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New state legislation raises concerns across school districts
Last week, Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation to boost the minimum salary for teachers, incentivize five-day school weeks, increase support for early childhood education programs, and increase funding for small schools, among other provisions. more
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Warrensburg High School Assistant Principal Kyle Cahill, center, poses for a picture with fellow administrators after accepting his Missouri Association of Secondary Schools Assistant Principal of the Year Central District award.
WHS’ Kyle Cahill wins MoASSP Assistant Principal of the Year
WARRENSBURG – Kyle Cahill thought it was just another day of lunchroom supervision. more
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Warrensburg Middle School Principal Holly Jennings, middle, poses for a picture with her Principal of the Year Award and R-VI Assistant Superintendent Dr. John Finnane, left, and R-VI Superintendent Steve Ritter, right. 
WMS Principal Holly Jennings wins MOASSP Principal of the Year award
WARRENSBURG – Last month, Warrensburg Middle School Principal Holly Jennings was recognized as Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Central District, the Warrensburg R-VI School District announced via a Facebook post. more
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Warrensburg Christian School Director Liz Fatka, center with green hard hat, members of the school and Septagon Construction workers dig into the ground, beginning the school's expansion on Thursday, May 9. Phase 1 of the expansion will add on four new classrooms to the private school. 
Warrensburg Christian School breaks ground on Phase 1 building expansion
WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Christian School, 612 E. Young Ave., is expanding once more and beginning with Phase 1 of an expansion of its private school. more
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A sea of caps and gowns line the floor at the 2 p.m. commencement ceremony, as students wait to become alumni of the University of Central Missouri on Saturday, May 4, at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center. Graduate students were recognized during a commencement ceremony Friday evening, May 3, and a total of three undergraduate ceremonies took place Saturday.
Photos: UCM celebrates 2024 commencement ceremonies
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Child speakers present the history of Martin Warren Elementary through the century it has been in Warrensburg during an assembly on Thursday afternoon, May 2. Each student dressed in the attire of the years they described, with some wearing bright colors for the 1980s or dressing as "Rosie the Riveter." 
Photos: Martin Warren Elementary turns 100 years old
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Martin Warren Elementary to celebrate 100 years with assembly, open house
WARRENSBURG – It’s not very often that a school celebrates a century in one location. But on Thursday afternoon, May 2, Martin Warren Elementary School will celebrate hitting the century mark with an assembly and open house for the community. more
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Staff members of Mary Jane's Cafe hand out breakfast items such as eggs, biscuits and bacon to community members during the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce's seventh annual Community Update Breakfast on Friday, April 26, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Warrensburg Chamber hosts seventh annual Community Update Breakfast
WARRENSBURG – Despite the raining cats, dogs, and everything else in between on Friday, April 26, hungry members of the community made the trek to the annual community update breakfast hosted by the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. more
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From right, Dr. Amy Kiger, Kourtney Dutton, Dr. Crissy Hall (UCM), City Manager Danielle Dulin, Fire Chief Ken Jennings, Capt. Dan Othic (UCM), and City Clerk Jodi Schneider pose for a picture sporting Naloxone kits. 
City of Warrensburg and UCM partner to provide Naloxone on campus
WARRENSBURG – With opioid overdoses becoming more common in today’s world, the City of Warrensburg and the University of Central Missouri have decided to take action, partnering together to provide Naloxone across the school’s campus. more
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Shelby, portrayed by Arianna Wood, gets her hair done by salon owner Truvy, played by Gavin Clifton, as they chat with Clairee, played by Addi Carr, in the background during rehearsal Monday night, April 22 for the Warrensburg High School production of “Steel Magnolias.” Photo by Nicole Cooke | Star-Journal
Warrensburg High School to present 'Steel Magnolias'
WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg High School students will be bringing a classic 1980s film to the theatre stage this week with their production of “Steel Magnolias.” more
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The University of Central Missouri Concert Choir poses for a photo after its second performance of the tour in St. John's Church in Riga, Latvia. Dr. Jackson Thomas said working with the University of Latvia choir during the performance was the most enriching experience he and his students had.
UCM Concert Choir takes to the Baltic States
WARRENSBURG — Earlier this year, the University of Central Missouri Concert Choir had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Europe to perform in the Baltic States of Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. more
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University of Central Missouri begins cannabis certificate program
WARRENSBURG — The University of Central Missouri has launched a new online cannabis certificate training program after partnering with educator Green Flower. more
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Questions, propositions, and candidate races headline April 2 Municipal Election
With the April 2 municipal election fast approaching, Johnson County Clerk Diane Thompson has some reminders via her social media for those still unaware of items on the ballot this year. more
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Holden School voters to decide on increasing operating tax levy
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include information from Superintendent Mike Hough. more
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Knob Noster School District voters to consider increasing tax levy ceiling
Knob Noster R-VIII School District voters will consider increasing the district’s operating tax levy ceiling during the April 2 municipal election. more
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Three vying for two seats on Crest Ridge Board of Education
Three candidates are running for two seats on the Johnson County R-7 (Crest Ridge) Board of Education, a three-year term, in the 2024 Municipal Election on April 2. more
Warrensburg Area Career Center Director Andrew Wakeman sits and types on his computer on Thursday, March 7, at the Warrensburg Area Career Center. Last year, Wakeman was named as the successor to Rusty Sproats, the former director of the WACC who retired in June.
WACC director discusses balance and progressing forward in 2024
WARRENSBURG- Last March, the Warrensburg Area Career Center announced that, at the end of the 2022-23 school year, Computer Technologies teacher Andrew Wakeman would take over as the director. Previous WACC Director Rusty Sproat retired at the end of the year, leaving a position he held since 2008. more
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Four candidates up for two seats on Holden school board
Four candidates are competing for two seats on the Holden R-III Board of Education. more
City Manager discusses tax renewal at Board of Education meeting
WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Board of Education met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20. more
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Sportswriter Sally Jenkins points out to the audience depicting the throwing motion of an NFL quarterback on Wednesday, Feb. 21, in Nahm Auditorium. Jenkins’ book “The Right Call: What Sports Teach Us About Work and Life” details the intricacies of the sports world that can be applied to everyday life.
Sportswriter Sally Jenkins visits UCM
WARRENSBURG – Longtime sportswriter Sally Jenkins visited the University of Central Missouri on Wednesday, Feb. 21, to speak on her 20-plus years of experience in the field and her latest book. more
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