Poplar Bluff, MO - A sixth grade teacher working toward a counseling degree has realized her vision at the Poplar Bluff Middle School this school year, having opened a Giving Closet free for students in need.
With help from family and co-workers, Taytem Eudaley built shelving and racks, and organized inventory that includes clothing, personal hygiene items and school supplies in what once served as the boys' locker room next to E.T. Peters Gym.
Students are referred by teachers or counselors, then they present a voucher to Eudaley, who discreetly takes them ‘shopping’ at the start of the school day, she said.
“My first year teaching I saw a lot of kids didn’t have the bare necessaries, and just know you’re starting your day at a disadvantage if you’re struggling [outside],” Eudaley explained. “This allows us to give anonymously so kids can focus on school stuff instead of home stuff, and they don’t have to bring with them that emotional backpack.”
At the end of 2019, Eudaley was provided a small budget from administration to purchase bulk supplies such as body wash, and she began soliciting donations through her parish, West Side Church of God, as well as reaching out to other school patrons.
The custodial staff originally built a coat rack, and then over the summer Eudaley completed the layout with assistance from loved ones. There is a separate space that she uses to sort items as they come in. Previously the school had stored some supplies in the nurse’s office, according to Eudaley, but the collection was not on display for students to browse
“It was a bit of a mess before with donations lying around, and she basically washed all the clothes and built the shelves over the summer as a project for her master’s program,” said Dr. Josh Teeter, Middle School principal. “The main purpose is to provide clothing for kids who don’t have the means available.”
Some items on the current needs list include toothbrushes and toothpaste, clothing hangers, gently-used backpacks and young adult books, according to Eudaley. She is eventually looking to secure a washer and dryer once a hookup is installed.
The Middle School Giving Closet is modeled in part after a similar operation that runs out of the High School library. Both accept items through the main office of the respective school buildings.
Pictured: Teacher Taytem Eudaley stands next to a Mules display section in the PBMS Giving Closet.
Article and photo submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
Dexter, MO - Need trash bags? Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has teamed up with Southwest Elementary students this year and are selling trash bags.
Each year the Dexter Public Schools sell trash bags as a fundraiser. All proceeds benefit Southwest Elementary, Central Elementary, T.S. Hill Middle School and the Dexter High School.
Let's help these students BREAK A RECORD!!!
Trash bag sales will end on October 5th.
White 15 Gallon Tall Kitchen Bag 65 Bags Per Roll $10/roll
Blue 55 Gallon Super Size 16 Bags Per Roll $10/roll
Pink 39 Gallon Large Refuse Bag 25 Bags Per Roll $10/roll
Yellow 39 Gallon Large Refuse Bag 25 Bags Per Roll $10/roll
Please call the SW office at 614-1015 or order online at: buybags.trashbagfundraiser.com Use code: DXTRSCHS If you want a student to get credit you can put in their name as well. Don't want to order online, then just call Southwest Elementary.
Pictured Emerson Hunter and Kinley Burnett, second graders in Mrs. Galloway's class.
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 with 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
CALENDAR
Tue Sept 29 CC @ Dexter 5:00PM
Thurs Oct 1 FBall @ Doniphan 5:30/Bus 3:30
Sat Oct 3 CC@ ND 10:00/Bus 6:00
Mon Oct 5 GBB vs. Doniphan 5:30
Tues Oct 6 FBall @ EP 5:30/Bus 4:00
Thurs Oct 8 GBB vs. Holcomb 5:30
FB @ Scott City 6:00/Bus 4:00
Mon Oct 12 GBB v Woodland 5:30
CC-SCAA Meet 4:00/Bus 2:45
Tues Oct 13 GBB vs. Bluff 5:30
Thurs Oct 15 GBB @ Neelyville 6:00/Bus 4:45
CC-SEMO Conf. Meet 4:00
Sat Oct 17 CC @ Farmington 12:00/Bus 7:30
Mon Oct 19 GBB @ Jackson 5:30/Bus 3:45
Thurs Oct 22 EARLY Dismissal 11:00
Fri Oct 23 NO SCHOOL
Sat Oct 24 CC @ Dexter 11:00
Mon Oct 26 GBB @ Sikeston 5:00/4:00
Tues Oct 27 GBB @ Cape 4:30/Bus 2:45
Thurs Oct 29 BBall vs. Bernie 5:30
Bernie R-XIII School District - This listing of weekly activities is a service offered by the ShowMe Times.
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, September 28
Fall Baseball @ Bernie against Leopold 4:30pm
HS Volleyball @ Kennett 5:00pm
Tuesday, September 29
Dexter JH Cross Country meet-5:00
Fall Baseball @ Bernie against South Pemiscot 4:30pm
Wednesday, September 30
Ellington Cross Country (HS)4:00
Thursday, October 1
Fall Baseball @ Bernie with Bloomfield 4:30pm
Friday, October 2
HS Volleyball @ Oran 5:00pm
Saturday, October 3
Cotton Carnival Parade @ Sikeston (Band)
Fall Baseball Tournament @ Campbell
Notre Dame Cross Country Meet-10:00am
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 9-28-2020
Girls Tennis vs. Kennett at home, 4:00 pm
Volleyball at Advance, 6:00 pm,
JV Football at Doniphan, 6:00 pm,
Tuesday 9-29-2020
Virtual Cadaver Tour - Mrs. Huffman’s classes
Girls Tennis vs. Notre Dame at home, 4:00 pm
Volleyball vs. Leopold at home, 6:00 pm
Wednesday 9-30-2020
Girls Tennis at Windsor High School, 4:00 pm, bus 1:00 pm
Volleyball vs. Arcadia Valley High School at home, 5:30 pm
Thursday 10-01-2020
No scheduled activities
Friday 10-02-2020
Varsity Football at Caruthersville, 7:00 pm
* spectator restrictions / limited attendance
Saturday 10-03-2020
Cross Country at Notre Dame Invitational, bus 7:30 am
