Bolivar, Missouri - Peyton Pollock, a 2015 graduate of Dexter High School was named to the Honor's List for the Spring 2017 semester at Southwest Baptist University.
To be listed on the semester's honor roll, students must carry at least 12 hours of college work at SBU and earn at least a B (3.00 GPA), with no grade below C.
Peyton is the son of Dan and Monta Pollock.
He played football and basketball all four years of high school and baseball three years of high school. He was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Teachers of American, FCCLA, Dexter Honor Society and National Honor Society. He also represented Dexter High School at Missouri Boys State.
Peyton is attending Southwest Baptist University on a football scholarship. His major is secondary education where he will teach and coach.
Southwest Baptist University is a private institute of higher education affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention, which is part of the Southern Baptist Convention. In 2003 there were approximately 3,600 students attending at one of SBU's four Missouri campuses, located in the towns of Bolivar, Mountain View, Salem and Springfield.
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas - Williams Baptist College has released the names of students on the President’s and Dean’s List for the 2017 spring semester.
The President’s List includes those full-time students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average, while the Dean’s List is comprised of those with at least a 3.5 GPA.
Melanie McKuin, 2016 graduate of Dexter High School achieved a perfect 4.0 and was named to the President's List.
Melanie McKuin is the daughter of Barry and Kimmy McKuin.
She played basketball all 4 years of high school and ran track her freshman and sophomore years.
Melanie was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Foreign Language Club, Future Teachers of America, Dexter Honor Society, and was in the Top 10% of her class.
She was also voted 2016 Winter Homecoming Queen.
She was a member of the All-State Girls Basketball Team, First Team All-District Girls Basketball Team, SEMO All Conference Girls Basketball Team, SEMO Conference Player of the Year and Standard Democrat Player of the Year during her junior year as a Bearcat! She was a McDonalds' Shootout All-Tournament Team member and Lady Royals Christmas Classic All-Tournament Team team member for both her junior and senior years.
Melanie is playing basketball and majoring in pre-pharmacy at Williams Baptist College in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.
Williams Baptist College is a four-year, Christian, liberal arts college. Williams is known for its academic excellence and personal attention, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14-to-1, as well as its warm, Christ-centered environment. There are over 500 students on WBC’s main campus at Walnut Ridge, Ark., and a total enrollment of about 600. Most students live in on-campus residence halls and apartments.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter School Board met in Closed Session this week. Below are the minutes released by Amy James, Interim Superintendent and Director of Special Services
In Closed Session:
1. The board accepted the resignation of the following:
Michele Cannon, MS Building Aide
2. The board employed the following; pending favorable background checks (if applicable):
Eric Boles-HS Boys Tennis
Brad Hann-Bus Mechanic
Shelly Culp-Business Teacher
Tamara Mallard-Special Services Aide
Cody Boyer-Special Services Aide
Brooke Walker-Special Services Aide
Angie Seabaugh-Special Services Aide
3. The board approved the following internal transfers for the
2017-2018 school year:
Transfer of Christin Stone to 3-8 ACE
Transfer of Rebekah McGhee to K-2 special services aide
4. Discussion of administrative personnel.
Motion to approve Alana Dowdy as HS Principal for 2017-2018
Items presented to the board for informational purposes for future meetings or for discussion include:
None at this time
Dexter, Missouri - There are several events taking place over the next couple of weeks that summer school students will have the opportunity to participate in during school hours.
On Tuesday, June 6th the PTO will host a Scholastic Book Fair with a Buy 1 Get 1 Free and is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Southwest Elementary Gym.
On Wednesday, June 7th students who have completed 80% attendance and returned a signed permission form will travel to the Dexter Aquatic Center to swim.
On Friday, June 9th and Tuesday, June 13th there will be a Wildlife Conservation Presentation. Central and Middle School Students will participate on June 9th while the Southwest Elementary students participate on June 13th.
On Friday, June 16th KONA ICE will visit students. Make sure each student brings $3.00 for their yummy treats.
On the last day of Summer School, June 20th the students who have 80% attendance and have returned their signed permission slip will have a swim party.
There are weekly drawings for attendance prizes for FREE Kids Meals from Sonic, Pool passes to Dexter Aquatic Center and Kona Ice Coupons on upgrades to refillable cups. Don't miss school!!!!
