The Tiger’s View: Updates from Warrensburg Schools

Episode 17: Warrensburg Employees of the Year

Dr. Ritter is joined by our employees of the year including Scott Maple, Dana Franks, and Doug Conley. Hear from them about their journeys, philosophy on education, how they approach student learning, and even their favorite school lunch!

Episode 16: DECA Student Leaders Share Updates

Dr. Ritter is joined by three of our DECA students including our international qualifier! Hear about their program and how they tie what they learn in their business program to what they want to do in the future. Great advice for students considering joining DECA as well!

Episode 15: Purple Star Schools & Military Connected Families

Dr. John Finnane, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, joins Dr. Ritter to discuss Month of the Military Child, Purple Star School Recognition, and how the district supports our military families as they transition into and out of the school district.

Episode 14: Academic Success with the Help of our Instructional Coaches

This week Dr. Ritter is joined by Emily Constant, Michael Tyler, and Woods Prael to learn how our instructional coaches support our faculty and staff and foster stronger student engagement and learning. They also shared how families can help get students ready for state testing which is just a few weeks away!

Special Update: DESE Climate and Culture Survey

Episode 13: WMS Magic Me Program

Dr. Ritter is joined by five of our Warrensburg Middle School students to talk about the Magic Me Program. These students visit our senior community centers. The students talk about their interest in service to the community, building relationships with our senior citizens, and why they would encourage others to get involved.

Episode 12: WHS Play - Our Town Cast!!

Dr. Ritter is joined by four senior cast members of Our Town, the WHS Spring Play. Hear how our students got involved in the fine arts and found their passion for theater and learn about the upcoming school play!

Episode 11: School Finance and SB 3 Impact w/ Dr. Troy Marnholtz

Dr. Ritter is joined by Dr. Troy Marnholtz to discuss school finance, the impact of the senior tax credit, and the potential impact of Senate Bill 3. SB 3 was passed last summer in an effort to keep the Chiefs in Missouri, but also resulted in a potential freeze of primary residential property tax into the future. Dr. Marnholtz and Dr. Ritter discuss how SB 3 could impact school funding.

Episode 10: Alternative Education at Gateway w/ Susie Osborn

Gateway Alternative Center Director Susie Osborn joins Dr. Ritter to talk about how the school district provides an alternative education program to our high school students. She will share about the program, highlight success stories, and discuss common misconceptions about alternative education.

Episode 9: Student Support Services w/ Barb Hill and Doug Conley

Dr. Ritter is joined by Student Support Services Coordinators Barb Hill and Doug Conley to talk about their roles in providing a variety of supports for our students and families in the school district.