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R-2 eighth graders explore D.C., Virginia, Pennsylvania sights
BELLE — An annual eighth grade Washington D.C. trip was extended to nine days and made more affordable this year because of a grant from American Battlefield Trust, according to Tracey Auer, a … more
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Summer school kicks off
Maries R-2 students enjoy some downtime in the lunchroom in anticipation of the start of summer classes.  more
The Belle graduating class of 2024 celebrates at the conclusion of graduation on Sunday.
BHS 2024 graduates value family, kindness, community
BELLE — Class officers from Belle High School’s 2024 graduating class believe their theme is simple: family, kindness and connection. “I think we have a strong … more
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BES kindergartners presented to May Queen, sing their way into first grade
Following the crowning of the 2024 May Queen McKenna Loughridge, Belle Elementary School’s kindergartners dressed in their best to be presented to the newly crowned royalty to the Grand March. … more
Alice Taylor (left) and Steve Vogt were honored on April 28 for their 50 years of service in the Maries R-2 School District by the Maries County R-2 Scholarship Foundation.
Vogt, Taylor recognized for 50 years of service at Maries R-2
Maries County R-2 Schools Scholarship Foundation Committee recognized two of its members on Sunday, Steve Vogt and Alice Taylor, who are celebrating 50 years of service within the Maries County R-2 … more
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MRPC mock accident
Meramec Regional Planning Commission’s (MRPC) Mag Roberts assisted Belle High School students in staging a mock car accident on Third Street in front of the Admin Building on April 18 with the … more
Maries R-2 board approves eight percent base, salary schedule increase
BELLE — Maries County R-2 School District teachers will receive a pay increase starting July 1 with the 2024-25 school year. Pay schedules were on the   March 26 Maries R-2 Board of … more
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BES Early Childhood Learning programs offer advantages for families
BELLE —Early Childhood Program evaluations were presented at the March 26 Maries County R-2 Board of Education meeting. At Belle Elementary School (BES), three different classroom curricula … more
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Bland Middle School parents were present at the March 26 Maries County R-2 Board of Education meeting to discuss concerns they had about learning standards and bullying. Both moms had to sign up to be on the agenda. They had three minutes to address the board and were informed it would be strictly enforced prior to beginning. Afterwards, Board President Kenda Sanders thanked them for advocating.
Bland middle school parents share learning standards, bullying concerns
BELLE — Concerned parents of Bland Middle School students shared grievances on March 26 with the Maries County R-2 Board of Education. Board President Kenda Sanders shared the rules with … more
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Belle High School hosts career, job fair
BELLE — Belle High School (BHS) hosted a career and job fair on March 22 to introduce community businesses to potential employees. BHS Principal Garrett Haslag introduced the group and … more
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R-2 board candidates share school thoughts
R-2 board candidates share school thoughts BY Roxie Murphy Assistant Editor rmurphy@wardpub.com Polling locations in Belle will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 2 to … more
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Dr. Seuss’s birthday celebrated
Belle Elementary first graders on March 7 gathered in the Belle High School gym to play games inspired by famous author Dr. Seuss. Famous for his rhyming books that inspire the imagination, Dr. Seuss … more
Belle FFA Week
Feb. 20-23 was Future Farmers of America (FFA) week at Belle High School. On Thursday, High School FFA members drove their tractors to school and displayed them in the teacher’s parking lot … more
Shanks declares intentions to run as write-in Maries R-2 candidate
BELLE — When filing for the April 2 municipal elections closed on Dec. 26, the two open seats on the Maries County R-2 Board of Education only had one declared candidate, which guaranteed the … more
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Bobbi Robertson
Robertson hired as BES principal for 2024-25
BELLE — Maries County R-2 officials announced Feb. 15 that the district’s assistant principal Bobbi Robertson was hired as Belle Elementary School principal for the 2024-25 school year, … more
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Maries R-2 write-in election, mayoral candidate withdraws from race
BELLE — The absence of a second declared candidate for the Maries County R-2 Board of Education’s two open seats will result in an election on April 7 to fill both positions. … more
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Superintendent shares R-2 Culture/Climate Survey results
BELLE — Maries R-2 Superintendent Dr. Lenice Basham on Nov. 28 shared the results of the district’s Culture/Climate Survey, emphasizing an increase in positive perception of school … more
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No action taken to replace BHS locker room water heater
BELLE — The Maries R-2 Board of Education took no action on Nov. 28 to accept bids to replace the hot water heaters in the Belle High School locker rooms. The water heater that is … more
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Students from the Belle Elementary preschool morning class and afternoon class gave tips for how to catch a turkey.
Belle elementary preschoolers share how to catch a turkey
BELLE — Caryl Koch’s Belle Elementary preschool classes answered the question How to catch a turkey? in preparation for Thanksgiving this week. The following answers are all original. … more
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the Dry Fork Creek bridge on Highway 28 south of Belle is scheduled to be replaced beginning Nov. 27.
R-2 school establishes alternate bus routes during Dry Fork bridge project
BELLE —   The Maries County R-2 School District has informed families who will be affected by extended bus rides about alternative routes that will begin Nov. 27 in conjunction with the … more
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