Area III…

Submitted by Jared Sayre Missouri FFA is the state chapter of the national youth organization dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Ag Education on the Move Agriculture Education on the Move is a 10-week hands-on education program delivered by educators, such as FFA members, to elementary school children about where their food comes from, how farmers support their communities and more. The program identifies key classroom objectives and meets standards primarily in the areas of science, math, reading and…