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Administrators, teachers and secretaries retire at ceremony

Smithville Music Teacher Terri Johnson retires with over 31 years of service at the conclusion of the 2012 school year at ceremony in the middle school.

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Missouri to participate in computer GED test pilot program

GED test registration and scheduling at the pilot locations will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. GED testing on computer will be offered locally at the Metropolitan Community College-Business & Technology Campus in Kansas City beginning Wednesday, May 23. ... Read more

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Russell Fries was elected Smithville R-II School Board President and led his first meeting on April 11 in the administration meeting room.

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Seniors gearing up for title run

After a phenomenal four-year run of success, this weekend will be the last hurrah for a talented group of Smithville seniors — the academic bowl team. ... Read more

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The glass slipper fits

Prince Christopher (Mikey Jeffries), 18, sings during play Cinderella on April 19 at Harmony Vineyard Church in the Northland.

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Kiwanis Club raises $500 for foundation

Bridget Muck, 6, daughter of Daniel & Amanda Muck looks at small art exhibits at the high school on Saturday. ... Read more

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R-II Schools will gain 60+ new students

Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services Todd Schuetz

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Parent Up draws big crowd

Primary Elementary Counselor Rae Jenkins.

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Saxophonists play for school board

Kenny Ragland/The Smithville Herald

Brett Ruehter, 16, plays baritone sax for the Smithville School Board on March 21 in the administration board room. He was part of a quartet consisting of Alec Iorio, 16, Dane Justice, 17 and Luke Majeske, 16. They were led by director Mike Everman from the school.

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Brock Johnson, 12, son of Holt & Jamie Johnson, Lauren Bays, 12, daughter of Joe & Pam Bays, Campbell Lakatos, 14, son of George & Jana Lakatos, Christina Foster, 14, daughter of Eric & Mary Foster, Emma Andrews, 11, daughter of Mike & Brenna Andrews and Jesse Cummings, 11, son of Will & Elizabeth Cummings are middle school students of the month for March.

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Smithville Middle School students of the month for February pose by the trophy case in the lobby on Feb. 10. Back row are Nick Hartman, Cole Justice and Maddie Sharpe. Middle row are Hannah Termorshuizen and Mark Krueger. In front is Ella Parks. Hartman, 13, is the son of Daniel and Marjory Hartman. Justice, 13, is the son of Todd & Annisa Justice. Sharpe, 14, is the daughter of Matt & Mary Beth Sharpe. Termorshuizen, 12, is the daughter of Ernie & Melanie Termorshuizen, Krueger, 11, is the son of Greg & Cindy Krueger and Parks, 12, is the daughter of Doug & Gina Parks.

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Christian School has great food drive

Salvation Army Major Rick Carroll, Teacher Debbie Pack, Junior Bulldog and students at Outreach Christian School in February with people and pet food collected from Northland.

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Chamber listens to school and city

Kenny Ragland/The Smithville Herald

Assistant School Superintendent for Support Service Wayne Krueger

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Warrior Fest crowns King & Queen

Kenny Ragland/The Smithville Herald

Sydney Catlett, 18, 2011 Warrior Fest Queen crowns 2012 Queen Bing Zheng, 19, on Feb. 3 in the high school gym.

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High School Principal gives presentation to school board

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Dr. Rudy Papenfuhs, principal of Smithville High School

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Shelter Insurance offers scholarships

Smithville Shelter Insurance Agent George Williams

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Shelter Insurance offers scholarships

Smithville Shelter Insurance Agent George Williams

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Rural schoolhouse still remembered

Kenny Ragland/The Smithville Herald

Francis (Cook, Ford) Porter looks at 1927/1928 school-yearphoto at her home in Gladstone on Saturday, Jan. 7.

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Prominent Author visits Smithville High School

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Nathan Vitek, 16, a member of the National English Honor Society, gets a copy of "The Scent of Rain & Lightening," autographed by Author Nancy Pickard on Dec. 1 at Smithville High School. Nathan is the son of Scott and Vicki Vitek of Smithville.

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Layla Fischer, 8, grates a potato at cooking class while Haley Boydston, 6 looks on during cooking class at Smithville Primary Elementary School on Dec. 14. Layla is the daughter of Court and Susan Fischer and Haley is the daughter of Damen and Lucy Boydston, all of Smithville.

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Audit shows excellent school district

Kenny Ragland/The Smithville Herald

Stephanie Robertson, high school communication arts teacher receives Tradition of Excellence award from Board President Bill Becker on Wednesday, Dec. 21 in the administration building. Robertson also received a $1,500 stipend, approved by the board for all teachers who earn their national board teacher certifications.

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Superintendent talks about coming school bond to chamber of commerce

Kenny Ragland/The Smithville Herald

Smithville School Superintendent George Curry speaks to chamber of commerce on the coming master plan for school construction on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the United Methodist Church.

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Donna's Academy of Hair Design holds open house

Kenny Ragland/The Smithville Herald

Donna’s Academy of Hair Design student Jackie Schulte and Director Jennifer Smith look at brochures during open house for their school on Tuesday, Dec. 6 in Smithville.

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Middle School students of month

Kenny Ragland/The Smithville Herald

Smithville Middle School November Students of the Month Houston Johnson, 12, Connor Rumney, 14, Aleigh Porter, 14, Addi Lewis, 13, JoBeth Hanock, 11 and Alex Rivera, 11 pose for the camera in the school office on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Connor is the son of Ken & Sheila Rumney, Aleigh is the daughter of Greg & Jenny Porter, Houston is the son of Mike & Kyle Johnson, Addi is the daughter of Scott & Staci Lewis, Alex is the son of Kris & Chris Rivera and JoBeth is the daughter of Norm & Kristie Hanock. Students of the month are selected by the teachers for their academic accomplishments and their citizenship performance.

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Individual learning students progressing well

Kenny Ragland/The Smithville Herald

Smithville Individual Learning Center Director Sandy Henshaw speaks to RII school board on Nov. 16 in the administration building board room.

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High School honors Veterans

Kenny Ragland/The Smithville Herald

National Guard Staff Sgt. Daniel Pugh is escorted into the Smithville High School Veteran’s Assembly by his daughters Melissa Pugh, 16 and Kaitlin Pugh, 17 on Friday, Nov. 11.

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State education funding well below average

Kenny Ragland/The Smithville Herald

Travis Thompson, 15, and Mom Jeri Thompson hold parent teacher conference with Communication Arts Instructor Darryl Johnson on Wednesday, Oct. 26 in the gym of the Smithville High School. “It’s good to see students come with their parents,” said Johnson. “I’ve been here 17 years and Smithville parents are very supportive.”

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WARRIOR WATCH: MEC Track Leaderboard (April 26)

The MEC leaderboard includes the top five teams or individuals in each event based off of results from regular-season meets. ... Read more

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WARRIOR WATCH: Katie Tuck interview at Kansas Relays

Smithville junior Katie Tuck had a strong showing last weekend during the Kansas Relays, where she earned a medal and came within a second of breaking the school record in the mile. ... Read more

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