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News

Southeast Missouri State University and Cape Girardeau Public Schools announced a new...

SEMO, Cape Girardeau Public Schools announce new partnership

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Jim Eftink
Southeast Missouri State University and Cape Girardeau Public Schools announced a new educational partnership to benefit certified staff, and hopefully address the ongoing teacher shortage.

Heartland Votes

As Kentucky begins back-to-school week new laws are set to impact the school year.

New Kentucky laws that will impact this school year

Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 8:39 PM CDT
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By WKYT News Staff
As Kentucky begins back-to-school week new laws are set to impact the school year.

News

The Back to School season is flooded with ads for sales on supplies and ways to get your child...

Better Business Bureau’s Back to School 2024 Hacks

Updated: Aug. 6, 2024 at 3:54 PM CDT
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By Rachel Grubbs
The Back to School season is flooded with ads for sales on supplies and ways to get your child what they need for a low price

News

Southeast Missouri State University announced new safety protocols ahead of the 2024-2025...

SEMO announces new safety protocols ahead of 2024-2025 academic year

Updated: Aug. 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM CDT
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By Marsha Heller and Nicki Clark
Southeast Missouri State University announced new safety protocols ahead of the 2024-2025 academic year on Monday, August 5.

News

United way

United Way of SEMO’s Stuff the Bus marks 10 years

Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By Rachel Grubbs
United Way of Southeast Missouri is hosting the tenth annual Stuff the Bus event at Walmarts across the area

Videos

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SEMO, Cape Girardeau Public Schools to announce new partnership
SEMO, Cape Girardeau Public Schools to announce new partnership

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Preview of back-to-school event at Cape Girardeau Public Library
Preview of back-to-school event at Cape Girardeau Public Library

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Ask the Expert: Back to School shopping hacks for parents
Ask the Expert: Back to School shopping hacks for parents

News

Days away from school being back in session the annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive took...
Stuff the Bus in Kennett, Missouri

News

While you're back to school shopping during Missouri's tax-free weekend, you can also help...
"Stuff the Bus" returns ahead of tax-free weekend feat. Elizabeth Shelton

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Gearing up for back-to-school sales tax holiday in Missouri
Gearing up for back-to-school sales tax holiday in Missouri
7-Day Forecast
7-Day Forecast

Top Stories

Student injured in hit-and-run crash at bus stop on first day of school, authorities say
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News

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SIRAC to provide free clothing for Southern Illinois students

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 4:43 PM CDT
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By Rachel Grubbs
The Southern Illinois Resource and Advocacy Center will host a Back to School Free Clothing Sale

News

Schools in Johnson County, as well as Dongola, Illinois, will be holding prayer walks as...

Back to School Prayer Walks to be held in Johnson County schools

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 3:54 PM CDT
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By Josh Seabaugh
Schools in Johnson County, as well as Dongola, Illinois, will be holding prayer walks as students return for the 2024-2025 school year

News

The metal detectors will be stationed at Cape Central High School and Junior High, but are...

Cape Girardeau Public Schools adds metal detectors for new school year

Updated: Jul. 30, 2024 at 6:36 PM CDT
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By Nicki Clark
“But as you can imagine, everybody across the country is ordering these,” Crowell explained. “Tragically, sadly, upsettingly, however, you want to define that, it is our society today.”

News

[FILE PHOTO] The sales tax holiday includes the city, county and state sales tax at stores in...

City of Jackson to participate in annual back-to-school sales tax holiday

Updated: Jul. 29, 2024 at 11:28 AM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
The sales tax holiday includes the city, county and state sales tax at stores in Jackson, Mo.

News

The event offers school supplies, backpacks, dental and eye exams, physicals, immunizations,...

Southern Illinois Back to School Expo serves Heartland families

Updated: Jul. 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM CDT
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By Rachel Grubbs
On Saturday, July 27, families from anywhere in the Heartland can attend an event aimed at making the return to the classroom easier

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Easing back to school anxiety for children with autism

Easing back to school anxiety for children with autism

Updated: Jul. 24, 2024 at 6:44 PM CDT
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By Jordan Yaney
We’re just a couple weeks away from kids heading back to class. If you’re a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, the time to prepare for back to school is now.

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[FILE PHOTO] Round Room will host several "School Rocks Backpack Giveaways" in the Heartland...

‘Schools Rock Backpack Giveaways’ to be held in the Heartland

Updated: Jul. 24, 2024 at 10:32 AM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
The backpack giveaways will start at 1 p.m.

News

[FILE PHOTO] The city of Vienna will host a Back to School Bash at the city park on Saturday,...

Back to School Bash to be held in Vienna, Ill.

Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 1:49 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
The city of Vienna will host a Back to School Bash at the city park on Saturday, August 10.

News

The Christian Academy in Sikeston teachers prep for the school year.

Heartland teachers are getting ready for the upcoming school year

Updated: Jul. 22, 2024 at 6:37 PM CDT
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By Ahmad Lathan
We are just about a month away from the start of the new school year. While kids are soaking up that last bit of summer break, their teachers are already heading back to class.

