Springfield, Missouri – Missouri State University recently awarded scholarships to incoming students fro the 2015-2016 academic year.

These students were selected from those who applied based on their ACT scores, GPA, standing in graduating class, and leadership shown in community and school activities.

Included on the list of scholarship recipients are Ryan Joseph Hulshoff of Dexter, who earned the Board of Governors Scholarship; Rachel Putnam of Dexter who earned the Dean’s Scholarship; and Kayleigh Mychal Burch from Puxico who earned the Provost Scholarship.

Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive university system with a mission I public affairs, whose purpose is to develop educated persons while guided by three overarching and enduring commitments to student learning, inclusive excellence and institutional impact. 

The university’s identity is distinguished by its state-wide mission I public affairs, which entails a campus-wide commitment to foster competence and responsibility in ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement.

Shown in the photo is Dexter Class of 2015 graduate Rachel Putnam.

Stoddard County, Missouri - The Stoddard County Association for Retarded Citizens is sponsoring a scholarship for any Stoddard County High School graduate or GED holder pursuing a career or training in any mentally retarded/developmentally disabled (MR/DD) field.

They publicized the information in the ARC's newsletter and distributed to all Stoddard County High School and local Missouri colleges.

This scholarship in the amount of $1,000 is available for two semesters and is dependent upon the following criteria:

1.  recipient pursuing a degree in Special Education or related field of study

2.  recipient taking a minimum of twelve hours per semester

3.  recipient maintaining a "B" (3.0) average

4.  recipient being a resident of Stoddard County

Applications can be picked up at the ARC office at 1318 West Grant, or at your local Stoddard County school.  Interested applicants should complete an application and mail it to the address at the bottom of the application or dropped off at the ARC office.  It should be postmarked no later than July 1, 2015.

If you wold like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Sherry Jines at 624-8525.

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

Second grade students at Southwest receiving Positive Bus Referrals for May 2015 are from left to right Madison Bennett, Kaylynn Burge, Sean Wheetley, Sophia Moore, and Kinley Kennedy.  Not pictured is Brookelynn Franklin.

Congratulations!

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.

First grade students at Southwest receiving Positive Bus Referral Certificates are from left to right Jaylyn Lindemann, Ethan Parish, Taylor Caldwell, Marissa Bradley, Jack Carey, Charlene Bess, Carson Mullins, and Britton Simpson.  Not pictured is Sam Tinker.

Congratulations!

Dexter, Missouri -T.S. Hill Middle School announced their 4th Quarter Honor Roll students.  Students must maintain a B average to be on the Honor Roll each quarter.

Making the honor roll is not as easy as one might think.  Middle School students who are high achievers acquire and develop excellent study habits and skills, especially in time management.  To manage time efficiently, students use a student calendar or planner. 

Successful, lifelong learners set aside a time and a space every day to do their homework.  Student who can manage their daily workload have a better chance of attaining academic success.

Congratulations to every 8th grader who made the honor roll for the 4th quarter of the 2014 - 2015 school year.

Below is the list of students in alphabetical order:

Jordan Adams, Rylee Allen, Anna Bishop, Hannah Bollinger, Mackenzie Boyt, Emalee Bratcher, Madison Bryant, Hailey Cabral, Shyanna Campbell, Arianna Carter, Hailee Casey, Demi Cecil, Garrison Collier, Malia Cook, Amber Daniels, Abigail Dorton, Braxton Foster, Mackenzie Freeman, Sophie Freeman, Rylie Frizzell, Nathan Gargas, Chelsey Gillum, Shelbey Gillum, Savannah Gourley, Christopher Graves, Emily Grobe, Eric Hahn, Jakob Harri, Brooke Hessling, Kelby Hill, Ethan Hobgood, Caleb Hoggard, Taylor Kallio, Allison Kayler, Hallie Keathley, Keirstan Keirsey, Ethan Kincy, Liza King, Mckenna Lawrence, Maycie Martin, Maci McBride, Alyssa Morrison, Chaylea Mosby, Jadyn Northcutt, Zarah Olson, Erica Parris, Jerrica Porter, Coby Powers, Makayla Pyle, Lexi Renken, Joe Rice, Jaron Ritter, James Robinson, Seth Rogers, Macy Roper, Brock Simmons, Natalie Sitze, Joshua Sitzes, Emily Smith, Sarah Smith, Caleb Stearns, Corbin Strong, Jeffrey Swallows, Kayla Thompson, Payten Turner, Emily Voss, Taylor Watson, Rebecca Williams, Tristan Williams, Makenna Wilson, and Kaelynn Wyatt.