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Visitor's Info

Dan Rumsey, Director of Parks & Recreation

Danny Duffy – Parks Maintenance Superintendent

  • Confederate Memorial State Historic Site commemorates the more than forty thousand Missouri soldiers who fought for the Stars and Bars. In the 1880’s veterans, organized as the Ex-Confederate Association of Missouri, came together to relive old times and to consider the plight of the less fortunate among them.In 1889, at their encampment in Higginsville, they incorporated a Confederate Home Association to select a site and seek funding for a home for their brethren. The following year, they purchased a 360 acre farm north of Higginsville. Most impressive is the carefully manicured cemetery, with its more than 800 graves of veterans and widows, a solemn reminder of loyalty and pride. In a ddition to the cemetery, four historic structures remain on the site: the Confederate Chapel, historic cottage, farmhands houseand the 1922 hospital building. The grounds include a 110-acre park with seven fishing ponds.
  • The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset daily. Audio-visual presentations and tours are available for visitors during office hours or by appointment. Genealogical information on Confederate home residents is also available. Call 660-584-2853 for more information, or visit our website: www.mostateparks.com/confedmem.htm
  • Most impressive today is the carefully manicured cemetery, with its more than 800 graves of veterans and widows, a solemn reminder of loyalty and pride.

 

The site office & chapel are 

  • Closed Monday – Wednesday
  • Open 8 am – 4 pm Thursday – Saturday
  • 12 noon- 5 pm on Sunday
  • The City Lake is located East of Higginsville on AA. Although no camping is allowed at the City Lake, it is a popular spot for Fishing and Boating. The City Lake is also the water source for the City of Higginsville and surrounding area.
  • Fishing: Any person wishing to fish at the Higginsville City Lake needs to obtain a users permit if between the ages of 16 and 65. The permit may be obtained from City Hall or other locations as designated by the City of Higginsville. Hunting at the City Lake Waterfowl hunting is allowed from City approved blinds from 1/2 hour prior to sunrise until noon each day during the State designated season. Licensed fishermen will be permitted to fish from noon to lake closure.
  • Boating is allowed on the City Lake, but boats are only allowed to travel at a no wake speed

Located at 23464 State Highway AA ( east side of Higginsville), the golf course features 3,037 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35. The course has water and out of bounds which comes into play several times. The fairways are hilly and pretty wide open. The course is designed by a lake with five tree-lined fairways. The par 3 #5 is over the lake and plays from 100 yds to 200 yds. The par 4 #9 400 yds. Has the Lake that runs down the entire left side, in front and behind the back of the green. For additional information, contact Brett Harms, Facility Manager: 660 584-2600

  • The Higginsville Depot was built in 1889. Charles Aversman, a former resident, purchased and authentically restored this last depot in Lafayette County. His application to place it on the National Register of Historic Places was granted in 1987.
  • After Mr. Aversman’s untimely death, the Depot was purchased by the Harvey J. Higgins Historical Society and the landmark is now used to house the collections of this organization. An added attraction is the Illinois Central Railroad Caboose, parked across the street from the depot. During the holiday season, the depot is outlined in lights, making it a focal point of historical interest for the entire community.

Located in southern Lafayette County, three miles southwest of the junction of I-70 and Highway 13. This 826-acre area is named for the 140-acre fishing lake that is in the shape of a maple leaf. The Conservation Department purchased this area in 1989 and completed the dam for Maple Leaf Lake in 1991. The lake was stocked with channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish, and black bass in 1992.The open fields and wooded draws surrounding the lake are managed for deer, turkey, rabbit, quail, and songbirds through edge feathering, prescribed burning, strip disking, and fescue conversion to small grain and native grasses. Two small wetlands totaling 12 acres provide waterfowl habitat south of the lake dam. The area features a disabled-accessible fishing jetty, fishing platforms, and a covered fishing dock. A boat ramp and disabled-accessible privies are located on the west side of the lake. For more information call: 816-228-3766.

