Latest Posts

ESHS students blessed with best for 23 years

Body
For over two decades, Excelsior Springs High School (ESHS) has been fortunate to have an outstanding math teacher who is not only dedicated to his students but also deeply committed to the community. Excelsior Springs native Jonah Albertson has been imparting his knowledge and passion for math to the students of ESHS for the past 23 years.
FOR 23 YEARS, Excelsior Springs High School has been blessed with math teacher Jonah Albertson, who puts students first and works hard to ensure they all understand the material. Separately, Albertson was voted ‘Best Teacher” in The Standard’s 2024 Community Excellence Awards. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Teacher impacts lives

Body
Many of Albertson’s former students over the past 23 years contacted The Standard to share ways their lives have been positively impacted by him. Heather Zuerner — “I struggled with math and understanding it.

Schmidt leads Tigers to Senior Night win

Body
The quartet of seniors on Excelsior Springs’ varsity boys golf team left their home course as winners. On April 23, the Tigers finished their home schedule with a 12-stroke dual victory over Cameron.

Dismissal denied

Body
Ray County courts overruled Sheriff Scott Childers’ motion to dismiss the State Attorney General’s quo warranto, a challenge to a person’s right to hold a public office. Childers’ three-day trial will begin at 9 a.m.
SCOTT CHILDERS walks out of the Ray County Courthouse after his motion to dismiss the case was denied. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Tips for seniors to safeguard their mental health

Body
The wide-ranging impact and reach of mental health issues garnered considerable attention during the COVID- 19 pandemic, when the virus as well as mandates designed to reduce its spread led to increased feelings of anxiety and isolation. Since then, life has returned to normal for billions of people across the globe, but many people, including seniors, continue to experience mental health issues.
Tips for seniors to safeguard their mental health