School News
Green City R-1 Earns 89% on State Report, Among Area’s Strongest Performers
GREEN CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Green City R-I School District. Green City earned 89 percent of the total points possible, maintaining full accreditation and ranking among the top-performing districts in the region under the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6). The APR evaluates how districts perform in academics, attendance, graduation, and college or career readiness. Green City’s report shows strong results in nearly every category, with student achievement in English, math, and science all exceeding state averages. In English Language Arts, the…
Read MoreGreen City Student Recognized
Congratulations to Senior Clare Gordon for winning districts and qualifying for state in the Missouri Teach Ag FFA Fall Public Speaking contest. She is one of the top 6 in the state headed to Osage Beach. Submitted by Amanda Lunsford
Read MoreMilan C-2 GRC All Conference Band Recipients
Students from the Milan C-2 Band that were honored with GRC All-Conference were: left to right, Adrienna Hamblin, trumpet, Lillianna Perez, flute, Merkel Seddoh, flute, Maddie McCabe, trumpet, Amahi Caceres, trombone, Drew McAllister, trombone, Darelisse Aroche, clarinet, Ailen Callejo clarinet, Kiara Ramos, euphonium.
Read MoreHighland Cougars Advance With District Football Win Over Milan Wildcats
David Sharp Highland (1-9) handled the line of scrimmage, paving the way for Cougar senior Chris Gaus to rush seven times for 281 unofficial yards and two touchdowns during a 42-7 win over Milan (0-10) in Class 1, District 8 football action at Highland. The contest was held October 31, 2025. The Cougars will…
Read MoreCommunity Invited to 100 Year Celebration of Milan High School
Dear MC2 Community, This year marks a truly historic milestone for our beloved Milan C-2 School District — the 100th anniversary of our high school building. For a century, these walls have witnessed generations of students walking through the doors, learning, growing, and preparing to make their mark on the world. It is with deep…
Read MoreFFA Barnwarming Royalty Crowned
The Milan C-2 FFA Barnwarming was held on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Crowned as this year’s royalty was King Hayden Courtney, son of Jeff and Megan Courtney and Queen Jazmin Cisneros, daughter of Jose Cisneros and Anavelia Garcia. Photos submitted
Read MoreMilan C-2 Homecoming Royalty Crowned
ABOVE: The Milan 2025 Homecoming Royalty was crowned at the pep rally on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the Cal Hubbard Field. Seated in front is Senior candidate and Queen Cristal Barriga, daughter of Valente and Cecilia Barriga. Cristal’s escort is Aziel Alcantara Pavon. Second row, left to right: Kaven DeRyke escorting 2024 Queen Chase…
Read MoreMilan C-2 Schools Awarded $500,000 Grant
Grant to Fund New Ballfield Complex Submitted by Dr. Ashley Pauley Milan, MO – October 3, 2025 – Milan C-2 Schools is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $500,000 grant to construct a new baseball-softball complex that will serve students, families, and the community for years to come. The funding, provided by…
Read MoreOaks Named National FFA Finalist
Submitted by Stephanie Oake Grant Oaks of the Newtown- Harris FFA chapter in Newtown, MO, has been named a national finalist this year for the Swine Production Entrepreneurship Agricultural Proficiency Award. Only four FFA members nationwide are selected as national finalists in each agricultural proficiency award area. Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for New Scoreboards
On Friday, August 29th the Milan Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the Milan American Legion Ball Complex to recognize the new scoreboards. Both scoreboard upgrades were made possible by a partnership between Milan Recreation Association, Putnam County State Bank & Milan Chamber Main Street. “2025 has been a great year for updates…
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