Written by
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – It's that time of the year when most children are thinking about the end of another school year and summer is just around the corner. For those children who are entering the education portion of their lives, Kindergarten is just the beginning.
There is a mandatory screening for all children turning 5 years of age before August 1, 2013 prior to entering Kindergarten.
Dexter Kindergarten Screening will be held at Southwest Elementary School gym on April 25th and 26th by appointment only. The appointments will be begin at 8 am and the last one will be at 2 pm. The screening takes about 45 minutes to an hour so plan accordingly.
When you call to make your appointment, please have the child's social security number available.
At the time of your appointment, please bring with you:
Child's birth certificate
Child's immunization record
Proof of Residency (This can be a cable bill, utility bill, rent recent, mortgage statement, something with your address.)
To make an appointment, call 573-614-1015 as soon as possible.
Don't delay, your child's education is important and getting a good start will help them succeed!
Southwest Elementary is located at 915 Grant St. Dexter. Just look for the big crayons!
Written by
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Cape Girardeau, Missouri – The 57th Annual Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair was held on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Twenty-eight 8th grade science students from T. S. Hill Middle School competed.
There were 33 schools that competed with a total of 263 junior division projects. The T.S. Hill students were recognized for 26 awards. Mrs. Pam Mills is the middle school science teacher and is retiring this year.
JUNIOR BIOCHEMISTRY WINNERS
Zoe Schumer, 2nd Place
JUNIOR CHEMISTRY WINNERS
Madison McConnell, 3rd Place
Sydney Rogers, 3rd Place
Reagan Miller, 3rd Place
Emily Page, 2nd Place
Kelsey Kendrick, 2nd Place
Emily Mouser, 2nd Place
JUNIOR EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE WINNERS
Janie Lindsey, 2nd Place
JUNIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE WINNERS
Myca Sutton, 1st Place
JUNIOR MEDICINE AND HEALTH WINNERS
Harley Allen, 3rd Place
JUNIOR PHYSICS WINNERS
Ashlynn Wyman, 2nd Place
JUNIOR ZOOLOGY WINNERS
Jason Jerrell, 1st Place
ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN GEOSCIENTISTS WINNER – The Association for Women Geoscientists (SWG) will be providing an Award Certificate to the female student whose exhibit exemplifies high standards of innovativeness and scientific excellence in geosciences. Special consideration will be given to projects that increase the public awareness of the geosciences, illustrate the interdisciplinary nature of the geosciences, or promote the sensitivity to the earth as a global system.
This year’s recipient is Janie Lindsey, T.S. Hill Dexter Middle School.
GENIUS OLYMPIAD – The EXCEPTIONAL GENIUS AWARD is presented to two recognized projects along with an opportunity to compete in GENIUS Olympiad, an international high school project competition focusing on environmental issues. Students in grades 9-12 will be eligible to compete by submitting a project which aims to raise awareness of sustainability problems in our world among high school students. The 2013 GENIUS Olympiad will be held June 16-21 in New York. Lodging, meals and local transportation will be provided by GENIUS Olympiad.
This year’s #1 Recipient is Myca Sutton, T.S. Hill Dexter Middle School.
I-SWEEP AWARD – This is awarded to top high school projects selected in the categories of Energy, Engineering, or Environment who display outstanding work in the theme of environmental sustainability and innovation. The winner will have the opportunity to attend the International Sustainable World Project Olympiad in Houston, TX on May 8-13, 2013.
This year’s Outstanding Sustainability Award goes to Myca Sutton, T.S. Dexter Middle School.
OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH – The OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH is committed to supporting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) INITIATIVES AND Programs. Certificates of achievement and medallions were awarded to students in the Junior Division.
This year’s recipients were Will Brehmer, Ashlynn Wymann, Kelly Ash, all of T.S. Hill Dexter Middle School.
U.S. AIR FORCE – The U.S. Air Force gives four equal awards consisting of a Laptop Backpack, Personal Lunch Bag, 3-in-1 Calculator/Picture Frame/LCT Digital Clock and Helicopter Pen to students with projects that focus on math, sciences, and engineering areas.
This year’s recipient #2 was Ryan Mayo, T.S. Hill Dexter Middle School.
BROADCOM MASTERS – The Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars) is a competition for 6-8th grade students who participate in an SSP-affiliated fair. As a nominee, students are eligible to register and complete an online application to compete nationally for valuable prizes and awards. From these entrants, the top 300 Semifinalists will be announced in August 2013. Thirty of the 300 semifinalists will be named finalists and will participate in the finals and win an all-expense paid trip to Washington. The top winner of this competition could be eligible to receive a $25,000 Education Award.
