(KFVS) - As the end of the school year is approaching, it is time for Prom in a lot of Heartland communities.

You can send us your Prom pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name, where you're from and what school you go to. Pictures will be used online in the slideshow and possibly on-air.

You can click here to see our Prom 2012 slideshow.

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ADVANCE, MO (KFVS) - A former Advance teacher is one of 20 finalist in the running to win the Great American Teach-Off.

The program will award two deserving teachers – one from grades K-6 and one from grades 7-12 – with $10,000 classroom grants.

GOOD and University of Phoenix named Kaci Heins as one of 20 finalists.

Finalists are now competing for public votes to secure their place as one of America’s most innovative teachers. Contestants will provide video responses to a series of questions highlighting their creativity and passion in the classroom, as well as their positive impact on the greater education community.

Kaci Heins currently teaches science at Northland Preparatory Academy in Flagstaff, Arizona. Her students see her as a role model who is driven by hard work, enthusiasm, curiosity and persistence. She was one of the Heartland's Best Teachers in 2007.

(KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation's Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering grant funding to local schools that host student lock-in events for Project Prom or graduation.

Ten qualifying schools will receive $200 to assist with expenses for location rental, food, entertainment and door prizes.

"Supervised events, such as lock-ins, provide a safe environment for students to celebrate," said SE Regional Coalition Coordinator Craig Compas. "We want students to have good memories of these nights-unmarred by a drinking and driving accident."