<p><p data-start="76" data-end="269"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">This past weekend was an exciting and memorable one for our robotics teams as they competed in the Missouri State Championship for the elementary and middle school divisions of VEX IQ Robotics.</span></p> <p data-start="271" data-end="587"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">On Saturday, the elementary division championship took place, and four of our teams were invited to compete. We are proud to share that </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong data-start="407" data-end="428">TechTigers (243A)</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"> earned the title of </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong data-start="449" data-end="476">Missouri State Champion</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">, an incredible accomplishment that highlights their hard work, teamwork, and dedication throughout the season.</span></p> <p data-start="589" data-end="926"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">TechTigers had an outstanding performance and received several top honors, including the </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong data-start="678" data-end="698">Excellence Award</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">, the </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong data-start="704" data-end="731">Teamwork Champion Award</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">, and the </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong data-start="741" data-end="772">Robot Skills Champion Award</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">. Both the Excellence Award and Teamwork Champion Award qualify the team for the </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong data-start="853" data-end="882">VEX IQ World Championship</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">, making this achievement even more special.</span></p> <p data-start="928" data-end="1114"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">Another one of our elementary teams, </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong data-start="965" data-end="983">Duckies (243F)</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">, also had a strong showing and was recognized with the </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong data-start="1039" data-end="1055">Design Award</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"> for their thoughtful engineering process and robot design.</span></p> <p data-start="1116" data-end="1483"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">It was an exciting day of competition for all of our teams. </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong data-start="1176" data-end="1197">Mechaminds (243K)</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"> advanced all the way to the finals, demonstrating excellent strategy and teamwork, while </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong data-start="1287" data-end="1306">Starteam (243G)</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"> improved their driving score and showed great progress during the event. The day was filled with learning, collaboration, and plenty of memorable moments for everyone involved.</span></p> <p data-start="1485" data-end="1837"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">The excitement continued on Sunday when our middle school robotics teams took the competition floor. </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong data-start="1586" data-end="1603">Queens (243C)</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"> had an impressive performance and advanced to the finals, competing at a very high level throughout the day. </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong data-start="1713" data-end="1728">TechnoMinds</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"> and </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong data-start="1733" data-end="1755">Cuddle Crew (243D)</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"> also showed outstanding effort, determination, and teamwork during their matches.</span></p> <p data-start="1839" data-end="2090"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">In addition to their strong performances, the middle school teams brought home two awards. </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong data-start="1930" data-end="1940">Queens</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"> received the </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong data-start="1954" data-end="1970">Design Award</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">, while </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong data-start="1978" data-end="1993">Cuddle Crew</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"> earned the </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong data-start="2005" data-end="2023">Innovate Award</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">, recognizing their creativity and problem-solving in robot design.</span></p> <p data-start="2092" data-end="2429" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">We are incredibly proud of all of our robotics teams for their dedication, teamwork, and perseverance. Their accomplishments not only reflect their talent and hard work but also represent our school with excellence at the state level. Congratulations to all of our students and coaches on an amazing weekend of robotics competition!</span></p></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Saturday was a historic day for Frontier’s Science Olympiad programs, as our middle and high school teams delivered the strongest regional performance in school history. Competing against some of the best teams in the area, our students rose to the challenge and proved that preparation, teamwork, and determination make all the difference.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">At the middle school level, </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">FSI Middle</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> earned an impressive </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">3rd place overall</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> finish. For state qualification purposes, the team secured </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">2nd place</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">, officially punching their ticket to the State competition. Their performance marked the best regional showing the program has ever had.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">At the high school level, </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">FSHS</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> finished </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">4th overall</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">, demonstrating exceptional skill and competitiveness in a highly challenging field.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Meanwhile, both </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">FSE</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> teams performed strongly enough to </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">qualify for State</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">, adding to an already outstanding day for Frontier’s Science Olympiad community.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">The competition was fierce throughout the event, but our students rose to the challenge in every event they entered. Their hard work, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to excellence were evident from start to finish—and the results speak for themselves.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">It was truly an incredible day for Frontier Science Olympiad. Now, with multiple teams advancing, all eyes are on State!</span></p>

