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YAC meets with CPS officials to discuss concerns, questions regarding virtual learning, accessibility
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...
RBHS football player tests positive for COVID-19, Friday game against Battle cancelled
The RBHS football team chose to cancel this Friday’s football game against Battle High School because of safety concerns after a RBHS player tested positive...
First day of online learning sparks discussions of academic equality
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
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
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
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
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...
CPS suspends school amid COVID-19 concerns
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...
Administration to enforce new sanitation polices among Global Village booths
Today’s Global Village has a bit of a twist thanks to health concerns stemming from COVID-19. RBHS principal Jacob Sirna sent an email at 1:08...
RBHS Model United Nations team competes in MIZMUN conference
The RBHS Model United Nations (MUN) Team competed in its second tournament of the year, the first ever University of Missouri Model United Nations Tournament...
Sediment flow causes water discoloration
Assistant Principal Tim Baker said sediment flow discolored water from clear to yellow and misty. He said while students should avoid drinking this water, the...
Courtwarming Week set for Feb. 24-27
Ryan Choe outlines the plan for Courtwarming week from Feb. 24 to Feb. 28 at RBHS, interviewing members of the RBHS student council....
Media Center offers rewards through ‘Read a Latte’ program
Students who check out books from the RBHS Media Center in the month of February may enter into a raffle to win a free drink...
Teachers prepare for SRG
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) is reforming its grading system to move toward Standards-Referenced Grading (SRG), Superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman said. While CPS elementary and middle...
Administration changes district funded ACT policy, date
The mandatory Columbia Public Schools (CPS) funded American College Test (ACT) will take place Feb. 25, more than a month earlier than last year's testing...
Vandalism creates unprecedented cost
Repeated vandalism in school bathrooms, particularly boys’ bathrooms, forced RBHS to spend more than $10,000 on labor and materials to replace and repair damaged property,...
Marketing project creates renewed interest in food sale policy
After months of preparation, the Business Principles classes opened their bakeries Dec. 11-12 during lunch. The event served as one of five throughout the year...
CPS Online observes highest enrollment since founding
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Online ended the year with the highest ever semester course completion rate with more than 900 total course requests, more than...
CPS to offer students associate degrees through ‘High School 2.0’
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) high school students will be able to earn a free associates degree by the end of their four years as a...