Spotlight
After an incredible 23 years of dedication and service, we’re saying a bittersweet goodbye to the amazing Ms. Becky Tapley. She will be enjoying a well deserved retirement at the end of this school year. Thank you for everything Mrs. Becky Tapley!
Kobe is an excellent representative of the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. He has consistently achieved high honor roll, Thank you Kobe for being a valuable member of the National Honor Society!
Brianna has stepped into a big role on our team being a freshman pitcher this year. Bri possesses everything it means to be a Lady Ram and we cannot wait to see what all she does in the future!
Aleah is the current Scott City FBLA Secretary. She recently won the Vice President of Membership District 15 FBLA Office for the upcoming year! Thanks, Aleah, for your dedication to FBLA!
Jaylen is a great leader for our team. As a senior, he has done a great job of communicating with his teammates, and showing up every day with a great work ethic and attitude. Jaylen is a joy to coach, and he is the type of person that exemplifies what leadership is.
Olivia won a silver medal at the Region 6 FCCLA STAR Events Competition on January 28th. It was her first time competing with FCCLA and, after her group got sick at the last minute, she was able to adjust her speech and presentation to do it on her own.
Zane was a great addition to our classroom and lend a helpful hand whenever he was needed. The students enjoyed his presence and always looked forward to having him here. Thank you Zane for your assistance and positive light in the classroom!
Faculty and Staff Spotlight for November is Mrs. Olivia Wilcoxson! Chosen by Mr. Hendricks for her unwavering dedication to our school and her invaluable contributions to our theatre program, Mrs. Wilcoxson has truly made an impact!
Xzander is a Senior and a member of the Scott City Theatre. Last year he made his debut performance, and this year, he has a major role in the production of Stuck in a Video Game. He is an inspiration to all of the younger actors in the club, bringing joy & great acting!
Makenna has been a member of GAS club all four years of high school. She is one of the first to volunteer for any activity. She is willing to offer help to activities that benefit the Scott City community. She is always willing to give back and pay it forward!
McKenzie is a freshman on the cheerleading team. She is a great leader, hard worker, and a great friend to her fellow teammates. Her leadership has shown through since tryouts, when she would step up and help teach, as well as in the regular season!
Our Faculty & Staff Spotlight for October is Mrs. Schiwitz! She is a veteran teacher at Scott City Middle School. She is the Middle School Student Council sponsor and also a Special Olympics coach. Mrs. Schiwitz has high expectations for all her students.
Bella was chosen by Ms. Ort because she is an outstanding student. She excels in the classroom where as a 7th grade student she earned the highest score in her class on the math portion of the MAP test! Bella is always happy and joy wherever she goes.
Our Elementary Student Spotlight for October is Keeley Dannenmueller! Keeley was chosen by Dr. Panagos because she is a pure joy to be around and her presence lights up the room. She loves to read and has a heart of gold. Thank you Keeley for always showing kindness!
Our Middle School Student Spotlight for September is William Backfish! William was chosen by for his exceptional leadership in the Student Council. William has also been a member of the football team for 2 years and was the head speaker at the Veteran’s Day Assembly.
Olivia is a Senior and veteran staff member. She excels in both photography and page design, and is co-editor of the yearbook this year. She came up with the 2025 theme, Memories in Motion. Olivia has an interest in possibly pursuing Mass Media in college after graduation.
Our Elementary Student Spotlight for September is William Brown! William was chosen by Dr. Panagos because every single morning after William gets off of the bus he holds the door open for his fellow classmates. He is always wearing a smile on his face and spreading cheer.
One of five seniors, Miranda is the drum major for the Marching Rams this season. On top of leading the band, she plays flute in the pep band and lead tenor in the jazz band.
Rustyn was chosen by Mr. Hendricks for his amazing leadership and performance on the football team. He was awarded Player of the Week from Bootheel Sports Network. He balances a tough class schedule with his commitment to sports exceptionally well.
Maggie plays multiple roles on the Lady Ram volleyball team. One thing that stands out about Maggie is her athletic ability, with an incredible vertical that packs a punch when attacking the volleyball. Maggie is racking up 10 or more kills a game for her Lady Rams.
September Staff Spotlight is Ms. Laura Sterling! Through her years she has also taught 1st grade and Title I Math. She is extremely dedicated to the profession and is always researching ways to increase student learning.