
Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie High School Student Council will host a Halloween Costume Contest for grades 7th -12th on Monday, October 31st.
Awards will be given in the following categories:
• Most Creative
• Best Couple
• Best Group (3+)
• Best Faculty Costume
• Most Authentic
• Cutest Costume
• Funniest Costume
All costumes must follow the school dress code. Clown costumes, masks, full face paint, and blood/gore are prohibited. Don't forget, this is a Clash of the Classes competition. Please see Mrs. Bates if you have any questions.

Dexter, Missouri - The T.S. Middle Students hit it out of the park with their recent Trash Bag Sales. They sold over double the amount they did in 2013 which was the last time the middle school sold the trash bags. This is a rotating fundraiser between Southwest, Central, and the Middle School.
This year the total number of rolls sold was 5,509.
Here are the top sellers:
6th Grade Girl = Madison Glaus
6th Grade Boy = Will Norris
7th Grade Girl = Andie Kruse
7th Grade Boy = Cooper Thomas
8th Grade Girl = McKenna Rodgers
8th Grade Boy = Ryan Collier
Each of these students received $50 each from Parent/Teachers Organization (PTO). The overall top salesperson was Ryan Collier and he also received the grand prize of $200.
There are a few extra rolls left so if you are still in need or didn't get an opportunity to purchase, please call the T.S. Hill Middle School at 614-1010.
THANK YOU to the community for supporting this fundraiser in such a huge way!
Mrs. Lara Simmons' 8th hour class - 1st place
Mrs. Jill King's 8th hour class - 2nd place
Mrs. Kristin Miller's 8th hour class - 3rd class
Top winners from left to right are: Cooper Thomas, Madison Glaus, Andie Kruse, Ryan Collier, Will Norris, McKenna Rodgers

Bernie, Missouri - It's Red Ribbon Week at Bernie High School. They will celebrate Monday, October 24th - Friday, October 28th.
Red Ribbon Week is a drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention awareness campaign!
The activities will be:
Monday- Hat day "Hats off to Drugs"
Tuesday- Super Hero day " Superheros Have the POWER to SAY NO to Drugs"
Wednesday-Pajama day "Follow Your DREAMS, Be Drug Free"
Thursday- Camouflage and boots day "Join the Fight against Drugs"
Friday- Team Spirit day "TEAM Up Against Drugs"
Make sure that you follow the dress code that is in your student handbook. If you have any questions please ask Ms. Henry or Mr. McKinnis.

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.
Please bring only non-perishable food items. Expired items will not be accepted.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.