The Festus R-6 Board of Education on Jan. 18 approved spending about $1.5 million on an HVAC replacement-roof repair project at Festus Elementary School, as well as another $46,900 to replace a portion of the HVAC system at Festus Middle School.
Festus R-6 announced its Board of Education on Dec. 21 approved hiring Denise Funston as its new assistant superintendent. Funston, principal of Windsor Elementary School, will take over her new duties July 1, 2024.
The inaugural recipient of the newly created Festus R-6 School District Distinguished Service Award goes to Bob Hollmann, who served as a teacher, coach and administrator during his time in the district from 1966 to 2000.