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Great things in store for Excelsior Springs.With the influx of federal and state assistance, Excelsior Springs is poised for a massive come back. Just a few minutes North of Kansas City this thriving community looks to be ready to see some significant increase in property values and growth. Many historical buildings are on the National Historic register and funds may be available for renovation. Governor Blunt Applauds Excelsior Springs’ DREAM DesignationEXCELSIOR SPRINGS–Gov. Matt Blunt today visited Excelsior Springs to help celebrate their downtown’s potential. The city is one of only ten to be the first inducted into the governor’s DREAM (Downtown Revitalization and Economic Assistance for Missouri) Initiative. “This is an exciting time for Excelsior Springs as the community works towards its dream to enhance development and growth and attract new jobs downtown,” Blunt said. “As I visit Missouri’s first DREAM communities, I continue to be impressed by the DREAM Initiative’s potential to support and create new opportunities for our diverse and historic downtowns and for our state.” The DREAM Initiative will work to help Excelsior Springs enhance its downtown and focus on its history to attract tourists. Potential plans include the establishment of an arts presence in the downtown area. Other goals include highlighting the Elms Hotel, Hall of Waters, Paradise Playhouse dinner theatre, the Watkins Woolen Mill historic site and adding a mix of unique shops in to make the downtown attractive to tourists. The DREAM Initiative will help communities more efficiently and effectively engage in downtown redevelopment and revitalization efforts and attract new private investment opportunities to the hearts of their communities. It provides selected communities streamlined access to available programs for infrastructure improvements, historic preservation, affordable housing, community services, business development and job creation. The initiative also offers exclusive training and seminars created to help all DREAM applicants learn more about how to access existing redevelopment programs and tools to revitalize Missouri’s historic and diverse downtowns. Cape Girardeau, Hannibal, Hermann, Kennett, Neosho, St. Joseph, Sedalia, Washington, and West Plains join Excelsior Springs as the first annual DREAM communities. Visit the DREAM Initiative Internet site, www.dream.mo.gov, for more details. |
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| Antique shops, luxurious spas, trendy eateries and old world charm. Excelsior Springs is coming back to life as new businesses arrive and charming old structures are revitalized. Shopping, Fishing, Swimming, Resorts and Hotels are still a vibrant part of the fabric of this community. Nearby wineries, golf courses and the short 30 minute ride to Kansas City provide plenty to see and do. Excelsior springs is also the home of a great dinner theater called Paradise Playhouse. More info can be found at www.paradiseplayhouse.com . |
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Excelsior Springs 40
Phone: 816-630-9200
Fax: 816-630-9203
E-mail: JHorton@estigers.k12.mo.us | 100 N Thompson Ave
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Excelsior Springs, MO 64024-0248 | County-District Code: 024-089
County: Clay | Supervisory Area: B
MSIP: | | Assessed Valuation: $196,064,149 | Tax Levy: $4.7673 | |
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Staff | Residents | Non-
residents | Total |
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| Elementary Schools | 3 | 123 | 1312 | 5 | 1317 |
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| Middle Schools | 1 | 54 | 700 | 1 | 701 |
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| Jr. High Schools | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| High Schools | 2 | 66 | 1200 | 10 | 1210 |
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| Total | 6 | 243 | 3212 | 16 | 3228 |
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| Name | Title | Years in
District | | Mr. Bill Halberstadt | Pres. of Bd. | | | Ms. Lisa L Shelton | Secy. of Board | | | Mr. James Horton | Supt. | 2 | | Ms. Lisa Shelton | Admin. Asst. to Supt. | 7 | | Mr. John Lacy | Asst. Supt. Fin./Bldgs. | 2 | | Dr. Karla Mallams | Asst. Supt. Student Serv. | 16 | | Mrs. Roberta Hammer | Parent Educ. | 8 | | Mrs. Vicki Goetz | School-Age Care | 19 | | Mr. Jesse Hall | Dir. Activities | 22 | | Mr. David Lawrence | Asst. Supt. Curr./Instr. | 8 | | Diane Guill | Prof. Dev. Chairperson | |
| School Name: Excelsior Springs High (1075) | Grade Span: 09-12 | | Enrollment: 909 | Certificated Staff: 65 | Phone: 816-630-9210
