Dexter, Missouri - Central Elementary School was presented with a $3,100 grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).
The grant will help support the school’s Accelerated Reader program. The program develops reading skills, confirms comprehension by computerized testing and offers motivational rewards to students.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities supports non-profit children’s programs in the area of education, health and social well-being, and the cultural arts. The local chapter awarded over $250,000 in grants to projects in the tri-state area in 2014.
Shown in the photo are Shane Brumfield, RMHC representative and supervisor of the Dexter McDonalds and April Aldridge, Accelerated Reading program teacher and Reading Interventionist.
They include: (back row, from left ) Gavin Miller-Middle School Assistant Principal, Hillary Mayberry-Grade Three Teacher, Melissa Raley-Teacher's Assistant, Maryssa Campbell-Teacher's Assistant, and Patricia Mason-Teacher's Assistant.
Second from top: Zac Moore-Southwest Elementary P.E., Daniel McCoy-Teacher's Assistant and Asst. H.S. Football Coach, Jacinda DeWitt-Southwest Principal, and Tonya Whitehead-Teacher's Assistant.
Third row from top: Shelby Lintz-Grade Five Teacher, Cassie Templemire-Grade Three Teacher, Lauren VonRuden-Teacher's Assistant, Kayla Hammons-Teacher's Assistant and Michele Williams-Curriculum Director.
Standing is Superintendent Mitch Wood.
In the front row are: Candice Averett- Grade Three Teacher, Kaylee Hessling-Grade Four Teacher, Kimberly Williams-Southwest ECSE Aide, Carla Bradley-High School English, and Angela Yount - Teacher's Assistant.
Not available for the photo are Curt Hillis-Teacher's Assistant, William Vance-Teacher's Assistant, Sephanie Monroe-Middle School Art and Lucas McKinnis-High School Social Studies.
We hope you will mark your calendar and we encourage everyone to support our local students and their activities. The education and growth of young people in our community is the key to everyone's future!
If you would like to submit information and a picture of a student and his/her accomplishments, send it to news@showmetimes.com.
Monday, August 17
Zero hour classes begin.
Freshman/New Student Parent Orientation-Auditorium-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 18
Freshman Class Orientation Meeting-Go straight to the auditorium after 1st hour class.
Wednesday, August 19
Sophomore Class Orientation Meeting-Go straight to the auditorium after 2nd hour class.
Thursday, August 20
Junior Class Orientation Meeting-Go straight to the auditorium after 1st hour class.
Friday, August 21
FCA Breakfast at First Baptist Church-7:20 a.m.
Choir Fundraiser Begins
Senior Class Orientation Meeting-Go straight to the auditorium after 3rd hour class. Everybody will eat during lunch B.
Football vs. Ste. Genevieve-Home-7:00 p.m.
Dexter, Missouri - Dexter High School students are invited to attend the annual Back-2-School Bash.
The Bash will be held Thursday, August 13th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. in the high school parking lot. Admission is FREE; however students will need money for concessions and sno-cones.
Activities include the CAR Bash, Inflatables, Laser Tag, music and a movie!
Only Dexter High School students and staff may participate!
If you have further questions please contact Dexter High School at (573) 614-1030.
Dexter, Missouri - A large crowd came out to the Bearcat Event Center to welcome new superintendent Mitch Wood. Dexter residents had an opportunity to meet and introduce themselves to Dexter Public Schools' newest leader.
Wood’s official first day of employment was July 1, 2015.
Kevin Bishop, President of Dexter’s School Board, introduced Mr. Wood to a large crowd and thanked everyone for coming out and visiting.
Wood spoke to everyone and said that he was dedicated to Dexter schools and though he has worn “blue” for 23 years, he does like the color red. The crowd chuckled and clapped! He also said there would be a few changes and his door was always open.
He has received a very warm welcome from Dexter and anticipates visiting every school building several times throughout his first months.
He thanked everyone for coming and also introduced his wife, Shawn.
Welcome to Dexter Mr. & Mrs. Wood. The community is extremely excited to have you!
Dexter School Registration begins on August 4th from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Bearcat Event Center.Shown in the photo are Mitch Wood and his wife, Shawn.
