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Teacher's College vaccination
Two students at State Teachers College, now Missouri State University, developed smallpox and the decision was made to vaccinate 200 students by the city health commissioner, Lon Sharp.
LIBRARY NEWS
Friends of the Library Set Book Sale Record with $172,653.88
Thank you to everyone who donated books, CDs, DVDs and more -- and shopped at the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale April 28-May 2! The Friends beat their record-high sales figure set in 2019, this time selling $172,653.88 in items for all ages and interests.
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The Great Importance of Teachers
National Teacher Appreciation Day is March 4th.
In 2020 school looked very different for many families. Some guardians homeschooled their kids for the first time and Zoom meetings replaced the classroom for many students. Teachers faced new obstacles and found creative ways to educate in trying circumstances. This disruption of learning helped us appreciate our teachers more than ever before. Now, as in-person learning is in sight, we honor our teachers and look forward to seeing them in the classroom once more.