Friday, August 8, 2025
Rich Hill youth earns AAU Junior Olympics medal
Ava June Nelson of Rich Hill, MO at the age of 11 traveled to St Louis MO to compete in an AAU Tumbling and Trampoline meet to try and qualify to go to the Junior Olympics. She competed very well and was able to qualify in her events to go to the AAU Junior Olympics that was to be held in Houston, TX. Kameron Byram has been Ava's Nene, since she was a baby and has helped raise Ava. After traveling to ST Louis together they headed to Houston, Texas in July for some tougher competition.
Ava competed in two events, double mini and trampoline. You had to place in the top 10 overall in each event to get to go on to finals. Each of her events had two fights. She made it back to the finals in trampoline with a 5th place ribbon. She had to wait around for a couple more hours here to start her performance all over again in the finals. While the two of them waited they went around and watched some of the other events. They watched youth ballroom dancing, hip hop dancing, baton twirling, and some of the other gymnastic events like floor, beams, vault, and bars.
So now it was Ava's time to compete again and she ended up coming home with a big AAU Olympic medal. Ava works hard all year round on her gymnastics and goes all over MO and some places in OK. We are so proud of her for working hard and achieving this big accomplishment.
Submitted with our thanks
Butler alumni receives Administrator of the Year award
Recently, Cindy Young-Bultemeier (blue jacket) was honored to receive the MOAPT (Missouri Association for Pupil Transport) Administrator of the Year Award.
"What made the moment even more special was having my family make the drive to St Louis for the presentation. I still have no clue how they managed to surprise me!"
Bultemeier went on to say that she is truly grateful for this recognition and for the support of colleagues, team, and loved ones. "It’s a privilege to serve in this role and be part of work that truly matters."
"I am blessed, humbled and forever thankful" she added. "Thanks to my sister, Robin Cornell, for bringing my Dad, Robert Young. Thanks to my daughter, Kimberlee Splitter, for bringing my Mom, Judy Ayers, and the grand girls. I love you guys more than you know."
Bultemeier attended school in Butler and her father Robert is well known for his long time Butler business Young's Sales and Service.
Adrian man threatens deputy, assault charges filed
Upon the arrival of Deputies, a suspect was detained. When attempting to make contact with the victim, two pit bull dogs charged at deputies attempting to attacked them, forcing a Deputy to deploy his taser. The suspect became angry and started to scream threats, stating multiple times that he was going to shoot the Deputy. Upon speaking with the victim, observing their injuries, and speaking with a witness, Mitchel Edmiston was placed in custody for domestic assault. It was later revealed that the victim of the assault that occurred that night, was also a victim of a prior domestic assault that Edmiston had been charged with and is currently being tried for in court.
Edmiston was charged with the following:
-Felony Domestic Assault-3rd Degree
-Felony Tamper or Attempt to Tamper W/ A Victim in Felony Prosecution
- Assault-4th Degree- Special Victim
A warrant was issued with a $15,000 cash only bond.
Edmiston was charged with Assault-4th Degree- Special Victim, because he threatened to shoot a Deputy. Edmiston has done this to Bates County Deputies on prior occasions, and was charged in 2023 for the same thing.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Obituary - Jeffrey Wade Allen
Jeff was born on November 6, 1979 in Paola Kansas to Rick Allen and Sharon Mowry. Jeff grew up in Drexel and was raised on a farm where he had a love for all animals. He was a hard worker from an early age and enjoyed helping his family do chores on the farm. He loved being outside riding dirt bikes, playing sports, going to the swimming pool, riding horses and being with his friends. He was a volunteer firefighter when he was a teenager and liked being involved in his community and helping people. Jeff was easily described as an ornery boy by many that knew him, but he found joy in humor and loved making people laugh. As an adult Jeff worked as a master tile setter and enjoyed the trade. He took pride in his skills and craftsmanship. He also loved working on old cars and trucks and enjoyed collecting antiques. Jeff was known for being very smart at whatever he set his mind to.
Even though described as a simple and private man, Jeff did not know a stranger. He had a loving heart and was known for giving you the shirt off his back if you needed it. Jeff had deep love and immense pride for his children and grandchildren and considered them his biggest blessings. He enjoyed watching his children grow into wonderful young adults. Although Jeffs earthly body is no longer with us, he was of Christian faith and believed in Jesus. Jeffs spirit will live in all of those who dearly loved him.
