Students, staff, and community members came together for the North Wood R-IV Red Ribbon Week Parade 2025 to take a strong stand against drugs and celebrate living healthy, drug-free lives. The event highlighted the power of community partnership and the shared commitment to keeping our youth…
What's one event that combines fun frights, a good cause, and a bag full of candy? If you guessed the Creepy Crawly Walk, you're right! This fundraiser was on October 30th from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the Tiger Trail at the Upper Elementary, hosted by Salem Senior High School Rotary Interact…
Each year, Veterans Day provides an opportunity for communities to come together and honor and remember sacrifices made by our veterans. Local schools are taking an active role in the celebration with plenty of events and activities planned for veterans and their families, with most inviting…
For a couple of years Salem High School cross country coach Will Hubbs has said the work ethic of Zoey Elliott will get her to the Missouri Cross Country State Championships.
As I nervously stepped through the doors on my first day at the Salem Public Library, the familiar, comforting scent of old books instantly eased my anxiety. I began my role as a librarian in early October, unsure of what to expect. Though those first moments were filled with nerves, the exp…
The Iron County C-4 BETA organization proudly invites local veterans and their families to attend a Veterans Day Breakfast in recognition of their service and sacrifice. The event will take place at the Elmer P. Beard Gymnasium in Viburnum, Missouri on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
The Green Forest 4-H Club held its regular club meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13 at First Baptist Church.
Golden leaves danced in the wind as excited students stepped off the bus and into a world filled with orange gourds, corn mazes, and cozy fall memories at the pumpkin patch. The third-grade class from Salem Upper Elementary enjoyed the perfect autumn field trip at Pete's Pumpkin Patch on Fri…
What's the one place you can look at animals, have a fun fright, and see the proper use of tax money all at once? If you guessed Boo at the Zoo located at the Saint Louis Zoo, you're correct! Boo at the Zoo is an exciting, Halloween-themed event at the zoo from Oct. 13 to Oct. 29. I had the …
The air sparkled with electricity as Rolan Bolan took the stage, ready to breathe new life into his father's iconic song, "Chrome Sitar." The T. Rex tribute night was nothing short of a glam-rock dream. This glitter-soaked celebration brought together musicians from across the country to hon…
What puts the "grrr" in tigers? A great assembly can bring out everyone's school spirit and provide a few laughs along the way. The first student council-led assembly took place on Friday, September 12th, during strive time in the Salem Senior High School gymnasium. As the student council pr…
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2025 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August.
What's one thing that can bring a crowd full of different beliefs together? Music is a powerful force that can unify an audience of diverse individuals. A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to experience 60,000 people gathering to celebrate the Oasis Reunion at Soldier Field in Chica…
On a cool August morning by the football field, members of the Senior Class shared laughs and donuts as the sun rose from the east. It was the perfect Senior Sunrise!
December is here which means the days and nights get colder and the potential for slippery roads rises dramatically. Safety will always be at the front of our minds. We have to consider the capabilities of a 30,000 pound, 30-foot-long school bus on less than ideal road conditions. We also ac…
According to the National Institute of Health, 19.8% of high school sophomores, and 31.2% of high school seniors have used drugs in just the past year. Drug use is a serious issue in our country among teens. Luckily, Salem R-80 has a program to inform teens about the effects of drug abuse an…
Imagine you’re walking through the forest and you see a haunted carnival. You go in, and clowns are popping out at you from every angle. WAIT! Those aren’t normal clowns–they’re all deranged. They start approaching you, and just before you’re about to scream–you remember you’re at Halloween …
Jacob Gordon, of Bunker, has accepted an invitation of lifetime membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), the nation's leading certified honor society for high-achieving first- and second-year college students with a minimum of a 3.4 GPA.
Last week, before taking my driver’s test, I was super nervous. I’m not often a good test taker when it comes to practical skills, so I didn’t have much faith in passing the test. Luckily, I got a super kind driving test examiner who made me feel at ease. I chatted with him throughout the wh…
These Dent-Phelps R-III Bobcats either scored Advanced/Proficient or showed growth in the 2023-2024 MAP Testing results. Front, from left, Chase Gover, Lexi Parrett. Second row, Van Issac Scheel, Michael Johnson, Siarra Sansoucie, Josh Botkin, Avery Kuczynski, Annabelle Wallace, Rowen Parker…
In 1635, Horace Mann created the first public school in the United States to prepare students for entering the workforce once they have graduated. The philosophy for school has not changed much since the creation of public schools, but job opportunities have greatly changed since the first A…
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