  • In November of 1999, the Missouri State Cemetery System of the Missouri Veterans Commission dedicated and opened a new state cemetery in Higginsville. The cemetery is located on 55 acres of a beautifully landscaped hillside just north of town. The grounds include small lakes, a committal shelter, a columbarium wall and an administration building. The staff and support groups are dedicated to maintain the dignity and solemnity of this place of honor.
  • The mission of the Missouri Veterans Cemetery System is to provide internment for veterans and their eligible dependents in a dignified, efficient and compassionate manner. We further recognize this service as a tribute to deserving veterans who served their country in the United States Armed Forces.
  • The Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville is within easy driving distance of Kansas City and Columbia, Missouri as well as Whiteman Air Force Base near Knob Noster, Missouri.
  • The Higginsville community is honored to host the Veterans Cemetery and gladly accepts the responsibility to provide peace and comfort to loved ones who will attend committal services and visit.
  • Office hours: Monday – Friday 8am to 4:30pm (excluding Federal and State Holidays)

Whether you are in the area for a weekend getaway or a day trip with the family, the Old Trails Region has something to offer everyone. From historic sites to fresh produce, the area is rich in culture and personality. The Old Trails Region covers over 100 miles of businesses, farmland, events, and entertainment through the heart of Missouri. Click on: www.oldtrails.net for additional information

Robertson Memorial Library offers many resources, including internet access, genealogy, microfilm of the Higginsville Advance from 1890-present, story-time throughout the year. We are a user friendly automated library and will be happy to assist you in your search for information. We can save you money, educate you, teach children responsibility, and provide you with hours of inexpensive enjoyment. Every summer, we have a successful reading program, sponsored by the Higginsville Rotary Club, where children are awarded a small prize when they reach their reading goal. Annually, the Friends of the Library sponsor a live show to coincide with the summer reading program.

  • Library interest in Higginsville originated in 1928 by the P.E.O. president, Mrs. Alma Lyons. She promoted the library project with membership dues. The first library opened July 2, 1928 on the second floor of City Hall in the Mayor’s office. The library was known as the Higginsville Free Public Library with 418 volumes and was opened two days a week. The present library has been located at 19 West 20th Street since February 1957. The library was named “Robertson Memorial” in memory of Miss Margaret E. Robertson who left her real estate and financial holdings to the City of Higginsville to be used for library purposes. In 1980 an addition was completed that nearly doubled the size of the library. Today the library has over 20,000 volumes and is open five days a week. For more information, please call 660-584-2880.  Visit at www.higginsvillelibrary.org or on Facebook under Higginsville Library

 

Friends of the Library

  • Friends of the Library was created in 1987 to help provide for the needs of our local library. The support of our organization is vital, and receiving funds through memberships, donations, and fund-raising is critical to our continuing efforts. Friends sponsors and participates in: Storytime after the Christmas Parade, Summer Reading Entertainment, evening Milk and Cookies Storytime, entries in parades, and the Annual Book Sale during Country Fair. Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday at 5:30p.m. at the Robertson Memorial Library, 19 W. 20th Street.

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Relocation Information

The Higginsville Ministerial Fellowship is an organization of community pastors who voluntarily meet together to nurture positive relationships among area churches, to promote community worship services and develop personal friendships among the pastors. This organization administers the Higginsville Heat & Hunger Fund, seeks to provide assistance in crisis situations and provides help to travelers in need.

Churches of Higginsville offer nurturing comfort to enhance your spiritual well being. Come worship with us. Let us be your church family and welcome you into our community. Join in the celebration of religion at the church of your choice.

Assembly of God

  • First Assembly of God: 1050 West 19th Street. 660-584-2225; Rev. Dan Mahurin

Baptist

  • Faith Baptist: 7430 South Highway 13. 660-584-3371; Pastor Jeremy Herbert http://faith-higginsville.org/
  • First Baptist: 1907 Peach. 660-584-7165;  Dr. Gregory Fine www.fbchigginsville.com
  • St. Paul Missionary Baptist: 110 West 19th Street. 660-584-2486; Rev. Leroy Gilmore, Sr. Pastor

 

Catholic

 

Christian

Lutheran

 

Methodist

 

United Church of Christ

 

Non-Denominational

  • Christian Ministries:  111 Edgewood Drive. 660-584-6289; Rev. Dale Felder
  • New Family Life Christian Center: 409 W. 19th Street. 660-584-6131; Elder Wilbur L. Conway, Pastor
  • Truman Road Church of Christ: 1061 Truman Road. 660-584-3348; Evangelist David Long

 

Presbyterian

Located at 1922 Main Street, Higginsville City Hall is open 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. City Hall’s primary responsibilities are record keeping, billing of City services, collection of revenue, and accounting duties. During non-working hours, calls are automatically answered by the Higginsville Central Dispatch Center.   Visit www.higginsville.org or call 660 584-2106 for more information.

