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Miller Performing Arts Center

Located in the heart of Jefferson City, the Etta & Joseph Miller Performing Arts Center is a vibrant hub for creativity, exceptional performances, and engaging educational events. Our state-of-the-art space welcomes actors, artists, and audiences to connect, learn, and be inspired. More than a venue, we're a gathering place where stories flourish and imagination thrives.

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The Heart of Creative Arts

At the Miller Performing Arts Center, our passion for the creative arts inspires everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a vibrant, welcoming environment where artists, performers, and audiences alike can discover, create, and be transformed by the power of live expression.

Featuring exceptional acoustics and warm, intimate seating, the Miller Performing Arts Center offers an ideal setting for concerts, lectures, and theatrical performances. Here, every event becomes an immersive experience — bringing people together, elevating artistic voices, and enriching our community through the arts.

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JCHS & CCHS Named America's BEST HIGH SCHOOLS!!

Jefferson City High School ranked #1 in Jefferson City, MO metro area high schools (out of 22 ranked), #58 in Missouri high schools (out of 725 ranked), and #4,587 in national rankings (out of 17,901 ranked). 

Capital High School ranked #2 in Jefferson City, MO metro area high schools (out of 22 ranked), #79 in Missouri high schools (out of 725 ranked), and #6,604 in national rankings (out of 17,901 ranked). The 2021-2022 school year was the first year Capital City High School had a graduating class and was eligible for the ranking. CCHS ranked #3 in Jefferson City, MO metro area high schools for its first year of eligibility in 2024.

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JC Schools Support Staff: Vital to Our District of Champions
JC Schools Support Staff: Vital to Our District of Champions

JC Schools support staff members, like our nutrition services team members and secretaries, are tirelessly committed to helping improve building outcomes and supporting the school team. They have a unique ability to build relationships with students, colleagues and other stakeholders while also demonstrating an exemplary, champion mentality.

These individuals show us that non-teaching staff can make a difference in the lives of our students.

 

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JC Schools Foundation Grants Support Teachers and Schools
JC Schools Foundation Grants Support Teachers and Schools

For the past several years the Foundation has awarded over $300,000 to teachers in various school and classroom grants. The Prize Patrol awards funds for schools through innovative teacher ideas, science, math and technology needs, literacy materials, professional development group training, and other fine arts curriculum needs.

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JC Schools Students Shine in the Classroom, in Competition, and the Community
JC Schools Students Shine in the Classroom, in Competition, and the Community

Students in our district have abundant opportunities to thrive beyond the classroom through extracurricular activities like sports, speech and debate, and drama. These programs build confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills, helping students grow personally and academically. We’re proud to support a well-rounded education that nurtures every student’s unique talents and interests. Our students also take time to volunteer, enriching them as individuals while building a strong community.

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Our Teachers: Fostering Connections, Building Champions
Our Teachers: Fostering Connections, Building Champions

Whether they're teaching our littlest learners their letters or preparing high school seniors for the AP exam, our teachers are dedicated to supporting our students and helping them grow academically. A key to this success is the relationships they foster with their students. Our teachers make students feel like someone is always in their corner -- something every champion needs.

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