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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
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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Maries County schools heighten security after non-credible threat
Maries County schools boosted security on Sept. 13 after law enforcement investigated a social media threat and deemed it non-credible. Officers from several agencies ensured safety during morning … more
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Belle Elementary Back-to-School parade met with smiles
Belle Elementary School students shouted their cheer as they took to the streets on Sept. 5, proclaiming their return to class. “Uptown, downtown, all around our town! Belle Elementary, Num-ber … more
Belle Elementary School’s Stacy Tellman, preschool paraprofessional, was awarded on Aug. 21 a $500 through the Maggie Elder Peers grant, a Missouri Retried Teachers’ association Foundation fund. The Maries-Gasconade Unit of MRTA, including (left) Jean Baker, unit president, Bob Niebruegge, unit secretary-treasurer, along with members of MRTF presented Tellman, second right, with the $500 check.
Tellman awarded $500 grant for pre-k solar unit
BELLE — A Belle Elementary School (BES) paraprofessional on Aug. 21 was awarded a $500 Maggie Elder PEERS grant through the Missouri Retired Teachers’ Association (MRTA) - Foundation … more
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Maries R-2 Board of Education President Kenda Sanders on Aug. 27 presented a post-humus service award to two of former board member Amy Kiso’s children who were present, Garrett and Alaina Bledsoe. Kiso’s sister Lorie Kiso was also present. Braxton and Zach Bledsoe, Kiso’s older children, were unable to attend.
Amy Kiso’s children accept posthumous R-2 service award
BELLE — During the Maries County R-2 Board of Education meeting on Aug. 27, the children and sister of 13-year board member Amy Kiso accepted a posthumous service award on her behalf. … more
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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
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