Schools

Welcome to the Excelsior Citizen’s Schools Page, where the stories of our schools and the bright futures they inspire unfold. We believe that a strong educational foundation is the key to unlocking the endless possibilities of Excelsior Springs. Here you can explore captivating stories of academic excellence, creative endeavors, athletic triumphs, and community engagement that underscore our education systems. From the budding curiosity of our youngest learners to the career-focused aspirations of our high school and vocational students, every step of the educational journey is celebrated here.

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Excelsior Springs Job Corps Honors Local Business Partner at Gratitude Luncheon

The Excelsior Springs Job Corps hosted a special Work-Based Learning Gratitude Luncheon on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, celebrating the partnerships that help students gain valuable ...
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Beloved Custodian Papa Lenny Retires from Excelsior Springs Schools

After 14 years of spreading kindness and care as a custodian at the Early Childhood Center, Lenny Smith—better known as "Papa Lenny"—is hanging up his ...
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School Board Approves Tax Measure for April Ballot, Focuses on Educators

In an effort to address longstanding concerns over teacher pay and retain high-quality staff, the Excelsior Springs School Board voted unanimously on November 12 to ...
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Students Shine Under the Disco Ball in Mamma Mia!

The Excelsior Springs High School Performing Arts Department brought the house down with its vibrant and heartfelt production of Mamma Mia!, captivating audiences over two ...
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Tigers Fall Short in State Quarterfinals Against St. Michael, Ending Another Remarkable Season

The Excelsior Springs Tigers boys' soccer team saw their championship dreams dashed in a hard-fought 2-0 loss to St. Michael the Archangel in the state ...
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SkillsUSA Excelsior Springs Donates 400+ Canned Goods to Fight Hunger

The SkillsUSA chapter at Excelsior Springs Career Center worked to fight hunger in their community, donating over 400 canned goods to the Good Samaritan Center ...
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Cornerstone Elementary Honors Veterans with Heartfelt Ceremony

Cornerstone Elementary students honored veterans with a heartfelt ceremony Friday, featuring patriotic songs, personal stories from local servicemembers, and a special visit to classrooms to ...
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Excelsior Springs Job Corps Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Open House Event

On November 8, 2024, the Excelsior Springs Job Corps held an Open House event, marking the program’s 60th anniversary.
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Soccer Team Advances to State Playoffs for Fourth Straight Year with Dominant District Performance

The Excelsior Springs Tigers Boys’ Soccer team is on a roll, storming through district play in Chillicothe with back-to-back dominant wins to secure their fourth ...
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Football Tigers Fall Short in Playoff Battle Against Van Horn, 31-24

The Excelsior Springs Tigers fought until the last whistle, clawing their way through every down, but their playoff journey came to an end Friday night ...
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Bulldogs put Tigers in the Doghouse with 56-0 Shutout

The defending state champion Kearney Bulldogs closed out a perfect regular season Friday night, overpowering the Excelsior Springs Tigers 56-0 at Tiger Stadium. With a ...
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St. Joe Central Tramples Tigers, 55-6, Behind Fields’ 8 TDs

The Excelsior Springs Tigers faced a challenging night on the road, falling 55-6 to the St. Joe Central Indians on Friday. Led by a record-setting ...
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Excelsior Springs Dominates Grandview in Bounce-Back Win

The Excelsior Springs Tigers bounced back in impressive fashion on Friday night, defeating the Grandview Bulldogs 21-8 in a decisive road victory. Led by a ...
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School Board Hires Additional Superintendent, Discusses Community Feedback

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SavAXXGOiHE Watch a full replay of the Oct. 8 School Board Meeting on the Excelsior Citizen YouTube Channel. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo.—The Excelsior Springs School District ...
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2024 Homecoming Brings Excelsior Springs Together for a Weekend of Fun

Homecoming festivities were underway throughout the week as each of the school buildings participated in Spirit Days with various themes across each age group.
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Excelsior Springs Boys Soccer Secures Back-to-Back Road Wins

The Excelsior Springs Tigers boys soccer team dominated on the road this week, securing a 4-1 victory over St. Pius X on Monday, followed by ...
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Lady Tigers Golf Improves at Chillicothe Tournament, All Players Hit Season-Best Scores

The Excelsior Springs Lady Tigers golf team delivered their best performance of the season at the Chillicothe Tournament on Monday, with all five players setting ...
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Smithville Defeats Excelsior Springs in High-Scoring Softball Battle

The Excelsior Springs Lady Tigers' winning streak came to an end Thursday afternoon in a high-scoring contest, as they fell 18-10 to the Smithville Lady ...
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