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2023 Miss DHS Candidate Featuring Emerson Dorton
September 07th 2023 by Dee Loflin
2023 Miss DHS Candidate Featuring Emerson Dorton

The 2023 Miss DHS Queen Coronation was held at Charles Bland Stadium on Thursday, September 7th.

Emerson Dorton was the third candidate.  She is the daughter of Brett and Christ Dorton.

She is member of Student Council, Pep Club, Sr. Beta Club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  She is also a member of the girls varsity tennis team, basketball cheer, and varsity track and field teams.

Her future plans are to attend Arkansas State University and major in journalism.

Her escort is Luke Worley.

He is the son of Beth and Paul Gresham.

When asked to describe Emma, Luke said, "Carter's little sister!"

Last Updated on September 07th 2023 by Dee Loflin




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2023 Miss DHS Candidate Featuring Katarrah Churchill
September 07th 2023 by Dee Loflin
2023 Miss DHS Candidate Featuring Katarrah Churchill

The 2023 Miss DHS Queen Coronation was held at Charles Bland Stadium on Thursday, September 7th.

The second candidate is Katarrah Churchill.  She is the daughter of Dan and Rhonda Churchill.

Her activities include Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America, DECA, HOSA, varsity band, Sr. Beta Club, National Honor Society, Book Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Pep Cub, varsity girls tennis, Scholar Bowl, and the varsity track team.

Her future plans are to attend college and obtain a degree in nursing.  She also wants to continue her education to become a nurse practitioner.

Her escort is Cameron Bell.  He is the son of Christian and Mendy Bell.

Cameron describers catarrh as "pretty much perfect!"

Last Updated on September 07th 2023 by Dee Loflin




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2023 Miss DHS Candidate Featuring Alexis Bennett
September 07th 2023 by Dee Loflin
2023 Miss DHS Candidate Featuring Alexis Bennett

The 2023 Miss DHS Queen Coronation was held at Charles Bland Stadium on Thursday, September 7th.

The first candidate is Alexis Bennett.  She is the daughter of Rachelle and Chris Bennett.

She is a member of Sr. Beta Club, Student Council, HOSA, National Honor Society, and basketball cheer team.

Her future plans are to attend a four year university and become a CRNA.

Escorting her is Landon Jarrell.

He is the son of Ashley Moser and Josh Jarrell.

Landon describes Lexie as "Smarter than me!"


Last Updated on September 07th 2023 by Dee Loflin




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2023 Miss DHS Candidates Announced
September 03rd 2023 by Dee Loflin
2023 Miss DHS Candidates Announced
Dexter High School announced the 2023 Miss DHS Candidates on Friday, September 1, 2023. The Coronation will be held on Thursday, September 7th during school hours.

From left:
Reanna Laden, escorted by Luke Gentry
Alexis Bennett escorted by Landon Jarrell
Abbie Lloyd escorted by Anistin Kyle
Shelby Driskill escorted by Beau Carrier
Brooklyn Link escorted by Sawyer Rascher
Addie Medley escorted by Chase Farmer
Emma Dorton escorted by Luke Worley
Kate Churchill escorted by Cameron Bell
Kaylee Hazel escorted by Rhyder Williams
Amelia Holden escorted by Banks Nesselrodt

Last Updated on September 03rd 2023 by Dee Loflin




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Dexter School Board Meeting Minutes for July 27, 2023
July 28th 2023 by Dee Loflin
Dexter School Board Meeting Minutes for July 27, 2023

Regular Board Meeting Notes - July 27, 2023 - 6:00 PM-Regular Board Meeting

Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge:  

The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members, with Mr. Jon Thompson and Mrs. Saren Demaree being absent.  The Board President leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Consent Agenda:  The consent agenda was approved.

Public Comments:   There were no public comments.

Old Business:  

A.        There was no old business to discuss.  

New Business: 

A.  The board approved budget amendments for the month of July.     

B. The board approved authorizing the redemption of $575,000 principal amount of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020 and authorizing the publication of notice of redemption. By completing the $575,000 prepayment on March 1, 2025, the District will save $86,250 of interest expense. 

C. The board approved the re-adoption of policy and regulation 0342-Nepotism, Conflict of Interest, and Financial Disclosure.   This is required for the Missouri Ethics Commission.  

Discussion Items: The following items were discussed with the board:

A.  The next regular board meeting is scheduled for August 22nd at 6:00 p.m. The tax rate hearing will begin at 5:50 p.m.

In Closed Session:  

1. The board approved the following substitutes for the 2023-2024 school year pending a favorable background check and sub certification:

2.  The board approved the following resignations, retirements, and/or recensions: Rob Nichols-Assistant HS Baseball Coach.    

3 .  The board approved the transfer of the following individuals for the 2023-2024 school year, pending appropriate certification:  Kim Lacy transferred from MS Building Aide to MS Library Aide pending completion of the substitute certificate.  

4.  The board approved the hiring of the following individuals for the 2023-2024 school year, pending a favorable background check and appropriate certification:
  None at this time.  

5.  The board approved granting permission to Mrs. James for the hiring of a Classified staff member or teacher pending a favorable background check prior to the August board meeting.  The purpose of this urgency is hiring a certified and qualified individual.  The names of these individuals will be formally presented at the August board meeting.  

6.  Discussion Items:
Update regarding a legal matter.
Update regarding renovation projects-HVAC and HS locker room renovation.  
The Back-To-School Professional Development Days were discussed.  

Items at the Conclusion of Executive Session
A. None at this time.  


Last Updated on July 28th 2023 by Dee Loflin




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