Dexter, Missouri- At the end of every month at Southwest Elementary, one classroom in each grade is recognized for exhibiting the high character with regard to observing the school's 3R's.

The 3R's stand for being Respectful, Ready to Learn and Responsible.  The class with the highest attendance average, combined with the fewest disciplinary measures and general good character are awarded a 3R red flag to be posted in their classroom for the next month.  The students are also awarded "superhero" capes to wear and parade around the gym before returning to class.

The winning kindergarten classroom was Mrs. Brenda Mason, first grade winning classroom was Mrs. Shannon Putnam, and the winning second grade classroom was Mrs. Shelly Leonard.

Shown in the photo above is Mrs. Brenda Mason's Kindergarten class.

Dexter, Missouri - Each month students are rewarded with a certificate for their behavior on the school bus!  These are the 2nd grade students who earned such recognition.

Shown in the photo are front row from left to right: Brooklynn Felton, Levi Cohran, Haylyn Crockett, Jamie Wilson, Hunter Larsen, Cooper Tidwell, Justin Murphy, and Kaylea Smith.

Middle row students are: Zane Wilson, Lydia Hanner, Anjol Gibson, Alexis Hunter, Hunter Hare, Lorelie Harper, Kinley Kennedy, Aundrea Hernandez, and Seth West.

Back row students are: Jacob Lutmer, Tessla Boner, Chloe Cash, Brooklynn Boyer, Christian Chappell, Alexis Sisk, Payton Short, Kelsie Sweet, Caleb Gott and Hannah Crow.

Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary students earned certificates for being good students on the school bus.  "Positive Bus Referrals".  These are the first grade students who earned such recognition.

Shown in the photo on the back row from left to right are: Brandu Curran, Dawson Battles, Jaxon King, Nicholas Stonis, Cadence Buenaventura, Sharah Hudson, Jaylynn Lindemann, Xavier Fischer, and Gracie Logan Moss

Middle row students are: Britton Simpson, Sam Tinker, Cheyenne Williams, Haley Miller, Asher Allen, Gabe Bess, Ty King, and Nolen Hollowell.

Front row students are: Marissa Bradley, Liberite Watkins, Alexis Moore, Calbe Carnell, Ochean LaRue, Cali Comfort, Jaxon Medler, Levi Kester, and Herbie Henson.

Congratulations students on a job well done!!!

Dexter, Missouri - Each month students are rewarded with a certificate for their behavior on the school bus!  These are the kindergarten students who earned such recognition.

Shown in the photo are:  Back row Alleigh Gibson, Lucy Pyle, Addison Tipton, Elizabeth Perez, Maliyah Gibson, Zarchary Magouirk, and Saturnino Martinez.

Middle row students are Kayden Hart, Shelbie Griffin, Victoria Hernandez, Dylan Harris, Gracie Barbour, and Andrea Steskal.

Front row students are Dexter Green, Emily Hunter, Evelyn Dvorak, Gabby Orellana, Sean Honeycutt, and Allie Medlin.

Congratulations to all of the students!

Dexter, Missouri – Each month the Dexter Elks Lodge chooses Students of the Month.  Larry White presented certificates and $50 checks for Savings Bonds to Dexter senior Brooks Propst and Shyann Jines.  They are the November Students of the Month!

Brooks is the son of Darrin and Molly Propst.  Shyann is the daughter of Cory and Stacy Blocker and Brian and Amanda Jines.

Both will compete with honorees from other county schools for the Dexter Elks Students of the Year.  Brooks and Shyann, along with their parents and counselor, Jennifer Miller, will be honored at a banquet to be hosted by the Dexter Elks Lodge later in the spring of 2015.

Congratulations Brooks and Shyann!  The Dexter community is proud of your accomplishments and we look forward to watching you shine all year long!