JOPLIN, Mo. — They teach you reading, writing, and arithmetic, but teachers often have an impact on a student’s life far beyond the classroom. In Joplin, there’s a growing diversity for those role models. “My parents actually, highly discouraged me from going into teaching,” said Vickie Gilbert, Cecil Floyd Asst. Principal. So Vickie Gilbert was […]
JOPLIN, Mo. — Late Sunday afternoon parents and teachers at Cecil Floyd Elementary in Joplin were notified of a water leak. The school will be closed Monday, January 22.
As it wraps up its first full semester, the Joplin School District’s transition kindergarten program seems to be delivering on its promises to be “a bridge for children who need
JOPLIN, Mo. - There is only one craft show that has continued for 32 years in the Joplin area. What sets it apart? The Cecil Floyd Craft Show features true