As construction continues on the new Daniel Boone Elementary – located at Highway 47 and Ash Road – Matt McDermot from Hoerner Architects provided the Warren County R-III School Board with … more

The following students were chosen as Leaders of the Week at Daniel Boone Elementary.  A faculty member nominated each child for modeling leadership qualities.   Row 1: Oliver Pickens, … more

The annual audit performed for the Wright City R-II School District revealed a clean bill of financial health. At the district’s December school board meeting, Madison Moore, manager at KPM … more

If anyone were to ask Warrenton senior Autumn Heard – in a word – what she’s all about, her answer would be simple. Community is the singular word she hopes will describe what’s most … more

The Warren County R-III School Board has aligned with the Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA) on updating nearly all district policies. At its December meeting, the board summarily approved by unanimous vote 18 of the 19 MSBA recommendations governing topics such as release of information, artificial intelligence use, reductions in professional staff workforce, special education, admissions, enrollment eligibility, dress code, weapons at school, discipline, discipline reporting and records, behavioral threat assessment and suicide awareness. more

The Wright City R-II School Board has chosen the contractor to complete the performance gym at the new high school. At the December board meeting, the body unanimously approved LCS as the … more

The following students were named WOW winners at Warrior Ridge Elementary for the week ending Dec. 19for being safe, respectful and responsible. Pictured are Elijah, Emery, Jasper, Molly, Kylan, Ava, … more

The following students were named WOW winners at Warrior Ridge Elementary for the week ending Dec. 12 for being safe, respectful and responsible. Pictured are Sawyer, Kambree, Manny, Heaven, Will, … more

The Warren County R-III School District has brought itself into compliance with state statutes governing the payment of substitute teachers, which will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Missouri House Bill 567, signed by Governor Mike Kehoe into law on July 10, repealed statewide earned paid sick time and modified the state's minimum wage law. The current rate of $13.75 will rise to $15.00. more

The public comments section at the December meeting of the Wright City R-II School Board, before a near-capacity audience, focused on a single subject. The three commenters urged the district to renew its current bus provider, Eccoride, for a new five-year services contract beginning with the 2026-27 school year. Driver Amy Kessler extolled the virtues of Eccoride. more

The high school basketball season is a long one and any way student-athletes can find to improve their close-knit nature can only benefit the team. more

The following students were named WOW winners at Warrior Ridge Elementary for the week ending Dec. 5 for being safe, respectful and responsible. Pictured are Piper, Simon, Declan, Jacob, Alley, Ayla, Francis, Louis, Liam, Charlotte, Zofia, Jaxxon, Ryan and Tanner. Emma was named Bus Rider of the Week.  more

The following students were chosen as Leaders of the Week at Daniel Boone Elementary for the week of Dec. 3. A faculty member nominated each child for modeling leadership qualities. Pictured, top row from left,Carmen Stout and Beau Smith. Second row from top, Jaxson Ellyson and Finan Murdock. Third row from top, Jada McPike, Maliyah Gee, Holly Kelly and Wyatt Mordt. Bottom row, Bentley Schutte-Heffner, Gavin Wolgamott, Willow Murray and Sophia Riegel. more

The results of the Warren County R-III School District's annual audit have been released. At the December meeting of the R-III School Board, Superintendent Dr. Gregg Klinginsmith presented the findings of the district’s yearly independent audit. more

In the United States, between 39-40% of fourth graders perform below the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) basic level in reading, meaning they struggle with basic comprehension. The Wright City R-II School District is working to improve this number for its students. more

The Missouri Department of Transportation invites Missouri students in grades K-12 to help fight litter in Missouri—and to have creative and educational fun—by participating in the 2026 “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter-Free” trash-can-decorating contest. The contest is part of MoDOT’s annual “No MOre Trash!” statewide litter campaign, which is held in April.   more

The following students were chosen as Leaders of the Week at Daniel Boone Elementary for the week of Nov. 18. A faculty member nominated each child for modeling leadership qualities. Pictured, top row from left, Cerenity McHenry, Journey Jordan, Mila Fowler, Isabella Tracy and Audree Collins. Middle row from top, Naomi Pavia, Alexanne Garland, Collin Rich, Lizzie Buchanan and Mailey Hayes. Bottom row from top, Silas Colley, Owen Wesley, Dawson Sullivan, Eli Sanders and Stormi Shrum. more

While cellphone insubordination isn’t a surprising discipline issue the Warren County R-III School District is facing, given the new state law that went into effect at the start of the school year, there are some other eyebrow-raising concerns. more

What could have turned into an even longer headache for Wright City and for the R-II School District appears headed for a fix, thanks to a mutually agreed-upon solution between officials. Recent rains have led to continuing stormwater drainage issues and subsequent flooding on Roelker Road at the site of the new high school. more

Throughout her life, Wright City R-II District Lead Nurse Jacquelynn “Jackie” Vehige has always known that helping people would be her calling. After starting in the district as a … more

Over the past five years, the Latchkey program in the Warren County R-III School District has grown into a thriving program that supports the school community in caring for students before and after school. more

Upon moving to the Wright City area two years ago, Donna Hale didn’t know many people. That’s when she received a sign in the form of, well, a sign from the Wright City R-II School District. “I didn’t know anybody or have a community,” Hale said. “We kept driving by and seeing the ‘substitute teachers needed’ sign. It took a little bit to go through the process, but I think I’ve found my purpose and my people.” more

WOW WINNERS – The following students were named WOW winners at Warrior Ridge Elementary for the week ending Nov. 7 for being safe, respectful and responsible. Pictured are Miles, Lilah, Sutton, Sienna, Quinn, Blake, Bentley, Octavia, Bill, Savannah, Mason, Madilyn, Jameson, Lane, Malia, Leslie, Jo, Jesse, Jaxon, John, Lillian, Asher and Braelyn.  more

The following students were chosen as Leaders of the Week at Daniel Boone Elementary for the week of Nov. 4. A faculty member nominated each child for modeling … more

The Rolling Stones 4-H club kicked off October’s 4-H Week with several collection activities. Several club members from different Warren County 4-H clubs came together and collected and packed items for First Responder Baskets to show their ongoing appreciation for the service our first responders provide to Warren County and to say THANK YOU for your service. The clubs hand delivered the baskets to all the first responder locations throughout Warren County.  more