Schools

By Superintendent Johnnie Silkett Instruction: ​South Nodaway is fully accredited by the state of Missouri. In the 2016-2017 school year we received 100 percent for MSIP 5. (Figures have not been released for 2017-18.) I also want to say that our results go beyond the scores. Our students are both mentally challenged and nurtured to

May 13 graduation ceremonies across the county bring smiles, tears The West Nodaway graduating seniors stand in front of the school sign for one last class photo before graduation. For more photos and information, see the printed Nodaway News Leader.

May 13 graduation ceremonies across the county bring smiles, tears Savannah Bennett receives her diploma from her mother, Debbie Bennett, South Nodaway Board of Education member. For more photos and information, see the printed Nodaway News Leader.

May 13 graduation ceremonies across the county bring smiles, tears Jefferson graduating senior girls Kellie Palmer, Mikayla Mattson, Kayley Lager, Josephine Deen and Stephanie Chor enjoy some camaraderie before the ceremony. For more photos and information, see the printed Nodaway News Leader.

May 13 graduation ceremonies across the county bring smiles, tears NN Class of 2018 Valedictorian Taylor LeAnn Combs talked to her peers about future goals. She spoke of an inspirational softball coach who compared major league baseball player batting averages with how many times they didn’t hit the ball. For more photos and information, see

May 13 graduation ceremonies across the county bring smiles, tears Reflecting on the speeches they are about to give are MHS seniors Patrick Baker, who spoke on “Today and Tomorrow,” Delanie Vinzant, whose topic was “Letting Go,” Chad Sullivan delved into “Our Destination” and Madison Holtman spoke about “Memories.” For more photos and information, see

The Northeast Nodaway R-V School Board approved several bids during its regular meeting April 19. The board approved the contract with Apple Bus Company, Cleveland, for approximately $121,104. Meyer Laboratory Inc., Blue Springs, was awarded the $2,291.60 bid to refinish both of the gym floors. Discussion was held about redoing the old gym floor every

The Jefferson C-123 School Board accepted bids and raised salaries during its regular meeting on April 16. The school board accepted a bid from Grand River Mutual, Bethany, for a new phone system and a 16-camera security system. The total bid was $11,510.34, while the camera system is $4,034.16. The cameras will be installed in