Dexter, Missouri - As the 2015-2016 school year approaches, members of the Dexter Bearcat Booster Club are busy making plans for an exciting year for our beloved Bearcat Nation!
It’s time for their annual Membership Drive. All who join on or before August 4, 2015 will be entered for a chance to win a Bearcat Stadium Chair!
The Booster Club will also be available at the Bearcat Event Center on August 4th during school registration.
If you would like to get an early start you can download the Dexter Bearcat Booster Club Membership Application by clicking HERE and mail your application to Dexter Bearcat Booster Club, P.O. Box 684, Dexter, MO 63841.
The Dexter Bearcat Booster Club is a student activity Booster Club supporting all student activities at Dexter Senior High School and T.S. Hill Middle School.
During the 2014-2015 school year they were able to help the high school and middle school with the purchase of the following: DMS weight room equipment, football goal post covers, a bassoon for the DMS band, DHS Hud’l Program, DHS Laptop for the basketball program, DHS Scholar Bowl Team Questions for Competitions, DHS Indoor pitching mound for the baseball team, and DHS Cheer Flags. They have also supported the Goodwill Games and Project Prom as well as provide two scholarships each year in the amount of $500 each.
Memberships are available for recent Alumni between the ages of 18 and 25 for just $15.00. Individual Membership is $25.00. Family Membership is $50.00 and includes two Athletic Passes.
If you would like to purchase a Sponsor Membership it’s just $250 and it includes two Athletic Passes and a Dexter Bearcat Booster Club yard sign. A Corporate Membership is $500 and includes one All-Sport Pass and a Dexter Bearcat Booster Club yard sign.
“The purpose of this organization’s existence is to lend support to the total student activities program at the Dexter High School and Middle School recognizing and respecting the school administration’s responsibility to determine what that program shall include and the policies that shall be followed. Additionally, the organization will encourage school spirit, citizenship, and physical growth through keen competition.”
Current 2015-2016 Dexter Bearcat Booster Club Board Members are Travis Miller, President, Jim Murdock, Vice President, Stacy Blocker, Secretary, Dana Adams, Treasurer, Jimmy Aldridge, Kristi Boles, Tracy Hedrick, Kristi Whitehead, Chris Brannon, Bonnie Howard, Dale Jackson, and Hank Trout.
Presenting the check was Ms. Elsie Ray Keller of Dexter.
The scholarship was set up by the Pope family in memory of their mother Ethyle Ray Enderle who was a member of the Sugar Tree General Baptist Church of years past.
Jessica is the granddaughter of Bob and Frankie Gosnell of Dexter, Carol Isnor of Wappapello, the late Priscilla Gott of Dexter.
Jessica graduated Dexter High School in December and is pursuing an Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology at Three Rivers College. She also made the Spring Dean's List at Three Rivers!
Congratulations Jessica!
Dexter, Missouri - Cody Jinkerson, T.S. Hill Middle School Band Director, has announced the 2015 Middle School Marching Band Camp schedule.
Mark your calendars 6th grade band students!! Beginning Monday, July 20th - Friday, July 24th BEGINNING BAND CAMP!!
Tuba and All Saxophones will meet from 8:30 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. Trumpet and Flute players will meet from 9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Percussion and Clarinets will meet from 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Trombone and Bassoons will meet from 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. French Horns and Baritones will meet from 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
A Parent Orientation Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 21st and Thursday, July 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Parents or guardians are request to attend ONE of these meetings, not both.
Percussion Camp for 7th and 8th grade band students will be held on Monday, July 20th – Friday, July 24th from 3:20 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
All 7th and 8th grade band students should attend Middle School Marching Band Camp on Monday, August 3rd from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The students will work on music and marching and should meet at the T.S. Hill Middle School band room.
If you have any questions, please fee free to call Mr. Jinkerson at (573) 854-4522 or Mr. Rybolt at (573) 625-3125.
You can also follow the Middle School Band on Facebook by clicking HERE.
Dexter, Missouri - The 2015-2016 school season is just around the corner and just as the football prepares for their upcoming season so much the Dexter Marching Band.
Mr. Scott Rybolt, High School Band Director, has scheduled the Marching Bearcats Band Camp.
On Monday, July 20th - Friday, July 24th the high school Color Guard and Drum Line will have their camp prior to the regular Marching Band Camp.
Beginning on Monday, August 3rd Freshman and drum Majors will meet from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 4th – Friday, August 5th all high school marching band members will meet from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please bring hats, wear shorts, light colored shirts, tennis shoes (NO SANDALS) for morning rehearsals. You may also wear sunglasses. Due to the hot weather you may want to bring water bottles as well and drink plenty of water (NOT SODA).
On Friday, August 7th at 6:00 p.m. the high school will perform for parents, friends and family at the practice field behind the tennis courts. This is a culmination of the work they have put forth over the week of band camp.
Student should wear khaki shorts and white t-shirts for the performance on Friday evening. Also this is a good time to sign up for informational emails and volunteer for band related activities. You can also follow the DHS Band on Facebook by clicking HERE.
Below are is the Press Release from Dexter Public Schools.
In open session, the Board:
Approved the Tentative Budget for 2015-2016
Approved the Vocational Program Annual Review
Tabled consideration of the Middle School Cross Country Program until the July Meeting
Approved Superintendent Mitchell Wood as the authorized representative for Dexter R-XI Schools for all state and federal programs, effective July 1, 2015.
Approved Asphalt Bid from ASA Asphalt
Approved Seal Coating Bid from B & K Asphalt Seal Coating
Approved concrete work to be completed by Randy Laird and Sons
In closed session, the Board:
Employed the following for Paraprofessionals for the 2015-2016 School Year: Curt Hillis – Adrian Byrd – Christopher Muzny – Roxanne McGhee – Maryssa Campbell – Lauren VonRuden
Employed the following as Bus Drivers for the 2015-2016 School Year:
Jackie Ash – Regina Dowdy
