
Dexter, MO - Several Dexter High School students were selected to the 2021 All-District Choir.
This year the All-District Choir was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 9th grade and 10th grade Choir will not perform.
The 11th grade and 12th grade will have an opportunity to audition for the All-State Choir which will also be virtual.
The Dexter members of the 9th and 10th grade All-District Choir are: Sopranos - Gracen Hampton, Katy Hawkins, Reanna Laden, Amber Madigan and Addy Medley. Altos - Gabbie Dunivan, Lily Parker, Molly Simmons and Grace Sepulvado. Tenors - Dylan Greene, Kaden Lirely, Ashton Long and Carson Williams. Bass - Luke Gentry, Landon Jarrell, Kylan Moore and Taylor Oliva.
The members of the 11th and 12th grade All-District Choir are Sopranos – Myah Al-Balawi, Gerica Harris and Berkley Mooreland. Altos - Abby DeMent, Tristin Pullum and Mattilyn Williams. Tenors - Jeb Hubbard and Matt West. Bass - Keiton Buck, Tyler Montgomery, Noah Riddle, Justin Viers and Ayden Walters.

Dexter, MO - Dexter art students were among those accepted into the Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau Student Art Show.
There were 198 pieces of art submitted and 99 are going to be on exhibit at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
There will be a virtual ceremony this weekend to announce the winners.
Dexter students who were chosen are:
Rachel Lin - Drawing "Daydreams"
Gage Coleman - Graphic Design,"Man on the Moon" and "Frank Sinatra"
Ronnie Palmer - Photography "Do the Dew"
Makenzie Hudson - Photography "Running Round" and Drawing "Audrey Hepburn"
Not pictured
Abigail Thompson - Digital Art "Arcade"
Makayla Annester - Mixed Media "Sly Glamour"

Essex, MO - Richland R-1 will host Preschool Screening and Kindergarten Enrollment on Monday, March 15, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
This is a 3-5 year old screening, as well as a Kindergarten screening/enrollment for the 2021-2022 academic school year.
Children must be 5 years old before August 1, 2021 to enroll in Kindergarten.
Please bring with you:
1. Your child
2. Certified Birth Certificate
3. Child's Social Security Card
4. Child's Updated Shot Record
5. Proof of Residency such as a utility bill with your name and address on it
Please note that the screenings usually take about 1 - 2 hours so plan accordingly.
You must call 573.283.5310 for an appointment

Bernie, MO - Bernie School Board Meeting notes for Monday, February 8, 2021.
Board Notes:
The Board of Education met in regular session Monday night February 8th.
The Board approved Calendar B for the 2021/2022 school year.
Program evaluations on Co-Curricular Activities, Discipline and A+ were approved. The A+ Assurance statement was re-adopted thereby allowing Bernie students who qualify to obtain 2 years of tuition at a Community College or Tech school.
The Board approved the financial statement and paying the monthly bills.
During executive session:
The Board awarded Principal contracts to Tommie Ellenburg and Brad Botsch through the school year 2023/2024.
The Board approved adding YaVonda Pulley, Brandy New and Jaquavius White to the Substitute Teacher Employee list.

Bloomfield, MO - The Bloomfield School Board met for its regular February meeting on the 8th.
In open session, the board approved the 2021-2022 school district calendar.
The board also approved a 2 year extension of our district audit services.
In executive session, the board accepted the resignation of Madisson Cox Sadler at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.
The board also extended the contracts of principals Sabrina Skaggs and Jason Karnes through the 2022-2023 school year.