Local Schools
PBHS Students Make All-District Choir
October 05th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Poplar Bluff, Missouri - A dozen Poplar Bluff High School students were named to the Southeast Missouri All-District Choir, the most to qualify in recent memory, according to educators.
A total of 28 PBHS choral students auditioned on Saturday, Sept. 23, in Cape Girardeau. The finalists will rehearse and perform a concert on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Cape Central High School. The upperclassmen will have an opportunity to try out for the All-State Choir.
Pictured: (Back row from left) PBHS Director of Vocal Music Joshua Allen, and students Jillian Wendler, Hunter Ellis, Jacob Chippewa and Jayvon Holloway; (middle row, left to right) Natalie Hunsaker, Allison Knowlton, Ross Dare, Michael Allen Ward Jr. and Aaron Taylor; and (front row) Shelby Ross, Kerrigan Moore and Michael Joseph.
Photo and article submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
Last Updated on October 05th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v8mi/PBHS-Students-Make-AllDistrict-Choir
Dexter School Board Meeting Minutes Released for September
October 03rd 2017 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter School Board met at their regular scheduled meeting on September 26, 2017. These are the minutes released by Superintendent C.A. Counts.
Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members with everyone being present. He then leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda: The Consent Agenda was approved.
Public Comments: There were no public comments made.
Old Business:
The board approved the final version of the district drug testing procedures.
New Business:
A. The board approved the audit for the 2016-17 school year as presented by Mr. Patrick Kintner.
B. The board approved the substitute handbook for substitute teachers as presented by Dr. Williams.
C. The board approved the ASBR for the 2016-17 school year.
D. The board approved budget amendments for the 2017-18 budget.
E. The board approved the paper bid for the 2017-18 school year. Contract Paper Group Inc. was the approved bid.
F. The board approved the digital two-way radio bid for replacement of districts analog two-way radio equipment. Battles Communication was the approved bid.
Discussion Items:
A. Mr. Counts discussed the creation of a committee to analyze the long range facility goals of the district. The first meeting will be held on October 24, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the BEC
Hospitality Room.
B. Mrs Angie Duncan presented and discussed the Summer School program for 2017.
C. Mr. Counts presented the nurses report prepared by Linda Milam.
D. The building principals gave their reports to the board.
E. Mr. Counts reported to the board on the district's enrollment at this point in the year. He also presented a complimentary report received from a football official that officiated the football game at Bolivar. He recognized and commended our staff and the football team.
F. The October board meeting was set for October 17, 2017 at 6:00.
In Closed Session:
1. The board employed the following substitutes teachers for
2017-18:
Emily Long
Hannah Orton
Arlessa Russell
Shane Stricker
Sara Vise
Nancy Woods
2. The board employed the following for the Middle School
Assistant Volleyball Coach:
Jennifer Bolin
3. The board employed the following substitute bus aide for 2017-18:
Gayla Ogelvie
4. The board approved the following retirement letters effective at the
conclusion of the 2017-2018 school year:
Tania Reiker
Marriane Bruce
Items presented to the board for informational purposes for future meetings or for discussion include:
None at this time
Last Updated on October 03rd 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v8m1/Dexter-School-Board-Meeting-Minutes-Released-for-September
Students Earn Certificates at Southwest Elementary
October 02nd 2017 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors 1st grade and 2nd grade students with Positive Office Referral certificates and Bus Referrals for week of September 25, 2017.
This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN at Southwest Elementary in Dexter.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Pictured are front row from left to right: Aiden Ritchie, Myra Whittington, Aspyn Skiles, Easton Bryant, Adeline Wunderlich
Back row from left to right: Payton Kirkman, Blaze Murphy, Kyler Earnest, Alyssa Moore, Adriannah Owens, Addilyn Williams
Last Updated on October 02nd 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v8ln/Students-Earn-Certificates-at-Southwest-Elementary
Kindergarten Students Earn Awards at Southwest Elementary
October 02nd 2017 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors kindergarten students with Positive Office Referral certificates and Bus Referrals for week of September 25, 2017.
This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN at Southwest Elementary in Dexter.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Pictured are front row from left to right: Lynzie Devers, Anasten Jackson, MaKynna Jarrell, Faith Pilgrim
Pictured are back row from left to right: Alaina Ford, Remington Adkins, Noah Torres, Joah Montgomery, Lane Sadler, Rylin Schlief
Last Updated on October 02nd 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v8lm/Kindergarten-Students-Earn-Awards-at-Southwest-Elementary
Dexter Students Earn All-District Choir Honors
October 02nd 2017 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - Congratulations to the 25 Dexter students who auditioned and were selected for the Southeast Missouri All-District Choir.
Students traveled to Cape Central on Saturday September 24th and auditioned for judges on a Art Song. They also had to read a page of sight-reading.
"I am extremely proud to be a part of such a great group of students," commented Dexter Public Schools Choral Director.
The 25 students selected are grades 9-12.
The juniors and seniors of the group will audition for All-State choir on November 11th when they travel back to Cape Central for a day of rehearsing with their groups and performing a concert.
Pictured are front row left to right- Madelyn Webb, Gabe Jackson, Jake Cunningham, Tres Hampton, Meg Simmons, Brad Fields, Zack Cartwright.
Second row left to right- Mackenzie Boyt, Madeline Parker, Sarah Dachs, Mattilyn Williams, Keiton Buck, Macy Roper, Nate Bryant
Third Row left to right- Faith Owens, Coby Powers, Neveah Johnson, Jeb Hubbard, Justin Viers, James Robinson, Dalton Granger, Aaron Baker, Bryce Ingram
Last Updated on October 02nd 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v8lj/Dexter-Students-Earn-AllDistrict-Choir-Honors