For customer convenience, a drive-up window and a night deposit are available at the rear of City Hall and customers also have the option of an automatic deduction. City Hall would be happy to assist you with any inquiries that you may have concerning our services. Following is a list of department and primary services available:

Ambulance: 660-584-3832 (Billing and Collections)

Animal Control: 660-584-2104 (Impoundments)

Building Code Official: 660-584-2106 (Building Permits, Code Inspections, Planning & Zoning Regulations)
 
Cemetery: 660-584-2106 (Assist public with lot purchases and burial information) 
 
City Administrator: 60-584-2106 (Supervises operation of all departments) 
 
City Clerk: 660-584-2106 (Maintains City finances and records)
 
City Collector: 660-584-2106 (Dog, merchant and liquor license) 
 
Economic Development: 660-584-2106 (Business attraction, retention, incentives, demographics) 
 
Electric: 660-584-2106 (Service connects, disconnects and payments, electric water heater rebates)
 
Mapping: 660-584-2106 (City utility maps and assets) 
 
Park: 660-584-7313 (Registrations and fees) 
 
Police: 660-584-2104 (Municipal Court) 
 
Street: 660-584-2106 (Street cut permits, curbing and sidewalk rebates, city-wide clean-ups) 
 
Trash: 660-584-2106 (Billing and Collections) 
 
Water & Wastewater: 660-584-2106 (Service connects and disconnects and payments, plumbing permits, City Lake Fishing and Hunting permits) 
 
Other Services: Voter Registration, Customer service information, Dispatching for all utility departments.
 
The Higginsville Municipal Airport is operated by the City of Higginsville. Higginsville Municipal Airport KHIG is located two miles east of the City of Higginsville. The facility provides maintenance, avionics repair, T-hangars, tie down and other assorted services. Through a major improvement project in 2006, the runway was extended to 4,400’ and is now 75’ wide. The project also included the installation of four box PAPI’s and REIL lights. The GPS/WASS was published as of September 28, 2006. The phone number is 660-584-3339. We welcome input from citizens, airport users and visitors

GOVERNMENT OFFICES

  • Post Office 2001 South Main Street, Higginsville, MO 64037. 660-584-2242
  • Time and Temperature 660-584-7755
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Kansas City, MO. 816-512-8200
  • Missouri State Water Patrol  573-751-333
  • National Center of Missing and Exploited Children Toll free 1 800-843-5678
  • U.S. Marshall 816-512-2000
  • Poison Control Center  Toll free 1 800-222-1222
  • National Child Abuse Hotline  Toll free 1 800-422-4453

 

HUMAN SERVICES GUIDE

  • Division of Employment Services 802 S Highway 13 Lexington, MO. 660 259-4671
  • Division of Family Services 736 S Highway 13, Lexington, MO 64067. 660-259-2294
  • Internal Revenue Service: Toll Free 1 800-829-1040: Forms 1 800-829-3676
  • Social Security Administration: Toll Free 1 800-772-1213
  • Missouri Valley Community Action Agency Head Start Center 15 E 22nd Street, Higginsville, MO 64037. 660-584-6334
  • Veterans Administration: 1-800-827-1000 OR 660-584-5252
  • Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery: 20109 Business Highway 13, Higginsville MO 64037. Office: 660 584-5252
  • House of Hope, Inc. Serving victims of domestic violence. Hot line – toll free 1 888-259-6795. Office: 660-259-4766
  • West Central Independent Living Solutions (WILS). Serving Benton, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette,Pettis & Saline counties. 710 N. College, Suite D, Warrensburg, MO 64093. 660-422-7882
  • Legal Aid of Western Missouri (Ray, Lafayette, Johnson, Cass, Henry &St. Clair counties) 660-747-7101. Toll Free: 1 800-892-2943
  • Full Employment Council/Missouri Career Center. 103 East North Main Street, Richmond MO 64085. 816 776-3920

 