<p style="background-color: #ffffff; border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #505060; font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">The&nbsp;</span><span style="border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><span style="border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box">Policy Research in Missouri Education Center</span>&nbsp;(PRiME)</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">&nbsp;at the&nbsp;</span><span style="border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Saint Louis University School of Education</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">&nbsp;has released its 5th Edition Growth Report, analyzing statewide assessment data from 2022–23 through 2024–25.</span><br style="border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box" /><br style="border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box" /></p><p style="background-color: #ffffff; border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #505060; font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">We are proud to share that&nbsp;</span><span style="border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Frontier School of Innovation–Middle</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">&nbsp;earned outstanding statewide rankings:</span></p><p style="background-color: #ffffff; border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #505060; font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">2024–25 Rankings (495 Missouri Middle Schools)</span></p><ul style="background-color: #ffffff; border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px; color: #505060; font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 14px"><li style="margin-left: 15px; border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc"><p style="border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box"><img data-emoji="🥇" class="an1" alt="🥇" aria-label="🥇" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f947/72.png" loading="lazy" style="height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle" /><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">&nbsp;</span><span style="border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">#1 in Math</span></p></li><li style="margin-left: 15px; border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc"><p style="border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box"><img data-emoji="🏅" class="an1" alt="🏅" aria-label="🏅" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f3c5/72.png" loading="lazy" style="height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle" /><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">&nbsp;</span><span style="border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">#5 in English Language Arts</span></p></li></ul><p style="background-color: #ffffff; border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #505060; font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Three-Year Growth Rankings (490 Schools)</span></p><ul style="background-color: #ffffff; border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px; color: #505060; font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 14px"><li style="margin-left: 15px; border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc"><p style="border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box"><img data-emoji="🥇" class="an1" alt="🥇" aria-label="🥇" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f947/72.png" loading="lazy" style="height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle" /><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">&nbsp;</span><span style="border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">#1 in Math</span></p></li><li style="margin-left: 15px; border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc"><p style="border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box"><img data-emoji="🏅" class="an1" alt="🏅" aria-label="🏅" draggable="false" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f3c5/72.png" loading="lazy" style="height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle" /><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">&nbsp;</span><span style="border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">#4 in English Language Arts<br style="border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box" /><br style="border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box" /></span></p></li></ul><p style="background-color: #ffffff; border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #505060; font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">These rankings highlight the exceptional academic growth of our students and the dedication of our teachers and families.</span><br style="border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box" /><br style="border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box" /></p><p style="background-color: #ffffff; border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #505060; font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 14px"></p><p style="background-color: #ffffff; border: 0px solid #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #505060; font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Congratulations to the entire Frontier Middle community on this incredible achievement!</span></p>

<p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Students in grades 6–12 are invited to attend an immersive academic camp at the Wilderness Camping and Retreat Center. This experience focuses on hands-on learning, collaboration, and academic exploration in an engaging outdoor setting.</span></p><p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Throughout the camp, students will:</span></p><ul style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff"><li style="margin-left: 15px"><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Strengthen teamwork and communication skills</span></p></li><li style="margin-left: 15px"><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Engage with new academic topics through interactive activities</span></p></li><li style="margin-left: 15px"><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Participate in a safe, structured environment supported by their teachers</span></p></li></ul><p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">The camp is designed to encourage curiosity, confidence, and growth both inside and outside the classroom.</span></p>

<div class="gmail_default" style="color: #222222; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">We are excited to offer a leadership-focused STEM camp at the Wildwood Outdoor Education Center for students in grades 6–11. This camp blends enriching educational activities with engaging, hands-on experiences in a fun and supportive environment.</span><br /></div><p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Students will have the opportunity to:</span></p><ul style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff"><li style="margin-left: 15px"><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Explore new academic concepts through interactive learning</span></p></li><li style="margin-left: 15px"><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Build teamwork and social skills alongside their peers</span></p></li><li style="margin-left: 15px"><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Participate in a safe, encouraging setting with their teachers</span></p></li></ul><p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">This camp is designed to inspire curiosity and support students’ academic and personal growth.</span><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">We look forward to welcoming our students to this educational and entertaining experience.</span></p>

<div class="gmail_default" style="color: #222222; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: arial, sans-serif"><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Frontier Schools is pleased to offer juniors an exclusive opportunity to tour top Ivy League and prestigious universities on the East Coast. This trip generally includes admissions information sessions and guided campus tours at MIT, Harvard, Yale, and Columbia University. Students will also have the opportunity to explore New York City on Saturday, March 28.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Space is limited, and submitting a permission slip does not guarantee participation. The trip cost covers lodging, transportation, breakfast, one checked luggage fee, and admission to the New York City bus tour and the Statue of Liberty.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to create lasting memories and explore prestigious colleges! For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact your campus Family Engagement Coordinator.</span></p></div>

<div id="news1699"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><b>March 6, 2026</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">Frontier Schools is pleased to announce that Saint Louis University (SLU), our charter sponsor, has formally submitted a charter application to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Missouri State Board of Education for the establishment of a new Frontier Schools campus in the City of Columbia.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The proposed school is a mission-driven, STEM-focused public charter school designed to serve approximately&nbsp;<b>184 students in grades Pre-K through 2 </b><span style="color:#222222;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">in the first year.</span> Pending approval, the school seeks to open in the&nbsp;<b>2027–2028</b>&nbsp;school year.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">This new initiative builds on Frontier Schools’ longstanding commitment to providing high-quality public education through high expectations, hands-on learning, and strong college and career readiness programming. Frontier Schools currently serves students in Kansas City and is excited about the opportunity to bring our proven model to families in Columbia.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">Saint Louis University has expressed full confidence in Frontier Schools’ leadership, governance, and educational approach, and has affirmed that the application meets all requirements under Missouri statutes (RSMo 160.400 to 160.425 and 167.349).</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt">Sponsorship Letter and Full Charter Application</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">Families and community members may view sponsorship letter and the full application at the link below:</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><a href="/uploads/news/Sponsorship Letter FSI in Columbia 2026.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0000ff;font-size:14px">Sponsorship Letter</span></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px"><a href="/uploads/news/slu-charter-school-sponsorship-full-application.pdf" target="_blank">Frontier Schools Charter Application</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are committed to transparency and open communication as this process moves forward. Frontier Schools will share updates with families and the community as new information becomes available.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our administrative offices.</p> </div> <style> #news1699 a{color:blue !important;} </style>

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