
Bernie, Missouri - Kellie Owens, Bernie R-12 School District has announced the students who received Positive Office Referrals for week August 28, 2017
Students who earn such an honor also received a Subway Sandwich Gift Card and a POR Certificate.
Lacey Young is a 3rd grade student in Mrs. Arnold's classroom. Mrs. Arnold referred Lacey for working hard in reading.
Zechariah Davis is also a 3rd grade student in Mrs. Arnold's classroom. She referred Zech for always using great manners and says that he is always the first to help whenever needed.
Elijsha Brown is a 3rd grade student that was referred by Ms. Snider. Ms. Snider referred Elijsha for always being very kind and helpful to the other students in the classroom.
Joshua Weathers is a 2nd grader in Mrs. Huber’s class. Mrs. Huber referred Joshua for working hard every day. Mrs. Huber says Joshua is always on task and when he finishes his work, he will begin reading.
Destiny Tropf is a 6th grade student in Mrs. Noe’s class. Mrs. Collier referred Destiny. Destiny helps staff members, works hard, has a positive attitude, and displays responsibility. Destiny is always doing her best and is always ready to help others!
Maddieson Riddell is a 3rd grader in Mrs. Arnold’s class. Maddieson was referred by Mrs. Baker for picking up trash off the playground during recess without being asked to.
Rhemy Reinhardt is a 5th grader in Mrs. Collier’s class. Mrs. Collier referred Rhemy for always working hard, paying attention, participating in class, and says he always does his very best.
Shown in the photo from left to right are Lacey Young, Zechariah Davis, Elijsha Brown, Joshua Weathers, Destiny Tropf, Maddieson, and Rhemy Reinhardt.

Bernie, Missouri - Kellie Owens, Bernie R-12 School District has announced the students who received Positive Office Referrals for week August 28, 2017
Students who earn such an honor also received a Subway Sandwich Gift Card and a POR Certificate.
Asia Coleman is a pre-school student in Mrs. Dowdy’s room.
Asia was referred by Mrs. Garner. Asia was working hard and was responsible.
She walked from Mrs. Dowdy’s room and was still and quiet all the way to the bus.
Congratulations Asia!

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter R-XII School Board met at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Below are the minutes from that meeting.
Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge The Board President announced the meeting to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members with everyone being present. He then led in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda: The Consent Agenda was approved.
Approve Tax Rate: The Board approved the tax rate of $3.46 for the 2017-18 school year.
Public Comments: There were no public comments made.
Old Business:
No Old Business
New Business:
A. The board approved bus routes for the 2017-18 school year as presented by Mr. Gavin Miller.
B. The board approved the local compliance plan for special education as presented by Mrs. Amy James.
C. The board approve the district testing schedule as presented by Dr. Williams.
Discussion Items:
A. Mr. Counts discussed the success of the district student registration day that was held on July 31, 2017.
B. Dr. Williams discussed the district guest speaker for the back to school professional development. Annette Breau spoke to the staff for the second year.
C. Mr. Counts presented the Special Education Determination Category the district received from DESE. The special education department is rated 1-4 with 4 being the highest
and Dexter received all 4’s with an overall rating of 4. Mrs. James and all the special education staff should be commended for all their efforts to achieve this rating.
D. The building principals gave their reports to the board.
E. Mr. Counts reported to the board on the district's enrollment and how it will be monitored throughout the year. He also discussed a potential Alumni Association and a Dexter
School Hall of Fame
F. The September board meeting was set for Tuesday, September 26, 2017 due to the Stoddard County Fair Parade on September 19th.
In Closed Session:
1. The board employed the following substitutes teachers for 2017-18:
Teresa Elfrink
Linda Hill
Teresa Mick
Loretta Morrow
Jessica Freeman
Carrie Mosbey (Jessica Lambert only)
Lori Murphy (MS Gifted only)
2. The board employed the following paraprofessionals for 2017-2018:
Tamme Richardson
3. The board approve the substitute teacher list for the 2017-18 school
year.
4. The board employed the following for the Middle School
Head Volleyball Coach - Kacey Christian
5. The board employed substitute bus driver for 2017-18
Doug West
6. The board employed substitute bus aide for 2017-18.
Casey Layton
Items presented to the board for informational purposes for future meetings or for discussion include:
None at this time


Dexter High School - This listing of weekly activities is a service offered by the ShowMe Times, working in partnership with Dexter High School principal, Alana Dowdy, and DHS Asst. Principal Melissa Hahn for your convenience.
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Monday, August 28th
FBLA Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Continues
Girls Tennis (JV/V) at Poplar Bluff, 4:00 pm - Bus leaves at 2:30 pm
Football (JV) vs. Poplar Bluff (Away), 6:00 pm
Volleyball (JV/V) at Farmington, 6:00 pm
Tuesday, August 29th
FBLA Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Continues
BETA Sr. Committee Sign Ups
Health Fair - (1-6pm) Seniors-6th period, Juniors-7th period, Open to Faculty, Staff and Public 3-6 pm
Girls Tennis vs. Kennett at Dexter, 4:00 pm
Junior Class Meeting (1:15) - Magazine Kick Off - DHS Auditorium
Wednesday, August 30th
FBLA Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Continues
BETA Club - Jr. Committee Sign Ups
Girls Tennis (JV/V) vs. Poplar Bluff at Dexter, 4:00 pm
Thursday, August 31st
FBLA Krispy Kreme BETA Sophomore Committee Sign Ups
FCCLA - Planning Meeting (select students)
Volleyball (JV/V) at Notre Dame Volleyball Fest, times TBD
Friday, September 1st
FBLA Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Continues
Prom Magazine Sales - Junior Class
FCA Breakfast at Assembly of God Church, 7:15 am
Varsity Football vs. New Madrid County Central at Dexter, 7:00 pm
Miss DHS Coronation, 6:30 pm
Saturday, September 2nd
FBLA Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Continues
Prom Magazine Sales - Junior Class
Volleyball (JV/V) at Notre Dame Volleyball Fest, times TBD
Sunday, September 3rd
Robotics Club Meeting, 1 pm - 3pm in Mrs. Rodgers Classroom
Dates to Remember
September 4th - Labor Day, No School
September 5th - FBLA Krispy Kreme Sales
Prom Magazine Sales - Junior Class
BETA Club Meeting, 7:45 am & 3:15 pm
Volleyball (JV/V) vs. Bloomfield at Dexter, 6:00 pm
Football, (JV) vs. Doniphan at Dexter, 6:30 pm