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Body As the cost of preparing for a new school year continues to rise, the Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) is once again working to help ease the financial burden on local families before students return to the classroom.

Body The Excelsior Springs School District has finalized a lease-purchase refinancing expected to reduce debt service by approximately $916,600 over the next six fiscal years, providing additional budget flexibility while preserving the opportunity for further refinancing later this...

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Body Families will have five more opportunities to gather under the stars in downtown Excelsior Springs as Movies on the Lawn continues through October.

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Body A long-term effort to expand special education services within Excelsior Springs schools aims to reduce the district’s reliance on out-of-district placements while providing more students with services closer to home.

Body Students across the Excelsior Springs School District showed stronger academic growth during the 2025-26 school year, although district leaders say improving overall proficiency remains the next major challenge.

Body Candidates seeking federal, state, Clay and Ray County offices answered questions from voters during a public forum at the Eagleton Center, giving residents the opportunity to hear directly from those appearing on the Aug. 4 primary ballot.

Body Three candidates are seeking to represent Missouri House District 39, with two facing off for the Democratic nomination in the Aug. 4 primary election.