Dexter, Missouri - The Kindergarten classroom of Mrs. Mason earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavior Support Reward Flag for November 2019.

School Wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS) award is presented at the start of each month at Southwest Elementary.  One classroom in each grade is recognized for exhibiting the high character with regard to observing the school's 3R's.

The 3R's stand for being Respectful, Ready to Learn and Responsible.  The class with the highest attendance average, combined with the fewest disciplinary measures and general good character are awarded a 3R red flag to be posted in their classroom for the next month.  The students are also awarded "Cat in the Hat" capes to wear and parade around the gym before returning to class.  This year's theme is Dr. Seuss!

Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honored 2nd Grade students with Positive Office Referral certificates.

This award was presented to students who consistently showed the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.

Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.

Pictured from left to right: Ariana Duley,  Austin Sluder, Eli Aragon,  Carl Smart,  and Damien Ashlin.

Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honored First Grade students with Positive Office Referral certificates.

This award was presented to students who consistently showed the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.

Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.

From left to right: Silas Alsup,  Cooper Tatum,  Landyn Jarrell, Jonah Pfeffer,  Nolan mcCollough, and Presley Woods.

Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honored Kindergarten students with Positive Office Referral certificates.

This award was presented to students who consistently showed the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.

Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.

BACK ROW: Nelson Pettigrew, Kinslee Helm,  Whitley Moore,  Noah Hartline,  Jace Marshall,  Kaley Sadler,  Beckett Duncan,  Kameron Weathers,  Liam Drake, and Kai Morlan.

FRONT ROW: Addison Ramsey,  Clayton Burgess,  Slayde Pixley,  Ansley Wunderlich,  Drake Burns Bentley Slayton,  Blake Freeman,  Emily Ferrell, Braxton Ballenger, and Taylor Dunivan  

The Dexter R-11 Board of Education is excited to announce that Mrs. Amy James will become the newest Superintendent of the Dexter R-11 School District effective July 1, 2020.  She will be replacing C.A. Counts, who will be retiring at the end of the school year.

Board President Jim Reiker stated, “We are very pleased to have someone of Mrs. James’ professional background and integrity to lead our district into the years ahead.  With her background as a Teacher, Principal, Special Services Director and Interim Superintendent and with her 20 years of education experience including seven years here in the Dexter District, Mrs. James is the ideal person to move our district forward, as we continue to strive to make the District the best it can be for our students, staff and the community.” 

Mrs. James commented on her selection, “I am honored to be chosen for the position of Superintendent of the  Dexter Public Schools.  I have grown tremendously as an educational leader because of my current years of service at the Dexter Schools. I look forward to working collaboratively with the school board, staff, parents, students, and the community.  In my leadership I will be committed to a “student first” mind set to continue moving our district in a positive direction and improving education outcomes for all students.”