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Rock Port R-II School Board of Education holds special meeting

Written on January 20, 2026

The Rock Port R-II School Board of Education held a special meeting via email Thursday, January 16, 2026. President Regan Griffin called the special meeting to order via e-mail at  Continue Reading »

THS Second Quarter Outstanding Students

Written on January 20, 2026

Each quarter, Tarkio High School National Honor Society asks staff members to nominate and vote on four students who have shown exceptional academic performance, attendance, citizenship, attitude, cooperation, and leadership.  Continue Reading »

Junior High Scholar Bowl Team competes

Written on January 20, 2026

The Rock Port Junior High Scholar Bowl Team travelled to Hopkins, Missouri, Thursday, January 15. The Blue Jays’ record stands at 4-2 after the match. Team results were: Rock Port  Continue Reading »

Tarkio FFA fish fry Feb. 1

Written on January 20, 2026

The Tarkio FFA Chapter is hosting a fish fry fundraiser Sunday, February 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the ag shop at Tarkio High School. Stop by and  Continue Reading »

Local musicians take part in 4-State Honor Band performance

Written on January 20, 2026

Fairfax senior Amelia Larson (flute) and junior Lexi Brown (clarinet) played in the Northwest Missouri State University 4-State Honor Band in Maryville, Missouri. (Deb Wyatt photo)   Rock Port musicians  Continue Reading »

NHS hosting blood drive Feb. 18

Written on January 20, 2026

Make plans to give a life saving donation February 18 at the Tarkio Activity Center. The Tarkio High School Chapter of National Honor Society will be hosting a Community Blood  Continue Reading »

POSTPONED: East Atchison winter homecoming

Written on January 20, 2026

The Tarkio High School Winter Homecoming king and queen candidates are, from left to right, Kennedy White, Zoe Madron, Noah McCoy, Bresayda Jimenez, and Rainy Nordhausen. King Noah and his  Continue Reading »

Rock Port R-II Board of Education

Written on January 13, 2026

The Rock Port R-II Board of Education held a regular meeting Thursday, January 8, 2026. President Regan Griffin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the board room.  Continue Reading »

MU Junior Honor Band

Written on January 13, 2026

Three Rock Port High School juniors were selected to the University of Missouri’s Junior Honor Band. The band will perform this February in Columbia. Pictured are, from left to right,  Continue Reading »

Rock Port Junior High Scholar Bowl team begins season

Written on January 13, 2026

The Rock Port Junior High Scholar Bowl started its season January 8 at Craig, Missouri. The Rock Port team won all three of their matches. Scores were: Rock Port 150,  Continue Reading »

East Atchison winter homecoming next week

Written on January 13, 2026

The East Atchison winter homecoming festivities will take place next week at Tarkio and Fairfax high schools. The week will end with the Wolves and Lady Wolves taking on Osborn/Stewartsville  Continue Reading »

Fairfax R-3 Board of Education meeting

Written on January 6, 2026

The Fairfax R-3 School District Board of Education held a regular meeting December 18, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by President Miles Smith. Also present  Continue Reading »

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