Experienced coach leads new era for Tiger cheer
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A retired educator is returning to the sidelines with decades of experience and a desire to help shape the next generation of Excelsior Springs cheerleaders.
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Former resident returns to hometown as published author
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A long-awaited return to Excelsior Springs this September will bring one former resident home as a published author, reconnecting him with familiar streets, lifelong friends and memories left untouched for nearly eight years.
Getting hooked
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Resource Fair continues tradition of support
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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.
School district finalizes refinancing expected to reduce debt costs
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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...
Young anglers take the bait
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Movies on the Lawn continues downtown tradition
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Families will have five more opportunities to gather under the stars in downtown Excelsior Springs as Movies on the Lawn continues through October.
Special education plan focuses on expanding in-district services
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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.
Student growth rises across district, proficiency remains priority
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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.