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House Bill 269 allows Bible literacy in schools

Amanda Kurukulasuriya April 26, 2019
Missouri is one of six states to push for Bible literacy in schools this year. Missouri House (HB) Bill 267, written by Republican State Rep. Ben Baker of Missouri’s 160th District, would give schools permission to teach elective classes on the Hebrew Scriptures, as well as the Old and New Testament of the Bible in the context of “contemporary society and culture, including literature, art, music, mores, oratory and public policy,” according to the bill text.
Photo by Lisa Holt

Junior class of AVID tours Maryville University

Atiyah Lane March 7, 2019
The junior class of RBHS’s Advanced Via Individual Determination (AVID) took a trip to tour Maryville University in Saint Louis, Mo.
The formal class application sheets along with the pamphlet describing the classes students can choose.

Class enrollment deadlines approach for next school year

Jared Geyer January 16, 2019
Counselors distributed class enrollment forms to studies classes this week.
Clubs, sports create additional school absences

Clubs, sports create additional school absences

Ji-Sung Lee October 23, 2018
With an abundance of clubs and sports filling student schedules, achieving perfect attendance can be difficult for those managing multiple extracurricular activities.
Feature photo by Camryn Devore

Work for it, success in the classroom dependent on effort

Ann Fitzmaurice April 3, 2018
Whether students complete their assignments is dependent on their work ethic.
Photo by Mikaela Acton

Class participation varies on students

Emily Oba March 21, 2018
Some students hesitate to raise their hand because of fear of answering wrong or being unable to provide a response.
Check out and go: Sophomore Layla Kheiralla checks out a laptop from media specialist Beth Hempke Shapiro. The Media Center uses an electronic inventory system in an attempt to combat annual damages to media equipment.

Student help desk to come to Columbia Public Schools

Grace Dorsey December 20, 2017
In an upcoming program, students will act as the first-level technology help within each school’s media center. The option will count as a .5 elective credit.
Psychology teaches life skills, creates connections

Psychology teaches life skills, creates connections

Jordyn Thompson November 4, 2017
A psychology class has the ability to give individuals insight into the complexities of the political and social world.
Teachers discuss best approach on politics in class

Teachers discuss best approach on politics in class

Cassidy Viox April 28, 2017
From openly discussing their political opinions to leaving an open discussion between students, different educators don't always have the same views on politics' place in the classroom.
Activities ostracize low-income students

Activities ostracize low-income students

Skyler Froese April 28, 2017
Learn how expensive high school rite-of-passages like prom demean students who don't have as much money as others.
Senior Skip Day offers a day of relaxation despite consequences

Senior Skip Day offers a day of relaxation despite consequences

Cassidy Viox April 18, 2017

The American rapper Mac Miller recites, “Supposed to be in class, but I ain’t going. Let’s chill on the couch, see what’s on the telly,” in his song “Senior Skip Day.” For many RBHS seniors,...

Breaks in class allow students to thrive

Breaks in class allow students to thrive

Emily Oba February 19, 2017
Doodling and being on phones during class is considered a distraction to some teachers. But for some students it something that improves their learning.
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