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BHS seniors sell 250 mums for class trip
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 … more
Maries R-2 sets summer classes around Belle Fair
  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 … more
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Mouse Races fundraiser to benefit Maries R-2 Scholarship Fund
  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 … more
MDHEWD reminds students to file FAFSA ahead of Access Missouri Grant final deadline
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 … more
Maries R-2 board recognizes February student achievements
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 … more
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Maries R-2 board advisor presents student Alternative Method of Instruction opinions
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 … more
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Bland Middle School (BMS) students visited Osage Arts Community Center on Jan. 30 with teacher Roseann K. Harrott who is also the featured artist. Harrott explained her inspiration for the show called “Just Before a Kiss,” a tribute to her late husband Bob Harrott. The show ends on Saturday, Feb. 8 with a 1 to 3 p.m. closing reception.
OAC welcomes Maries R-2 students to gallery show featuring BMS teacher
BELLE — Maries County R-2 art teacher Rosanne K. Harrott arranged for 102 Bland Middle School and 25 Belle High School students to visit the Osage Arts Community (OAC) in Belle on Jan. 30 to … more
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Maries County schools reports attendance drop, illness prevention plan
BELLE — Maries R-2 administrators reported on Jan. 28 that attendance within the district was up at the end of December, but dropped in January to 92 percent due to illness. They are taking … more
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Maries R-2 reports minimal damage in after-hours fire alarm
BELLE — A fire alarm on Jan. 30 in the Belle Elementary School (BES) cafeteria was caused by a heater malfunction and caused little damage to facilities, according to Maries R-2 Superintendent … more
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Belle High School grades improve as second quarter closes
BELLE — Belle High School Principal Garrett Haslag presented the Maries County R-2 Board of Education with D and F grades data on Nov. 26, speculating it would improve before the end of … more
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Local businesses organize Angel Tree adoption of 88 Maries R-2 students in need at the holidays
BELLE — Three Belle businesses have partnered with the Maries County R-2 Schools during the holiday season to organize Angel Tree adoptions for local families in need. Items were dropped off at … more
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Maries R-2 superintendent shares Culture, Climate Survey results with board
BELLE — The Maries County R-2 Board of Education on Nov. 26 was presented with Culture and Climate Survey results that assist the district in measuring its communication with parents and the … more
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Maries County schools host Veterans Day ceremonies
Area schools hosted veterans last week at ceremonies commemorating Veterans Day. Maries R-1’s assembly featured remarks from National Guard Lt. Col. Dan Campbell. Maries R-2  invited Belle … more
Maries R-2 increases substitute teacher salaries
BELLE — “We cannot get substitutes, we cannot get substitutes, we cannot get substitutes,” said Dr. Lenice Basham, Maries County R-2 School District Superintendent at the Sept. 24 … more
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R-2 SRO submits safety report
BELLE — Maries County R-2 School Resource Officer Tanner Hinson’s Sept. 24 Safety Report mentioned the Sept. 13 school threat that was deemed non-credible. “Contacted Belle … more
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The Maries County R-2 Board of Education on Sept. 24 toured the Belle Elementary School with Superintendent Dr. Lenice Basham and Maintenance Director Tony Gieck to review building repairs and future needs. The last facility plan was created in 2016.
Maries R-2 School District revisits 2016 facility plan, working to update list
BELLE — Maries County R-2 Board of Education directors on Sept. 24 toured the Belle Elementary School (BES) as they prepare to update a building facility plan. Superintendent Dr. Lenice … more
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BHS FFA students visit Bradford Research Farm
BELLE — On Sept. 18, the Belle Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter was eager to be up at 7:30 a.m. for a very eventful field trip at Mizzou’s Bradford Research Farm just outside of … more
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Local and state law enforcement on Friday morning were stationed at Maries County schools in response to a social media threat. Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop I remained present at Maries County R-2 in Belle throughout the day.
Maries County schools threatened in social media trend, law enforcement deems threat non-credible
BELLE — Maries County school districts took extra precautions on Sept. 13 after a Thursday social media threat that was later deemed non-credible by the Maries County Sheriff’s Office. … more
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BElle High School Building Trades students on Sept. 13 were present at Bob’s Frozen Custard, working with owner Seth Klein on his expansion project. The group of five are under the direction of Bryce Gehlert. Friday was their third day on the project since school began on Aug. 20, mostly due to working with other businesses in the area. The class waited for plumbing and concrete contractors to finish with their parts before they could begin framing walls. As soon as the class began on Friday, the group went to work.
BHS Building Trades students make headway on Bob’s Frozen Custard expansion
BELLE — The Belle High School Building Trades Program at Belle High School (BHS) is three days into its year-long program and already students have the walls up at the Bob’s Frozen … more
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Maries County Schools takes extra precautions following non-credible threat
Maries County R-2 Schools are taking extra precautions today, Sept. 13, after a Thursday social media threat was deemed non-credible by the Maries County Sheriff’s Office.   … more
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