Dexter, Missouri - Marching band camp will be held at Dexter High School on Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 5.
Monday is for freshmen and drum majors only; the full band should report Tuesday through Friday.
Monday: Freshmen and drum majors only, 8:30-11:30 am
Tuesday through Friday: All high school band members, 8:30-11:30 am and 1:00-4:00 pm
Band members are reminded to bring their instruments and water bottles. Wear comfortable clothes for camp to beat the heat; light-colored shirts, shorts, hats, sunglasses, etc. Please do not wear sandals to camp!
The band will present a field show performance on Friday, August 5 at 6:00pm on the band field for friends and family.
The performance will be a preview of our field show for this year and will last approximately fifteen minutes. Parents and the community is encouraged to attend on Friday. Don't forget to follow the Dexter High School Band on Facebook by clicking HERE.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter School Board met on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 for a regular July board meeting. Below are the minutes taken at the meeting.
Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge The Board President announced the meeting was to begin, ascertained the attendance status of Board members, and led in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Consent Agenda was approved.
Public Comments None at this time
Old Business
A. The Board approved MSBA Policy Update 2016 as presented by Mr. Wood.
New Business
A. MARE membership
The Board renewed its membership with the Missouri Association of Rural Education.
B. 2016-2017 District Goals
The district goals were revised for Board approval. See attached.
C. Date and Time for August Tax Rate Hearing
The date for the annual public Tax Rate Hearing was scheduled at 5:50 PM immediately before our next regular Board meeting on August 16, 2016.
D. Set non-resident tuition
The Board approved the 2016-2017 non-resident tuition rate of $7,900.00
E. Special Education Local Compliance Plan
The Board approved the 2016-17 Special Education compliance plan.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. The Board approved the refunding by L.J. Hart & Company for the Series 2011 Bonds that will reduce the avg. interest rate from 2.32% down to 1.02% for an approximate saving of $167,000.00.
B. Teacher Orientation Meeting and Staff Luncheon -- The Board of Education was invited to attend the general staff meeting on the opening day of teacher workshops on Monday, August 8th in the high school auditorium.
The Board of Education was invited to attend the annual staff luncheon at 11:30 AM on Monday, August 8th in the high school cafeteria.
Our entire staff will be at this luncheon along with a large number of retirees.
C. MSBA Fall Conference –- Mr. Wood informed the board the MSBA Fall Conference will be held from Wednesday, September 28th through the evening of Friday, October 1st @ Tan-Tar-A.
D. Mr. Wood updated the board on what has transpired over the summer: The marquee on Grant and One Mile road has been installed and is expected to be completed with a topper and skirting by the beginning of school.
The new phone system is being installed within the district and will be completed by the time school starts.
The football scoreboard installation started this week and is expected to be completed within the next few weeks in time for the football jamboree.
The park / school partnership with the baseball facility is underway, the dugouts are gone, backstop gone and the infield has been leveled again to prepare it for the grass infield. This is on schedule to be completed late this fall.
In executive session the Board:
* accepted the resignation of SW paraprofessional Tonya Whitehead.
* approved the transfer assignment of Jana Blankenship to SW Elementary Building aide.
* approved the employment of paraprofessional Charity Busby for 2016-2017 school year
* approved the employment of paraprofessional Tate Midkiff for 2016-2017 school year
* approved the employment of paraprofessional Kimberly Crumley for 2016-2017 school year
* approved the employment of paraprofessional Hannah Mathis for 2016-2017 school year
* approved the employment of paraprofessional Misty Kaufman for 2016-2017 school year
* approved the employment of paraprofessional Janet Guethle for 2016-2017 school year
* approved the assignment of head girls tennis coach April Aldridge for 2016-2017 school year
* approved the employment of asst. girls tennis coach Chris Brannon for 2016-2017 school year
* approved the employment of head MS boys basketball coach Lloyd Hyten for 2016-2017 school year
* approved a list of potential substitute teachers
Dexter, Missouri - The Southeast Missouri Regional Jazz Orchestra will present their annual summer concert this Friday, July 29 at 6:00pm in the Dexter High School auditorium. This concert is free and is open to the public.