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The annual “Stuff the Bus” program through the United Way of South Central Illinois will help...

Annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ program to help Jefferson Co. area schools

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 12:58 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
The annual “Stuff the Bus” program through the United Way of South Central Illinois will help Jefferson County area schools.

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[FILE PHOTO] A Back to School Bash will be held between Scout Hall and Discovery Playhouse on...

Back to School Bash set for Aug. 15 in downtown Cape Girardeau

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 11:49 AM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
A Back to School Bash will be held between Scout Hall and Discovery Playhouse on Thursday, August 15.

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A church will host a back-to-school giveaway on Sunday, August 18.

Cape Girardeau church to host back-to-school giveaway

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 9:30 AM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
A church will host a back-to-school giveaway on Sunday, August 18.

News

As the new school year quickly approaches, one Heartland school district is working to make...

Jackson School District to host Bus Driver University

Updated: Jul. 17, 2024 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By Madison Steward
As the new school year quickly approaches, one Heartland school district is working to make sure they have crucial positions filled.

News

It seems early, but many people have already started back-to-school shopping and stores are...

Families are starting back-to-school shopping early this summer

Updated: Jul. 12, 2024 at 6:35 PM CDT
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By Ahmad Lathan
It seems early, but many people have already started back-to-school shopping and stores are starting their back-to-school sales earlier than before.

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Several back-to-school physical fairs are being offered in southern Illinois the week of July 22.

Several back-to-school physical fairs being offered in southern Illinois

Updated: Jul. 12, 2024 at 10:25 AM CDT
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By Marsha Heller
Several back-to-school physical fairs are being offered in southern Illinois the week of July 22.

Back to School HQ

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has awarded more than $5,200 in donated grant...

IDNR gives Jonesboro Elementary School funding for field trips

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 6:07 PM CST
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By Olivia Tock
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has awarded more than $5,200 in donated grant funds to five schools in the state for field trips.

Education

Missouri students in grades K-12 can help fight litter with the Missouri Department of...

MoDOT invites Missouri schools to participate in trash can decorating contest

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 3:35 PM CST
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By Olivia Tock
Missouri students in grades K-12 can help fight litter with the Missouri Department of Transportation’s annual “No MOre Trash!” statewide litter campaign.

Events

As part of a collaboration between Carbondale Community High School and Circle K of SIU...

Backpacks for Success drive wraps up for final project on Wed.

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 10:55 PM CST
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By Olivia Tock
As part of a collaboration between Carbondale Community High School and Circle K of SIU Carbondale, the Backpacks for Success drive will be having it’s final event this week.

News

Herrin School District adding new buildings in multi-million-dollar project.

Herrin School Dist. adding new facilities in multi-million-dollar project

Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 5:41 PM CST
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By Colin Baillie
The Herrin School District says the new buildings will provide better spaces for students.

News

A check was presented to John A. Logan College by the Julia Harrison Bruce Foundation on...

JALC receives nearly $2.4M donation for new indoor baseball, softball facility

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 5:20 PM CDT
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By Olivia Tock and Colin Baillie
The Julia Harrison Bruce Foundation and Fred G. Harrison Foundation donated $2.4 million for a new 12,000 square foot indoor baseball and softball facility at John A. Logan College.

Back to School HQ

The Illinois State Report Card is out, and many local schools are seeing positive progress...

Ill. State Report Card shows progress with student recovery from the pandemic

Updated: Oct. 31, 2023 at 11:03 PM CDT
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By Colin Baillie
The Illinois State Report Card is out, and many local schools are seeing positive progress since the pandemic.

Music

More than 250 high school students from Illinois and Kentucky will perform at Southern...

Heartland high school students to perform at SIU choral festival

Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 11:28 PM CDT
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By Olivia Tock
More than 250 high school students from Illinois and Kentucky will perform at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s high school choral festival.

Missouri

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the first round of...

Missouri Education Dept. distributes grants to bolster teaching degrees amid shortage

Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 5:32 PM CDT
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By Joe McLean (KFVS)
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the first round of grants from a new program aimed at motivating more young people to pursue careers in teaching.

Back to School HQ

Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale received funding for their work on a...

SIU researchers receive $194K grant for tech development to stop algae toxin production

Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 5:17 PM CDT
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By Olivia Tock
Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale received funding for their work on a new technology aimed at stopping a toxin produced by a common water algae.

Missouri

Missouri Education Board downgrades SEL standards amid ‘great deal of confusion’

Missouri Education Board downgrades SEL standards amid ‘great deal of confusion’

Updated: Oct. 17, 2023 at 6:28 PM CDT
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By Joe McLean (KFVS)
Missouri’s Board of Education decides not to move forward with developing social-emotional learning standards for K-12 schools.

News

The recently launched Poplar Bluff High School esports club is determined to join the...

Poplar Bluff High School Esports Club to enter statewide competition

Updated: Oct. 11, 2023 at 3:24 PM CDT
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By Olivia Tock
The recently launched Poplar Bluff High School esports club is determined to join the statewide competition circuit this year.

