Local Schools
Multimedia Class Produces Safety Video for Gates
April 24th 2019 by Dee Loflin
The multimedia class at Poplar Bluff High School is producing an official safety video for Gates Corporation in Industrial Park.
The audiovisual students, under the instruction of business teacher Heather Pullam, conducted interviews with company officials earlier this month, and then captured B-roll footage at the manufacturing plant.
The end product will be designed to provide an overview of the company, which produces 70,000 rubber and plastic parts per day for hoses and tubing. The video will be shown to visitors so they can learn proper safety protocol before entering the factory.
The connection was made with industry officials during a tour of Gates in February through the Missouri Career Pathways state grant initiative secured by Director Charles Kinsey of the Technical Career Center to connect schools with real world applications. PBHS Principal Mike Owen was able to attend the tour and volunteered the service to Gates in order to provide students with a project to help build their resumes.
The multimedia program moved from the English department to practical arts this school year and received a major equipment upgrade with federal enhancement funding available for career technical education programming. The number of students signed up for the class next school year has quadrupled, Pullam noted.
Pictured: (Front to back) Corey Floyd and Jack Rogers, students in Heather Pullam’s multimedia class, edit video on Wednesday, April 17, using Adobe Premiere Pro software.
Photo and article submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
Last Updated on April 24th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vcic/Multimedia-Class-Produces-Safety-Video-for-Gates
Playground Equipment Added Through Fundraisers
April 24th 2019 by Dee Loflin
The Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center was able to significantly expand its playground last week with equipment designed for gross motor skill development through fundraising efforts.
Three sets of monkey bars have been added to the outdoor play space east of the facility, with height gauged by students of varying sizes, and a balance beam was added along with other pods. Longtime supporter of the district, Greg West, completed the installation of the equipment at a heavily-discounted price, according to education officials.
“It’s more purposeful play, and we’re super excited,” Principal Jessica Thurston said. “Our pre-enrollment numbers are up for next year, and we’ve outgrown our playground.”
Money was generated over the course of a couple years through events including the annual Fall Festival and Stonie Sausage fundraiser. T-shirts, yearbooks and classroom parties are also financed through the fundraisers, as parents of kindergartners are asked to pay for very little throughout the year, according to Thurston. She said the Kindergarten Center is “blessed” to be a part of such a supportive school community.
Pictured: Kindergartners test out the newly installed playground equipment on Tuesday, April 16, during physical education class.
Photo and article submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
Last Updated on April 24th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vcib/Playground-Equipment-Added-Through-Fundraisers
Congratulate Your Favorite High School or College Senior!
April 23rd 2019 by Dee Loflin
Congratulate your favorite high school or college senior on a job well done by being SPOTLIGHTED on the ShowMe Times!
Deadline is Friday, May 3, 2019.
Submit up to two photos (one can be a young version of your graduate and the other can be current photo) also a brief comment about your senior who is about to graduate high school or college. "Such as Good Luck from Mom and Dad, We Love You, We are proud of you, etc."
Need the name of the graduate and what school they are graduating from.
Cost is $15 for each submission. All photos will run May 4th - May 10th.
Contact Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times at 573.380.3318 or email to dloflin@showmetimes.com
Last Updated on April 23rd 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vci5/Congratulate-Your-Favorite-High-School-or-College-Senior
CTA Retirement Tea Set for Tuesday, April 30th
April 23rd 2019 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - CTA Retirement Tea is set for Monday, April 30th at 4:00 p.m. in the Bearcat Event Center lobby.
The public is invited for punch, coffee, cake, and cookies as Dexter Public Schools honors the district's retirees!
Last Updated on April 23rd 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vci4/CTA-Retirement-Tea-Set-for-Tuesday-April-30th
Bernie 4th Grade 3rd Quarter Honor Roll 2019
April 23rd 2019 by Dee Loflin
Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie Mules 4th Grade Honor Roll for 3rd quarter has been released.
Students work very hard to maintain at least a B average to make the honor roll. Congratulations to all!
Pictured back row from left to right: Creed Arnold, Jonathan Aycock, Kinslee Presson, Cane Hobgood, Keagen Condict, and Finley Watkins.
Middle row: Aubree Trover, Jaelyn Williams, Ryleigh Foster, Esli De La Rosa and Sophia Vessell.
Front row: Allison Vessell, Haley Beasely, Mandy Cobb, and Lily Barnes.
Last Updated on April 23rd 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vci0/Bernie-4th-Grade-3rd-Quarter-Honor-Roll-2019
