Dexter, Missouri - The 2019 Miss DHS was announced Friday, September 13th at the Bearcat Event Center. Because of construction at Charles Bland Stadium each candidate was presented and escorted in front of the entire high school.
The first candidate was Taylor Babb-Ward.
Taylor is 18 years old and the daughter of Aaron and Brittany Mathis
Her activities include Tennis, Softball, FBLA, FCA, Beta, and is a delegate in the Model UN.
Her plans for the future are to get a Bachelors of Science degree in nursing with a specialty in neonatology.
Taylor was being escorted by Mr. Kenton Pope
Kenton is 15 years old and the son of Kenny and Angela Pope.
Kenton’s three words to describe Taylor are: smart, funny, and outgoing.
Dexter, Missouri - School is back in session and DHS Choir students are already preparing for their upcoming musical "Grease". Jamie Sepulvado and her crew are featuring a "Greaser of the Week!" so you can get to know DHS performers!!
Performances will be Wednesday, November 20th through Saturday, November 23rd! We'll let you know when tickets go on sale etc, but until then get to know your castmates and prepare for a spectacular show!!
Greaser of the Week featuring Kylan Moore
Kylan is a freshman this year, and he will be starring as “Doody” in the Black Cast Performances (Thursday and Saturday).
While this is Kylan’s first role in a DHS musical, he is not a stranger to the stage.
He has participated in several school and community productions and small groups.
He represented middle school at National Beta Club for special talent in 7th grade, and he had a lead role in the 8th grade play.
Kylan is a talented singer, and he would like to pursue singing in the future.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter School Board meeting minutes for August 29, 2019 have been released.
Regular Board Meeting Notes - August 29, 2019 - 5:50 PM
Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members present. He then leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda: The Consent Agenda was approved.
Set Tax Rate: The board approve tax rates for the 2019-20 fiscal year.
Public Comments: There were no public comments made.
Old Business:
A. Approve MCE policy updates P2871, P4870, and P5550
New Business:
A. The board approved policy P0342 Nepotism, Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure.
B. The board approved budget amendment for the 2019-20 school year.
C. The board approved bus routes for the 2019-20 school year.
D. The board approved the Special Education Local Compliance Plan for the 2019-20 school year.
E. The board approved the purchase of a 7 passenger vehicle to be used for small group travel.
Discussion Items:
A. Discussed the success of district registration day
B. Discussed the district Head Lice procedures for the 2019-20 school year.
C. The Special Education - Determination Category was shared with the board. The special education department received a perfect score of 4 in all categories.
D. The superintendent gave his report to the board.
In Closed Session:
1. The board approved substitutes for the 2019-20 school year.
2. The board approved resignations at the end of the 2018-19 school year.
Jennifer Ritchie
Melissa Raley
Dee Wamble
3. The board approved aides for the 2019-20 school year.
Christina Hampton-Fortner
Mandy Allard
Reeda Burleson
Stephanie Ordway
Rebecca Williams
4. The board approved bus driver and bus aides for the 2019-20 school year.
Jenny Carr full time bus driver
Kim McKuin full time bus aide
CarolineTucker bus aide sub
Items at the conclusion of Executive Session
A. The board approved September 24, 2019 at 6:00 for the September board meeting.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter High School announced the 2019 Miss DHS candidates today, September 5, 2019
They are front row from left: Blair Rogers, Margo Nea, Shelby Haynes, Emily Pyle and Delaney Lemmon.
Back row from left: Madison Slaton, Ann Marie Slaton, Alexa Werneck, Sydney Patrick and Taylor Babb-Ward.
All candidates are members of the senior class.
The 2019 Miss DHS will be crowned Friday, September 13th.
Dexter High School - This listing of weekly activities is a service offered by the ShowMe Times, working in partnership with Dexter High School principal, Alana Dowdy, and DHS Asst. Principal Melissa Hahn for your convenience.
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 9-9-19
FLBA Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
4:00 pm - Girls Tennis vs. Sikeston High School
5:00 pm - JV Football vs. Malden High School
6:00 pm - Volleyball vs. Richland High School
Advisory - Westminster College
3:05 pm to 3:30 pm - Drama, Speech & Debate meeting- Ms. Beck’s room
Tuesday 9-10-19
FLBA Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
FCCLA Meeting in BECC - all-day
4:00 pm - Girls Tennis vs. Kennett High School
Advisory - Talent Search 11th & 12th
Wednesday 9-11-19
FFA Small Group to SEMO Fair, bus 7:30 am
4:00 pm - Girls Tennis vs. Poplar Bluff High School
Thursday 9-12-19
6th period - Student Council Meeting
Friday 9-13-19
FFA Small Group to SEMO Fair, bus 7:30 am
9:00 am - Miss DHS in DHS Gym
4:00 pm - Girls Tennis vs. Poplar Bluff High School
7:00 pm - Football vs. New Madrid County Central
Volleyball at SEMO Dig for Life Tournament
Advisory - DHS News Broadcast
