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EVERTON STUDENTS EXCEL AT 25th ANNUAL REGIONAL MODEL BRIDGE CONTEST
On Thursday, March 12, 2026 the Southwest Chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers held the 25th Annual Regional Model Bridge Contest at Missouri Southern State University. Everton entered 20 bridges into the competition and eight placed in the Top 10!
Congratulations to the following students:
10th Place - Katie Gibbens
9th Place - Amarah Smith
8th Place - Necie Mead
7th Place - Laura McCray
6th Place - Braydon Holland
5th Place - Haeven Stewart
4th Place - Dakota Grady
2nd Place - Trace Renfrow
Notably, the top three finishers receive cash prizes of $500, $150 and $100 respectively. Freshman, Trace Renfrow, earned 2nd place and is therefore also eligible to participate in the International Bridge Building Contest in April! His bridge only weighed 20.91 grams and carried 48.10 pounds for an efficiency ratio of 1043.4.
Bridges are designed and built by high school students using 3/32” x 3/32” lengths of Basswood. The bridge specifications require a maximum weight of 25 grams with maximum dimensions of length 350 millimeter by width 75 millimeter by height 100 millimeter. Total weight includes weight of wood and glue.
Ms. Ficken notes the importance of fostering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in students. "STEM empowers students to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators. With building model bridges students see engineering principles through the lens of a real world application. There is tremendous growth in confidence and creativity throughout the process as well."
On Thursday, March 12, 2026 the Southwest Chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers held the 25th Annual Regional Model Bridge Contest at Missouri Southern State University. Everton entered 20 bridges into the competition and eight placed in the Top 10!
Congratulations to the following students:
10th Place - Katie Gibbens
9th Place - Amarah Smith
8th Place - Necie Mead
7th Place - Laura McCray
6th Place - Braydon Holland
5th Place - Haeven Stewart
4th Place - Dakota Grady
2nd Place - Trace Renfrow
Notably, the top three finishers receive cash prizes of $500, $150 and $100 respectively. Freshman, Trace Renfrow, earned 2nd place and is therefore also eligible to participate in the International Bridge Building Contest in April! His bridge only weighed 20.91 grams and carried 48.10 pounds for an efficiency ratio of 1043.4.
Bridges are designed and built by high school students using 3/32” x 3/32” lengths of Basswood. The bridge specifications require a maximum weight of 25 grams with maximum dimensions of length 350 millimeter by width 75 millimeter by height 100 millimeter. Total weight includes weight of wood and glue.
Ms. Ficken notes the importance of fostering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in students. "STEM empowers students to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators. With building model bridges students see engineering principles through the lens of a real world application. There is tremendous growth in confidence and creativity throughout the process as well."
Come out and support our JH VBall at their LAST home game tonight! We are so proud of these girls and their wonderful season!
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Come out and support our High School Track Team at their meet today! Event and bus times are listed below! GO TIGERS!
We have another busy week ahead of us! Catch all the details and the Meal Menu below!
This week, our 2nd grade students in Title 1 explored the phonics patterns "al" and "ol" through a hands-on learning experience. Students read an informative text about the science behind using salt and ice to create homemade ice cream—and then put theory into practice!
Working together, they combined ice, salt, milk, and sugar in bags and shook their way to tasty triumph! The excitement was real when they realized that a little elbow grease (and some basic chemistry) actually works! It was a fun blend of literacy, science, and sweet success!
Working together, they combined ice, salt, milk, and sugar in bags and shook their way to tasty triumph! The excitement was real when they realized that a little elbow grease (and some basic chemistry) actually works! It was a fun blend of literacy, science, and sweet success!
Summer School Registration is now OPEN!
Our students will be traveling to Ash Grove Schools this year for summer school classes. Below are the links to register your students. There will be bus transportation provided to and from Everton Schools each day. Breakfast and lunch will be served with this program, free of charge. The deadline for registration is April 24th. You may use the links below to register your student(s). Please call Miss Courtnie at the Everton Schools front office with any questions.
JH/ HS https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7N0RQi0T8JdDli7n8hNtYA_vlSbjYHH478_jKM-ZhLIz6_w/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Elementary
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFFJSC5P3Ru8pBdeoMytXXlttHbxG6rvOR1NiSVSuII3Tgtw/viewform
** We will be sending home letters in the near future for students who will need to participate in Summer School Programs for credit recovery purposes.
Our students will be traveling to Ash Grove Schools this year for summer school classes. Below are the links to register your students. There will be bus transportation provided to and from Everton Schools each day. Breakfast and lunch will be served with this program, free of charge. The deadline for registration is April 24th. You may use the links below to register your student(s). Please call Miss Courtnie at the Everton Schools front office with any questions.
JH/ HS https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7N0RQi0T8JdDli7n8hNtYA_vlSbjYHH478_jKM-ZhLIz6_w/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Elementary
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFFJSC5P3Ru8pBdeoMytXXlttHbxG6rvOR1NiSVSuII3Tgtw/viewform
** We will be sending home letters in the near future for students who will need to participate in Summer School Programs for credit recovery purposes.
Just a reminder, there is NO SCHOOL on Friday April 3rd! Classes will resume on Tuesday April 7th!
We have a super exciting opportunity for our Tigers of all ages coming up on April 10th! We are so excited for them to learn about all the opportunities that await them!
Check out our High School Track Team's First Meet of the season results! We are so proud of each and every one of you! Go Tigers!
This awesome opportunity is coming to our school on Wednesday April 8th! We are so excited to offer FREE vision screenings to all students PreK through 12th grade! There is an opt-out form coming home today with students, this only needs to be returned if you would NOT like your child to receive a free screening. These will be due back on Tuesday 4-7-2026. Please call Miss Courtnie at 417-535-2221 with any questions.
Attention!! There will be NO Middle School track practice today! Enjoy your day off Tigers!
Come out and watch our High School Track Athletes set records and make us proud! Go Tigers!
April is our busiest month yet! Catch all our IMPORTANT DATES below!
Our JH Volleyball Team will be traveling to Hurley tonight. Game time begins at 5:30p, let's pack the stands for their last regular season game!
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TOMORROW is our first Middle School Track Meet! See details below for event and bus times. Come out and support our kids while they set records the TIGER way!
Join us for our
“From Raindrops to Sunshine: A Fine Arts Night"
This isn’t just a concert, it’s a whole experience!
✨ Spring concert
🎨 Student art showcase
📸 Photo booth
💛 Wish for Sunshine wall
🍪 Refreshments
⭐ Special performances
📅 April 28th | ⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Everton Gymnasium
“From Raindrops to Sunshine: A Fine Arts Night"
This isn’t just a concert, it’s a whole experience!
✨ Spring concert
🎨 Student art showcase
📸 Photo booth
💛 Wish for Sunshine wall
🍪 Refreshments
⭐ Special performances
📅 April 28th | ⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Everton Gymnasium
Book Fair Contest Winners!
