Dexter, MO - Due to the COVID-19 or commonly called Coronavirus, the Dexter High School cancelled the Top 10% Honors Banquet set for Monday, March 16, 2020. Mrs. Alana Dowdy, high school principal, didn't want the students not to have their moment of recognition and chose to have a quick program in the auditorium during school hours. Parents and the general public were not invited however news media and yearbook staff were on hand to capture the entire recognition of students.
Each grade will have their own article with a photo of the entire group on stage. More photos will be available on the ShowMe Times Facebook page. Times like this we have to adapt. It will be memories that students will tell their children.
Students were also given programs and a yard sign to take home to parents.
The speaker and honored guest was First Lieutenant Ryan Joyner. A video of Ryan's chat with the students will also be posted on the ShowMe Times Facebook page.
Freshman Class are as follows:
Destiny Ahrens, Grant Ayers, Kaden Blas, Peyton Boles, Kinleigh Chappell, Shelby Dawson, Makenna Dean, Ellen Dowdy, Caitlin Giles, Madison Glaus, Hannah Guy Jayci Holcomb, Alise Howell, Amber Madigan, Abigail Rash, and Cole Van.
Bloomfield R-14 School District Closure Communication
March 16, 2020
Dear Families and Staff:
The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting unique challenges to the world community. Although our area counties have no known COVID-19 cases, we have made the decision—with the recommendations of local health authorities—to close our schools to safeguard the health and wellness of our students and staff, decrease the burden on the healthcare system, and protect the most vulnerable in our community.
Bloomfield R-14 School District will be closed beginning this Wednesday, March 18, 2020. We are in uncharted territory while planning for the spread of COVID-19. It is difficult to predict where we will be in two days, much less two weeks from now. With that being said, we tentatively plan on welcoming students back on April 6, 2020. We appreciate your understanding and will continue to monitor the ever-changing situation. If that date changes, we will communicate all updates with our families.
Our decision was made after consultation with local health officials about the need to practice social distancing and to limit gatherings of large groups in order to decrease the risk to our most vulnerable populations as well as reduce the burden on the healthcare system. Our decision aligns with similar actions being taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by our neighboring school districts.
Although we know that this will create a hardship for many of us, we are now at the point where the closure of our schools is the best decision to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and to keep our students, families, and employees healthy. During the break, we will be performing cleaning and disinfecting above and beyond our established practices at all schools and district offices.
At this time, all athletics and activities will be halted beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020. We will continue to share information as it becomes available.
Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020, the school district will run a pick up/to go breakfast and lunch bags which will be free to all students. We are currently working on the details such as time and location and will communicate that information to you by the end of this week.
We know that you have many questions, and we will do our best to address your concerns. We are working on how to address questions and concerns and will continue to keep you informed. We appreciate your patience and support as we move forward together.
Sincerely,
Toni Hill
Superintendent of Schools
Dexter, Missouri - The Second Grade classroom of Mrs. Keena earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavioral Support Reward Flag for February 2020.
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.
Front row from left to right: Faith Pilgrim, Avery Jones, Emma Atherton, Colton Galloway, Kellen Clark
Middle row from left to right: Kodi Creg, Elmer Lopez Ramirez, Koven Stevens, Ariana McClish, Damien Ashlin, Lareah Sanchez, Rory Van
Back row from left to right: Mrs. Keena, Sophia Shoemaker, Rylin Schlief, Kain Kennedy, Wyatt Goodwin, Russell Boatwright, Dominic Santiago Rivera, Jaidyn Clark
Dexter, Missouri - The Kindergarten classroom of Mrs. Whitney Horton earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavioral Support Reward Flag for February 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 left to right: Sadie Kinchen, Paloma Garcia, Liam Peden, Ben Guethle, Drake Robinson, Shayla Frost, JT Marron, Ryder Galloway, Sophia Saum.
Front row Left ro right: Thatcher Allard, Boyd Roth, Jace Marshall, Jacob Holden, Mrs. Horton, Lilly Mayer, Hadlee Boyer, Eden Freeman
Dexter, Missouri - The First Grade classroom of Mrs. Ryan earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavioral Support Reward Flag for February 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!
Front row from left to right: Finn Seyer, Jade Davis, Avery Harmon, Jayden Angel
Middle row: (L to R) Easton McCoy, Tate Montez, Jarod Fields, Jonah Davis, Alyssa Mattison, Braxton Rains, Rylee Robert's
Back row: (L to R) Elliott Morris, Jocelyn Warren, Isabella Barker, Laighlah, Rachel Kinder, Reyna Hernandez, Nicholas Smith, Jack Simmons, Jude Mangus
