School News
Ava R-1 School Board Election Results Official
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] The unofficial, preliminary tally of the June 2nd Municipal election, as reported last week in the Douglas County Herald, is accurate. According to Circuit Clerk Karry Davis, no changes or discrepancies were found in the final review, and the record of votes as cited last week are correct. Troy…
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Unofficial Election Results: Troy Tredway, Lowell Strong, and Mark Henry elected to Ava R-1 School Board
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] Ava and Douglas County residents turned out at the polls on Tuesday, June 2nd to re-instate two City Aldermen and fill three school board candidate seats. The municipal election, originally scheduled for April 7th, was postponed until June 2nd due to the coronavirus pandemic. While Missouri’s shelter-at-home orders were lifted on…
Read MoreSigns of the Times
Michael Boyink/Herald Each Ava R-1 High School 2020 Graduate is featured on a sign placed in front of the high school gym on South Jefferson Street. The signs were provided by Ava’s “Project Graduation” and funded by various individuals and businesses in the area.
Read MoreAva R-1 High School Graduation Details
Where: Silvey Field at Harlan Stadium When: Friday, June 12th, 7:00 PM While the event is open to the public, please consider the following COVID-19 considerations: Maintain social distancing with others not of your household. Masks recommended (but not required). Additional seating areas will be designated in the end zones and other areas to help…
Read MoreGrizzly Volleyball Standout Kelly Wiedemann Signs with USC Upstate
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Volleyball standout Kelly Wiedemann will become a Spartan for the next chapter of her collegiate career. The 5-foot, 9-inch outside/right side hitter from West Plains recently signed a letter of intent to play for University of South Carolina-Upstate in Spartanburg beginning this fall. Kelly is the…
Read MoreBooster Club Announces Scholarship Recipients
The Ava FFA Booster Club recently awarded scholarships to four seniors graduating in the Class of 2020. Each student received $1,250. The recipients, show above from left, are Caleb Brown, Haley Herrera, Kennedy Meyer, and Dylan King. The Ava FFA Booster Club is a non-profit organization with the mission of supporting the local Chapter, students…
Read MoreNew Reports Aim to Help Students with Mathematics Beginning as Early as Preschool
New publications highlight need for all students to see themselves as capable, successful doers of mathematics RESTON, Va. — May 26, 2020 — As students, teachers, schools and districts continue to work through distance learning, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has identified both challenges and opportunities that impact students’ learning and the…
Read MoreAva R-1 School District Receives $1500 Grant for Food Travel Carts
Ava R-I School District has received a $1500.00 grant from GENYOUth’s COVID-19 Emergency School Nutrition Fund. The grant is part of a nationwide campaign by GENYOUth and America’s Dairy Farmers (including Midwest Dairy) to support schools in providing essential nutrition to students during Coronavirus pandemic school closures. There are currently 124,000 schools closed across the…
Read MoreAva R-1 School Board: Financials OK for This Year, Next Year Still Uncertain
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] The Ava R-1 School Board convened for their regular monthly meeting last Thursday, May 21st. Attendance Board member Bart Ellison was absent for this meeting. Closed Session During the closed session that began at 6:00 p.m., the board accepted the resignations of: Angela McKay Tara Lininger Erin Swofford Terry Philpott (retiring)…
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