Fax: 816-630-9227
E-mail: ABunch@EStigers.k12.mo.us | 612 Tiger Dr
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Excelsior Springs, MO 64024-0248 | | Prin.: Mr. Alan B Bunch ( 3 years in district) |
| School Name: Excelsior Springs Tech. High (1080) | Grade Span: 12-12 | | Enrollment: 301 | Certificated Staff: 1 | Phone: 816-630-5501
Fax: 816-637-1806
E-mail: TMayfield@EStigers.k12.mo.us | 701 St Louis Ave
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Excelsior Springs, MO 64024-0248 | | Prin.: Mr. Tom Mayfield (14 years in district) |
| School Name: Excelsior Springs Career Ctr. (1100) | Grade Span: 11-12 | | Enrollment: 0 | Certificated Staff: 13 | Phone: 816-630-9240
Fax: 816-630-9245
E-mail: DRoberts@EStigers.k12.mo.us | 113 Line St
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Excelsior Springs, MO 64024-0248 | | Dir.: Mr. Don Roberts (23 years in district) |
| School Name: Excelsior Springs Middle (3000) | Grade Span: 06-08 | | Enrollment: 701 | Certificated Staff: 54 | Phone: 816-630-9230
Fax: 816-630-9236
E-mail: BBielefeld@EStigers.k12.mo.us | 701 Crown Hill Rd
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Excelsior Springs, MO 64024-0248 | | Prin.: Mr. William C Bielefeld ( 3 years in district) |
| School Name: Elkhorn Elem. (4020) | Grade Span: K-05 | | Enrollment: 270 | Certificated Staff: 25 | Phone: 816-630-9270
Fax: 816-630-9274
E-mail: MLandes@estigers.k12.mo.us | Hwy 10 East
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Excelsior Springs, MO 64024-0248 | | Prin.: Mr. Mark P Landes ( 4 years in district) |
| School Name: Lewis Elem. (4040) | Grade Span: K-05 | | Enrollment: 413 | Certificated Staff: 45 | Phone: 816-630-9290
Fax: 816-630-9295
E-mail: JRuskey@estigers.k12.mo.us | 501 Leavenworth
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Excelsior Springs, MO 64024-0248 | | Prin.: Mr. Jeff Ruskey ( 2 years in district) |
| School Name: Westview Elem. (4080) | Grade Span: K-05 | | Enrollment: 634 | Certificated Staff: 53 | Phone: 816-630-9260
Fax: 816-630-9265
E-mail: VWise@estigers.k12.mo.us | 500 N Jesse James
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Excelsior Springs, MO 64024-0248 | Prin.: Ms. Vickie Wise ( 2 years in district) Excelsior Springs not only has great schools but also offers technical schooling as well. Excelsior Springs is also home to a very successful Job Corps operation. Job Corps is the largest residential education and training program in the United States for disadvantaged youth ages 16 through 24. The program was created during the Johnson administration in 1964 and is administered by the United States Department of Labor. |
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| General Info |
| The history of Excelsior Springs
Excelsior Springs owes its existence to a natural spring at the edge of a pretty river near the western border of what is now Fishing River Township, Clay County, Missouri.
Discovered by accident, Travis Mellion, a farmer, is credited with the discovery of Siloam Spring's medicinal value. According to history, the event happened in 1880 when the valley was still covered by a wheat field. Jas. L. Farris, an attorney from Richmond, with some friends, was camped near where Siloam Spring is located while hunting and fishing in the area.
In 1880 the natural spring was dubbed ”America's Haven of Health". An entire industry grew out of the rumored medicinal value of the mineral waters and their miraculous healing qualities. Rapid growth soon followed and the town grew at an alarming rate. Frequented by Presidents, Gangsters, Stars and Dignitaries, the town's reputation became legendary. Excelsior Springs offers an interesting and eclectic mix of shopping districts, history, eating establishments and cultural opportunities.
Historically, Excelsior Springs meant excellence in tourism and health. Visitors flocked to Excelsior Springs health spas, clinics, hotels, restaurants and entertainment establishments. Promoted nation, and world-wide, Excelsior Springs became a premiere destination for health and relaxation.
The Elms Hotel was a favorite haunt of the infamous Al Capone. Former president Harry Truman also enjoyed the Elms and its European-style spa. Truman stayed at the Elms on the night of his victory over Thomas Dewey in the 1948 presidential election.
Although mineral water lost it’s allure in the 1960's, the mineral waters are still available inside the Hall of Waters, the mineral water baths can still be "taken" locally and much of the historic fabric of the original town can been seen in a revitalized downtown shopping district.
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