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.
Coach Holst Leaves Lasting Mark on ESHS and the Community
From early spring mornings on the diamond to late-night bus rides home after games, Coach Aaron Holst has spent 32 years living and breathing Tiger ...
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Excelsior Springs School District Loses $253,692 in Elaborate Cyber Theft
For years, the theft of $253,692 from the Excelsior Springs School District remained a secret. Now, with the arrest of a Texas woman accused of ...
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Swope Health Celebrates One Year of Service to Excelsior Springs Community
Swope Health marked its one-year anniversary of providing accessible healthcare to the Excelsior Springs community by hosting an open house on Thursday, April 24. The ...
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ESACC Wins Best in Innovation at Parade of Playhouses
Amid a sea of colorful, creative playhouses at Union Station’s Haverty Family Yards, a bright yellow skid steer built by Excelsior Springs Area Career Center ...
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School Board Charts New Course with Financial, Staffing, Leadership Moves and $1M in Facility Upgrades
Facing a critical deadline to avoid a costly federal penalty, the Excelsior Springs Board of Education approved a plan to invest more than $1 million ...
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Nominations Still Open for Jason Simmons Memorial Award Honoring Compassionate ESHS Seniors
Know a graduating senior who leads with heart? With just days left to submit nominations, now is the time to recognize that student who gives ...
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Brett Jones Chosen to Fill Vacant Excelsior Springs School Board Seat
After reviewing five strong candidates and holding public interviews, the Excelsior Springs School Board selected Brett Jones to serve as its newest member, choosing a ...
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Harding’s Formula for a Kinder Classroom earns National LifeChanger Award Nomination
For Excelsior Springs math teacher Jennifer Harding, the greatest equation she’s solved isn’t on the board—it’s in building a classroom where kindness always adds up.
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Katie Boone’s Journey Comes Full Circle with Prestigious Teaching Award
Katie Boone’s journey from Excelsior Springs student to standout educator has come full circle—earning her a top honor from the Missouri Association of Colleges for ...
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Excelsior Springs Celebrates Animal Control Appreciation Week, April 13-19
As Excelsior Springs kicks off Animal Control Appreciation Week, the city shines a spotlight on the dedicated officers who protect not just pets—but the people ...
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Excelsior Springs Candidate Forum Set for April 2: School Board Candidates Respond to Community Questions
Click here for Election Guide As Excelsior Springs prepares for the upcoming municipal election on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the Excelsior Citizen, in partnership with ...
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Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center Showcases Student Success and Community Partnerships at March Meeting
Job Corps Culinary students serve the breakfast they’ve prepared for the meeting. Photo Courtney Cole The Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center hosted its latest Community ...
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ESMS Teacher Andy Morris Earns State Recognition for Civic Education
When students walk into Andy Morris’s classroom, they know they’re in for more than just a history lesson—they’re stepping into a space where their voices ...
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School Leaders Say Levy Needed to Stay Competitive
Facing growing pressure to retain staff and avoid program cuts, Excelsior Springs school officials are turning to voters this April with a proposal to raise ...
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School Board Axes Assistant Principal Position, Outlines Plan to Fill Vacancy
Recognitions and financial realities took center stage at the March 11 Excelsior Springs School Board meeting, where members honored staff and students while grappling with ...
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Excelsior Springs School District Reinstates Northland CAPS After Public Outcry
Excelsior Springs School District leaders assured the public that Northland CAPS had never been cut—yet emails tell a different story. After a wave of student ...
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Blood, Sweat, and Glory: ESHS Women’s Wrestling Team on the Rise
Despite a young roster, the Excelsior Springs High School Women’s Wrestling team fought their way to a top-seven finish at a major tournament, earned multiple ...
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Excelsior Springs High School Launches Key Club, Empowering Students Through Service
Excelsior Springs High School has officially chartered its first-ever Key Club, giving students a new opportunity to develop leadership skills while serving their school and ...
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