East Central College Board of Trustees Ann Hartley and Joe Stroetker both said they plan to seek re-election in April 2020.
Retired Teachers Learn About New Elementary School Plans - Will Meet December 10 for Christmas Party
Members of the Franklin County Public School Retirees held their meeting Nov. 26 at Zion United Church of Christ in Union. President Susan Wilson called the meeting to order and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
One group of area high school students will now be able to receive college credit from East Central College at no cost.
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The Washington School District is above state averages in all three areas tested in 2018-19, according to a newly released report.
During a time when the costs of higher education make it difficult for some students to attend college, thousands of scholarship dollars are still available at East Central College.
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The prep work is complete — now officials wait to hear the results.
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The Washington School District’s newly hired project management firm to assist with upcoming construction work will provide an update to school board members Wednesday night, Nov. 20.
New members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) were inducted into the Chi Delta chapter during its annual fall induction ceremony at East Central College. PTK is the international honor society for two-year colleges.
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With two of the four Prop Wildcats projects finished, the Union R-XI School District has turned its sights on the future.
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Watch these outstanding PSAs created by Franklin County Youth! The videos in this collection are the winners in their categories. Congratulations to everyone who entered!
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While the exterior of Prairie Dell Elementary is starting to look like a school, the inside is still very much a work in progress.
Students at East Central College will be working under a new learning management system (LMS) soon.
The relocation of Union R-XI administrative staff has begun.
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East Central College Employees are seemingly happier working there compared to last year.
The Washington School District has a lot to celebrate and some areas on which to improve based on the results of its annual performance report (APR).
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Union R-XI School District officials are pleased with the latest release of data from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
The Union R-XI School District’s budget gap is closing once again.
As part of the Title I, Title II, Title III and Title IV program federal mandates, the Washington School District is required to have a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) to assist in the development and evaluation of the Title programs.
Construction on the two remaining Prop Wildcats projects is moving along on schedule.
The Washington School District will hold parent-teacher conferences this Thursday, Oct. 24.
On the heels of significant growth in the University of Missouri’s transfer student population, MU leaders and the state’s community colleges recently signed an articulation agreement highlighting their shared commitment to increase opportunities for student access and success.
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East Central College had significantly more students enrolled in the summer semester this year compared to last year.
It’s been a year of growth for East Central College’s Early College Program.
St. Francis Borgia Regional High School will hold classes on campus Tuesday.
More than 2,500 students from 33 schools will compete this Saturday at the 51st annual Gene Hunt Washington Marching Band Festival.
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The drawings and design of a new elementary school in the Washington School District are nearing completion, according to Superintendent Dr. Lori VanLeer.
An instructor at the Early Learning Center was honored this past weekend as the 2019 Outstanding Teacher of the Year in the Washington School District.
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Summer school enrollment was up and attendance was strong in the Washington School District, according to Assistant Superintendent Dr. Judy Straatmann.
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The amount of money Franklin County schools receive from court fines and forfeitures has been cut by more than half in the last seven years due in part to the formation of the county municipal court.
The Union R-XI School Board approved a number of business items at its monthly meeting last Wednesday, Sept. 18.
St. Francis Borgia Regional High School will hold its Homecoming parade this Friday, Sept. 27.
Construction is underway on a greenhouse at East Central College to be used by the culinary arts program.
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The Washington Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) program has over 100 cadets — a membership high.
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Construction in the Union R-XI School District is hitting its peak.
Catapult Learning’s Summer Journey program wrapped up its third year as part of Union R-XI’s summer curriculum.
The Washington School Board will meet Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. at the administration building.
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East Central College celebrated its history while looking toward its future during a special event Sunday at the Union campus.
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) officials Wednesday announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists, including three students in Franklin County, in the 65th annual scholarship program.
The Union R-XI Board of Education meeting will meet this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the boardroom at Union High School.
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Washington School District Superintendent Dr. Lori VanLeer is meeting this week with each building principal as part of her annual “fall professional conversation.”
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The 50th anniversary celebration of East Central College will take place this Sunday, Sept. 15.
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East Central College will hold its 50th anniversary celebration this Sunday and there will be something for everyone at the event, no matter their interests.
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Students, staff and parents across the state have a new tool to report any type of safety concern.
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Union High School students spent time this past summer learning about the college application process and how to become a leader as part of the Rural Emerging Leaders program offered by the University of Chicago.
East Central College will continue to implement its strategic plan strategies after a mock accreditation visit last week went well.
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The Union R-XI Board of Education approved new positions at the high school and middle school at its Aug. 27 board meeting.
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Unnamed no more, the new elementary school is officially Prairie Dell Elementary after the Union R-XI Board of Education passed a motion Tuesday night to approve it.
The Union R-XI School Board voted Tuesday night to keep the tax rate levy the same as last year.
Kristie Holtermann, a 2013 graduate of Washington High School, has been selected to continue receiving the Smith-Glynn-Callaway Foundation Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
The Washington Historic Preservation Commission recently approved two design plans for structures in historic districts.
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The Washington School Board Wednesday night set its 2019 property tax rate at $4.1695 per $100 assessed valuation, which includes a slight rollback in the debt service levy.
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