Ethan Evetts said that there is a common misconception when it comes to high school band. The Wright City senior said that while the performance is important, it’s not the only thing that guides those who play music as their passion. more

For the past six years, the summer school program has been an integral part of the educational mission in the Warren County R-III School District. At the district’s November board meeting, summer school coordinator Dr. Janelle Stanek offered a report on the 2025 session and plans for 2026, which the board approved unanimously. more

Longtime Wright City educator Sandy Christopher was honored earlier this year as the 2024-2025 Substitute Teacher of the Year for the state of Missouri. Christopher was an educator in the Wright City R-II School District for 32 years, with 13 of those years serving as a first grade teacher and 19 as a kindergarten teacher. more

Warrenton High School theater students take to the stage with “High School Musical,” adapted from a Disney Channel Original Movie this week. Opening night is Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. more

As part of the student government curriculum at the Wright City Middle School, students are asked to sharpen their public speaking skills. more

It has been an impressive season for the Wright City High School color guard. The guard, under the direction of sponsor Madison Luedtke, finished at the top of every competition in which the group competed. more

As the U.S. government continues, Youth In Need has made the decision to keep its Head Start program open for the month of November.  Despite the expiration of its largest Head Start grant on October 31, Youth In Need will continue serving all of the children and families in its early learning programs for the next 30 days, using a board-approved contingency plan. However, with no federal grant in place, nearly one quarter of Youth In Need’s cash reserves will be used in the month of November to maintain services. more

The following students were named WOW winners at Warrior Ridge Elementary for the week ending Oct. 17 for being safe, respectful and responsible. Pictured are Mars, Micah, Miya, Kayden, Hermione, Harper, Isaa, Effie, Ben, Alana, Diontae, Landon, Naomi, Sadie, Noah, Kaden, Linkyn, Niko, Marissa and Cristo, for being safe, respectful and responsible. Charlotte was named Bus Rider of the Week. Submitted photo more

The following students were chosen as Leaders of the Week at Daniel Boone Elementary for the week of Oct. 21. A faculty member nominated each child for modeling leadership qualities. Pictured, top row from left, Jase Snyder, John Avery, Daxton Hodges and Eden Schneider. Second row from top, Dean Lawler, Kingston McGill, Thiago Baras and Mariah Blair. Third row from top, Gwyn Hendricks, Brettlin Gibbs, Scarlett Johnston and Josie Pierson. Bottom row, Caleb Womack, Amirah Norman, Robert Kramer and Gabriel LaBarge. more

Elkhorn 4-H members are beyond ready for a new 4-H year! Members have registered, signed up for new projects and new officers were installed for the new year. Congratulations to everyone! Our club … more

University of Missouri Extension is expanding its “Freeze It!” food waste reduction program across rural Missouri. Food waste is an escalating environmental and health issue, says MU … more

The 2026-27 school year offers a calendar quirk that means things will be a little different than what they have been in past years. With Labor Day falling on September 7, 2026, by virtue of state law, the school year in the Warren County R-III School District cannot start before August 25, 2026. more

The funding formula for Missouri’s public schools is poised for wide-ranging changes as work groups studying elements of the model reached the halfway point of their work at meetings on Monday. more

Among the many programs offered to students in the Warren County R-III School District, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs continue to drive success and create pathways toward a professional future. more