Elizabeth Brixey

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra commissioned the piece at the behest of principal hornist Roger Kaza, who is featured.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra commissioned the piece at the behest of principal hornist Roger Kaza, who is featured.

Brian Rehg will lead Parkade Elementary and De’Vion Moore, chief academic officer, is leaving Columbia Public Schools.

Amy Rogers, assistant principal at Mill Creek Elementary in southern Columbia, will succeed Tabetha Rawlings, who announced her retirement earlier this year. Rogers has been in education for 18 years.

The all-day program is for ages 2-6. It will open once enrollment supports a full classroom of students.

A Mass and celebration of life will be held Friday for John Cheetham, who taught for decades in the MU School of Music.

This month, a survey is open for community members to share feedback about what they want in a new superintendent.

Hickman Theatre's next production, directed by Sarah Gerling, starts Thursday with "The Diary of Anne Frank."

Hickman Theatre's next production, directed by Sarah Gerling, starts Thursday with "The Diary of Anne Frank."

Virginia Tate, an assistant principal at Rock Bridge High School, will move to Hickman next year.