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WESTPHALIA — The sound of simulated gunfire sent Fatima R-3 employees behind locked doors as Osage County deputies moved through the school during a full-scale active-shooter exercise on Friday, …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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8/26/26
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WESTPHALIA — Fatima school board members approved a deficit budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year that included a $500 base-pay increase for all salaried employees. The new budget estimated revenues …
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By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer
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7/23/26
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WESTPHALIA — Fatima school board members, at their meeting on Wednesday, June 17, approved the purchase of a 15-passenger Sprinter van, to be paid for by the Athletic Booster Club. Superintendent …
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By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer
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7/8/26
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WESTPHALIA — What began as a second career became a calling for Fatima R-3 art teacher Sharryn Hawkes, who just completed her 17th year in education, and was recently named the 2026 Missouri Art …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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6/10/26
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WESTPHALIA — Fatima alumna Tricia Orscheln urged the Class of 2026 to protect their mental health, embrace resilience, and “never stop trying” during the school’s commencement ceremony on …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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5/20/26
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WESTPHALIA — Fatima R-3 board members approved Proposal #6 with Verslues Construction Company, Inc., for $98,665 at their meeting on Wednesday, April 15. The proposal includes labor, materials, and …
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By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer
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4/22/26
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WESTPHALIA — Fatima R-3 school board members approved the calendar for the 2026-27 school year at their March 18 meeting. The first day of school for the next school year will be Tuesday, Aug. 25, …
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By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer
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4/8/26
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Fatima R-3 incumbent D.J. Schroeder is seeking reelection to the board on April 7, and said he wants to follow through on issues addressed during his first term while maintaining what he described as …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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4/3/26
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Casey Helton, 32, said financial accountability and community communication are central to his candidacy for the Fatima R-3 School District Board of Education in the April 7 election. Helton, who …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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4/2/26
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Karen Luebbering, 49, said preparing students for a rapidly evolving technological world is a driving factor behind her candidacy for the Fatima R-3 School Board in the April 7 election. Luebbering, …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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4/2/26
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Fatima R-3 incumbent Joyce Weber, 66, is seeking another term on the school board in the April 7 election, pointing to fiscal responsibility, staff retention, and continued program development as key …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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4/2/26
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Wayne Baumhoer, 64, a lifelong Folk area resident, said his long-standing ties to the community and decades of service to the district shape his approach as a candidate hoping to return to the Fatima …
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4/2/26
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Travis Massman, 39, says a focus on community and steady leadership is driving his candidacy for the Fatima R-3 school board in the April 7 election. Massman has lived in Westphalia his entire life …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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4/2/26
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WESTPHALIA — Elizabeth Feltrop, 44, is seeking a seat on the Fatima R-3 School Board in the April 7 election, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and support for district leadership.
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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3/25/26
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WESTPHALIA — Nicole Bax, 44, is seeking a seat on the Fatima R-3 School Board in the April 7 election, citing a desire to bring a fresh perspective during a period of leadership transition.
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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3/25/26
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Fatima School Board extends administrator contracts, discusses athletic fees, preschool waiting list
WESTPHALIA — During their Feb. 19 meeting, Fatima R-2 board members voted unanimously to extend the contracts of Special Education Director/Curriculum Director Janah Massman and Elementary School …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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2/25/26
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WESTPHALIA — Parochial school principals Debbie Reinkemeyer of Holy Family and Sacred Heart Schools, and Jeremy Horvath of St. Joseph Catholic School, attended the Jan. 21 Fatima R-3 meeting to …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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1/28/26
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WESTPHALIA — What began earlier this fall as a conversation about moving Fatima High School from an eight-period day to a seven-period schedule has expanded into a broader examination of …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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12/17/25
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WESTPHALIA — Fatima R-3 administrators presented a proposal to shorten the high school day from eight periods to seven at last week’s school board meeting, citing potential academic and …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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10/22/25
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