Dexter T.S. Hill Middle School - This listing of T.S. Hill Middle School activities is a service offered by the ShowMe Times, working in partnership Scott Kruse, Middle School Principal and the Dexter Public Schools 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 or call (573) 380-3318.
Calendar
Monday Sept 6 Labor Day-NO School
Thursday Sept 9 Picture Day at Middle School
Thursday Sept 16 FB @ Malden 5:00/3:45 Bus
Saturday Sept 18 CC @ Bismarck 9:00/6:30 Bus
Tuesday Sept 21 FB @ East Prairie 5:30/3:45 Bus
Thursday Sept 23 FB @ Kennett 5:00/3:00 Bus
Tuesday Sept 28 CC-HOME 5:00
Thursday Sept 30 FB vs. Doniphan 5:00
Saturday Oct 2 CC @ ND 10:00/7:30 Bus
Monday Oct 4 GBB vs. NMCC 5:30
Tuesday Oct 5 GBB vs. Doniphan 5:30
Thursday Oct 7 GBB vs. Holcomb 5:30
FB vs. Scott City 5:00
Dexter, MO - The Dexter R-1 School Board met in a regularly scheduled meeting on August 24, 2021. They also held a Tax Rate Hearing. Below are the minutes from Amy James, Superintendent of Dexter School District.
Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge: The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members, with all board members present. The Board President leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda was approved.
Approve tax rate for the 2021-2022 school year: The tax rate approved was $3.5812. The tax rate is unchanged from the previous year.
Public Comments: Mr. C.E. Tuley addressed the board of education.
Old Business:
There was no old business to discuss.
New Business:
A. The board approved 2021-2022 budget amendments for August. The amendments included; a one time setup fee to GBS, Inc. + $5.00 per employee, per month for the Flexible Spending costs. The 2nd amendment involved movement of money between Fund 1 and Fund 4 in the amount of $2,300, for a MS expenditure.
Discussion Items: The following items were discussed with the board:
A. The Next Regular Board Meeting was set for Tuesday, September 28th at 6:00 p.m.
In Closed Session:
1. The board approved the hiring of the following substitute teachers for the 21-22 school year:
Tashan Bittaye
Glenda “Kay” Bond
Abby Dorton
Jana Flannigan
Lori Garrison
Jennifer Hankins
Anita Joyner
Daniel Pearson
Peggy Potts
Robin Rieffer
Casey Sluder
Brandi Stanley
Sandy Stone
Mindy Thurmon (available during 2nd semester)
Christina Smith
2. The board approved hiring of the following individuals for the 21-22 school year pending favorable background checks and appropriate certification:
Erika Jones - Will be working as a paraprofessional at Southwest Elementary.
Robin Moore-Will be working as a paraprofessional at Central Elementary.
Charlotte Harty-Will be working as a paraprofessional Central Elementary.
Megan Denkins-Will be working as a paraprofessional at Southwest Elementary.
Leann Burns-Will be working as a paraprofessional at Southwest Elementary.
Angie Wilson-Will be working as a 2nd grade teacher.
Sheri Ratliff-Will be working part-time as a building aide at Central Elementary.
Patricia Jenkins-Will be working part-time as a building aide at Central Elementary.
Shirley Potter-Will be working as a paraprofessional at Central Elementary.
Jessica Frazier-Will be working as a paraprofessional at Southwest Elementary.
3. The board approved the following transfers for the 2021-2022 school year:
Shelly Leonard from 2nd grade teacher to SW computer teacher.
Shelly Leonard to SW website administrator.
4. The board approved the following resignations for the 2021-2022 school year:
Hannah Hale-Paraprofessional at SW Elementary.
Lauren Brown-Paraprofessional at SW Elementary.
Madison Adams-Paraprofessional to begin August 20, 2021.
Micah Smiley-Bus driver to begin on August 20, 2021.
5. The board approved an out-of-district admission application.
6. A COVID update was presented to the board.
7. An update on open positions was presented to the board.
Items at the conclusion of Executive Session
A. None at this time.
Dexter High School - This listing of weekly activities is a service offered by the ShowMe Times, working in partnership with Dexter High School 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 OF EVENTS
August 30th - September 5th, 2021
Monday 8-30-21
1st day Tutoring Available 7-7:30 am and 3-3:55 pm Monday - Friday
Added: Girls Tennis at Poplar Bluff, 4:00 pm, bus 2:45 pm
JV/V Volleyball at Bloomfield, 6:00 pm, bus 5:15 pm
JV Football vs. Poplar Bluff at home, 6:00 pm
Tuesday 8-31-21
FBLA Meeting in Auditorium (7:45 am and 3:00 pm)
Girls Tennis at Charleston, 4:00 pm, bus 2:30 pm
JV/V Volleyball at Arcadia Valley, 5:30 pm, bus 3:15 pm
Wednesday 9-1-21
Girls Tennis at Cape Central, 4:00 pm, bus 3:15 pm
Advisory - Pep Club Meeting
Thursday 9-2-21
Girls Tennis vs. Sikeston at home, 4:00 pm
JV/V Volleyball vs. Jackson at home, 6:00 pm
Advisory - FCCLA Meeting
Friday 9-3-21
Varsity Football at Sikeston, 7:00 pm, bus 4:30 pm, cheer bus 5:30 pm
Advisory - Boys’ Basketball Meeting
Saturday 9-4-21
JV/V Cross Country at Memphis Twilight Classic, bus 2:00 pm
Sunday 9-5-21
No scheduled activities
No Classes on Monday, September 6th - Labor Day
Dexter, MO - Recently the Dexter School District introduced the new staff for the 2021-22 school year following a staff luncheon at the high school. Welcome new Bearcats!!!
Front Row from L to R: Deffrey Stoker, Austin Neldon, Megan Denkins, Erika Jones, Leta Underhile, Salvadora Botsch, Candace Kersey, Jessica Watson, Kara Wilson
Second Row from L to R: Jocelyn Miller, Nancy Hernandez, Shirley Potter, Michelle Bingheim, Robin Moore, Hollie Pippins, Misty Kaufman, Alexandra Brotz, Demi Lee, Charlotte Harty
Third Row from L to R: Angie Wilson, Shawn Guethle, Annette Frazier, Mendi Zych, Brittany Jenkins, Shanna Green, Lyndsey Phillips, Brenton Shipman, Terry Bryeans, Giovanni Walker
Dexter Public Schools will hold this year’s beginning band camp next week, from Monday, July 26 through Friday, July 30. This event is for all students who will be entering sixth grade band in the 2021-22 school year. Classes will be held Monday through Friday in the band room at T.S. Hill Middle School; times vary depending on which instrument the student is playing. Below is the schedule for each instrument:
8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Tuba and all Saxophones
9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Trumpet and Flute
10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Trombone, Baritone, and Clarinet
1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. French Horn and Percussion
2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Bassoon
Attendance at band camp is very important to instill proper fundamentals for the beginning instrumentalist. It is vital to set good playing and practice habits from the start. Students will have smaller learning groups to help address their individual needs.
Parents may feel free to contact Mr. Jinkerson by email at cjinkerson@dexter.k12.mo.us if there are any questions or concerns about band camp.
