Cuba, Missouri Schools operate with distinction

Viva Cuba feels that young people are an important part of beautification, preservation, and the history of Cuba. For that reason we were glad to read of their success in this week’s Cuba Free Press.

According to the article, the Cuba School District is among the top districts of the state. It has a been a long road for the district that has dealt with curtailed budgets, rising costs, and the need to improve academic ratings.

But Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced in December that Cuba was the only Crawford County school awarded the performance distinction award for the 2008-09 school year.

This is only one indication that things are looking up for Cuba Schools.

*Building and remodeling have provided improved facilites for students.

*The new high school vocational agricultural program established new opportunities for students.

*The district is completing a school track that will allow more track meets in Cuba and provide students with a great place for outdoor exercise.

*Last year’s seniors were the first to benefit from the A+ program, which pays two years at a community college for students who meet the guidelines.

*The new Watch Dog program is involving more dads and grandfathers in the lives of Cuba students.

*Programs are in place to help students who are behind in graduation credits to persist toward graduation.