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    Sydnee Brothers and Elizabeth Trower lead a question and answer session with teachers during the Professional Development Day. The sophomores discussed the use and abuse of technology in today’s classroom. Ralls County RII School News
    January 10, 2019


    Barton Named to Academic All-State Team
    January 10, 2019
    Jace Barton, a junior at Mark Twain High School, was recently named to the 2018 Academic All-State Team. Nominations must meet the following...


    WGU Missouri Offers Scholarships and Advice for Missourians Going...
    January 8, 2019
    ST. LOUIS – (Dec. 20, 2018) As the end of the year approaches, residents across Missouri are beginning to consider their New Year’s resolutions....


    Tigers Take Third in Salisbury Tournament
    January 7, 2019
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    Tigers Take Third in Salisbury Tournament
    January 7, 2019
    Third round play in the Salisbury Tournament on Saturday put the Mark Twain Tigers against the Glasgow Yellow Jackets for third place. Mark Twain...


    Game-winning 3-pointer Sends Lady Tigers to Third Round
    January 5, 2019
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    Students in Mrs. Mack-Moss’ 7th grade science are analyzing samples...
    January 3, 2019


    Jan Golian, was recently named Fall 2018 Substitute of the Semester for Ralls County School District. Jan has worked as a school secretary, 2nd grade teacher, elementary librarian, and PAT educator. She has been substitute teaching since 1975. She loves all aspects of literacy. She referenced Mark Twain, “’There is no difference between a person who cannot read and one who doesn't.’ It is an educator's job to give them the choice and the motivation to read.” Golian Recognized
    January 3, 2019


    Mark Twain High School office personnel dressed the part Friday, December 23, as students and staff enjoyed fun activities before dismissing for the holidays. Pictured are Shanna DeLaPort, MTHS secretary; Jessica Lake, assistant bookkeeper; Dr. Tara Lewis, superintendent; and Julie Cragen, bookkeeper. Office Staff at MTHS
    January 3, 2019


    Can-Up Drive Fills Local Food Pantries
    December 27, 2018
    On December 21, the last day of the semester, students at Mark Twain Junior/Senior School brought in canned goods and other grocery items to...


    MTHS Trapshooting Team
    December 26, 2018
    The Mark Twain Trapshooting team had an overall great year as they were only 2 points away from going to the district shoot. The team had a lot of...


    Adria Palmer, HS Guidance Counselor
    December 26, 2018
    When I was little, I had always heard about high school flying by. To me, it was nothing more than an old saying. Now I am a junior in high school,...


    Casey Williams signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Central Methodist University after graduation on Thursday, December 7. With Casey are his parents, Mark Twain Athletic Director Cody McCann, and Mark Twain Tigers Baseball Coach Karl Asbury. MTHS's Williams signs with CMU
    December 14, 2018


    November Habit Heroes
    December 13, 2018
    Tessa Lawrence is the Kindergarten Habit Hero for the month of November. Tessa shows she is a leader each and every day in her classroom. She has...


    Carolyn Trower, English Teacher
    December 8, 2018
    At Mark Twain Jr/Sr High we are happy to welcome many new teachers and staff to our school. I had the chance to interview Carolyn Trower who is the...