UTILITIES, LICENSE AND PERMITS

  • Citizens Telephone Company: 1905 Walnut Street, Higginsville, MO 64037. 660-584-2111. Providing local, long distance and internet services.
    • Repair service: 660-584-7171 (24/7; Missouri One-Call System)
    • Buried cable location 800-344-7483
  • Citizens Cablevision: 1905 Walnut Street, Higginsville, MO 64037. Providing cable TV: 660-584-7200.
  • City Hall: 1922 Main Street, Higginsville, MO 64037. 660-584-2106.
  • Missouri Gas Energy: 1 800-582-1234
  • Trash Services:
    • Heartland Waste 660-429-1040
    • AAA Disposal 816-650-3180
    • Waste Management 660-826-9133
  • Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle & Drivers Licensing:
    • 1029 Franklin Avenue, Lexington, MO 64067; 660-259-2872
    • 1034 S. Maguire, Warrensburg, MO 64093; 660-747-3500

 

NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS

  • Higginsville EMS Department
    • NON emergency 660-584-3832
  • Higginsville Police Department
    • NON emergency 660-584-2104
  • Lafayette Country Sheriff Department: 660-259-3622 or 660-259-3392

 

HOSPITALS

  • I-70 Medical Center: 105 Hospital Drive, Sweet Springs, MO. 660-335-4700
  • Lafayette Regional Health Center: 1500 State Street, Lexington, MO. 660-259-2203
  • Western Missouri Medical Center: 403 Burkharth Road, Warrensburg, Missouri. 660-747-2500.

Ambulance

Higginsville Emergency Medical Services responds to ambulance requests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The service operates ALS (Advanced Life Support) ambulances as well as an ALS Rapid Response Vehicle.
The on-duty crew consists of at least one EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and one Paramedic. Staff
are National Registered, State Licensed and ready to provide cutting edge emergency medical care while
transporting patients to the appropriate hospitals. Staff are required to attend continuing education
training and maintain several specialty certifications including, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced
Cardiac Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), PHTLS (Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support),
AMLS (Advanced Medical Life Support), EVOS (Emergency Vehicle Operators Safety) as well as others.
HEMS provides public education covering CPR, Choking and First Aid. The service is also a State Licensed
Training Center providing EMS Continuing Education Classes as well as BLS, ACLS, PALS, AMLS & EVOS to
staff and surrounding EMS personnel.

You can learn more about our department on Facebook @ City of Higginsville EMS

To reach the business office call: 660-584-6780 (Do Not Use for Ambulance Requests)

To reach the EMS Chief Doug Kenney, call: 660-584-6781 or email: emsdir@ctcis.net
For any medical/ambulance requests please call: 911

Fire and Rescue

The Higginsville Fire and Rescue is an all volunteer department funded by the City of Higginsville and the Higginsville Rural Fire Association. The non-emergency number for the Higginsville Fire and Rescue is 660-584-3832.

Police Department

The Higginsville Police Department has nine full-time police officers, six reserve officers and one animal control officer. The non-emergency number for the Higginsville Police Department is 660-584-2104.

Emergency Preparedness

Higginsville is continuously branching out in several aspects to make our city more prepared in case of an emergency. Since October 2007, Higginsville has become the first in Region A to prepare in this way. The emergency medical service has begun to make this growing community a well prepared place if disaster strikes. Various organizations have applied and implemented several new life-saving measures to help provide citizens of Higginsville and the surrounding area with the resources they need in order to survive a devastating disaster. The Higginsville Ambulance “Special Operations” trailer, consists of necessary supplies and tracking documentation in the event of an emergency. Higginsville is also the depository for another preparedness trailer that is located at our local Emergency Medical Services building on 19th Street. This second trailer is the Mass Casualty Response trailer for Region A in Missouri. Also during major disasters, power outages, and severe weather, amateur radio communicators, known as HAM radio operators, have started providing emergency communication for the Red Cross, Salvation Army, Department of Homeland Security, and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. HAM radio will help prepare communications in a faster approach than the old fashioned calling tree. Our community is in great hands if disaster ever strikes with our ever-growing networking community, and resources from around the state, we are prepared. 

