Kirksville High School

While public education existed in Kirksville from at least the American Civil War era, there was no separate high school building until 1894.

Post-World War II growth and influx of new citizens as well as the post-war baby boom, pointed out the need to plan for the future.

The old Kirksville high school building, constructed in 1914 and located in the 400 block of East McPherson street, fell into disrepair after its discontinued use in the 1980s.

This followed a first-place finish in April, 2010 at the Missouri state tournament by the junior varsity quiz bowl team.

Kirksville High School has won four state championships; boys tennis in 1984, baseball in 1995, and wrestling in 2009 and 2012.

Additionally, the Kirksville wrestling program has produced several individual state champions in varying weight classes from the 1970s through 2012.

The week leading up to the games are filled with activities including spirit days and a pep rally.

The second Kirksville High School, constructed in 1899.