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arrie Snider, Ph.D., associate professor of Early Childhood Education, left, accepts the 2025 Missouri Head Start Children’s Champion Award from Tina Bernskoetter, Director-Executive Services of the Missouri Head Start Association.
UCM associate professor named State Children’s Champion by Missouri Head Start and Region VII Head Start Associations
Karrie Snider, Ph.D., associate professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), has been named the 2025 Missouri Head Start Children’s Champion by the Missouri Head Start Association (MHSA). more
Knob Noster Public School officials, along with stakeholders and representatives from the school, community and Department of Defense, break ground on the new Knob Noster High School on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 in Knob Noster. Knob Noster voters can vote to increase the district's operating tax levy at the 2025 Special Election on August 5, with funds generated from the increase going towards construction of components at the new school. 
Knob Noster voters to decide on Proposition KNP in August
KNOB NOSTER — Knob Noster R-VIII School District Superintendent Jerrod Wheeler hosted his third town hall meeting on Monday, June 30, at the Knob Noster High School cafeteria to discuss Proposition KNP with interested voters. more
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UCM Board of Governors approves FY 2026 budget
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors met June 13, 2025, on the Warrensburg campus, approving a series of strategic initiatives focused on student success, operational efficiency and academic innovation. more
West Central Electric Cooperative's delegates on the 2025 Rural Electric Youth Tour visit Capitol Hill while in Washington, D.C. (L-r) Delaney Howe and Olivia Basinger of Warrensburg High School and Ashlyn Kolb of Crest Ridge High School.
Local students attend Youth Tour in D.C.
A total of 108 high school students participated in Missouri's 62nd annual Missouri Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 15-21. Local sponsored by West Central Electric were Delaney Howe and Olivia Basinger of Warrensburg High School and Ashlyn Kolb of Crest Ridge High School. more
UCM earns national re-accreditation for concurrent enrollment programs
The University of Central Missouri has earned national re-accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships, reaffirming the university’s excellence in delivering rigorous, college-level coursework to high school students through its Dual Credit Program. more
Twenty-four students were in the top 15% of their class all four years of high school. Pictured are those who attended the Academic Excellence Awards Banquet on June 21. From left, front: Ryan Munsterman, John Wu, Ethan Duffman-Rode and Jackson Beymer. Back: Katelyn Helmig, Anaya Iseri, Mackenzie Morgan, Audrey Sullivan, Jessica Smidt, Emma Likcani and Madelyn Meldrem.
Warrensburg Schools Foundation celebrates student academic excellence
The Warrensburg Schools Foundation proudly hosted the 37th Annual Academic Excellence Awards Banquet on June 21, honoring the top 15% of Warrensburg High School students for their exceptional academic achievements. more
Warrensburg R-VI School District Board of Education members pose for a photo before breaking ground on the new Early Childhood Center on Thursday, June 19, in Warrensburg.
Warrensburg R-VI breaks ground on new Early Childhood Center
WARRENSBURG - Warrensburg R-VI School District faculty and staff were joined by Warrensburg community members to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the district’s new Early Childhood … more
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Charles H. Schwepker Jr.
Schwepker named Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS
Charles H. Schwepker Jr., Ph.D., Randall and Kelly Harbert Distinguished Professor of Marketing at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), has been recognized as a Highly Ranked Scholar™ by … more
Warrensburg BOE approves Early Childhood Center subcontracting
WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg Board of Education approved subcontracting for the Warrensburg Early Childhood Center project at the former Wood’s Grocery Store during a special session … more
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Area students receive degrees from UCM
WARRENSBURG  – Area residents were among approximately 2,200 individuals who met graduate and undergraduate degree requirements and were eligible to participate in the University of … more
Education briefs for May 30
Truman State announces honor rolls Truman State University has released its academic honor rolls for the spring 2025 semester.  Students who received a grade point average of 3.5 or … more
Madelyn Meldrem has been selected as the recipient of the Warrensburg Secunda Club $1,000 college scholarship. The club awards a scholarship each spring to a WHS graduating senior who has demonstrated a commitment to leadership and service during their high school career.
PHOTO: Meldrem receives Secunda Club Scholarship
Warrensburg High School Principal Bret Pummill, right, smiles as he hands a diploma to a graduate on Saturday, May 17, at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center. Saturday’s ceremony was Pummill’s last as the high school principal before retirement and he showed his emotions because of it.
Retiring WHS Principal Bret Pummill reflects on tenure
WARRENSBURG - School years often go by in waves, both fast and slow.  Some weeks and months go by in a flash, while others lag on and on.  In the weeks leading up to and after … more
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Emma Likcani placed third in Data Analysis and Anston Sorensen finished first in Network Design and sixth in Computer Problem Solving. Both will represent Warrensburg at nationals June 29 through July 2.
Likcani, Sorenson qualify for nationals in FBLA
More than 5,200 of Missouri’s brightest future business leaders gathered in Springfield from April 13–15 for the 2025 Missouri Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership … more
UCM ranks sixth among Military Friendly Schools
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has earned the 2025-26 Military Friendly School designation as well as recognition as a Military Spouse Friendly School. UCM has landed in the top 10 … more
Warrensburg School Board honors 2024-25 student and building achievements
WARRENSBURG - The Warrensburg R-VI School District Board of Education took time out of its Tuesday, May 21, meeting to recognize its student achievements and the Warrensburg High School’s … more
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sign reads “Once Upon a Field Day” as Ridge View Elementary School celebrated the end of the 2024-25 school year with a field day on Monday, May 19, at Ridge View Elementary School.
PHOTOS: Ridge View Elementary holds book-inspired Field Day
Students of the Warrensburg High School 2025 graduating class fling their caps into the air celebrating their achievement on Saturday, May 17, at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center. The high school celebrated 213 students in 2025.
Warrensburg High School graduates 213 students
WARRENSBURG - Warrensburg High School welcomed 213 student graduates to its exclusive alumni club as it celebrated the commencement ceremony for its 2025 graduating class on Saturday, May 17, at the … more
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Brenda Dooley, support coordinator for the Communication Disorders Program, UCM President Roger Best and Joyce Lawson, senior strategic HR partner/benefits specialist.
Dooley, Lawson recognized with top staff awards at UCM
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has recognized two staff members for their dedication and service to the university. Joyce Lawson received the 2025 J.P. Mees Award for Outstanding … more
Dr. James L. Young, Jr.
Young named 2025 Holden R-3 Distinguished Alumni
HOLDEN — Every year, Holden R-3 School District honors a past graduate who exemplifies the values, traditions, and successes of Holden High School by naming a Distinguished Alumni. Recipients … more
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