michelle baumstark

Low achieving Missouri schools could get a boost from the federal government

Ben Wilson — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:43:03 +0000

The U.S. Department of Education announced it’s giving $7.7 million to the state of Missouri to improve low achieving schools through the Department’s School Improvement Grant program.

After precautionary lockdown, CPS reports students and staff safe

Janet Saidi — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:22:09 +0000

The Columbia Public School District placed all district schools on what it calls a “modified lockdown” on Tuesday while law enforcement officials were engaged in a vehicle pursuit.

Newtown tragedy brings safety plans into focus for Columbia Schools

Janet Saidi — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:54:02 +0000

Following today’s fatal school shootings at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Columbia Public Schools administrators have spent the day discussing safety strategies and offering assurance to principals, educators and parents.

Columbia Public Schools spokesperson Michelle Baumstark called today’s incident a “nightmare” – but one that schools have to prepare for: "You know we really hope that we never ever have to use the emergency plans, but it is important to have those in place."

Case of whooping cough at Hickman High School

India Everett — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:48:11 +0000

The 15^th case of whooping cough has been reported in Boone County. Columbia Public Schools are working to prevent further cases of whooping cough after a confirmed case in the school district.

Columbia Public Schools explores ways to improve access to records

bryan whitton — Fri, 25 May 2012 23:10:24 +0000

Parents with students in the Columbia Public School District may have easier access to their child’s school records in the upcoming school year.

Columbia schools briefly locked down after burglary

Liam Keegan — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:08:38 +0000

Three Columbia schools have re-opened after a reported burglary in the area caused a lockdown to be enforced.

Columbia public schools get a revenue bump

Danny Kennedy — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:40:55 +0000

Columbia public schools are 7-and-a-half million dollars richer after voters approved a 40-cent tax levy in Tuesday’s election.

Schools celebrate Black History Month

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:14:22 +0000

Public schools all around Columbia will put on a number of events to celebrate and educate the community about Black History Month this February.