The Tiger’s View: Updates from Warrensburg Schools

Episode 8: College & Career Readiness - Market Value Assets

Dr. Ritter discusses how the district will be focusing on Market Value Assets for our students as they graduate high school to demonstrate their college and career readiness. He also discusses how the district is focusing on students gaining real world learning experiences with our business and organizational partners in the community.

Episode 7: Student Opportunities with our UCM Partners w/ Dr. Ann McCoy and Dr. Kyle Cahill

Guests Dr. Ann McCoy, UCM's Vice Provost of Academic Programs & Graduate Studies, and Dr. Kyle Cahill, WHS Principal, join Dr. Ritter to discuss some of the partnerships the school district has with the university including opportunities or a new early college program and free tutoring available for all K-12 students.

Episode 6 - All About Activities and Athletics

Activities Director Jake Duvall joins Dr. Ritter to talk about all things with Warrensburg activities and athletics. Learn about our partners, what’s happening in the district, preparing for athletics after high school and more!

Episode 5: AI in Warrensburg Schools w/ Susan Crooks

Director of Academic Services Mrs. Susan Crooks shares about how the Warrensburg School District is providing professional development for teachers, how teachers use AI in the classroom, and how students are experiencing AI in their learning.

Ask the Superintendent- What is considered for calling a snow day or AMI day?

Dr. Ritter shares some of the factors for what goes into determining if school is cancelled or announced as an AMI day when there is winter weather.

Ask the Superintendent- 4 Day School Week

Hear from Dr. Ritter about the district's standing on the 4 day school week based on the results of surveys, feedback from the taskforce, and conversations from the Board of Education's conversation during it's work session in November of 2025.

Episode 4: Getting to Know Special Education with Shelbie Dalton

Director of Special Services Ms. Shelbie Dalton shares information and misconceptions about Special Education. Learn about what Special Education is and is not as well as how our school district helps our students who participate in Special Education services.

Episode 3: Preschool and the Morris Collins Early Childhood Center w/ Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Rinne

Hear from Mrs Jennifer Fox, incoming principal of the Morris Collins, Early Childhood Center and teacher of the year preschool teacher Alisha Rinne.

Ask the Superintendent: How do I ask for reconsideration of a determination for my student to qualify for Special Education?

Dr. Ritter and Director of Special Services Shelbie Dalton discuss the process if a parent wants the district to reconsider whether a student qualifies for Special Education services.

Episode 2: Helping Our Students Learn to Read w/ Dr. Katie Ritter

Our guest, Dr. Katie Ritter shares how teachers are improving instruction to help students be able to read and shares strategies parents can use at home to help their children become better readers.