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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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BELLE — Maries County R-2 has been selected as one of the Missouri school sites participating in a wastewater testing program designed to measure the presence of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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9/9/26
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BELLE — Maries County R-2 students began the school year inside the district’s new early childhood center Aug. 25 even as contractors continue working to complete several remaining portions of …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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9/9/26
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MARIES COUNTY — Students and families had an opportunity last week to meet teachers, pick up schedules and explore buildings during open house events held by both the Maries County R-1 and Maries …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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8/26/26
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BELLE — Although electrical delays have slowed construction of the district’s new Early Childhood Center, Maries County R-2 officials said they remain committed to opening classes on time for the …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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8/12/26
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VIENNA — Superintendent Teresa Messersmith shared concerns about state funding on July 30 with the Maries County R-1 Board of Education.
Due to state budget cuts, the school district has …
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By Jeremiah Yonemura; Staff Writer
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8/10/26
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BELLE — Maries County R-2 student-athletes capped another successful school year by earning state championships, conference titles and numerous all-conference and all-district honors across …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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7/29/26
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BLAND — Bland Middle School students made measurable academic gains during the 2025-26 school year while educators continued working to improve performance in reading, math and Missouri Learning …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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7/29/26
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BELLE — Belle Elementary students made substantial academic gains during the 2025-26 school year, nearly doubling the number of children reading on grade level while also posting significant …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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7/29/26
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BELLE — Summer break has been anything but quiet for the Maries County R-2 School District’s maintenance and custodial departments.
Reports presented to the Maries County R-2 Board of …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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7/22/26
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BELLE — The Maries County R-2 School District is preparing to streamline its long-range strategic improvement plan after receiving positive feedback from state education officials during a recent …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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7/15/26
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BELLE — The Maries County R-2 School District distributed a new policy on June 30, outlining how unpaid student meal accounts will be handled, establishing limits on meal charging, parent …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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7/15/26
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BELLE — Middle and high school families in the Maries County R-2 School District will pay 10 cents more for school lunches beginning with the 2026-27 school year after the Board of Education …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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7/9/26
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BELLE — The Maries County R-2 Board of Education received encouraging financial news during its June 30 meeting as officials reported that the school district is expected to finish the 2025-26 …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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7/9/26
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BELLE — The Maries County R-2 Board of Education addressed questions about recent Missouri State Highway Patrol school bus inspections during its June 30 meeting, explaining that only one bus was …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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7/8/26
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BELLE — Summer school classes run through June 10 for Maries County R-2 students.
The program is open 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. District officials announced that all students …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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6/3/26
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BELLE — The Maries County R-2 School District is moving forward with plans to bring locally raised beef into its school meal program, an initiative district officials say will provide students with …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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6/3/26
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BELLE — Second grade students from Maries County R-2 enjoyed a celebratory trip to Tastee Treat as a reward for their hard work and improvement throughout the school year.
Second-grade teacher …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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5/20/26
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BY Edward Gehlert
advocate Staff Writer
egehlert@wardpub.com
BELLE — As the Belle High School (BHS) Class of 2026 prepares for graduation, its class officers say the …
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5/20/26
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BELLE — The Maries County R-2 School District Board of Education has approved Kaci Jones as the next principal of Belle High School (BHS) for the 2026–27 school year, as current principal Garrett …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/15/26
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