Springfield, Missouri - Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the Dean's List.  for undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

From Bernie are Jordan Ellenburg, Jacie McGowan, and Bryce Rodgers.

From Dexter are Steven Harrellson, Tyler Miller, Lauren Ward, and Miranda Warner.

From Essex (Richland High School) are Beth Farrah and Mallory Hillis.

Graduating from Missouri State University were Haley Stockton from Bernie with a Bachelor of Science, Ryan Bagby of Dexter with a Bachelor of Science, and Steven Harrellson of Dexter with a Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude in the Honors College, Cody Shipman with a Bachelor of Science, Lindsey Martin of Puxico with a Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude in the Honors College.

Missouri State University conferred 2,166 degrees to students during its three spring commencement ceremonies on May 15th.

Dexter, Missouri - The first day of summer is here, but parents are already thinking about the first day of the new school year.

Dexter Public Schools will host their annual Registration Day on Tuesday, August 4th from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Bearcat Event Center for grades kindergarten - 12th grade.

First day of classes are slated for Thursday, August 13th and they will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.

T.S. Hill Middle School has already made available the 2015-2016 School Supply List.




GENERAL SUPPLIES FOR ALL GRADES Gym shorts or sweatpants
T-shirt or sweatshirt  
Tennis shoes and white socks
Master lock provided by the school for gym class

Click HERE for complete T.S. Hill Middle School Supply List for the 2015 - 2016 school year!!!

Jonesboro, Arkansas – Students named to the Chancellor’s and Deans’ lists for spring 2015 at Arkansas State University have been announced.  Combined the group has 2,006 students with the honors.

The two lists recognize students who achieved the highest grade point averages while enrolled in 12 or more credit hours of study.

The Chancellor’s List includes students who earned a great point average of 3.80 – 4.0 for spring classes.  The Deans’ List includes students with a great point average of 3.6 to 3.79.

Three students from Stoddard County earned the above honors. 

Cody Neldon of Dexter, Missouri earned a spot on the Dean’s List. 

Taylor Winstead also of Dexter earned top honors on the Chancellor’s List.

William Barnett of Bernie made the Dean’s List at ASU as well.

Congratulations to all of the students who have studied hard to earn such high GPA recognitions.

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Parent Teachers Organization (PTO) will host a Scholastic Book Fair at Southwest Elementary in Dexter on Tuesday, June 9^th.

This event will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

It’s a great way to stock up on series packs and all kinds of books for summer reading.  You can even get a bargain early for Christmas!  They have books for pre-k through 6^th grade.

It’s a Buy One, Get One Free book fair! Open to the public and free to browse for your favorite author or book.

 

 

West Plains, Missouri - Aaron Hovis, a 2015 graduate from the Three Rivers Forestry Technology program, will be at the Speedway event on June 13 to put on a timbersport show, sign autographs, and talk about the Timber Harvesting Program. Hovis is a national finalist for the Stihl Timbersports Competition

Logger Appreciation Day will be held at Legit Speedway in West Plains on June 13. South Central Education Consortium of Willow Springs is one of the sponsors for this ‘Free Grandstand Admission” event and will announce plans for a new Program in Timber Harvesting.

The proposed program will emphasize timber harvesting techniques and principles and provide preparation and training for going into the woods safely and efficiently. Students will be trained in all aspects of logging, while earning a certificate that will make them a better prospect for employers.

Aaron Hovis, a 2015 graduate from the Three Rivers Forestry Technology program, will be at the Speedway event on June 13 to put on a timbersport show, sign autographs, and talk about the Timber Harvesting Program. Hovis is a national finalist for the Stihl Timbersports Competition, which will be held in Central Park in New York on June 20. Aaron is also a part of the Timbersports Lumberjack show that performs in 50 venues in North America each year.

Gates at Legit Speedway will open at 4 p.m. June 13 for Logger Appreciation Day. SCEC will give away a full set of protective gear for the professional timber harvester (chaps, hard hat, ear protection and eye protection). Three Rivers’ partners in the planned Timber Harvesting program, Missouri Forest Products Association and the Missouri Department of Conservation, will also be at the event to answer questions.

Wood products are all around us, from the homes we live in, to the pencils we write with, and the pallets that move products all over the world. The forest products industry annually contributes over $8 billion dollars of economic activity in Missouri. Missouri products are sold nationally and internationally.

Timber is the number one agricultural crop in Missouri. The industry supports over 41,200 jobs at a payroll of about $1.9 billion and is responsible for almost $610 million in taxes that help to run our state and country, including $77 million in state sales tax.

“We have a significant need for quality Timber Harvesters in our area,” said Scott Williamson, Director for Three Rivers College in Willow Springs. “We want to give students the education and skills necessary to succeed in the industry and be good stewards of the forest. We want Timber Harvesters who manage the land for future growth.”

As long as there is a need for wood products, there will be a need for loggers in Missouri. Nationally, the average income for a logger is about $35,000. In Missouri, the average logger makes about $31,000.

Thanks to new construction and renovation, pallet making, tables, chairs and a long list of other wood products, the demand for loggers is high. With most Missouri’s loggers between 40 and 60 years old, there is a need for the next generation in the woods.

Those interested in the Timber Harvesting program or any of the other educational offerings at South Central Education Consortium, call 417-469-3000.

South Central Education Consortium is a partnership between Three Rivers College and Missouri State University – West Plains. The Consortium, located in the former MoDOT Headquarters at 908 Springfield Road in Willow Springs, offers career-technical degrees and certificates, developmental classes, and general education college courses.

Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu