School District Releases 2025 Bus Route Schedules
The Excelsior Springs School District has published its bus schedules for the 2025–26 school year, giving families access to detailed pick-up and drop-off times across the district.
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Federal Court Halts Job Corps Closures, Leaves Program’s Future in Congressional Hands
The Excelsior Springs community and others across the country received long-awaited clarity this week regarding the future of the Job Corps program. A federal district court has ruled that the U.S. Department of Labor acted unlawfully when it attempted to close all 99 contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide, including the Excelsior Springs campus. The ruling…
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Assistant Principal Formally Charged with DWI in December Fishing River Incident
A slow-moving vehicle incident that startled families volunteering at a holiday light display last December has now resulted in a criminal charge. Luke Bryson Travis, an assistant principal in the Excelsior Springs School District, was charged with DWI after blood test results, delayed more than seven months due to state lab backlog, confirmed his blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit.
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Rooted in Relationships, Focused on the Future: Meet ESSD’s New Leaders
The Excelsior Springs School District is entering the 2025–2026 school year with new leadership in three key roles: Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Operations, and High School Principal. Each brings a unique blend of experience, passion, and a strong connection to community-centered education. From decades of service within the district to fresh perspectives from nearby communities, these new administrators are focused on strengthening culture, supporting staff, and helping every student thrive.