Nominees from T.S. Hill Dexter Middle School are:
Zoe Schumer
Jason Jerrell
Myca Sutton
Ashlynn Wyman
BEST EXPERIMENT STUDY WINNERS
Jason Jerrell
Zoe Schumer
BEST COLLECTION STUDY
Myca Sutton
Congratulations to all of the T.S. Hill Middle School students who participated and won awards at the Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair 2013. Job well done!
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Bloomfield, Missouri - A changing of the guard at Holcomb next year as the Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Seth McBroom is leaving.
McBroom has accepted a position as Middle School Principal at the Bloomfield R-14 School District.
“It was kind of one of those great opportunities that just opened up,” McBroom said. “It’s a good opportunity for me and my family and a chance to get into administration. I don’t typically go out looking unless a great opportunity like that arises. I pursued it and it worked out.”
Coach McBroom served as varsity boys basketball coach at Holcomb for six years. His overall record was 80-67 and he improved their winning percentage every season. The Hornets were able to sin the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament for the first time in school history this year and McBroom was voted as the Tri-County Conference Basketball Coach of the Year for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons.
“It is an unbelievable place to work and coach, the kids are great, the faculty is top-notch and the administration is great, “McBroom stated. “I would like to thank the staff members, my administrators and the kids. Not only the kids who played for me, but the kids in the school. I will always have a spot for them in my heart and always check in on them.”
McBroom said his new position did not including coaching responsibilities. It is not known yet who Holcomb will hire as its new varsity boys basketball coach, but they will have big shoes to fill.
Seth and his wife Jacy, recently announced the birth of their new baby girl, Lyla Kate in November. They also have another young daughter, Marcy. Seth graduated from Missouri State University in 2007 and from Twin Rivers High School in 2002.
We wish them great happiness as they make the transition from Holcomb schools to Bloomfield schools.
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – It’s Spring Fever Reliever “Spirit Week” at Dexter Senior High School! Students will represent their school and show their school spirit by participating in activities throughout the week. They will display their unique since of style in fashion!
After a short Easter break from school, the students will be returning in the pajamas. Tuesday has been designated at P.J. Day. Pajama Day is always a relaxing fun day of spirit week. Everyone who hates Mondays especially love this day; this week there was no school on Monday….so it’s Pajama Day Tuesday. Students and teacher can wear their slippers, house shoes, pajamas and bathrobes! For those who dress in their pajamas every day, it’s one day out of the week no one will notice!
Wednesday is Duck Dynasty Day and everyone is invited to wear CAMO. How extreme will the students go to wear their favorite camo and hunting gear? Lots of students wear some type of camo everyday, but will they go all out and wear it from head to toe? Just have to wait and see.
Thursday has been designated as Twin Day. Students should find a friend and dress alike when they come to school.
Friday rounds out the short week with Tie Dye Day. Everyone can get in style with some tie dye shirts, pants, hats, socks, jackets, and even shoes that come in the crazy tie dye colors.
Friday night ends with a Spring Fever Reliever Dance in the High School Cafeteria from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Show your school spirit and have fun during Spring Fever Reliever Week at DHS! Go Bearcats!
There are a lot of sports activities as well. Check out the ShowMe Times this week for updates on sporting events!
Tuesday’s Events:
DHS Baseball JV Doubleheader @ Twin Rivers 4 pm
DHS Golf V/JV @ Sikeston vs Doniphan/Sikeston 4 pm
DHS Softball @ Malden 4:30 pm
TS Middle School Baseball vs Kennett (HOME) 4 pm
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – The Dexter Bearcats 8th grade volleyball team is having a great start to the season.
With just a few games under their belt, they are undefeated! They played in the Bernie 8th Grade Volleyball Tournament and won 1st Place. Way to go Lady ‘Cats!
They beat Sikeston in 2 sets (25-5, 25-13). They beat Bernie in 2 sets (25-17, 26-24) and they beat Advance in 3 sets in the Championship Match (22-25, 25-22, 25-20)
On Thursday, they played Poplar Bluff at home and won!
Melissa Hahn is the 7th and 8th grade volleyball coach for the Lady ‘Cats and enjoys every minute of every match!
The 8th grade Girls Volleyball team members are: Morgan Ross, Macy Graves, Madison McConnell, Kelsey Kendrick, Kaylee Carey, Harley Allen, Kaylea Murdock, Lexi May, Ashlynn Wyman, Sydney Rodgers, Janie Lindsey, and Cheyenne Mosby.
Good luck to a great season ahead! Go Dexter Bearcats!
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