Browse past news stories for Hillsboro Elementary School in Hillsboro, MO.

• Preserve scientist gets students interested in nature (Hillsboro Star-Journal)
  posted on November 10, 2009 at 05:17:54 pm
  Hillsboro Elementary School first-graders learned about native Kansas prairies Thursday, as Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve biological science technician Billy Robb, of Hillsboro, told the students about his work and the preserve.
• HES principal shares enthusiastic goals with BOE (The Pocahontas Times)
  posted on November 5, 2009 at 07:06:10 pm
  In his three months as principal at Hillsboro Elementary School, Terrence Beam has set several goals to improve and build on the education system at the school. During the joint board of education and LSIC (Local School Improvement Council) meeting at HES , Beam shared his goals with board members.
• BOE reviews plans for HES Needs Project (The Pocahontas Times)
  posted on October 29, 2009 at 02:10:46 pm
  The board of education reviewed the specifics of the Needs Project for Hillsboro Elementary School at Monday’s meeting. The board has been working with Williamson Shriver Architects, Inc. to design the project plan for funding. Once the plan is completed, it will be sent to the School Building Authority for approval.
• Hillsboro Police report (Hillsboro Star-Journal)
  posted on October 14, 2009 at 04:16:50 pm
  Sept. 27: An activity complaint was filed in the 200 block of South Cedar Street. A dog complaint was checked in the 300 block of North Ash Street. A motorist received assistance in the 400 block of North Ash Street.
• Board expels two PCHS students for possession (The Pocahontas Times)
  posted on October 14, 2009 at 03:41:16 pm
  The board of education expelled two female Pocahontas County High School students Monday night for possession/use of a controlled substance on a school bus and being under the influence at school. Board president Kenneth Vance addressed the students after the decision was made.
• HES to host book fair (Hillsboro Star-Journal)
  posted on September 30, 2009 at 03:41:07 pm
  Hillsboro Elementary School will host a book fair Oct. 13-17 at its library. The fair offers a wide variety of children’s, activity, and cook books, posters, calendars, and gift items, along with computer CDs.
• School district speaks out about lawsuit, future of project (Hillsboro Star-Journal)
  posted on September 30, 2009 at 03:36:59 pm
  USD 410 was ready to talk Friday morning when a press conference was called by the school district regarding the recent lawsuit which caused delays in proposed projects.
• Soccer takes hold among children (Hillsboro Star-Journal)
  posted on September 23, 2009 at 05:19:26 pm
  First- and second-grade soccer players hurried onto a field Monday behind Hillsboro Elementary School. They didn’t care that the field was wet from intermittent rain; they were excited when coach Stephanie Moss said practice would go on as planned.
• Seat belt saves sheriff’s deputy in crash (Hillsboro Star-Journal)
  posted on September 16, 2009 at 04:29:29 pm
  It’s one of the easiest things a driver or passenger can do. It only takes a couple of seconds. Fastening a seat belt could be one of the most important decisions a driver or passenger can make. It could be the difference between life and death.
• Inhalant use is a concern in USD 410 (Hillsboro Star-Journal)
  posted on September 16, 2009 at 04:29:19 pm
  Linda Ogden of Communities in Schools reviewed a survey of risky behaviors among students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12. Reported use of inhalants was higher in USD 410 than overall in Kansas.
• State BOE food policy buckles down on sweets (The Pocahontas Times)
  posted on August 27, 2009 at 01:47:46 pm
  Board of education members were informed at Monday’s meeting about a strict policy from the West Virginia Board of Education concerning fundraisers involving food. Coordinator of Student Services and Special Education Diane Delfino explained the policy and the guidelines students and school organizations are required to follow.
• Pocahontas schools receive two grants to assist homeless students (The Pocahontas Times)
  posted on August 12, 2009 at 08:58:05 pm
  Board of education members got good news from Maria Busick, Director of Federal Programs and Instruction, Monday night. Pocahontas County schools have received two grants to assist homeless students. The first grant is the McKinney-Vento American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ( ARRA ) for Homeless Children and Youth Act. The one-time grant is $20,000 to be used by September 30, 2011. The second ...