The orchestra will perform a variety of musical styles, including toe-tapping jazz/rock fusion songs such as The Chicken and Chuck Mangione’s Land of Make Believe; some classic jazz favorites like In the Mood, Georgia on My Mind, Pennsylvania 6-5000, and April in Paris; and patriotic tunes including The Star-Spangled Banner and our New Orleans-infused version of The Stars and Stripes Forever.
This group is comprised of sixteen area musicians from diverse ages and occupations, including nine teachers, one school superintendent, five college students, and one high school student. This year’s performers are:
Saxophone Section
Scott Rybolt • Band Director, Dexter High School
Dr. Kyle Dare • Superintendent of Schools, Puxico School District
Pride Wilder • Music Teacher, East Carter School District
Erin Lauters • College Student, Arkansas State University
Aaron Decker • Band Director, Poplar Bluff School District
Trumpet Section
Adam Clark • Third Grade Teacher, Central Elementary School - Dexter
Jeremy Frazier • Band Director, Scott County Central School District
Cody Jinkerson • Band Director, T.S. Hill Middle School - Dexter
Gina Magarian • College Student, Arkansas State University
Trombone Section
Corey Bennett • English Teacher, Dexter High School
Matt Filer • Band Director, Malden School District
Matt Flannigan • College Student, Southeast Missouri State University
Brooks Propst • College Student, Arkansas State University
Rhythm Section
Kyle Clay • Bass Guitar • Band Director, Scott City School District
Addison Moore • Percussion • College Student, University of Central Arkansas
Sam Traxel • Piano • Student, Poplar Bluff High School
The SEMO Jazz Orchestra was founded in the year 2000, and has been performing summer concerts ever since. This year is our 16th season, and we are thrilled to continue to make music for our audience. Jazz is America’s original art form, and it is our honor to share it with you.
The concert begins Friday, July 29 at 6:00pm in the auditorium of Dexter High School. Again, this performance is FREE and open to the public - come spend a hot summer night listening to some cool music. We look forward to performing for you!
Shown in the photo: Back row, from left: Jeremy Frazier, Adam Clark, Corey Bennett, front row, from left: Erin Lauters, Gina Magarian
Dexter, Missouri - T.S. Hill Middle School has released the 2016-2017 School Supply List for 8th Grade. Below is the list for 8th grade as well as general supplies needed physical education and each middle school grade.
Eighth Grade
Math
1 pocket folder with clasp for paper
4 70 page spiral notebooks
TI 4 Multiview or TI 30 XS Multiview calculator
English
1 blue or black erasable ink pen
2 composition books
2 highlighters
2 2-pocket folders with butterfly clasps in the middle
AP English only-1 literature fair display board
Science
1 pocket folder with clasp
1 highlighter
Advanced Earth Science
1 tri-fold 36”x48” science fair display board
1 1” 3-ring binder white
1 black sharpie
Social Studies
1 3-hole pocket folder
2 70 page spiral bound notebook
1 highlighter
Seventh and Eighth Grade
Art
$5 pottery project fee
1 large pencil eraser
1 pilot G-207 or G-208 black pen
1 box of colored marker bold
Family/Consumer Science (FACS)
1 2 pocket folder
1 yard of fabric for project (details given in class)
Foods/Nutrition
1 1.5 or 2” binder
Health
1 two pocket folder
1 70 page spiral notebook
3 pack of index cards
1 highlighter
1 pen and pencil
General Supplies for all grades 6th, 7th and 8th Grade
1 three ring binder that zips, latches, or has Velcro
1 tub of Clorox wipes
1 large box of Kleenex tissues for 1st Hour
2 blue or black ink pens
2 red ink pens
2 packs of loose-leaf notebook paper
1 box of at least ten #2 pencils
Physical Education
Gym shorts or sweatpants – no spandex, shorts must have 3” inseam
t-shirt or sweatshirt
tennis shoes and white socks
master lock provided by the school for gym class
Academic Enrichment-ACE (grades 6-8)
1 pocket folder, pockets attached at the bottom not sides
1 legal size portfolio
Registration packets were mailed last week to current students. If you do not receive a packet in the mail by Thursday, July 21st please contact Carla or Janet at (573) 614-1000.
