April 2025

Savannah R3 to Celebrate Ribbon Cutting for New Performing Arts Center and Renovation Project

Savannah R-III School District is proud to announce the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of the brand new Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Savannah High School. The ceremony will take place on Friday, May 2, outside the PAC’s main entrance, with a short program beginning at 5:00 PM.This state-of-the-art facility is a major milestone for the district and marks the first time Savannah High School students will have access to a dedicated theater space.

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Savage artists take the cake

The 43rd Annual Highland Art Day took place on April 17 and we are proud to say the Savage artists did more than brush it off; they crushed it.The event had 887 students from 44 different schools and 1,217 pieces of art from a variety of mediums. Students could participate in the following activities: team clay sculpture, sidewalk chalk mural, button making, wheel throwing competition, mammoth mural, self portrait drawing, pet rock shop and draw for keeps.“Highland Art Day was such a cool experience, seeing all the artwork was super amazing and seeing my classmates get a medal and ribbons along with myself was a great experience.

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Should You Wait Out the Storm?

These last few weeks have been difficult for many investors to endure. With the volatility and concerns over the potential government shut down, some people were wanting to sell everything, go to cash, and “wait out the storm.” It’s times like these that the yellow piece of the graph above, Emotion and Behavior Management, or coaching as some of us like to refer to it as, comes into play.Seeking safety is natural.First off, it is understandable to be concerned and to want to seek “safety”.

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Savannah happy with play ahead of conference play

The Savannah Savages bounced back from their two losses last week to win three-straight. The Savages won their final two games of the Pony Express Tournament and a Monday evening win over East Buchanan to bring their record to 14-8.“I thought we played well last week, the 10-0 score vs Park Hill looked bad but we really played pretty good,” Savannah coach Erich Bodenhausen said.

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April is Financial Literacy Month

April is Financial Literacy Month—a time to reaffirm our commitment to equipping Missourianswith the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions. As your StateTreasurer, I remain dedicated to promoting financial education and empowerment across our greatstate.Financial literacy goes beyond balancing a checkbook—it’s about laying the groundwork forlifelong financial stability and growth.

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