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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School Board Meeting Opens with Tense Confrontation

The meeting began on an unusual note. Visitor Diane Elliott confronted the board about not being allowed to address them regarding the alleged assault of ...
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ESHS Celebrates 2023 National Honor Society Inductees

Excitement filled the air at Excelsior Springs High School as the newest members of the National Honor Society were inducted in a prestigious ceremony, an ...
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Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

Photo via ETR As National Apprenticeship Week wraps up, the Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center made significant strides with a career fair held last week. ...
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Excelsior Springs Middle School Celebrates Veteran’s Day with Assembly and Patriot’s Pen Award Presentation

Excelsior Springs Middle School marked Veteran's Day with a special assembly on Friday morning attended by students, faculty, and guests.
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$253M in Scholarships Offered to Excelsior Students via VU Scholarships Collaboration.

In a move to expand scholarship access for students, Excelsior Springs High School announced a new partnership with VU Scholarships, a Kansas City-based organization, on ...
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School Board Recap: Parents Speak Out Against Violence

In addition to the regular reports, two visitors addressed the board with concerns about violence.
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Family sues school district for middle school bathroom assault
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Family Sues School District for Middle School Bathroom Assault

stock image A lawsuit has been filed against the Excelsior Springs School District by the family of a 14-year-old girl who was allegedly assaulted in ...
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ESSD Safety Grant
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ESSD to Receive $200,000 School Safety Grant

Excelsior Springs School District Receives $200,000 from State’s School Safety Round II Grant Awards Excelsior Springs, MO – Excelsior Springs School District is among the ...
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Tax Levy
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City and School District Anticipate Revenue Growth Despite Tax Cuts

Property owners concerned about rising taxes have reason for optimism after local tax rate levy hearings last week. As property values in the area continue ...
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Excelsior Springs Homecoming
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Excelsior Springs Celebrates Homecoming

The Excelsior Springs Tigers, spanning all age groups, reveled in Homecoming festivities this week.
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No Hate Tour Brings High-Flying Moves and Anti-Bullying Message to ESHS

X Games Star Koji Kraft flies through the air above Dr. Sara Wickham (photo Brody Hurla). On Thursday, the No Hate “Anti-Bullying” Tour wheeled their ...
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Swope Health opens school based health clinic at the Early Childhood Center in Excelsior Springs
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Excelsior Springs Welcomes a New Era of Healthcare

On Monday, September 18, 2023, the Early Childhood Center in Excelsior Springs witnessed a historic moment ...
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Dr Mark Bullimore speaks at a school board meeting
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School District Addresses Criticisms Over Communication During Recent Gun Incident

At the recent Excelsior Springs School Board meeting, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Mark Bullimore responded to criticisms concerning the district's handling of communication with families during ...
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Excelsior Springs School District to Gather Community Feedback Through Survey

Phones will soon be ringing across the Excelsior Springs School District as a brief survey of patron opinion will begin. School district officials say the ...
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ES School District office
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School Board Meeting Highlights Key District Initiatives

The Excelsior Springs Board of Education convened on September 12, 2023, to discuss and make decisions on a variety of topics. The meeting covered a ...
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Parents on Edge after Unloaded Firearm Found in Student’s Backpack

Thursday morning, at approximately 7:12 AM, as students gathered outside of Excelsior Springs Middle School waiting to be let in, a student reported to a ...
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2023 ESHS Hall of Fame members
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ESHS Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts Former Athletes in Ceremony

Beginning in 2005, the Excelsior Springs High School has been recognizing former athletes who went above and beyond in their sports activities
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Lewis Elementary Kicks Off with a Sizzling Groundbreaking

Shovels at the ready (photos by Courtney and S Jason Cole). August 21, 2023 – Despite soaring temperatures that reached a scorching 90 degrees by ...
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