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Belle High School (BHS) seniors sold 250 mums for their class trip fundraiser, according Sponsor Sara Mouser. “There were nine students selling. Next we will be doing school spirit blankets and …
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1/18/38
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Maries County R-2 Board of Education on Sept. 30 recognized Students, Athlete of the Month. The September presenter was Board President Kenda Sanders.
Student Athlete of the Month is Weston …
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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10/29/25
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BELLE — As the Maries County R-2 School District enters its third week of classes, Belle High School Principal Garrett Haslag said his students are coping well with the state ban on personal …
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9/3/25
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BELLE — The first week of school is officially underway at Maries County R-2, and all three principals say the year is off to a positive start.
At Belle Elementary School (BES), Principal …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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8/27/25
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BELLE — Maries County R-2 officials on July 29 discussed a new state law banning student electronics, including cellphones, on campus during the school day. Policy changes are expected to be …
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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8/6/25
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BELLE — The Maries County University of Missouri (MU) Extension Office and the Maries County R-2 School District are preparing to begin their community garden partnership, “Farm-to-School …
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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7/16/25
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BELLE — Recent accolades in both journalism and authorship have put Belle native John W. Brown back in the spotlight, this time as Florida’s Outstanding News Anchor and Missouri’s …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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7/9/25
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ST. JAMES — Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District (ORSWMD) announced that three Belle Elementary students were honored with second-place awards and honorable mentions in the 34th Annual …
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6/11/25
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R-2 approves funding resolution, selects construction manager for Early Childhood Education facility
BELLE — After approving a resolution on April 17 with L.J. Hart and Company of St. Louis to secure $1.3 million in lease certificates through municipal bond underwriting services, the Maries …
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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6/4/25
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BELLE — Belle Elementary graduated 24 students in the 2025 Preschool classes on May 15 in the high school gymnasium with parents and families in attendance.
The program was arranged by …
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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5/21/25
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BELLE — Discussion on April 17 surrounding the selection of a construction manager at-risk for the Maries County R-2 Early Childhood Education Center project has the board scheduled to make a …
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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5/7/25
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BELLE — Belle High School Principal Garrett Haslag received the South-Central Principal of the Year Award on April 25 as voted on by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals …
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By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer
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5/7/25
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BELLE — Plans for a new Maries County R-2 Early Childhood Education Center were announced on March 25 after district teachers presented annual evaluations on the preschool programs.
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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4/18/25
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BELLE — Finding ways to motivate and improve student attendance is tricky, according to Cash Lacey, the Maries County R-2 Board of Education student advisor. However, Lacey tackles …
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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4/7/25
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BELLE — The Maries County R-2 Board of Education on Feb. 25 passed a resolution against House Bill (HB)711 — Open Enrollment — after officials discussed what it would …
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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3/28/25
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BELLE — Maries County R-2 Board of Education on Feb. 25 approved June 9-20 as the dates for the 2025 summer school session. The later start is partially due to snow days extending …
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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3/21/25
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BELLE — Mice will fill the Belle-Bland Community Center on March 28 as the Maries County R-2 Schools Scholarship Foundation Committee will host its annual fundraiser. Tables and …
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3/21/25
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The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) is reminding students to file their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the April 1 Access Missouri …
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3/21/25
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BELLE — Maries County R-2 Board of Education on Feb. 25 recognized the Student-Athlete of the Month, Students of the Month and BHS Student Spotlight.
Student-Athlete of the Month was Ava …
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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3/5/25
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BELLE — During his second meeting as student advisor to the Maries County R-2 Board of Education, Cash Lacy presented “pros” and “cons” of Alternative Method of …
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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3/5/25
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