The Fairfax Methodist Church will have a fish and chicken fry Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Fairfax Community Room in the fire station. Serving will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (or until they run out of food). The menu will include fish, chicken, fries, baked beans, coleslaw, and homemade desserts. Takeout will be available. Continue Reading »
Teams of fourth through sixth graders from all three school districts in Atchison County will vie for title of champion and the most knowledgeable of the 12 Mark Twain Award books they are quizzed about at Battle of the Books, Wednesday, March 25, at 4 p.m. at The Curnutt Center on the Tarkio Tech campus. Continue Reading »
Rock Port R-II Little Jays’ Preschool registration for the 2026-27 school year is underway. Children registering in the 4-year-old full day preschool must be 4 years old on or before July 31, 2026, to be eligible for the full day program. Parents/guardians can register their child for preschool online at www.rockport.k12.mo.us or stop by the Continue Reading »
Tarkio R-I invites the public to a Legislative Issues Impacting Rural Education Forum Thursday, March 26, at 5:30 p.m. in the Tarkio High School Auditorium. The session topics and speakers will include: Diversion of funds from public education to private urban schools and charter schools - Mr. Duane Martin, Ed Counsel; and Impact of potential Continue Reading »
Rock Port R-II School will hold its 2025-26 winter athletic banquet Thursday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Each family is asked to bring a side dish. Paper goods and drinks will be provided by the Rock Port Booster Club.
Spring screening for Early Childhood/Pre-K is March 27, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Tarkio Elementary. Call the Tarkio Elementary office at 660-736-4177 to schedule a time. Kids’ Korner students will be taken to the screening from class.
The Rock Port High School chapter of FBLA is hosting a March Madness Matball Tournament Friday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the north gym. Registration is open to anyone who wants to play and there are no age requirements. Teams of eight players are needed and it’s $5 per person. Registration forms are available Continue Reading »
New Horizons will host the Rock Port Community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 28, at 10:00 a.m. at the city park. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will be from 9:30 to 9:55 a.m. and the hunt will start promptly at 10:00 a.m. (Not one minute after - arrive early!). Age categories will be: 2 years Continue Reading »
The Fairfax Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, March 28, at 1:00 p.m. in the city park. If you would like to donate treats, an Easter account has been set up at Farmers State Bank. Candy and prize donations may be left there as well or delivered to Amanda Agnew. All eggs will have Continue Reading »
Fairfax High School juniors and seniors and their dates will enjoy a “Romantic Gardens” Prom this Saturday, March 28. The public is invited to come take pictures of all the promgoers at a promenade in the FHS Gym beginning at 3:00 p.m. Following the promenade, the students will head to Mozingo Lake Event Center in Continue Reading »