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Norwood R-I School Screening Requirement 

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Screenings are a free service offered to anyone in the district regardless of whether you choose to enroll in any of the programs.  This screening is required for children who will enroll in kindergarten or early childhood for the 2020-21 school year. Screening dates for the early childhood program are Friday, March 20.  This will…

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One Step at A Time: Lady Bears Keep Improving

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By Jason Hoekema The last time the Ava High School Lady Bears had a really successful season was in 2013-2014 with a similar, 16-9, record. That year the team was led by Alyssa Paulsell to the top of the SCA and the District.  Since, the coaches have changed as have students. High school athletics is…

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Ava Head Start Accepting Applications for Next Fall

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Ava Head Start Center is accepting children’s application for the coming school year. Children must be three or four years old on or before July 31, 2020. We encourage parents to discover what Head Start offers. You are invited to call us at 683-5217 or stop by the Ava Head Start Center located on Y…

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Resolve: Bears fight back, top St. Pius X

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By Jason Hoekema ROLLA– There are no ties in basketball, especially in the Missouri State High School Activities Association postseason. One point can make all the difference between progress and the end of a season. Finishing it was the defense’s battle cry as they kept tabs on Kayden Cook, who put up 19 points for…

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Reagan Swatosh Nominated for Presidential Scholars Program

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Ava R-1 High School senior Reagan Swatosh, was recently nominated as a Career and Technical Education candidate as part of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Established in 1964, the Scholars Program recognizes some of the United States most distinguished seniors for their accomplishments in career and technical education fields.  Each year, over 4500 candidates…

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