
Jackson Rideout, the PBHS senior captain, took first place in the history tournament; sophomore Alyssa Cook, the JV captain, won second in a team contest; and Christian Cmehil-Warn, a senior starter, consistently qualified to compete with the top performing students from multiple states.
PBHS has been making its mark in Academic Competition Enterprises-sponsored camps for several years, according to their coach, science teacher Gail Karlish. The Academic Team ended the 2014/15 season with a 30-14 Scholar Bowl record, the Missouri State High School Activity Association has reported.
(Shown in the photos from left) Jackson Rideout, Christian Cmehil-Warn and Alyssa Cook pose with their spoils outside of Lincoln College following Quizbowl.
Submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Coordinator, Poplar Bluff R-I School District

This is the 4th year the Stoddard County Farm Bureau has given a scholarship to a student at the Dexter Center.
Congratulations Ethan!
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They include: (back row, from left ) Gavin Miller-Middle School Assistant Principal, Hillary Mayberry-Grade Three Teacher, Melissa Raley-Teacher's Assistant, Maryssa Campbell-Teacher's Assistant, and Patricia Mason-Teacher's Assistant.
Second from top: Zac Moore-Southwest Elementary P.E., Daniel McCoy-Teacher's Assistant and Asst. H.S. Football Coach, Jacinda DeWitt-Southwest Principal, and Tonya Whitehead-Teacher's Assistant.
Third row from top: Shelby Lintz-Grade Five Teacher, Cassie Templemire-Grade Three Teacher, Lauren VonRuden-Teacher's Assistant, Kayla Hammons-Teacher's Assistant and Michele Williams-Curriculum Director.
Standing is Superintendent Mitch Wood.
In the front row are: Candice Averett- Grade Three Teacher, Kaylee Hessling-Grade Four Teacher, Kimberly Williams-Southwest ECSE Aide, Carla Bradley-High School English, and Angela Yount - Teacher's Assistant.
Not available for the photo are Curt Hillis-Teacher's Assistant, William Vance-Teacher's Assistant, Sephanie Monroe-Middle School Art and Lucas McKinnis-High School Social Studies.

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, August 17
Zero hour classes begin.
Freshman/New Student Parent Orientation-Auditorium-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 18
Freshman Class Orientation Meeting-Go straight to the auditorium after 1st hour class.
Wednesday, August 19
Sophomore Class Orientation Meeting-Go straight to the auditorium after 2nd hour class.
Thursday, August 20
Junior Class Orientation Meeting-Go straight to the auditorium after 1st hour class.
Friday, August 21
FCA Breakfast at First Baptist Church-7:20 a.m.
Choir Fundraiser Begins
Senior Class Orientation Meeting-Go straight to the auditorium after 3rd hour class. Everybody will eat during lunch B.
Football vs. Ste. Genevieve-Home-7:00 p.m.

Dexter, Missouri - Dexter High School students are invited to attend the annual Back-2-School Bash.
The Bash will be held Thursday, August 13th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. in the high school parking lot. Admission is FREE; however students will need money for concessions and sno-cones.
Activities include the CAR Bash, Inflatables, Laser Tag, music and a movie!
Only Dexter High School students and staff may participate!
If you have further questions please contact Dexter High School at (573) 614-1030.