Jeff is preceded in death by his infant daughter, Makayla and infant grandson, Cashton. His paternal grandparents, Billie and Doris Allen, and maternal grandparents Pete and Jessie Slawson.
Jeff is survived by his daughter Savanna Allen (Chance), son Austin Allen, two grandsons, Coestyn and Cade, parents, Rick Allen (Connie), Sharon Mowry, sister Amy Allen-Lett (Trent), brother Mike Allen (Honesty), two nieces Lexie Smith and Hailey Allen, and nephew Hunter Allen, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and extended family.
Missing dog possibly in Sprague/Foster area
Black lab mix, went missing in Sprague area, believed to be near the Foster area, he’s chipped and intact. He’s one year old, very friendly and goes by the name scar but will answer to puppy, sarge, and Romeo. Phone number if found is 816-325-0660.
Attention Drexel commuters
Aug. 6, 2025 – For immediate release:
REVISED: TRAFFIC ALERT – Closure scheduled on Route D between E. 319th St. and E. 323rd St. over Coldwater Creek for bridge reconstruction, Ongoing – Sept. 5. Closure scheduled on Route D near Drexel, May 19 – Sept. 5 (revised from May 19-Aug. 24)
CASS COUNTY – Crews will close Route D between E. 319th St. and E. 323rd St. over Coldwater Creek (near Drexel) for bridge reconstruction, Ongoing – Sept. 5 (revised from May 19-Aug. 24). (approximately). Motorists traveling NB/SB on Route D will be able to use Routes A, W, and O as detour routes around the closure.
Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.
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Local back-to-school information
This post will be updated as more info becomes available
Miami R-1
We will have our All-School Open House for all grade levels on Friday, 8/15 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM.
- It will be followed by our Annual Athletics/Activities Meeting around 6:15 PM in the New Gym.
- Any parents/students involved in 6th-12th Grade athletics/activities need to attend this meeting.
- Once the Athletics/Activities Meeting ends, you'll be dismissed to Open House.
- NOTE: if you only need to attend 7th Grade Orientation, you can dismiss to Open House once 7th Grade Orientation ends.
There will be a 2nd Open House on Monday, 8/18, exclusively for students going into Grades 7, 9 & 12.
- 7th Grade from 5:30 - 6:15 PM
- 9th Grade from 6:30 - 7:15 PM
- 12th Grade from 7:30 - 8:15 PM
- This orientation opportunity will be for any 7th, 9th and 12th Grade student that was unable to attend Friday.
- This meeting will be a deeper dive into what you can expect for the upcoming school year. It's not mandatory, but encouraged.
- It's an opportunity to meet our new Counselor, Mrs. Nieder, and ask her any questions that you might have.
Butler
Registration for grades 7-12 will take place on Thursday, August 7, in the cafeteria from 8 to 11 and 12 to 3. Online Registration must be complete in order for students to receive their schedule. We will have devices set up if assistance with registration is needed.
Hume
Online Enrollment will be open by August 8th. Information entered last year will be automatically populated and you will just have to make corrections or approve the information. We encourage you to use this through the TeacherEase parent portal app or web browser.
A link will be posted for new students entering our district by August 8th. That will also be PK students that have already been accepted for the 2025-2026 school year.
August 12th -Student Enrollment/Schedules 9am-2:30 pm, and computers will be available to use if needed.
August 13th -Evening Enrollment/Schedules 5pm-6:30 pm, and computers will be available to use if needed.
August 21st - Open House for all grades at 6 pm
August 21st -Athletic parent meeting at 7 pm for grades 6-12. At least one parent or guardian must be present. If you can not attend you will need to schedule a time to meet with Mr. Wehar and Ms. Bryant.
All students in grades 6-12 will need to come in and finalize their schedule during one of the posted enrollment dates.
Parents, we encourage you to fill out a free/reduced meal form and those can be picked up during one of the enrollment dates.
August 27th- FIRST DAY of the 2025-2026 school year!
Ballard
Hello Ballard Families!! I hope you have enjoyed a fabulous summer with lots of family, vacations, and outdoor time. We are looking forward to the school year starting up with the teachers' first day back on August 12, 2025, and students' first day on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
School hours are the same as last year. The building opens for students to arrive at 7:40 a.m., and the first bell is at 7:50, with the tardy bell at 7:55.
