Friday 29th March 2024

Knob Noster Public Schools was awarded a $2.25 million education activity grant from the Department of Defense on Monday, December 10.
According to a news release, the grant reportedly will help the school district expand its high school’s STEM educational programs and robotics program, as well as the LEGO League Robotics programs for middle and elementary school students. The grant also will include an all-new Knob Noster Virtual Academy for grades 7-12, offering a diverse selection of online courses, as well as a leadership development program for all grades.
A collaboration between the district, Whiteman Air Force Base and the Department of Defense, was established to provide opportunities for students to further expand their knowledge and being introduced to STEM courses at an early age.
This fall, the Knob Noster High School Robotics Team was commissioned by Whiteman Air Force Base to design and produce an important piece to be used in the cockpit of the B-2 Bomber. The creativity and resourcefulness of the team came through, and the prototype has already been approved by the Air Force and is currently being used in B-2 missions.