• Club soccer registration is open (Hillsboro Star-Journal)
  posted on August 12, 2009 at 07:52:52 pm
  Fall registration for Marion County United Soccer Club teams for children in kindergarten and older has begun. The season runs from mid-September through the end of October. The first games will be Sept. 26.
• For teachers, work begins before school (Hillsboro Star-Journal)
  posted on August 12, 2009 at 07:51:52 pm
  Students have yet to file into school to begin the 2009-10 term, but their teachers have been hard at work. Physical work needs done, preparing classrooms for students. More important are lesson plans, setting the direction and pace of the school year.
• Pre-school children on waiting list for services (The Pocahontas Times)
  posted on July 30, 2009 at 03:03:57 pm
  Nine children are currently on a waiting list for preschool in Green Bank due to the State Board of Education’s preschool policy Maria Busick, Director of Federal Programs and Instruction told board of education members Monday night. “You’re only allowed to hold preschool for so many hours a week, so many days in the year, there’s a lot of stipulations,” Busick explained. “At Green Bank, we were ...
• Liner for sludge pit could cost up to $500,000 (The Pocahontas Times)
  posted on July 23, 2009 at 02:33:36 pm
  County commission president Martin Saffer said Tuesday he wants to play hardball with the Department of Environmental Protection engineer who wants the county to have a clay liner and 18 inches of topsoil over the entombed sludge at East Fork Industrial Park. The measure to encapsulate the sludge to the DEP’s standards could cost the county about $500,000. East Fork Industrial Park at Frank ...
• Hillsboro Students Plant For Butterflies (Leesburg Today)
  posted on May 21, 2009 at 12:29:30 pm
  The students at Hillsboro Elementary School got down and dirty Wednesday morning in an effort to make their school a little greener by planting a butterfly garden behind the 43-year-old building.
• Soldier surprises stepson by running in race (Hillsboro Star-Journal)
  posted on May 13, 2009 at 04:48:07 pm
  Jace Hett of Lehigh received a pleasant surprise Saturday when his stepdad, Staff Sgt. Rick Mounts, met him before a two-mile race in Wichita.
• The case of a Kentucky football coach charged with murder hits home (The Fayetteville Observer)
  posted on May 10, 2009 at 04:13:32 am
  Cumberland County high school football coaches are concerned that a Kentucky coach was charged earlier this year with reckless homicide in the heat-related death of one of his players.
• Hillsboro Police Department (Hillsboro Star-Journal)
  posted on April 22, 2009 at 04:04:34 pm
  An individual reported the theft of a Sony PSP game player and games April 13 from his/her locker in the 500 block of East Grand Street. The loss was valued at $294.
• Moran to run Boston Marathon (Hillsboro Star-Journal)
  posted on April 15, 2009 at 04:33:37 pm
  Mike Moran of rural Marion will run in the Boston Marathon Monday. Moran, counselor at Hillsboro Elementary School, has always been a runner.
• Students, parents petition to keep drama funding (Hillsboro Star-Journal)
  posted on April 15, 2009 at 04:33:27 pm
  Several Hillsboro High School students and parents showed their support for keeping funding of the school’s fall musical and spring play amid discussion of budget cuts.
• Journal Webhead (Suburban Journals)
  posted on March 31, 2009 at 11:46:02 am
  Who knew that an inspirational poster could actually inspire someone to take action?
• BOE renews contracts with personnel (The Pocahontas Times)
  posted on March 19, 2009 at 04:02:19 pm
  The board of education approved of the following personnel management at the March 9 meeting. Employment of: Shannon M. Alderman as teacher at Green Bank Elementary-Middle for a term of 200 days. Katherine A. LaFleur as Title I Reading Specialist at Marlinton Elementary for a term of 200 days.
• Tales, tears and tributes (The Fayetteville Observer)
  posted on February 27, 2009 at 05:24:05 am
  Joe Harris said he was on his way to the basket in a high school game the last time he saw Reggie Pinkney. “I scored 36 points against him that night,’’ Harris said.
• Conservation poster winners recognized at MCCD banquet (Hillsboro Star-Journal)
  posted on February 25, 2009 at 06:31:45 pm
  At least 179 posters were entered in the 2009 Marion County Conservation District poster contest. Winners were announced Saturday at the district’s annual banquet in Hillsboro.