A special luncheon was held for Dexter faculty, staff and administration to “kick off” the new school year on the right foot. The luncheon was held Thursday, Aug 11 and the Dexter school staff was treated to a fine noon meal and had the opportunity to win a pair of gift baskets designed just for teachers.

Winners of the Montgomery Bank school baskets were April Aldridge and Chasity McLaughlin. The baskets were filled with those things that many teachers used – like dry-erase markers, hand sanitizer, and more.

The value of each of the two baskets was $100. Montgomery Bank staff was on hand to greet the teachers, staff and families who attended the luncheon.

Teachers had an opportunity to relax and enjoy each other’s company after the summer break and before the start of another busy Bearcat year.

Teachers and staff report for professional development meetings on Tuesday, Aug. 16. The first day of classes for students in the Dexter schools is Thursday, Aug. 18 with a half-day of classes; first full day of classes is Friday, Aug. 19.

Photos Above: Top photo - Chasity McLaughlin was one of the winners of the special prize baskets fro Montgomery Bank at Thursday's luncheon. With Chasity are Lindsay Emillo (left) and Sarah Gibson of the Montgomery Bank staff; Bottom Photo: The winner of another basket of goodies for the classeroom valued at $100 from Montgomery Bank was April Aldridge. With April are Kyle Christian and Lindsay Emillo of the bank's Dexter staff.