The Poplar Bluff High School JROTC has been accredited as an Honor Unit with Distinction for scoring a near flawless 98.5 percent on a recent program evaluation.
As a result of receiving the most sought-after unit award, cadets of the Pvt. Billie G. Kanell Battalion have earned the privilege of wearing the Gold HUD Star badge on their uniforms. The inspection takes place every three years, according to Gregory Crites, PBHS senior Army instructor.
“It’s not just another shiny thing,” Maj. Crites stated. “They work hard to be ready for the evaluation and if they’re able to show improvement, they are rewarded on behalf of the district. The challenge now is to maintain that, and they will.”
U.S. Army Cadet Command representatives from out of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps brigade headquarters in Naval Station Great Lakes visited PBHS on Wednesday, Jan. 15, to receive a briefing about the students’ improvement plan, service learning project and program curriculum, plus conducted a drill and color guard evaluation.
Photo: The result of a successful three-year inspection, cadets will now don the Gold HUD Star badge displayed beneath the Poplar Bluff JROTC logo on their uniform.
Article and photo by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
Jonesboro, AR - In celebration of Black History Month, Arkansas State University Museum will host a lecture by culture historian Dr. Karl Hagstrom Miller, chair and associate professor in the McIntire Department of Music at the University of Virginia, on Thursday, Feb. 20.
His 3-5 p.m. presentation is free and open to the public.
Hagstrom Miller, who is author of the book, "Segregating Sound," will speak on “Hearing Race and Region in American Popular Music.” Visitors will consider such topics as whether musical styles are black, white, or otherwise racial in origin during an open discussion.
Those attending Hagstrom Miller’s Black History Month lecture also will have an opportunity to experience the museum’s newest traveling exhibition, "For All the World to See."
Visitors to this immersive and engaging exhibition will explore dozens of compelling images and objects relating to the civil rights movement. The exhibition is on display until March 16.
"For All the World to See" is made possible by NEH on the Road, a special initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and sponsored by A-State Office of Diversity and Community Engagement.
For more information about this or any other ASU Museum event, contact Jill Kary, curator of education, jkary@astate.edu or 870-972-2074
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.
BR - Kendall Calvert, Mason Pennington, Drake Jenkins, AJ Murphy, Morris Lord
FR - Rachel Kinder, Ella Webb, Kennady Thrower
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.
Dexter, Missouri - The Second Grade classroom of Mrs. Lesley earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavioral Support Reward Flag for January 2020.
School Wide Positive Behavioral 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!
Back row from left to right: Miss Lesley, Makenzy Hargrave, Jedsen Lawrence, Maebri Jordan, Percy Sanders, Bryer Saylors, Sidney Barr, Zecoy Oldham, Chanler Creasy, Jazlyn Frederick, Nataly Rosales.
Middle row from left to right: Brendan Hadley, Jaysa Wyatt, Payton Newton, Izzy Gentry, Wesley Woods, Taylor Pennington.
Front two: Trevor Day, Breanna Childers
