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Dexter 5th and 6th Grade Students Selected to the MO Choral Directors Association Honors Choir
July 31st 2019 by Dee Loflin
Dexter 5th and 6th Grade Students Selected to the MO Choral Directors Association Honors Choir

These Dexter 5th and 6th grade students were selected to represent Dexter at the Missouri Choral Directors Association Honors choir.  

The audition process consisted of them recording their voices and submitting the recordings among hundreds of students from around the state of Missouri. 

They found out that they were selected at the beginning of May.  These students gave up summer time for rehearsals. 

They arrived at Jefferson City and sang with the other students selected in an all day rehearsal with the incredible Dr. Julie Shaw. 

Their concert was performed in the evening and they were wonderful!

Congratulations for representing Dexter so well!  We are so proud of your achievements and see your passion for choral music shining through. 

Pictured front row left to right: Ryan Kaufman, Fisher Menley, John Sepulvado

Second row left to right: Adeline Prance, Kati Carrillo, Kaden Jackson

Third row left to right: Sawyer Rascher, Ethan Glaus, Tanner Guiling 



Last Updated on July 31st 2019 by Dee Loflin




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T.S. Hill Middle School Students Selected to MO Choral Directors Association Honors Choir
July 31st 2019 by Dee Loflin
T.S. Hill Middle School Students Selected to MO Choral Directors Association Honors Choir

These T.S. Hill Middle School 7th and 8th grade students were selected to represent Dexter this evening in the Missouri Choral Directors Association Honors choir.  

The audition process consisted of recording their voices and submitting the recordings among hundreds of students from around the state of Missouri. 

They found out that they were selected at the beginning of May.  These students gave up summer time for rehearsals. 

They arrived at Jefferson City and sang with the other students selected in an all day rehearsal with the incredible Dr. Derrick Fox. 

Their concert was performed in the evening and they outstanding!

Locally they perform under the direction of Jamie Sepulvado, Dexter School Choir Director.

Congratulations for representing Dexter so well!  We are so proud of your achievements and see your passion for choral music shining through. 

Pictured front row left to right: Reanna Laden, Amelia Jenkins, and Luke Gentry

Second row left to right: Aiden Sanders, Landon Jarrell, and Kylan Moore


Last Updated on July 31st 2019 by Dee Loflin




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Dexter School Board Meeting Minutes - June 27, 2019
July 29th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Dexter School Board Meeting Minutes - June 27, 2019
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter School Board held their Regular Board Meeting on June 27, 2019 at 6 p.m.  Below are the minutes from that meeting.

1,2,3. 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.    None

7.  New Business: 
A - D.  The board approved all student handbooks for the 2019-20
      school year.
E.   The board approved the Professional Development Handbook
      for the 2019-20 school year.
F.   The board approved the Technology Plan for 2019-2022.
G.  The board approved budget amendments for Fund 2 for the  
              2018-19 as presented.
H.  The board approved a General Fund Transfer to Zero-Out
     the Special Fund Balance.
I   The board approved the 2019-20 Budget as presented
J.  The board approved full pay breakfast and lunch prices for the 
    2019-20 school year.
Student K-5 grade   $1.20 and $1.85
                6-12 grade                          $1.35 and $1.90
Adult $1.80 and $2.30


8.  Discussion Items:        
       A.   The attendance and discipline reports were presented from each building.
       B.  Mr. Miller presented the 2018-19 Transportation Summary Report
       C.   Mr. Miller presented the 2018-19 bus inspection results.  
       D.  The superintendent gave his report to the board.
       E.  The next board meeting was set for July 23, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.   

In Closed Session:

1. The board approved the transfer of Brooke Dodson to 
title teacher at Central Elementary

2.  The board approved certified staff for 2019-20
Angie Douglas-Hilfiker - 3rd Grade

3. The board approved the employment of Aides for 2019-20.
Alexandra Brotz
Lauren Walker
Doreen Lawman
Jeanie Childers
Ashlyn Bruce
Michele Jacques
Madison Cox
Emily Norris

4.      The board approved the employment of Bus Driver for the 2019-20 school year
                Bobby Shipman
         
5. The board approved extra duty positions for 2019-20 school year.
                Nate Stevens - Asst. HS Football Coach

6.  The board approved Foreign Exchange Student for the
2019-20 school year

Items at the conclusion of Executive Session

A. The board discussed filling the vacant member board position for the remaining 8 months left on the term.  The board decided
not to replace the position due the short term remaining and the board felt that the voters of the District should be allowed to pick their board member in the April election.  The board believes an appointment from the board would give an unfair advantage in the next election to whomever the board selected. 
 


Last Updated on July 29th 2019 by Dee Loflin




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Emily Smith Academic Signing with Southeast Missouri State University
July 15th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Emily Smith Academic Signing with Southeast Missouri State University
Dexter, Missouri - Academic signings were held at the Bearcat Event Center for seniors who are 2019 graduates of Dexter High School. Students and their parents were invited to a luncheon as well.

Emily Smith is the daughter of Heather and Ryan Greer and Chris Smith.

She will attend Southeast Missouri State University in the fall.

Emily was awarded the Residential Life Scholarship, the Copper Dome Scholarship, and the Rhodes Annuity totalling $8,000.

She plans to earn a BSN in Nursing and become a Neonatal Nurse.

Last Updated on July 15th 2019 by Dee Loflin




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Three Rivers College Honors Destiny Cagle at Student Excellence Awards
July 08th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Three Rivers College Honors Destiny Cagle at Student Excellence Awards
Destiny Cagle is from Dexter, Missouri and earned her Excellence Award in Student Leadership Academy.

Three Rivers College recognized more than 40 of its highest performing students at its Annual Student Excellence Awards ceremony. Winners were chosen to represent each academic department and career education program, the Three Rivers external locations, honor societies, and major student organizations.
 
“The Student Excellence Awards are a celebration not only of academic success but of the hard work and commitment of our student body,” said Dr. Wesley Payne, President of Three Rivers College. “The success these students have achieved is not only an indication of natural ability and talent, but also their dedication to putting in the time and doing the work that makes them the standouts of Three Rivers.”
 
Winners from academic and career programs are chosen by that program’s leadership based on recommendations from faculty members. The leadership of each organization selects student organization, external location, and honor society award recipients.
 
Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. 



Last Updated on July 08th 2019 by Dee Loflin




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