<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 data-start="168" data-end="397"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Over the weekend, Frontier proudly hosted its 2nd Annual VEX IQ Robotics Competition at FSI-Middle, welcoming students, educators, and robotics enthusiasts for a full day of innovation, teamwork, and friendly competition.</span></p> <p data-start="399" data-end="683"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">The event was made possible through the support of many dedicated Frontier staff members who volunteered their time throughout the day to ensure the competition ran smoothly. Their commitment played a key role in creating a positive and well-organized experience for all participants.</span></p> <p data-start="685" data-end="1023"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Frontier is honored to be recognized as one of the few </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">high-quality VEX IQ event organizers in the state</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">, and we are proud to contribute to the growth and success of the broader robotics community. This year’s competition also welcomed a representative from the&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">VEX Foundation</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">, further highlighting the event’s impact and quality.</span></p> <p data-start="1025" data-end="1305"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Teams from </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">four different schools</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> participated, with </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">25 teams</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> competing in a collaborative and sportsmanlike environment. Four awards presented during the competition qualified teams for the </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">state competition</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">, marking an exciting achievement for the students involved.</span></p> <p data-start="1307" data-end="1417"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">All Frontier teams performed exceptionally well. We would like to congratulate the following award recipients:</span></p> <ul data-start="1419" data-end="1664"> <li data-start="1419" data-end="1561"> <p data-start="1421" data-end="1561"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Teams 243A and 243F</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> partnered as allies in the finals and placed </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">2nd overall</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">, earning the </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Teamwork Challenge – 2nd Place Award</span></p> </li> <li data-start="1562" data-end="1616"> <p data-start="1564" data-end="1616"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Team 243C</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> received the </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Sportsmanship Award</span></p> </li> <li data-start="1617" data-end="1664"> <p data-start="1619" data-end="1664"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Team 243A</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> received the </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Innovate Award</span></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1666" data-end="1896"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Thank you to everyone—students, coaches, staff, volunteers, and supporters—who helped make this event a success. We look forward to continuing to inspire creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving through robotics at Frontier.</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>November 21, 2025</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 either the&nbsp;<b>2026–2027</b>&nbsp;or&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 Frontier Columbia .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_2.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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