School

Fairfax R-3 School Board of Education meeting

Written on May 5, 2026

The Fairfax R-3 School District Board of Education held a regular meeting April 15, 2026, in the school library The meeting was called to order at 5:18 p.m. by Miles  Continue Reading »

Students earn honors from Tarkio Technology Institute

Written on May 5, 2026

The stage at Leitch Chapel in Rankin Hall on the Tarkio Tech campus was full of students receiving certificates for their respective studies in a graduation ceremony held Wednesday evening,  Continue Reading »

Fairfax Elementary Field Day

Written on May 5, 2026

Preschooler Audrey Zumbrunnen, right, laughs hysterically as her classmate Xavion Pinzino, back, balances a cup full of water on his head during Fairfax Field Day Friday, May 1.   Kindergartner  Continue Reading »

Tarkio High School holds spring concert

Written on May 5, 2026

Sixth grade band members Alyce Wills and Rose England play their clarinets in the THS Spring Concert. The sixth graders performed “Bald Eagle March,” “High Hopes,” and “Mechanical Monsters.”    Continue Reading »

Rock Port High School Class of 2026 Baccalaureate

Written on May 5, 2026

The Rock Port High School Class of 2026 was honored at a baccalaureate service Sunday, May 3. Seniors in attendance included, from left to right: front row – Keira Roup,  Continue Reading »

RPHS Senior Spotlight

Written on May 5, 2026

Quentin Jeffery Jackson From solving complex math problems to preparing for life after high school, Quentin Jeffery Jackson has built his high school experience around hard work and determination. This  Continue Reading »

Rock Port FFA Greenhouse open this week

Written on May 5, 2026

The Rock Port High School FFA Greenhouse will be open on Wednesday, May 6, from 4:15 to 6:00 p.m.; Thursday, May 7, from 3:40 to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, May  Continue Reading »

Fairfax first graders visit hospital

Written on May 5, 2026

Community Hospital-Fairfax in Fairfax, Missouri, welcomed its first group of first graders Wednesday, April 29, 2026, for the hospital’s annual Mary Combs Memorial Pediatric Orientation. This small but mighty group  Continue Reading »

Main Street banners honor THS seniors

Written on May 5, 2026

The Tarkio Chamber of Commerce has installed banners on the poles lining Main Street in Tarkio, Missouri, honoring this year’s Tarkio High School graduating seniors. Each Class of 2026 member  Continue Reading »

FFA trap members compete at state trapshooting contest

Written on May 5, 2026

The Rock Port FFA Trapshooting team traveled to Linn Creek, Missouri, to participate in the state trapshooting contest May 2, 2026. Pictured, from left to right, are: Jayven Hudson, Aidan  Continue Reading »

Local musicians earn State Gold

Written on May 5, 2026

The Tarkio musicians who performed at State Music Contest last weekend did an excellent job. The men’s vocal ensemble earned a I (gold). They include, from left to right: front  Continue Reading »

THS Senior Awards Assembly

Written on April 28, 2026

The Tarkio High School Senior Awards Assembly will be held Friday, May 8, at 1:00 p.m. in the THS Gymnasium. Teachers, students, community, and family members are encouraged to attend.  Continue Reading »

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