Bronaugh R-7 schools accredited with distinction

The Bronaugh R-7 School District was recognized for receiving Accreditation with distinction in Performance by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education during a banquet March 10 at the University of Central Missouri. From left are Ron Wilken, DESE area supervisor; Jacob Sherwood, principal; Patricia Phillips, superintendent; Heidi Atkins Lieberman, assistant commissioner for special education, DESE; Julie Blaine, director of the Central regional Professional Development Center; and the Rev. Stan Archie, member of the Missouri State Board of Education. --submitted photo