Back to School HQ

On Monday, October 2, Governor Mike Parson announced a total of 566 schools throughout...

Gov. Parson announces recipients of school safety grant

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 3:58 PM CDT
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By Olivia Tock
On Monday, October 2, Governor Mike Parson announced a total of 566 schools throughout Missouri have received grant funds from the second round of funding for the School Safety Grant Program.

Back to School HQ

After a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday morning, a special education facility for parts of...

Ribbon cutting held for River to River Education Center in Ullin, Ill.

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:08 PM CDT
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By Colin Baillie
After a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday morning, a special education facility for parts of southern Illinois now calls Ullin home.

Back to School HQ

Franklin Elementary school in Metropolis is among three southern Ill. schools nationally...

Heartland elementary school honored as National Blue Ribbon School

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:08 PM CDT
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By Olivia Tock
Franklin Elementary school in Metropolis is among three southern Ill. schools nationally recognized for academic excellence.

News

Two seniors at Cape Central High School, Yan Zhang (left) and Andrew Wilde (right) have been...

Two Cape Central High students selected as National Merit Semifinalists

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 9:47 PM CDT
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By Olivia Tock
Two students at Cape Central High School have been selected as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists.

Back to School HQ

Southeast Missouri State University is welcoming the families of their students to campus for...

Southeast State to host family weekend Sept. 15-17

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 5:41 PM CDT
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By Marsha Heller
Southeast Missouri State University is welcoming the families of their students to campus for a weekend of festivities.

Back to School HQ

As the fall semester begins at Southeast Missouri State University, the Office of Admissions...

Southeast Mo. State to host informational events for families for the 2023-24 academic year

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 4:08 PM CDT
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By Olivia Tock
As the fall semester begins at Southeast Missouri State University, the Office of Admissions is working to bring new visitors to campus with a list of informational events--both on and off campus.

News

A common every day school supply, could be confused for something you can smoke.

A common school supply could actually be a vape pen

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 10:45 PM CDT
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By Ellie Byrd
A company is selling HighLight Vapes, a vape pen that contains nicotine but looks identical to a highlighter.

News

Maple Grove Elementary Students forced to move into Joppa High School Monday due to severe...

Maple Grove Elementary Students move into Joppa High School due to severe weather damage

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 6:11 PM CDT
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By Colin Baillie
Students at one southern Illinois elementary school are on the move after storm damage forced them out of their building.

News

The Missouri Department of Public Safety is reminding families about school safety systems.

Three things to know about school safety as fall semester begins

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 10:25 PM CDT
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By Joe McLean (KFVS)
Three things the Missouri Department of Public Safety wants Missourians to know about amid the back-to-school rush.

News

In Poplar Bluff, a new app called “Here comes the bus” is designed to put parents at ease.

Poplar Bluff schools roll out new school bus tracking app

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 6:21 PM CDT
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By Madison Steward
In Poplar Bluff, a new app called “Here comes the bus” is designed to put parents at ease.

Back to School HQ

In spite of the heat, Cape Girardeau Public School students are back in the classroom for the...

Cape Girardeau schools back in session

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 12:32 PM CDT
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By Heartland News
We talked to new Superintendent Dr. Howard Benyon on Tuesday morning, August 22 about the new year.

News

Dangerous temperatures could create problems as kids across the Heartland head back to school.

Heartland students return to school as dangerous heat sets in

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By Madison Steward
Dangerous temperatures could create problems as kids across the Heartland head back to school.

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Classes started at the Jackson School District on Monday morning, August 21.

Classes in session at Jackson School Dist.

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 5:37 PM CDT
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By Heartland News
Classes started at the Jackson School District on Monday, August 21.

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The Marshall County School District was awarded $450,000 to be used for a variety of programs...

Marshall Co. schools awarded $450K grant

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 4:27 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
The Marshall County School District was awarded $450,000 to be used for a variety of programs and positions focused on student social and emotional wellness.

News

A foreign exchange student from Germany found his way into the home and the hearts of a...

Heartland family opens home for exchange student, recommends experience to other families

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 10:18 PM CDT
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By Jeffrey Bullard
Vienna’s high school superintendent said the school district needs more host families like the Hupes.

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Students are moving back on campus at Southeast Missouri State University for the 2023-2024...

Move-in week underway at Southeast Missouri State University

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By Marsha Heller
Students are moving back on campus at Southeast Missouri State University for the 2023-2024 school year.

News

SIU First Year Students gearing up for classes that begin next week.

SIU First Year students gearing up for classes

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By Colin Baillie
Across the Heartland, it’s time to welcome back the thousands of young people to local colleges

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The Conextion Point Community Counseling Center in Cape Girardeau hosted its first...

Community Counseling Center in Cape Girardeau hosts first Back-To-School Bash to help local kids

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 10:20 PM CDT
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By Breanna Harris
The Conextion Point Community Counseling Center in Cape Girardeau hosted its first Back-To-School Bash to help families in the community.

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Missouri’s plan for teacher recruitment takes shape

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 8:00 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Over the past year, a Blue Ribbon Commission looked into what caused this problem and how to solve it.
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