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    Pictured from back left are Bellah Epperson, soph.; Emily Branham, soph.; Kaylee Waddell, senior.; Lenny Martin, senior.; front from left are Alexis Ruba, senior.; and Paige Cotton, senior. MTHS Choir in Conference Concert
    January 21, 2019
    Six members of the Mark Twain High School Choir participated in the Conference Choir Concert in Elsberry on Thursday, January 17. The four seniors...

    Edmiston Selected for Truman State University Vice President for...
    January 21, 2019
    Cassie Jo Edmiston, granddaughter of Laura Hamill, has been named to the Vice President’s Academic Affairs List for the fall 2018 semester at...

    Ralls R-II Board Holds January Meeting
    January 20, 2019
    Ralls County R-II Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, January 10 in the high school library. Building administrators shared...

    State Tech Announces Dean’s List and Fall Honor Roll
    January 20, 2019
    State Technical College of Missouri in Linn, Missouri, would like to congratulate students who achieved academic excellence during the 2018 fall...

    Mark Twain FFA attended the Greenhand Motivational Conference at Bowling Green High School earlier this week. Students had the opportunity of working with other students from Area 5 and attend breakout sessions coordinated by the Missouri FFA officer team. Pictured are Abbie Schlueter, Krayleigh Power, Emma Ford, Emily Branham, Emma Boleach, and Logan Stewart. Mark Twain FFA
    January 20, 2019

    Truman State University Announces President’s Academic Honor Roll
    January 20, 2019
    Tessa Rae McLean of New London has been named to the President’s Academic Honor Roll for the fall 2018 semester at Truman State University. To...

    Clayton Turner
    January 20, 2019
    Clayton Turner, the grandson of Gene and Janey Turner of New London graduated in December from the University of Missouri College of Engineering,...

    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