All six school districts in the lake area failed in at least one category of the most recent Missouri Assessment Program scores released earlier this month by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Every school district failed in communication arts while three districts passed in mathematics.
MAP tests are given to evaluate a school’s mathematics and communication arts.

When classes start Aug. 18 at State Fair Community College’s extended campus in Osage Beach, students will not only have the regular lineup of classes to fill their schedule, they will also have the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree in Building Materials Merchandising or Construction Management.

As July comes to a close and warns kids that the start of school is just around the corner, another favorite holiday for parents – the state’s sales tax holiday weekend –  is fast approaching on the first weekend in August.

It’s about time for school to start and that means signing up for classes, meeting up with teachers and getting to know the routine before the bell officially rings.

Brianna Rodriguez of Camdenton was one of the students recently named to William Woods University Dean’s List for academic accomplishments during the 2008 spring term.

Rebecca Lynn Zak Freeman was recently awarded a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from the University of Missouri. 

At the joint meeting of Ernest K. Gerhardt VFW Post No. 5923 and the Ladies Auxiliary, the Post awarded four college scholarships. The Ladies Auxiliary also awarded four college scholarships.

The Hurricane Deck Lions Club recently awarded four local students with $500 scholarships.