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YAC meets with CPS officials to discuss concerns, questions regarding virtual learning, accessibility

Amira McKeeOctober 15, 2020October 16, 2020

by Amira McKeeOctober 15, 2020October 16, 20200

Columbia Public Schools (CPS) administrators and Board of Education members joined Columbia’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) at City Hall to discuss issues pertaining to Columbia’s...

Board of Education votes to keep middle and high school virtual, elementary to return Oct. 19

Isaac YontzOctober 13, 2020October 15, 2020

by Isaac YontzOctober 13, 2020October 15, 20201

The Board of Education votes 4-3 to keep high school virtual until another vote. Parents and community members give their opinions on what the board...

District initiates CPS Prime Delivery Service

Shruti GautamOctober 11, 2020October 18, 2020

by Shruti GautamOctober 11, 2020October 18, 20200

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StuCo members, Columbia Board of Education plan to rename RBHS football field

Anjali Noel RameshOctober 11, 2020October 11, 2020

by Anjali Noel RameshOctober 11, 2020October 11, 20200

The Columbia Board of Education decided to start the process of renaming the RBHS football stadium in response to remarks made on social media by...

RBHS football player tests positive for COVID-19, Friday game against Battle cancelled

Multiple AuthorsOctober 7, 2020October 14, 2020

by Multiple AuthorsOctober 7, 2020October 14, 20200

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CPS Nutrition Services and Custodial Departments adapt to virtual learning circumstances

Sarah DingOctober 4, 2020October 4, 2020

by Sarah DingOctober 4, 2020October 4, 20200

Columbia Public Schools (CPS) students haven’t been in their school buildings for in-person learning since March 17 after the district-wide shutdown because of COVID-19 social...

Food delivery programs service affected groups

Sarah DingApril 13, 2020September 28, 2020

by Sarah DingApril 13, 2020September 28, 20200

Students who qualify for free and reduced lunch won’t have access to cafeteria meals for the rest of the school year. The CPS Nutrition Services...

CPS changes to Pass/No Credit grading system

Anna XuApril 6, 2020April 6, 2020

by Anna XuApril 6, 2020April 6, 20202

Columbia Public Schools (CPS) alerted students and families details of the overarching grading plan for the rest of the semester today, April 6, in an...

First day of online learning sparks discussions of academic equality

Amira McKeeMarch 31, 2020April 18, 2020

by Amira McKeeMarch 31, 2020April 18, 20201

In accordance with Boone County Health Department’s social distancing guidelines, Columbia Public School (CPS) students began their first day of online learning using virtual study...

Students sew surgical masks to donate to healthcare facility amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Amira McKeeMarch 30, 2020April 18, 2020

by Amira McKeeMarch 30, 2020April 18, 20200

As a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, there has been a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as surgical masks, gowns and face guards....

CPS considers commissioning new road out North parking lot

Amira McKeeMarch 29, 2020March 31, 2020

by Amira McKeeMarch 29, 2020March 31, 20200

Columbia Public Schools (CPS) is considering commissioning an additional exit from the North Parking Lot to Peachtree Drive, an idea that began in 2014. CPS Public...

Youth vote, media comprehension impact Missouri Primary

Anna XuMarch 23, 2020March 24, 2020

by Anna XuMarch 23, 2020March 24, 20200

People young and old express their thoughts on the impacts of social media and other media platforms in education during election season....

Local places of worship cancel, adjust services

Ryan ChoeMarch 23, 2020April 18, 2020

by Ryan ChoeMarch 23, 2020April 18, 20200

At least 25 places of worship in Columbia, MO announced on their online websites that they postponed services due to the health and safety concerns...

ACT, SAT cancel April, May exams

Isaac YontzMarch 19, 2020March 19, 2020

by Isaac YontzMarch 19, 2020March 19, 20200

In a recent update, the College Board and American Testing Company canceled their respective standardized tests for April and May....

NHS has not met this school year, not conducted leadership election

Audrey NovingerMarch 19, 2020March 20, 2020

by Audrey NovingerMarch 19, 2020March 20, 20200

The club has not met because lacking policies and structures such as student leaders, an adopted constitution and bylaws created unanticipated difficulties for NHS sponsor...

CPS suspends school amid COVID-19 concerns

Anna XuMarch 17, 2020April 18, 2020

by Anna XuMarch 17, 2020April 18, 20202

Columbia Public Schools (CPS) won’t be in session tomorrow and won’t reopen until April 13 at the earliest; however, this 26-day cancellation may change depending...

COVID-19 misinformation fuels racist sentiments and reactions

Audrey NovingerMarch 17, 2020April 18, 2020

by Audrey NovingerMarch 17, 2020April 18, 20200

Students respond to the COVID-19 outbreak and discuss the racism surrounding the pandemic....

Research drives local reaction to COVID-19

Sarah DingMarch 17, 2020April 18, 2020

by Sarah DingMarch 17, 2020April 18, 20200

As COVID-19 spreads across the world, researchers and students in Columbia express their concerns and share information about the pandemic....

McGinty to replace Egan as athletic director, assistant principal

Ryan ChoeMarch 14, 2020April 14, 2020

by Ryan ChoeMarch 14, 2020April 14, 20200

On July 1, 2020, Michael McGinty will replace David Egan as the RBHS athletic director and assistant principal. Egan will become the new Columbia Public...

RBHS planetarium to host several films to advertise the astronomy program

Anjali Noel RameshMarch 13, 2020March 13, 2020

by Anjali Noel RameshMarch 13, 2020March 13, 20200

The RBHS Astro club will host “CAPCOM GO!,” a planetarium show and fundraiser open to the general public on Friday, March 13 at 5 p.m.,...

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