
Dexter, Missouri - Central Elementary houses grades three through five in Dexter. On March 9, 2017 the school celebrated their 25th Anniversary. Among those who gathered in the library were staff back in 1992.
Shown in the photo from left to right are Carol Dean, Nancy Mayer, Chris Hillis, Herman Morse, Kim Fitts, Dr. Ray Dowdy, Teresa Overall, Kendra Ward, and Marty Thompson. Of the group pictured only Kendra Ward remains teaching at the school. The group is pictured with a framed photo taken on March 9, 1992, opening day, by local photographer Joe Craig.

Essex, Missouri - Richland R-1 Sr. Beta Club attended the annual Missouri State Beta Convention.
Winners from the event include Luke Rhodes First Place Division 2 Social Studies, Megan Cullum, Garet Phillips, Halle Swallows, Rhodes, and Skyler Oakley earned First Place Rube Goldberg Beta Build group project, Emily Blunt earned First Place Digital Art and Kate Wyman placed Second Place Language Arts Division 1 and 3rd Place Poetry Division 1.
All students now qualify to attend the National Sr. Beta Convention in Orlando, Florida in June 2017.
Shown in the photo from left to right are: Luke Rhodes, Megan Cullum, Skyler Oakley, Emily Blunt, Garet Phillips, Kate Wyman, and Halle Swallows.
Photo credit to Katelyn Pinkley / Richland Schools

Dexter, Missouri - The Second Grade class of Jordan Boyer earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavioral Support Reward Flag for February 2017.
School Wide Positive Behavioral Support (SWPBS) award is presented at the start of each month at Southwest Elementary. One classroom in each grade is recognized for exhibiting the high character with regard to observing the school's 3R's.
The 3R's stand for being Respectful, Ready to Learn and Responsible. The class with the highest attendance average, combined with the fewest disciplinary measures and general good character are awarded a 3R red flag to be posted in their classroom for the next month. The students are also awarded "superhero" capes to wear and parade around the gym before returning to class.
Pictured front row from left to right: Ayden Sadler, Brayden Palmer, Kasyn Stearns, Jaxon Akridge, Evan Worthington, and Lexi Morris. Middle row from left to right: Miracle Campbell, Harlow Russell, Jasmine Jones, Palyn West, Brice Pollard, Rilley Adams, and Bailey McCoy. Back row from left to right: Chase Gulling, Chris Bennett, Aubrey Jarrell, Pliera Davis, Sarah Fleetwood, Hunter Massey, Eli Moon, and aide Tori Sayre.

Dexter, Missouri - The First Grade class of Kalin Ridings earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavioral Support Reward Flag for February 2017.
School Wide Positive Behavioral Support (SWPBS) award is presented at the start of each month at Southwest Elementary. One classroom in each grade is recognized for exhibiting the high character with regard to observing the school's 3R's.
The 3R's stand for being Respectful, Ready to Learn and Responsible. The class with the highest attendance average, combined with the fewest disciplinary measures and general good character are awarded a 3R red flag to be posted in their classroom for the next month. The students are also awarded "superhero" capes to wear and parade around the gym before returning to class.
Pictured are front row from left to right: Liberty Ellis, Kynnedi Yates, Taylinn Conn-Harris, Vyvianne Pflasterer, Devyn Bennett, and Jaycie March. Middle row from left to right: Bryson Barnes, Mason Spencer, Tarryn Bridges, Shae Renfro, Kale Midgett, Melody Jarrell, and Bryce Burnett. Back row from left to right: Kelsey Foster, Aiden McClish, Tayton Williams, Isaiah Torres, Brayden Tilley, and Jack Smith.

Dexter, Missouri - The Kindergarten class of Jessica McFarlen earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavioral Support Reward Flag for February 2017.
School Wide Positive Behavioral Support (SWPBS) award is presented at the start of each month at Southwest Elementary. One classroom in each grade is recognized for exhibiting the high character with regard to observing the school's 3R's.
The 3R's stand for being Respectful, Ready to Learn and Responsible. The class with the highest attendance average, combined with the fewest disciplinary measures and general good character are awarded a 3R red flag to be posted in their classroom for the next month. The students are also awarded "superhero" capes to wear and parade around the gym before returning to class.
Pictured with their teacher are front row: Aedyn Conder, Tyler Hankins, Lily McCord, Audriana Cazares, Eyan McClintock, Lane Wilkinson, Anthony Fino, Karsen Johnson, Scarlett Moore, and Breanna McCormick. Back row from left to right: Hadley Walton, Alison Stonis, Reed Dodson, Chase Lowman, Jaylynn Mace, Mikenna Phipps, Kolby Roberts, Bryson McRoy, Gracy Neal, and Hailey Pratt.