Parents and/or guardians are asked to update the information prior to attending Registration Day. Included are transportation information (bus information sheet), lunch applications, photo packet information, and medical information that will be kept confidential.
Are there new BEARCATS out there? New families will enroll on August 2nd as well. Please bring proof of residency, birth certificates, and immunization records. If you do not have these items available please stop in and speak with the staff to get the enrollment process started.
Student photos will also be taken on Registration Day; however you do not have to purchase portrait packages on that day. Don’t worry if your photo isn’t perfect a picture re-take day will be later in the school year.
Dexter, Missouri - T.S. Hill Middle School has released the 2016-2017 School Supply List for 7th Grade. Below is the list for 7th grade as well as general supplies needed physical education and each middle school grade.
Seventh Grade
Math
1 70 page spiral notebook per quarter
1 pocket folder with clasp for paper
TI 34 Multiview or TI 3 XS Multiview calculator
English
1 spiral notebook
1 composition notebook (9.75x7.5)
1 pocket folder with butterfly clasps
1 highlighter
Reading
1 composition notebook
2 highlighters
1 2 pocket folder
Science
1 1.5 or 2” 3-ring binder hard cover
1 one subject spiral notebook
1 package of highlighters
1 box of colored pencils and sharpener
1 zippered pencil pouch that will fasten in a binder
Tab dividers to organize binder
1 black fine-tip sharpie
2 rolls of scotch tape
Social Studies
1 highlighter
1 3-hole 2-pocket folder
1 70 page spiral notebook
Seventh and Eighth Grade
Art
$5 pottery project fee
1 large pencil eraser
1 pilot G-207 or G-208 black pen
1 box of colored marker bold
Family/Consumer Science (FACS)
1 2 pocket folder
1 yard of fabric for project (details given in class)
Foods/Nutrition
1 1.5 or 2” binder
Health
1 two pocket folder
1 70 page spiral notebook
3 pack of index cards
1 highlighter
1 pen and pencil
General Supplies for all grades 6th, 7th and 8th Grade
1 three ring binder that zips, latches, or has Velcro
1 tub of Clorox wipes
1 large box of Kleenex tissues for 1st Hour
2 blue or black ink pens
2 red ink pens
2 packs of loose-leaf notebook paper
1 box of at least ten #2 pencils
Physical Education
Gym shorts or sweatpants – no spandex, shorts must have 3” inseam
t-shirt or sweatshirt
tennis shoes and white socks
master lock provided by the school for gym class
Academic Enrichment-ACE (grades 6-8)
1 pocket folder, pockets attached at the bottom not sides
1 legal size portfolio
Registration packets were mailed last week to current students. If you do not receive a packet in the mail by Thursday, July 21st please contact Carla or Janet at (573) 614-1000.
Parents and/or guardians are asked to update the information prior to attending Registration Day. Included are transportation information (bus information sheet), lunch applications, photo packet information, and medical information that will be kept confidential.
Are there new BEARCATS out there? New families will enroll on August 2nd as well. Please bring proof of residency, birth certificates, and immunization records. If you do not have these items available please stop in and speak with the staff to get the enrollment process started.
Student photos will also be taken on Registration Day; however you do not have to purchase portrait packages on that day. Don’t worry if your photo isn’t perfect a picture re-take day will be later in the school year.
