Schools

From summer construction to innovative high school programs, Excelsior Springs school leaders are setting the stage for a dynamic school year. At the July 8 meeting, the Board of Education heard from district administrators about new initiatives focused on student flexibility, school safety, and strategic planning, all designed to strengthen education and community engagement.

With 43 staff resignations this year and a projected $2.4 million budget shortfall, the Excelsior Springs School Board weighed critical staffing and funding issues during its June 24 meeting, while also recognizing outgoing superintendent Dr. Jaret Tomlinson.

Last week, the Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center hosted a Community Relations Council (CRC) meeting to address growing concerns about the future of the Job Corps program

The Missouri State Highway Patrol inspected over 11,000 school buses this year—see how Excelsior Springs performed.