The Tiger’s View: Updates from Warrensburg Schools

Dr. Ritter is joined by Fine Arts teachers from across the district to talk about the importance of vocal music, instrumental music, art, and theatre in a student's education.  

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.