There is a new state law regarding student cell phone and electronic device use during the school day that will be implemented as school starts. Students will not be allowed to use or display any electronic devices during the school day. If you wish to read the Bill, it is Senate Bill 68. The Bill will also be addressed in our student handbook for reference.
I received an email from the admission office of the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD. The admissions office is inviting students from middle and high school who may be interested in attending the Naval Academy to attend a forum to gain information on the admission process. If you wish to attend or want further information, please call the school at 816-297-2656 x102, and I will collect your email address and pass the information along to you, as you must RSVP. The event is to be held in St. Louis on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
If you find that you need help with something, please give us a call here at the school.
Ms. Nold
We have the Free Physicals Rescheduled information!
It will be Friday, August 15th, from 2 to 5 pm, at Ballard R-II. Please email Mrs. Chambers at jchambers@ballard.k12.mo.us if you have any questions.
Archie
New Student Enrollment!!
Preschool - 12th grade
Thursday, August 7, 2025, and Friday, August 8, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Appleton City
*Athletic Parent Meeting, August 10th @ 6pm the East Gym. Please bring your child’s physical if you have them!
*HS practices start August 11th
*JH practices start August 18th
Student Parking Passes - Students will come on their designated day to get a parking space. They will need a valid driver's license
Seniors - Tuesday, Aug. 12th
Juniors - Wednesday, Aug. 13th
Sophomores - Thursday, Aug. 14th
If a student did not return a parking pass from last year, they will need to bring $5 to pay to replace the old pass.
25-26 Appleton City JH/HS Online Registration:
Follow this link to the checklist below, then please send a confirmation email to: Jessica Stephan at jstephan@appletoncity.k12.mo.us when you have completed all of the forms.
We are in need of substitute teachers and substitute kitchen help for the 2025-2026 school year. Substitute certificates can be obtained using college hours or through the completion of an online training. If interested, call 660-476-2161 for more information.
For directions on how to obtain a substitute certificate, visit the following Department of Elementary and Secondary Education link at https://dese.mo.gov/edu.../certification/substitute-teachers
Open House will be August 14th, from 5-7pm
Elementary and JH/High School Registration information is included below. Elementary returning students will need to update information sheet at Open House. New students may set up an appointment by calling the Elementary office at 660-476-2161 beginning tomorrow.
Paperwork must be completed prior to the first day of school for students to receive a Chromebook, Sports/Club/Extracurricular activities, and care from the School Nurse. Schedules may be picked up at Open House if the paperwork has been completed and returned. Otherwise, the student will receive their schedule the first day of school. Help will be available for those wishing to set up the PowerSchool app to check grades.
Adrian
Reminder…*Athletic Parent Meeting, August 10th @ 6pm the East Gym. Please bring your child’s physical if you have them!
*HS practices start August 11th
*JH practices start August 18th
Student Parking Passes - Students will come on their designated day to get a parking space. They will need a valid driver's license
Seniors - Tuesday, Aug. 12th
Juniors - Wednesday, Aug. 13th
Sophomores - Thursday, Aug. 14th
If a student did not return a parking pass from last year, they will need to bring $5 to pay to replace the old pass.
ONLINE REGISTRATION INFO 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR.
If you are a Parent or guardian of a student who will attend Adrian R-III School District for the 2025-2026 school year and do not have a Parent Portal account, please email john.collins@adrian.k12.mo.us.
For online enrollment, you will need to go to https://www.adrian.k12.mo.us/
and find the parent portal tab at the top. Or head to https://adrianmo.infinitecampus.org/.../parents/adrian.jsp
for the direct link.
Once signed in, on the left-hand side at the very bottom of the page, find and click more. In that section, there should be a tab called "Online Registration Update". You will be able to fill out the Registration there.
AGAIN! You will need a Parent Portal and be the parent or guardian who filled out Registration last year. If you do not have an account or you can't remember your password, please email john.collins@adrian.k12mo.us or call 816-297-2710 ex 4010 to get in contact with John and get access to your account.
Rich Hill
Seniors--Class of 2026!!!! Individual and Group activity banner pictures will be taken on Tuesday, August 12th at 2:00 pm. Order forms will be available in the HS office or on the day of the pictures. Please contact the HS office with any questions.
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