Public Education

Sherwood Cass R-VIII Schools: Our mission is to prepare young men and women to become productive responsible citizens in a global society. In a partnership with parents and the community, the school seeks to develop the whole child, academically, physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.

"On behalf of the students, teachers, and parents of the Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District, I offer you a warm welcome to our school. I would encourage you to visit our website and I hope you find the information to be of assistance to you. I invite you to take a virtual visit of Sherwood to see for yourself just what our school is about. I imagine you will see a number of goals we strive to reach each day, all of which relate to our number one priority...Student Learning! If you are currently a stakeholder of Sherwood Schools or if you are "shopping" for a new school to call your own, I'd like to offer a few excerpts from our proud past of educational excellence.

A. The Sherwood School District was designated "Accredited with Distinction in Performance in 2007-2008 & 2008-2009 & 2009-2010" and early feedback indicates 2010-2011 should be year FOUR IN A ROW for this top honor from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

B. Sherwood High School was awarded the Bronze Medal as one of the Top High Schools in the country by U.S. News and World Report in 2009-2010.

C. More Sherwood students scored proficient or advanced on Communication Arts in 2009-2010 on the Missouri Assessment Program than ever before in school history.

1. More Sherwood students scored proficient or advanced on Math in 2009-2010 on the Missouri Assessment Program than ever before in school history.

2. The Sherwood student graduation rate for 2009-2010 was the highest it has been in over 10 years.

3. The Sherwood student attendance rate for 2009-2010 was the highest it has been in over 10 years.

I hope this information and other information that you can find on our website will help you realize the focus, dedication, and achievement of the Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District Team. If you are currently a part of this team, I'd like to again say "thanks" for the role you play. If you are looking to be a part of a great learning culture, we welcome you! While success may not be everything...around here it's tradition! Come make your contribution to Marksmen Pride Since '65!!!

Best Regards,

Jerrod H. Wheeler, Ed. D.

Superintendent of Schools

Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District

Private Education

Training Center Christian School, Established 1982

Mission Statement: Our goal is to educate students spiritually and academically, teaching them to maintain a distinct, historic Christian culture in a secular world.

It is the goal of Training Center Christian School to challenge its student body academically, readying them for leadership in their world. The following are some areas that the Training Center prepares its students:

  • Intensive phonics programming
  • Strong and factual history programs
  • High grading standards
  • Respect for teachers and fellow students
  • Required team participation to foster community within the school
  • Yearly Senior Trip in which seniors are required to earn their own monies through various fundraising projects

The most important function of Training Center Christian School is training our students spiritually. Our goal is to instill the following within our students:

  • Extensive knowledge of the Word of God as their life guide
  • Love and service to God
  • Love and service to people
  • Love and service to country, both local community and national
  • Strong sense of personal responsibility

From parenting to President, all life choices should be met with a heart toward excellence in their chosen fields, taking into account that they are ambassadors for Christ and that they are headed toward eternity.

"Train up a child in the way he should go...." - Proverbs 22:6