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Fairfax Elementary students march with the Fairfax Marching Pride

Written on October 28, 2025

The Fairfax Marching Pride officially ended its marching season with the traditional march with the kindergartners last week. Despite it being a cold morning, everyone had fun and enjoyed delicious  Continue Reading »

Marching band earn honors at NWMSU Homecoming Parade

Written on October 28, 2025

Marching Indians place 2nd in parade The Tarkio High School Marching Indians brought home Outstanding Auxiliary and Class 1 Large Band 2nd Place Parade honors from the Northwest Missouri State  Continue Reading »

New high school, junior high students and staff interviews

Written on October 28, 2025

by Audrie Meyerkorth This year, we are excited to welcome our new staff and students for this new school year! Here are some words from our new faculty and students.  Continue Reading »

Rock Port NHS inducts new members

Written on October 28, 2025

Members of the Rock Port National Honor Society, from left to right, are: front row –  Audrey Dougherty, Skylar Stoner, Keira Roup, Jacoby Driskell, Ella Meyerkorth, Emma Teten, Norah Watkins,  Continue Reading »

Perfect attendance at Fairfax R-3 School

Written on October 28, 2025

Students at Fairfax R-3 School were recently recognized for having perfect attendance. Students with perfect attendance during the first quarter (August 20 – October 15, 2025) were: Smart Steps Preschool  Continue Reading »

Children’s author visits local students

Written on October 28, 2025

Children’s book author Aaron Wills visited Atchison County schools last week and talked about his book “We Mix Up Our ABCs.” He is pictured here with Tarkio Elementary preschoolers through  Continue Reading »

FFA Chapter feeds local farmers

Written on October 28, 2025

Tarkio FFA Chapter members participated in a Feed the Farmers lunch at Ag Partners in Tarkio, Missouri, Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Preparing the sack lunches are Jaeka Wiley and Quin  Continue Reading »

Ag Partners holds coloring contest

Written on October 28, 2025

In celebration of Co-op Month, Ag Partners Cooperative, Inc. in Tarkio held a coloring contest for local youth. Tarkio Elementary student Willow Wright was the winner. She received a certificate  Continue Reading »

THS Outstanding Student Awards

Written on October 28, 2025

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

Tarkio R-I Board of Education meets

Written on October 21, 2025

The Tarkio R-I Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the central office of the Tarkio R-I School District. The  Continue Reading »

Rock Port Marching Blue Jays take part in Trenton Band Festival

Written on October 21, 2025

The Rock Port High School Marching Blue Jays Band and Auxiliary competed in the Trenton, Missouri, band festival Saturday, October 18, 2025. The Marching Blue Jays placed 5th in the  Continue Reading »

Rock Port Backpack Buddies program needs financial assistance from community

Written on October 21, 2025

Students volunteered their time packing approximately 150 bags of food each month throughout the school year last year. Pictured, from left to right, are Cali Driskell, Claire Spiegel, Ella Meyerkorth,  Continue Reading »

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