Chiropractic

  • Crutchfield Chiropractic, Dr. Bryan E. Crutchfield: 15 E. 19th Street • 660-584-7131
  • D. C. Johnson, Chiropractor: 14 East 20th • 660-584-2338 (emergency 660-584-2451)

 

Dentistry

  • Jeffrey Johnson:
    • 16 East 19th Street; 660-584-2756
    • 611 South 13 Hwy, Lexington, MO; 660-259-2321
  • Jasbeer K. Singh: 14 East 18th: 660-584-7494
    • Emergency: 816-941-3768 or 660-584-7530

 

Family Physicians

  • Family Practice Associates of West Central MO, P.C. 1200 West 22nd • 660-584-7751
  • Higginsville Medical Clinic: 3401 Pine Street • 660-584-2192

 

Fitness Centers

  • Community Center/Senior Center: 101 W. 22nd Street;  660-584-7040
  • Grit Fitness: 2101 Main Street; 660-232-0214
  • Nautilus Fitness Center: 211 Fairground Avenue; 660-584-2848

 

Pharmacies

  • Auburn Pharmacy: 810 W. 35th Street; 660-584-2700
  • Wal-Mart Pharmacy: 1180 West 19th Street; 660-584-7787

 

Physical Therapy

  • SERC Physical & Hand Therapy of Higginsville: 720 Fairground Avenue • 660-584-7801

 

Specialists

  • Cockerell & Mcintosh Pediatrics: 1717 Main Street; 660 584-7848

Higginsville Habilitation Center

A Department of Mental Health facility supporting people with developmental disabilities. People are supported on-campus in residential cottages and group homes.

The center’s mission is to provide an environment where each individual can maximize their potential to independence as a full member of society.

Contact our Personnel Department for information on empoyment opportunities or visit our website at: www.dmh.missouri.gov/higginsville/.

 

Health Care Collaborative of Rural Missouri

Our primary mission is to provide leadership in securing comprehensive services across the continuum of care. Under the help, leadership and guidance of many stakeholders,the following goals and objectives are the benchmark in which Lafayette County’s success and ours will be measured. They include: Monitoring the availability and delivery of health care services; Ensuring that all residents are informed about available health and wellness services; Holding Lafayette County accountable for its commitment to the health of our citizens; Advocating for the individual, care provider and institutional commitment to the health of our citizens.

The Health Care Collaborative of Rural Missouri has established both a network and several committees to help us reach these goals.We invite you to contact us for additional help and/or information. HCC of Rural MO is located at 811 Highway 13, Lexington, MO; 660-259-9019 or visit: www.hccnetwork.org.

 

Lafayette County Cancer Coalition

Lafayette County Cancer Coalition’s mission is to provide education, detection clinics, public understanding & support services to victims and families of Lafayette County in all matters related to cancer and its eventual elimination. Many of our services (forums, clinics, support groups, etc.) are provided for the general public. However, individual services (transportation assistance, food supplements, wigs, knitted caps and other prosthetic appliances) may be available. We have a vast supply of informational brochures etc. available for patients and their families as well as a supply of underarm pillows for mastectomy patients. These pillows are made for us by the Quilters Guild of Higginsville. Our sources of income are memorials or other contributions and the annual Lafayette County Cancer Coalition Harry Smith MemorialGolf Tournament which is usually held the first weekendin August at the Higginsville Country Club. Every dollar receivedis used for cancer patients living in Lafayette County. All work is done by volunteers.

 

Lafayette County Health Department

The Lafayette County Health Department provides population focused programs for disease prevention and control, health promotion, and health protection. Services include: Communicable Disease reporting & investigative follow-up; child and adult immunizations; vital records (birth & death certificates); Environmental Health services, including safety inspections of regulated facilities (restaurants and lodging) and food handler classes; Emergency Preparedness planning resources & presentations; maternal childhealth classes & programs such as building tools for young parents; health screenings including: blood pressure, TB, hemoglobin, diabetes, HIV, lead testing, & cholesterol; wellness programs; tobacco cessation education & resources; child care consultation; and school health activities such as Healthy Kids Challenge and Saving Smiles oral health program.The Lafayette County Health Department, accredited by the Missouri Institute of Community Health, is located at 547 S. 13 Highway in Lexington MO. 660-259-4371 or visit:www.lafayettecountyhealth.org.

 

Missouri Valley Community Action Agency 

MVCAA, a not for profit organization, assists low income families with energy assistance, housing, weatherization, and also facilitates the “Head Start” program for preschoolers. Located at 200 Fairground, MVCAA can be reached at 660-584-3131. 

 

Higginsville Food Pantry

Higginsville Food Pantry (sponsored by the Church Women of Higginsville & Corder), provides food items and vouchers for meat and milk, as funds are available. Located at Salem United Church of Christ, the Food Pantry can be reached at: 660-584-3603.

