Thank you!

Thanks to the Blue Truck Cafe for making delicious drinks for Butler R-5 faculty and staff today. Also, thanks to the following donors for making this possible: 

Kacie Robey, Alisia Dugan, Denise Ramage, Jennifer Kash, Terri Korkmaz, Tiffany Blaser, Lee Taylor, Cassie Fritts, Erin Dubray, Mandy Yates, Crystal Porter, Elizabeth Cox, Courtney Anderson, Nicole Shouse, Heather Agnew, LeeAnn Kershner, Ashlee Hiser, Heather Diehl, Jenny Fennewald, Ashley Hudson, Amber Greene, Ashlee Broege, Rachelle Mallatt, Kacey Chandler, Brittany Foss, and Shaunntaui Purdy .

Bates County Health Center 80s themed 5k

 

Teacher spotlight from Adrian High School

Ms. Arwood began her career in education in the fall of 2014. She has served as a Special Education teacher, an Athletic Director, and a coach of multiple sports.

Ms. Arwood earned a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education from Pittsburg State University in 2015, a Master's Degree in Special Education from PSU in 2017, and an Education Specialist's Degree in School Leadership from William Woods University in 2022. Before working in education, Ms. Arwood served six years in the United States Marine Corps. Other than time spent in the military,

Ms. Arwood has been a lifelong resident of Bates County. She currently lives in Adrian with her soon-to-be husband, Heath Oates, and her daughters, Alli and Madi.

- Courtesy of the Adrian High School

Pedestrian struck by vehicle near Warsaw

On Monday February 19th around 9:55 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Benton County along with the Benton County Sheriff's Office responded to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on US 65 Highway on the Osage River Bridge.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a unknown make or model vehicle struck 39 year old Troy C. Ethridge of Warsaw, Missouri then fled the scene of the accident.

Troy C. Ethridge sustained serious injuries and he was transported by ambulance to Bothwell Hospital for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240084230

Drexel R-IV Board of Education Announces New K-12 Principal for the 2024-2025 School Year

DREXEL, MO – The Drexel R-IV School District Board of Education named Jenny Wheeler the district’s next K-12 principal.
Wheeler currently serves as a kindergarten teacher in the Drexel R-IV School District, where she has taught for the last 16 years and has 24 years of classroom teaching experience overall. Wheeler has also served as a coach, co-chair of the professional development committee and served on several other committees during her tenure at Drexel.

Wheeler earned her bachelor of science degree in elementary education from MidAmerica Nazarene University and her master of science degree in elementary education administration from William Woods University.

Wheeler will begin her new duties effective August 1, 2024 after current principal, Gary French, was named the district’s next superintendent last month.

Missouri State High School District Girls Basketball Scoreboard From February 19th

The Girls basketball scores from the first round of districts last night is sponsored by State Farm of Butler agent Kellie Davidson: 

Archie 64, Midway 16
Butler 66, Sherwood 44
Cole Camp 41, Versailles 10
Lamar 64, Southwest (Washburn) 32
Leeton 47, Miami 34
Lockwood 48, Greenfield 23
Montrose 36, Drexel 27
Osceola 46, Weaubleau 40
Rich Hill 57, Bronaugh 31
Sheldon 41, Northeast Vernon County 35

Butler Varsity Bears kick off district play tonight against Holden

The Butler Bears Varsity Basketball Team (18-6) will kick off district basketball play tonight as they take on the Holden Eagles (3-20) at 6pm in Adrian.

Butler beat Holden on January 11th in the bears den by a final score of 75-32. The winner of this game tonight will move on to face the winner of the El Dorado Springs Bulldogs (15-11) vs. Windsor Greyhounds (6-17).

If you wanna catch some great basketball action head to Adrian tonight for district basketball. Price of admission is $6. If you can't make it out then check the game out on Prepcast KCMW.

Season ends for Miami Lady Eagles

District High School Basketball Results: Miami Lady Eagles lost to Leeton 34-47. They lost in a hard fought game against the Leeton Lady Bulldogs. They had a great season, and we are super proud of the girls!

Miami will end the season with a 3-18 record!