Kirbyville R-VI earns Distinction in Performance award...

Superintendent Carless Osbourn accepts the award from DESE area supervisor, Dennis Cooper.

Kirbyville R-VI School District qualified for the state’s “Distinction in Performance” award on the basis of their academic achievements and progress during the last school year.

To qualify for the award this year, K-8 districts had to meet 6 of the 7 performance standards that apply to these districts, including all of those based on the results of MAP tests. Under the state’s accreditation program, each school district is evaluated at least once every five years. Since it is based on the same standards as the accreditation program, the Distinction in Performance award provides an annual confirmation of a district’s status and state-level recognition of its overall performance.  Representatives of the district attended a banquet on Monday, March 19 in Springfield to receive the award along with other districts in southwest Missouri.  The Kirbyville School District has received this designation for nine of the past 11 years.

Kirbyville Middle School students rate well in band competition...

Ten Kirbyville Middle School students posted top ratings in the Southwest Central League Band Contest on Saturday, March 3 at Crane High School and Middle School. There were six instrumental solos, a brass trio and a mixed low brass duet in which students received a one rating. The students are led by John Casebourn, Band Director.