 

House of Hope

House of Hope, Inc. believes that all individuals have a right toa life free of abuse of any kind. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life of families affected by domestic violence and sexual abuse by increasing public awareness, providing services, support and shelter, and utilizing resources necessary to serve then eeds of victims and their dependents. For a list of services, please call 660-259-4766. If you are in crisis and need our help, please call 1-888-259-6795.

 

Heat & Hunger Fund 

Heat & Hunger Fund, administered by Higginsville Ministerial Fellowship, helps individuals and families in crisis situations and provides assistance to travelers with problems. The Heat &Hunger Fund can be reached by calling 660-584-5556.

 

Salvation Army

“Doing the most good in all times of need.” Even as we support the survivors and first responders of floods, fires and other disasters across the world, we are finding a new level of need in our nation as the economy affects us all. Please give to your local Salvation Army with time, money or goods. To find out more contact BettyThaller, 660-584-7460 or visit www.salvationarmyusa.org.

 

Foster Grandparent Program

Nationally the Foster Grandparent Program began in 1965. Thelocal Foster Grandparent Project celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2012. The project enlists senior volunteer tutors and mentors ,age 55 and older, to serve children with special or exceptional needs in Daycares, Pre-Schools, Head Start Centers and public and parochial schools. The local project is sponsored by Bi-County SERVICE, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, connecting 76 voluteers with 34 volunteer stations in Johnson, Lafayette, Ray and Saline counties to serve over 200 children annually. If you would like to learn more about this outstanding program, please stop by 1812 Main, call 660-584-7421 or email to: fgpexec@gmail.com.\

 

University of Missouri Extension

Using science-based knowledge, University of Missouri Extension engages people to understand change, solve problems and make informed decisions. MU Extension provides education programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Community & Business Development, Human Environmental Sciences, 4-H Youth Development and Continuing Education. MU Extension is all about Missourians helping Missourians. Minimal government investment yields manifold results when delivered through MU Extension. Partnerships with government agencies, non-profits and businesses magnify the economic impact. As a result, MU Extension plays a major role in quality of life and economic development in Missouri – and for you.

You may contact University of Missouri Extension at 14 E. 19th Street, call 660-584-3658 or email: lafayetteco@missouri.edu.

 

Lafayette County C-1 School System

Housed on approximately 60 acres, the Lafayette County C-1 School System is one of the first things people notice as they drive into Higginsville on Highway 13 from I-70. All district schools are situated on one campus. A large “Home of the Huskers” sign and a replica of “Harold the Husker”, school mascot, welcome visitors and residents as they drive by the school complex. The one-complex idea was conceived many years ago by school patrons who had the foresight to envision all the school buildings located together. Continued community support through the passage of bonds issued in1988, 1995, 1998, 2005 and 2009 totaling over $13.4 million have kept the facilities modernized and provided expansion for the Early Childhood programs. In April 2011, the citizens of Higginsville once again demonstrated their support of Lafayette County C-1 by unanimously passing an Operating Levy.  www.huskers.k12.mo.us

 

MISP Accredited with Distinction

C-1 schools have been Accredited with Distinction by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In addition, the high school has been a member of the North Central Association of Schools since 1944. This allows credits earned by local students to be accepted by colleges that are within a comfortable driving distance, including: University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg (20 miles); Missouri Valley College in Marshall (30 miles) and the University of Missouri-Columbia (80 miles).  C-1 School District offers a wide array of curricular option sat all levels, ranging from the basic instructional areas to specialized curricular offerings for college bound students. In addition, an extensive and comprehensive Special Education program serves all qualified students. The C-1 District administration staff is headed by David Figg, superintendent. Building principals are Todd Whitney, High School; Jove Stickle, Middle School; Jenni Hayes, Grandview Elementary and Aaron Knipmeyer, Director of Special Education.  Extra Curricular Activities.

A diversified extracurricular activities program exists, providing opportunities in vocal/instrumental music, athletics and academic support clubs and teams. C-1 High School is an active member of the Missouri River Valley Conference.

