Northwest RPDC

Congratulations to this outstanding team representing Craig R-III School District for earning the Tier 1 Missouri Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (MO SW-PBS) Award of Excellence!

This year, the team also reached an exciting milestone by presenting their first breakout session at the MO SW-PBS Summer Institute. Their session, “What’s Hot, What’s Not: Student Voice at the Center of Reinforcement in a PK-12 Rural System,” highlighted the power of listening to students and using their feedback to create meaningful, effective reinforcement systems.

Thank you for your leadership, innovation, and dedication to ensuring student voice remains at the center of your work. Your efforts are making a lasting impact on students, staff, and school culture. Well done! 👏

Congratulations to Amazonia Elementary and their Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Team on earning the Missouri Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (MO SW-PBS) Tier 1 Award of Excellence for the second consecutive year!

This recognition reflects the team’s commitment to creating a positive, supportive school culture where students can thrive academically, socially, and behaviorally. Their dedication to implementing schoolwide systems and practices that promote positive outcomes for all students continues to make a difference every day.

Way to go, Amazonia Elementary! Thank you for your leadership and commitment to excellence. 🎉🏆

Green Hills Head Start has earned the Tier 3 SW-PBS Award of Excellence and received its 10-Year Sustainability Banner.

This achievement reflects ten years of commitment to fostering positive, supportive learning environments for children. Through their ongoing implementation of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS), they have helped create meaningful benefits for students, families, and staff.

The recognition was celebrated during the Missouri SW-PBS Summer Institute, held June 9–10, 2026, at Tan-Tar-A Conference Center in Osage Beach, Missouri.

We recognize the Green Hills Head Start team for this significant milestone and their continued dedication to positive school culture.

These educational leaders represent Northwest Missouri in the 41st Class of the Missouri Leadership Academy! As Academy participants, these educators will deepen their leadership expertise, build statewide professional networks, and bring valuable insights back to the students, staff, and communities they serve.

Northwest Missouri participants represent:
Savannah R-III
Winston R-VI
Maysville R-I
Breckenridge R-I
Clinton County R-III
Stewartsville C-2

Open House up for bid in Savannah SAVANNAH, Mo (KQTV) -- The Savannah High School Building Trades program has completed their 40th house project.

Make48 winners talked about their journey in the competition in front of educators at emPowerU ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)-- Students from across Northwest Missouri who participated in — and won — this year’s Make48 real-world learning projects shared their experiences with a room full of educators at emPowerU Friday.

Seniors at Kearney, MO School District are proving what’s possible when schools intentionally connect learning to life beyond graduation. 🎓👏

Through powerful Real World Learning experiences, the Class of 2026 earned an impressive 965 Market Value Assets (MVAs) during their high school careers, averaging 3.6 MVAs per student.

These experiences include internships, client-connected projects, entrepreneurial opportunities, college credit and industry-recognized credentials that help students build meaningful skills and prepare for future success.

In addition, students collectively earned more than 1,800 dual credit and Advanced Placement hours.

Visit https://www.ksdr1.net/152963_3 to learn more about Kearney's RWL initiatives.

This is what happens when educators, counselors, administrators and community partners work together to create authentic, future-ready learning experiences that empower students with voice, purpose and real-world connections.

Congratulations to the KHS Class of 2026 on this incredible accomplishment! 🎉