UCM and the Warrensburg R-VI School District Partner on Facilities

By Alex Greenwood, October 3, 2024

University of Central Missouri (UCM) President Roger Best, left, and Warrensburg R-VI School District Superintendent Steve Ritter
shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding at the Warrensburg Activities Complex.

 

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) and the Warrensburg R-VI School District have formalized a partnership to share athletic facilities through a memorandum of understanding.

 

Under the agreement, UCM will provide the school district with free use of the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center for high school graduations and occasional access to other athletic venues for practices or competitions. In return, the school district will offer UCM similar access to its own athletic facilities, with the understanding that no rental or entrance charges will be levied by either party.

 

At a signing at the Warrensburg Activities Complex attended by leadership of both institutions, UCM President Roger Best and Warrensburg R-VI Superintendent Steve Ritter praised the partnership, highlighting how it strengthens collaboration between the school district and the university. The Warrensburg Board of Education unanimously approved the agreement, marking a significant step forward in enhancing community cooperation and resource sharing.

 

“We've identified some areas where we can help each other out in situations by sharing facilities on an as-needed basis,” Ritter said.

 

“We are better when we were able to work together, and our community is better as a result as well,” President Best said.