 

 Immanuel Lutheran School

Founded in 1950, Immanuel Lutheran School provides a Christian education for children age preschool through the 8th grade. All classes are taught by certified and competent Christian teachers. The school has complete facilities including a gymnasium and playground. The learning environment at Immanuel stimulates children’s interest and involvement by making learning an active and tension free endeavor. Small class size and dedicated teacher sensure close attention to each child. In addition, students at Immanuel in grades 5-8 have the opportunity to participate in an after school athletic program including volleyball, soccer, basketball, track and cheerleading. In certain circumstances, younger students may also participate in the athletic program. Participation with local leagues provides competitive sports for the boys and girls. While our purpose and programs are centered on assisting the Christian families of our two sponsoring churches in educating their young, all families are invited to enroll children. Immanuel admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. For more enrollment information, contact the school office at 660-584-2854 or the church office at 660-584-3541.

 

The Montessori Schoolhouse

The Montessori Schoolhouse is a nonprofit, academic, fulls chool day program that is available to all children. We provide a learning environment where each child feels inspired, honored and creative. State requirements are met and exceeded in a comfortable and respectful environment. Natural human tendencies, individual interests and learning styles lead the lessons, keeping it fresh and exciting. Our qualified teachers work to ensure that every child has a deep level of understanding in each area of study. Our programs are divided as follows: Preschool (ages 3-6), Lower Elementary (Kindergarten-3rd grade), Upper Elementary (grades 4-6), Middle School (grades 7&8). The multi-age work environments create countless opportunities for children to not only learn from what they do but from what they casually take in from the work going on around them. In this setting children are taught as individuals not as a group and we find they work at levels we would have thought not possible. Self-motivation, tolerance, nurturance and independence abound as a child develops in this type of setting. In addition to basic areas of study our students participate in physical fitness, Spanish instruction, art, yoga and music.We also take a variety of field trips and undertake many community service projects. For more information please visit our website at www.ourmontessorischoolhouse.org.

 

Preschool

MVCAA Head Start is a Federally funding preschool program for low-income families with children aged 3-5 and children with disabilities. Classes run 4 hours per day, 4 days per week,September-May, with transportation provided. A research-based curriculum focuses on social/emotional, physical, cognitive and language/literacy to support kindergarten readiness, including health and developmental screenings for enrolled children. The program includes a focus on family engagement in their child’s education and includes offering families resources to help them achieve economic self-sufficiency. Services are provided at no cost to families. The Higginsville Head Start Center maybe contacted at 660-584-6334 from the third week of August through the third week of May; the MVCAA Family Resource Center can be reached during work hours at 660-584-3131.

 

Immanuel Lutheran Preschool offers two preschool classes.These classes are preschool 3, held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and preschool 4, held 8 am – 3 pm daily, Monday through Friday. All classes are taught by certified, well-educated and experienced Christian teachers. With joy they have accepted the tremendous responsibility the Lord has entrusted to them to love and teach the children. For further information please call the school office at 660-584-2854, the church office at 660-584-3541, or see our web page at: http://wildcats4jesus.com/.

 

The early childhood classroom at the Montessori Schoolhouse is carefully and beautifully prepared to engage children in a journey of social and cognitive growth. Ages 3-6 work together within the same class to allow each child to develop to his/herfull potential without being restricted only to work typical of his/her age group and to learn through helping and observing others.Half and full day programs are available. For more information please visit our website at www.ourmontessorischoolhouse.org.

 

Project Leap Preschool is tuition based inclusive preschool setting within Lafayette County C-1 schools. We serve children ages 3-6 of all developmental abilities. Children are exposed to a constructivist environment, encouraged to facilitate their own learning, and are treated with kindness and respect. For more information contact: Shelli Lee at Grandview Elementary 660-584-7127.

Senior Center

The Higginsville Senior Center, located one block west of Main Street, was established in 1974 by the Department of Aging. Fellowship, caring about people and service to those in need, are the basis of the Center’s mission. Since its beginning, volunteers and a small staff have given their time and talents to the facility. Meals are served daily, as well as the availability of a “senior” exercise room, full of donated equipment. Many people of all ages walk in the gym in the winter months. All this in the spirit of Fellowship, Caring and Service for the young of ALL ages!

 

Retirement Facilities

Housing Authority of the City of Higginsville

  • Office: Magnolia Manor Apartments
  • 419 Fairground Avenue
  • 660-584-3911

 

Higginsville Estates

  • 801 North Main
  • 660-584-7900

 

Redbud Center

  • 2101 Elm
  • 660-584-3911

 

John Knox Village East

  • 1201 W. 19th St.
  • 660-584-7111

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