
Dexter, Missouri - It's the great FBLA Macaroni & Cheese drive competition at Dexter High School. It begins Monday, November 11th and runs until Friday, November 22nd.
Students are asked to bring in boxes of Mac & Cheese to their advisory teacher.
The advisory class with the most donations will win a party of choice, either pizza or ice cream.
The donations will be given to the Stoddard County Gospel Mission to help those in need.
In the past they have donated more than 1,500 boxes each year. What a great cause!
Don't have students in school you can still donate boxes of Mac & Cheese just drop off at the Mission any day of the week!!

Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honored SECOND GRADE students with Positive Office Referral certificates.
This award was presented to students who consistently showed the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Pictured from left to right: Alexander Shirk, Royal Anderson, Newt Barnes, Nataly Rosales, Sophia Wilson, Lily Pullum, Max Wunderlich, and Carson Clark.

Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honored FIRST GRADE students with Positive Office Referral certificates.
This award was presented to students who consistently showed the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Back row from left to right: Kaylar Tidwell, Henry Howard, Finn Seyer, Jayden Angel, Jonah Davis, and Lailyana White.
Front row from left to right: Brody Davis, McKenna Hofer, Sydney Delay, and Dean Maclin.

Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honored KINDERGARTEN students with Positive Office Referral certificates.
This award was presented to students who consistently showed the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Back row from left to right: Isabella Walker, Peighton Bunton, Tripp Allard, Kylie White, Berklee Channell, and Lexi Espey.
Front row from left to right: Delaynie Younger, Mason Pemberton, Jase Ray, Rebekah Kinder, and Samantha Melendez.

Dexter, Missouri - The first grade classroom of Mrs. Lambert earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavior Support Reward Flag for October 2019.
School Wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS) award is presented at the start of each month at Southwest Elementary. One classroom in each grade is recognized for exhibiting the high character with regard to observing the school's 3R's.
The 3R's stand for being Respectful, Ready to Learn and Responsible. The class with the highest attendance average, combined with the fewest disciplinary measures and general good character are awarded a 3R red flag to be posted in their classroom for the next month. The students are also awarded "Cat in the Hat" capes to wear and parade around the gym before returning to class. This year's theme is Dr. Seuss!
Front row from left to right Jesse Hurdle, Luke Pennington, Nora Riley, Kendyl Clark, Keara Poe, Isabella VanVickle, Caleb Bresley, Weston Allen, and C.J. Tucker.
Back row from left to right: Jaxon Slavings, Chance Baucom, Audrey Sitzes, Sierra Loafman, Neveah Ridenour, Liam Yamnitz, and Levi Curtis.