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2019 DHS Freshmen Top 10% Earn Honors
May 08th 2019 by Dee Loflin
2019 DHS Freshmen Top 10% Earn Honors

Dexter, Missouri - On April 30, 2019 the Top 10% Honors Banquet was held at Dexter High School.  Miss Alexis Smith was the speaker and honored guest of the evening.  The event is held in conjunction with the Dexter Chamber of Commerce.

Dexter Chamber of Commerce members were on hand to celebrate the students' achievement of being in the top 10% of their respected classes.  President Alisha Trammell spoke to the students and commended their efforts.

Laura Stone, DHS Counselor, introduced each of the honorees as they crossed the stage to receive their pin and certificate.

Freshman Class Top 10%:   Addyson Atherton, Sajah Ballard, Annie Banken, Kennedy Bess, Bailey Colyer, Arielle Coyner, Abigail Dement, Alyssa Frizzell, Grace Hanner, Gerica Harris, Rachel Lin, Berkley Moreland, Dulcie Pullen, Isaac Sandage, Bailey Whitaker, and Mia Williams.

Congratulations to all the top 10% freshman!



Last Updated on May 08th 2019 by Dee Loflin




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Top 10% Honors Banquet Held at Dexter High School
May 08th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Top 10% Honors Banquet Held at Dexter High School

Dexter, Missouri - On April 30, 2019 the Top 10% Honors Banquet was held at Dexter High School.  Miss Alexis Smith was the speaker and honored guest of the evening.  The event is held in conjunction with the Dexter Chamber of Commerce.

Dexter Chamber of Commerce members were on hand to celebrate the students' achievement of being in the top 10% of their respected classes.  President Alisha Trammell spoke to the students and commended their efforts.

Laura Stone, DHS Counselor, introduced each of the honorees as they crossed the stage to receive their pin and certificate.

Freshman Class Top 10%:   Addyson Atherton, Sajah Ballard, Annie Banken, Kennedy Bess, Bailey Colyer, Arielle Coyner, Abigail Dement, Alyssa Frizzell, Grace Hanner, Gerica Harris, Rachel Lin, Berkley Moreland, Dulcie Pullen, Isaac Sandage, Bailey Whitaker, and Mia Williams.

Sophomore Class Top 10%: McKayla Annesser, Brittany Baldwin, Emily Battles, Ryder Boles, Bailey Chamberlain, Jaycee Chappell, Andrew Ellinghouse, John Fortner, Evan Grobe, Alanie Lacy, Layne Medler, Damon Stearns, Justin Viers, Tara Williams, and Bronwen Young.

Junior Class Top 10%: Shea Baker, Victoria Bess, Fuyu Fujii, Madilyn Hampton, Shelby Haynes, Mason Keena, Audrey Lutmer, Olivia Milam, Brice Moore, Faith Owens, Blair Rogers, AnnMarie Slaton, and Madison Slaton.

Senior Class Top 10%: Anna Bishop, Sophie Freeman, Savannah Gourley, Eric Hahn, Brooke Hessling, Kelby Hill, Zarah Olson, Erica Parris, Coby Powers, Macy Roper, Brock Simmons, Joshua Sitzes, Emily Smith, and Taylor Watson.




Last Updated on May 08th 2019 by Dee Loflin




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NewWave Communications Awards $3,000 to DHS Student News Group
May 01st 2019 by Dee Loflin
NewWave Communications Awards $3,000 to DHS Student News Group
Schools and organizations serving K-12 students in communities served by NewWave Communications recently had the opportunity to win $3,000 to fund their technology project or club as part of NewWave’s “Dream Bigger” social media campaign.

Among the five winners is Dexter High School’s Student News Group, Bearcat News, which will use the funds to purchase updated equipment such as teleprompters, monitors, audio, and visual equipment. The news team records daily school announcements as well as a full program on Friday and PSAs – all with handheld cameras.

"We are so grateful for this donation,” said Shelly Culp, a DHS business education teacher who oversees the news group and submitted the nomination. “We are looking into items such as a permanent green screen area, audio control equipment, software, and video equipment. These funds will allow us to greater resemble a professional news studio. Many of the students who take this class are looking into careers in the broadcasting field. With this donation, we can provide a meaningful high school experience, and prepare them with hands-on training in the latest technology and equipment used in the broadcasting field."

