Bernie, Missouri - It's time once again for the Student Council Halloween Food Drive.

Students can bring food Monday, October 24th - Friday, October 28th.

Students should leave their canned goods in their advisory classroom.

Remember, this is a Clash of the Classes competition. The Clash has been lost by not participating in the Food Drive. Don't let it happen to you!

The Class with the most food wins!

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter High School Student Council will host their annual Trunk or Treat on Halloween, Monday, October 31, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the high school.

This event is for pre-school to 5th grade children.

Due to the recent clown sightings and media attention the school is requesting no clown costumes this year.

"We are requesting NO CLOWN costumes for older children or adults who dress up with their children," commented Jennifer Miller, Student Council Sponsor and Dexter High School Counselor.

In case of rain or extremely cold weather, the event will be moved indoors to the high school gym area.

Dexter High School students will be dressed in Halloween costumes and will pass out candy to each child.

Photo is from the 2013 Trunk or Treat event.

Dexter, Missouri - Sacred Heart Catholic Church will host the Fellowship of Christian Athletes breakfast at the First Baptist Church.  Athletes should be ready to eat at 7:20 a.m. and will have plenty of time to get to school on time.

The Sacred Heart Church is located at 102 East Castor Street!

The FCA Vision:

To see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.

The FCA Mission:

To present to coaches and athletes, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.

The Four C’s of Ministry:

Coaches Ministry, Campus Ministry, Camp Ministry and Community Ministry

The FCA Values:

Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.

Integrity

We will demonstrate Christ-like wholeness, privately, and publicly.

Serving

We will model Jesus’ example of serving.

Teamwork

We will express our unity in Christ in all our relationships.

Excellence

We will honor and glorify God in all we do.

Bloomfield, Missouri - The Bloomfield Public School Board October Meeting was held Monday, October 17, 2016.

Seven kindergarten students came to the meeting and showed-off their awesome math skills.  Everyone was very impressed.

The board approved:
1. District Audit Report
2. McKinstry as the company the District will work with on engergy conservation measures
3. Board Policies JFCF, JFCG, and JG-R1 that addressed the new bullying law (HB 1583) passed during the last legislative session
4. Bus Driver Manual

John Newell gave a recap of the MSBA conference he attended.

During the my report, Toni Hill, Superintendent, discussed September Membership and gave a report on our MAP/EOC/ACT scores. 

During executive session the board approved substitutes Kelsey Dixon, Barbara Duckworth, Connie Davis, Jacob Corzine, and Valery Yeakey pending all other requirements.

Dexter, Missouri - On Friday, October 8, 2016 Dexter senior athletes and their families enjoyed Fall Senior Night at Charles Bland Stadium.

Ethan Martinez is the son of Ray and Kara Martinez.

He is a member of the Football Team.  He is also a member of Future Business Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Sr. BETA Club. 

His future plans are to attend Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau and is undecided at this time on a major.

Congratulations Ethan!