An investigation is underway by Mexico Public Safety after damage was reported to the Mexico Public Schools bus garage on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Mexico Public Safety responded to the bus garage on Lakeview Road and found that several buses, other vehicles, and the building had been shot with a BB gun, causing damage. Anyone…
The Mexico Board of Education met in special session to set a timeline for a superintendent search on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. The board voted to not use an outside agency and instead conduct the search internally. The position will be posted starting January 29th and will be closed on February 16th. The Board of…
A fourth application has been received for a vacant seat on the Mexico School District Board of Education. It was announced today (Tuesday), that Lennette Brown has applied. Mrs. Brown is a Mexico resident of 21 years and works at Arthur Center Community Health in Mexico. She is married to Pastor Andre Brown. They have…
Golden Apples were presented to retiring teachers from the Mexico School District during last (Tuesday) night’s school board meeting. The 2022-2023 retirees are Ron Crowe, Donna Haerer, Christine Harper, Curt Jackson, Gail Lankford, Maria Loyd, Dave Okenfuss, Becky Peterson, Ann Runge, Tim Schoonover, Angie Secrease, Lynda Thurman, Kris Turlington, and Valerie White. The retirement reception…
The Mexico Public Schools is welcoming a new Secondary Instructional Coach for the upcoming school year. Lara Brunk will step into the position. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Missouri and a Master’s Degree in Administration from William Woods University. She started her 23 year career as an elementary teacher in Harrisburg…
The Mexico Public Schools is announcing Allison Mattox will be the Elementary School Social Worker for the district for the 2023-2024 school year. Mattox is a Mexico native and graduated from Mexico High School in 2019. She will graduate from William Woods University this month.
A new face will greet Eugene Field Elementary students in the gym next year. The Mexico School District is announcing the hiring of Hanna Branch as the new P.E. teacher for the school. Branch comes to Mexico from Hixson Middle School in Webster Groves and has been teaching for three years. Her fiance, Gavin Jones,…
Mexico Public Schools Superintendent Melissa Chastain was our guest this morning, talking about Spring Break, National School Board Week, and the upcoming school board elections. Due to a technical glitch, we join the interview in progress as we talk about Spring Break and it can be heard below:
A new school calendar for the 2023-24 year is now approved by the Mexico Board of Education. The Board was tasked with deciding on whether to stay with a 5-day week or join a number of surrounding districts in making the switch to a 4-day week. The Board heard a motion from Marci Orr to…
A decision will be made tonight at the Mexico Board of Education meeting that will impact the future of the district. The Board will take a final vote on whether to move to a 4-day school week or continue with a 5-day week as they adopt the calendar for the 2023-24 school year. The Board…
Mexico Public Schools Superintendent Melissa Chastain joined the morning show today to update how the start of the school year has been and provide information on the improvement plan presented at the September School Board meeting. Her interview is below:
Beautiful Green Estates was the site of the Mexico Middle School Invite on Tuesday Oct. 4. 20 teams were represented through three separate races. Medalist for Mexico were Grace Hudson,Aiden Wilson,Braiden Bock, and Tucker Herron. 3200 meters Girls 11 GRACE HUDSON 13:58* 31 BRENDA MATUZ 15:29 BOYS 4 OF 12 TEAMS 14 AIDEN WILSON …
Two-thirds of the Technology Department of the Mexico Public Schools joined the morning show today to talk about classroom upgrades throughout the District. Hear the interview with Dana Hunt and Melissa Holman here:
Dana Keller from the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce came in to talk to us this morning about their work with the Mexico School District. The Chamber helps our students prepare for life by sponsoring three events, and they love getting volunteers, individuals and businesses.
