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to PRO High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. I had an Ebby Calvin “Nuke” LaLoosh moment a few days ago.

A new support program at Richmond Middle School is helping struggling students rebuild their grades, attendance and confidence after educators created a nontraditional path for at-risk learners. The Richmond R-XVI Board of Education heard an update on the Shield program during a recent meeting, where middle school staff described early success in helping students facing academic, behavioral and socialemotional challenges through individualized support plans and flexible learning options.

Missouri 4-H recently sent a delegation of youth and adult leaders to Washington, D.C. to participate in the national Ignite by 4-H conference, a fourday immersive youth leadership experience bringing together teens from across the country. Hosted annually by National 4-H Council, Ignite is designed to help youth explore career pathways, build leadership skills and connect with peers and professionals from across the nation.

Competitive success, strong participation numbers and academic recognition across Richmond programs were highlighted during a winter activities recap at a recent Richmond School Board meeting. Athletic Director Josh McCray told board members 33 students earned academic all-conference honors during the winter season, an accomplishment he said reflects students balancing multiple commitments while maintaining strong grades.