Dexter, MO - Dexter High School celebrated winter sports Senior Night on Thursday, February 27, 2020 prior to the start of the boys varsity basketball game against the Cape Central Tigers.
Alexa Werneck is the daughter of Chad and Amber Werneck.
Alexa is a member of the Lady Bearcat Girls Basketball team. She is a two year letterman.
After high school, Alexa plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau and major in Occupational therapy.
Her most memorable moment at DHS is beating Oran, who is state ranked, this year and all the concerts my team and I had on the bus and in the locker rooms!
Dexter, MO - The Dexter School Board held their regular board meeting on February 18, 2020. Below are the minutes from that meeting.
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.
Public Comments: There were no public comments made.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
A. The board approved the bid for CPC Cleaning to provide custodial service for the district for the next three years.
B. The board approved MCE policy updates 1210, 2640,4871 and Regulation 4871.
C. The board approved budget amendments for the 2019-20 school year.
D. The board approved MSHSAA summer dead period for August 1st thru August 9th.
E. The board approved change orders for the building project.
F. The board approved therapy services contract for the 2020-21 school year.
Discussion Items:
A. The nurse’s report was shared with the board.
B. The principals reports were shared with the board.
C. The superintendent gave his report to the board.
D. The next board meeting was set for March 17, 2020 at 6:00 pm
In Closed Session:
1. The board approved the following substitutes for the 2019-20 school year:
Angie Seabaugh
2. The board approved resignation effective at the conclusion of the 2019-20 school year.
Debbie Tipton
Curt Hillis
3. The board approved the internal transfer for the 2020-21 school year.
Rob Nichols to Middle School PE
4. The board approved a employment of Central Elementary teacher for the 2020-21 school year.
Taylor Miller
5. The board approved the employment of HS teachers for the 2020-21 school year.
James Deberry - HS HS Social Science
Kyle Clay
Cody Jinkerson and Kyle Clay were hired as Co-Band Directors
6. The board approved the employment of MS teachers for the 2020-21 school year.
Billy Andreson
Kelsey Warren
7. The board approved the employment of Southwest Elementary teachers for the 2020-21 school year.
Brittney Clark
Kaci Cooper
Jaclyn Ward
Tammy Tanner
8. The board approved volunteer coaches for the 2020 spring season.
James Deberry - track
Rebecca Parsons - softball
Brian Becker - golf
9. The board approved summer school assistant director for the 2020 and 2021 summer schools.
Lindsay Woods
10. The board approved Special Service Director for the 2020-21 school year.
Jessica Lambert
11. The board approved the employment of Central Office administrator.
Gavin Miller
12. The board approved the employment of building principals and assistant principals for the 2020-21 school year.
Items at the conclusion of Executive Session
A. None
Dexter, MO - Southwest Elementary will begin taking Kindergarten screening appointments on February 24th for the 2020-2021 academic school year.
The Screening will be held on Thursday, March 26th and Friday, March 27th from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Southwest Elementary gym.
Children must be 5 years of age before July 31, 2020.
Please call the Southwest Office at 614-1015 ext. 1201 to schedule this very important appointment.
The following mandatory documentation must be provided at the time of screening in order for your child to be enrolled: Birth certificate, shot record (does not have to be up to date) and proof of residency.
The proof of residency MUST be a financial obligation to the address- ex: Utility bill, water bill, tax statement, mortgage statement, etc.
Dexter, MO - Three Dexter High School art students had a total of six pieces chosen for the SEMO River Campus student show.
Jillian Avery had two honorable mentions and one piece chosen.
Addyson Green placed first in mixed media and has a drawing in the show. She also received a $1,500 VPN art scholarship.
Madeline Ayers had a painting selected for the student show.
Pictured from left to right are Jillian Avery, Addyson Green and Madeline Ayers.
Photo provided.
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 dloflin@showmetimes.com
Calendar
Monday 2-24-2020
Spring Sports Dead Week
Dexter FFA Week - Camouflage
JV & Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Jackson at home, 6:00 pm ** Senior Night
FCCLA Regional Banquet at Gatherings, 5:00 pm
Tuesday 2-25-2020
Spring Sports Dead Week
Dexter FFA Week - Western Wear
FFA Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
Talent Search 9th grade-6th period / 10th grade - 7th period
Faculty Meeting, 3:15 pm
JV & Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Notre Dame at home, 6:00 pm
Wednesday 2-26-2020
Spring Sports Dead Week
Dexter FFA Week - Tractor Wars - “Drive your tractor to school day”
Talent Search 11th grade-6th period / 12th grade - 7th period
Thursday 2-27-2020
Spring Sports Dead Week
Dexter FFA Week - FFA T-shirt Day
Jazz Band at Ft. Zumwalt North Festival, bus 11:00 am
JV & Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Cape Central at home, 6:00 pm ** Senior Night
Friday 2-28-2020
Spring Sports Dead Week
Dexter FFA Week - Official Friday - Wear Blue & Gold
Choral Festival at Missouri Baptist, bus 8:00 am
ACT Registration Deadline - April test
Saturday 2-29-2020
Spring Sports Dead Week
Boys & Girls District Basketball Tournament at Notre Dame
Sunday 3-1-2020
Spring Sports Dead Week
