Three Rivers College can boast of having two of the top college bull riders in the nation with Cole Skender and Holden Moss delivering outstanding performances at the College National Finals Rodeo held in Casper, Wyoming. The TRC Raider Rodeo Team finished 13th in the Team National Standings.
Skender ended the 2020-21 season as Reserve National Champion. At the CNFR, he won Go Round 1 and placed 2nd in the Championship Round. Moss tied for first in Go Round 2 and finished 4th in the nation.
“Words can’t explain how proud I am of these guys plus all the guys and girls who stuck out the whole year last year with all the trials we went through,” said Chad Phipps, head coach of the TRC Raider Rodeo team. “I am happy to say both Cole and Holden will be back next year to get their degrees and finish out their college with us at Three Rivers.”
Contestants compete all year in the 11 regions of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association for a chance to rope or ride at the CNFR. Three Rivers competes in the Ozark Region and will host a college rodeo Oct. 14-16 at the Art Saunders Arena at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds.
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. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu.
Pictured: Three Rivers College Rodeo team members Cole Skender (second from right) and Holden Moss (center) placed 2nd and 4th, respectively, in bull riding at the College National Finals Rodeo. Also pictured are TRC President Dr. Wes Payne (from left), Dr. Maribeth Payne, and TRC Rodeo Coach Chad Phipps (far right).
Walmart has recently donated a pallet of hand sanitizer to Poplar Bluff Schools, among several other school districts in the area.
Over 75 cases containing nearly 1,000 individual bottles will be distributed to educators across the school system to help reduce the spread of germs in classrooms, according to a representative of the Supercenter.
Poplar Bluff school officials are appreciative of their community partners who have helped the district keep its doors open during the public health emergency.
Pictured: Dave Wooldridge of the R-I Maintenance Department picks up a pallet of hand sanitizer arranged by Amber Shepard, Walmart consumables team lead, on Tuesday, June 8.
Article and photo submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
Puxico, MO - Puxico R-VIII School District New Student Enrollment is set for Monday, August 16th and Tuesday, August 17th, 2021.
Students new to the district may enroll on either day in the mornings from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. or in the afternoons from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Other office hours may vary depending on District scheduled meetings.
If you need more information, please call the high school at (573) 222-3175; junior high at (573) 222-3058 and for elementary (573) 222-3542.
The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Breakfast will be available free to all students beginning at 7:30 a.m. Classes begin at 8:00 a.m.
Please communicate with your child's teacher about any changes in transportation for the ride home.
Leave early and allow extra time for bus traffic and student walkers.
Please be aware of all district signage and directions for parent drop off and pick up.
Parents should avoid driving on the roadway between the elementary an djunior high building as well as the roadway between the high school and the cafeteria.
They would also ask that you avoid the top parking lot in front of the high school.
Students transition between those buildings at that location.
Three Rivers College has released its Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester. The honor is awarded to students taking 12 or more credit hours in a semester, who achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above. Dean’s List honors are also used at graduation to help determine eligibility for honors or highest honors.
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.
STODDARD COUNTY STUDENTS
Advance: Rebecca Andrew, Christina Jackson
Bernie: Haylee Robinette, Emilie Vincent, Madison Wooldridge
Bloomfield: Evan Dowell, Stephany Henderson, Shelby Sandage
Dexter: Jessy Alsup, Johnny Boham, Leigh Burns, Alexander Calonne, Kelsey Carrier, Daniel Christman, Tammy Fields, Abby Goodrich, Maci Rauls, Shannon Smith, Tana Stock, Hailey Strickler, Scott Strickler, Kaci Tatum, and Bailee Williams
Dudley: Shelby Hobbs
Perkins: Acacia Yates
Puxico: Jennifer Alberson, Terri Bertholomey, Victoria Head, Jacob Taylor
