Board of education votes to return students to in-person school

Multiple Authors • January 14, 2021

The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education voted 5-2 for elementary students to return to a four-day in-person schedule, and secondary students to return to a hybrid, two-day schedule at their monthly regular session on Jan. 11.

Birthdays on the web, isolation brings families together

Anjali Noel Ramesh • December 30, 2020

I have never been one to host extravagant birthday parties. The last one I can remember involved a massive, carefully constructed Barbie cake I devoured with my other five-year-old friends. I almost never celebrate my birthday with my family members, all of whom live outside of the United States.

Boys take home cross country title, girls get fourth in state championship

Shruti Gautam • November 10, 2020

[penci_text_block block_title_align="style-title-left" custom_markup_1=""]as the runners lined up on the grass, family members stood in marked boxes six feet apart in the grass, holding their place next...

Day 150

Bailey Stover • August 14, 2020

During her 150th day of social distancing, recent RBHS graduate Bailey Stover says goodbye as she prepares to move in to MU tomorrow.

Day 149

Bailey Stover • August 13, 2020

During her 149th day of social distancing, recent RBHS graduate Bailey Stover worked, packed, watched "Chuck" her parents and played Spades.

Day 148

Bailey Stover • August 12, 2020

During her 148th day of social distancing, recent RBHS graduate Bailey Stover trimmed her hair and watched "Avengers: End Game" with her mom.

Day 147

Bailey Stover • August 11, 2020

During her 147th day of social distancing, recent RBHS graduate Bailey Stover helped with yard work and spent time with her family.

Day 146

Bailey Stover • August 10, 2020

During her 146th day of social distancing, recent RBHS graduate Bailey Stover worked on building a website and learned how to drive in heavy rain.

Day 145

Bailey Stover • August 9, 2020

During her 145th day of social distancing, recent RBHS graduate Bailey Stover completed two college required trainings, watched "Dynasty" and played Spades.

Day 144

Bailey Stover • August 8, 2020

During her 144th day of social distancing, recent RBHS graduate Bailey Stover's car window stopped working; she gave blood, made fudge and played Spades.

Day 143

Bailey Stover • August 7, 2020

Recent RBHS graduate Bailey Stover spent her 143rd day of social distancing chatting with her former Spanish teacher and watching "Chuck" with her parents.

Day 142

Bailey Stover • August 6, 2020

During her 142nd day of social distancing, recent RBHS graduate Bailey Stover went to Jefferson Farm and Garden, became a student employee and watched TV.