Instructional changes and expanded student support systems are beginning to show results at Excelsior Springs Middle School after what administrators describe as a year of significant change.Excelsior Springs Middle School Principal Anneliese Gould outlined those efforts during a recent presentation to the Excelsior Springs Board of Education, where she shared an overview of the building’s focus on strengthening instruction, improving accountability and building consistent systems for both students and staff during the 2025–26 school year.Gould noted the work has centered on improving classroom practices while also creating stronger structures to support both academic and behavioral success for students.“This school year has been a year of growth, change and progress for the middle school,” said Gould. “Our focus has been on strengthening instruction, building consistent systems across our building, supporting our teachers, increasing ...