An Affton High School senior is being recognized for his quick actions that resulted in his mother receiving prompt treatment for a massive stroke. Jackson Mandernach splits his time at South Technical High School, where he takes part in an EMT course.

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Several future educators in St. Joseph received special recognition recently. The Hillyard Tech Center is best known for its capacity to train young students in the industrial arts. However, it also trains students interested in becoming teachers.

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The 2024 MSHSAA State Music Festival, hosted at the University of Missouri, featured musical talent from across the state. High school musicians had the opportunity to showcase their skill and passion for music in a competitive yet supportive environment.
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The top spellers in the U.S. and beyond will be competing in the 96th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. The Missouri students competing are from Columbia, Lee’s Summit, Harrisonville, Hornersville, Branson, Hamilton, and St. Louis.

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It’s School Lunch Hero Day! Today we celebrate our school nutrition professionals that prepare healthy meals for students, adhere to nutrition standards, navigate food allergies, and offer service with a smile.

In an effort to brighten pediatric patients' spirits, students from Columbia's Rock Bridge High School delivered care packages to more than 40 kids at MU Children's Hospital. Led by a pair of freshmen, students launched the Pediatric Support Project.

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Congratulations to Zack Shoki of Jefferson City School District! Zack is the Region 6 winner and the statewide winner of the 2023-24 Student Scholarship from the MSBA Foundation (Future Builders). Congratulations again to the regional scholarship winners. #ItsOurWhy

Today MSBA delivered Governor Parson letters from over 200 school board members asking him to veto Senate Bill 727 and protect public education in Missouri.

The Hazelwood School District is celebrating North Middle's seventh grader Jacob Feaman and his acting debut as a co-star in the award-winning television series Abbott Elementary.

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The St. Clair R-XIII School District has earned a Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

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Christian Cavener, a junior at Joplin High School, is set to spend his summer engaging in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Cavener is one of only about 80 students worldwide selected for this program.

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Congratulations to Lola Hofmann of East Buchanan Co. C-1! Lola is the Region 1 winner of the 2023-24 Student Scholarship from the MSBA Foundation (Future Builders). Stay tuned throughout April to find out who won the statewide award! #ItsOurWhy

High school students from across the Kansas City region showed off their problem-solving skills at Union Station recently. It was their chance to display their science and math expertise at the Project Lead The Way Senior Showcase.

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Congratulations to Malia Rodgers of Montgomery County R-II High School! Malia is the Region 17 winner of the 2023-24 Student Scholarship from the MSBA Foundation (Future Builders). Stay tuned throughout April to find out who won the statewide award! #ItsOurWhy

Sedalia's Smith-Cotton High School Team SCREAM became one of the teams to emerge victorious at the 2024 FIRST Robotics World Championships held in Houston, Texas. They became the first Missouri team to claim the FIRST world championship banner.

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CES's John McDonald, former executive director of school safety for Jefferson County Schools in Colorado, and many others reflect on how 25 years later Columbine is still with us.

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Thank You For Your Leadership!
The April meeting of the MSBA Board of Directors is now complete. Thanks to MSBA President Ruth Johnson and all board members who attended. This group's dedication to doing the work to ensure that ALL students succeed is an inspiration. #2024MSBA

Congratulations to Andrew Son of Parkway Schools! Andrew is the Region 7 winner of the 2023-24 Student Scholarship from the MSBA Foundation (Future Builders). Stay tuned throughout April to find out who won the statewide award! #ItsOurWhy

Congratulations to Zack Shoki of Jefferson City! Zack is the Region 6 winner of the 2023-24 Student Scholarship from the MSBA Foundation (Future Builders). Stay tuned throughout April to find out who won the statewide award! #ItsOurWhy

Wentzville’s Ratchet Rockers robotics team is one of the best in the country. But the team wants to be the best in the world. The Ratchet Rockers will test their mettle this weekend in the international high school robotics championship in Houston.

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