“We are impressed with what the student news group has been able to accomplish with their limited budget,” said Reid Morgan, NewWave General Manager in Dexter. “NewWave is committed to giving back to the communities we serve. We look forward to seeing Dexter High students take Bearcat News to the next level and watching them develop into the future leaders of our community.”

Pictured from left to right are: Mark Whitehead, NewWave Communications; Shelly Culp, Dexter High School; Jordan Adams, Bearcat News; Macy Roper, Bearcat News; Caleb Hoggard, Bearcat News; Jaelyn Robertson, Bearcat News; Reid Morgan, General Manager of NewWave Communications in Dexter; Hunter Parrish, Bearcat News and Laura Stickles, NewWave Communications. 

Last Updated on May 01st 2019 by Dee Loflin




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Dexter School Board Meeting Minutes - April 22, 2019
April 30th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Dexter School Board Meeting Minutes - April 22, 2019
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter School Board met on at a regular scheduled board meeting on April 22, 2019.  The minutes from that meeting have been released today.

Regular Board Meeting Notes April 22, 2019 6:00 PM

Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge  The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members present.  He then leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance. 

4.  Consent Agenda:  The Consent Agenda was approved.

5.  Public Comments:  There were no public comments made.    

6.  Old Business:  
A.    The board approved MCE Board Policy Updates - P2640, 
       P1210, P0320, P3425.

7.  New Business: 
A.  The board approved an underwriting agreement with L.J. Hart & Co for the Series 2019A Lease Certificates of Participation. 
B.  The board approved a resolution to approve the issuance and
     sale of $4,050,000 Lease Certificates of Participation, 
     Series 2019A
C.  The board approved a resolution to approve the issuance and 
     sale of $5,500,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019B

D.  The board approved annual MSBA membership

E.  The board approved Chromebook Purchase for High School
     1 to 1 initiative.

F.  The board approve the add alternates to the construction base project. 
    Javelin Runway
Triple Jump and Long Jump separate runways
Southwest Elementary Drive

G.  The board approved Kevin Bishop’s resignation effective  May 31, 2019.

8.  Discussion Items:
     
     A.   Mr. Counts discussed adding a second SRO for the District.
       
     B.   The nurse's report was given to the board.

     C.  The building principals reports were shared with the board.
         
     D.  The superintendent gave his report to the board.
     
     E.  The next board meeting was set for May 21, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.   
     
In Closed Session:

1. The board approved the employment of the 2019-20 Coaches and Sponsors.

2.  The board approved the 2019 Summer School Employee List.

3. The board approved the Summer School pay schedule for certified staff.  Summer School pay was raised $1 per hour.
         
4. The board approved resignation letters effective at the end of the 18-19 school year for the following individuals:
Chris Bolin - MS Asst. Football Coach
Kacey Christian - HS Asst. Volleyball Coach
Patty Hobbs - Aide
Jennifer Slavings - Aide

5. The board approved extra duty positions for 2019-20 school year.
        Eric Sitze - HS and MS Girls Head Basketball Coach
        Shelly Culp - Film Production Sponsor
        Linda Beck - Speech and Debate
        Jonna Crider - Student Council

6. The board approved employment of the 2019-20 classified 
staff.

7.  The board approved certified staff step movement per the 
approved salary schedule.  

8. The board approved classified staff pay for the 2019-20 
school year.
Level 1 Aide 6% raise
60+ hour Aide 5% raise
Bldg Sec/Bldg Aide 4% raise
Head Cook 4% raise
All other staff 3% raise

9. The board approved District pay of $481 per month for 
health insurance for the 2019-20 school year.

10. The board approve classified staff substitute.
Allison Sneed


Last Updated on April 30th 2019 by Dee Loflin




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Jordan Richardson Receives Scholarship
April 29th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Jordan Richardson Receives Scholarship

Dexter, Missouri - Jordan Richardson of Dexter has received the Copper Dome Scholarship.  

Richardson is the son of Jennifer Walton of Dexter.

He is a 2018 graduate of Dexter High School.

Many scholarship opportunities exist at Southeast Missouri State University.

For more information, visit www.semo.edu.



Last Updated on April 29th 2019 by Dee Loflin




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