The Carthage R-9 School District is considering purchasing approximately 25 acres of land near the High School located on 2600 S. River St. Carthage,  MO 64836. The price of the property is $400,000 which is lower than the appraised value.  Discussion and vote to approve the purchase will be held in open session at the July board meeting held on Monday, July 21, 2025. 

If the Board of Education approves this purchase, an anonymous donor has pledged to reimburse the school district the cost of the property, $400,000.