Written by
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer

Dexter, Missouri –  As graduation night approaches some parents are reminiscing of their child’s first day of kindergarten and all the wonderful memories that have been made throughout their experiences at Dexter Public Schools.  Other parents are about to begin a new chapter in their child’s life and will set the tone for their child’s future by attending Kindergarten in the fall. 

You are cordially invited to meet the new principal, Mrs. Bethany Deal this Thursday evening at the Southwest Elementary Gym.

“Night with the Principal” is for students who will be attending Kindergarten in the fall of 2013.  You will be able to have a question/answer session with Principal Sherry Matthews, meet the new principal, and tour the kindergarten classrooms.  There will also be fun activities for the children.

EVENT:         Night with the Principal

DATE:           Thursday, May 16th

TIME:            6:00 p.m.

PLACE:         Southwest Elementary Gym

You won’t want to miss this exciting new beginning of their lives.

Dexter T.S. Middle School- This listing of activities is a service offered by the ShowMe Times, working in partnership with the Dexter Public Schools for your convenience.

The ShowMe Times would like to encourage all of our readers to support our local school system. The education and growth of young people in our community is important to everyone's future.

We would like everyone to join us as we encourage these young students in their pursuits.

So lets get involved by supporting the events at our schools.

If you would like to submit information and a picture of a student and his/her accomplishments, send it to news@showmetimes.com. We would love to hear from you.

Dexter, Missouri – There will be some new faces at the Dexter Public Schools next year as fourteen educators are retiring in 2013.

The Dexter Board of Education accepted the retirement notices of 14 educators with a combined teaching experience of over 350 years.  A special Retirement Tea was held at the Bearcat Event Center last week and thirteen of the fourteen were able to attend.  Mrs. Leanne Dooley had a Tennis Tournament and was not able to attend.

Several family members and friends were on hand to wish them well along with many hugs.  There were tears of sadness and joy, but each retiring staff member was very happy to see so many drop in and say thank you for their hard work and dedication.

Pictured are: Dr. Kim Flowers, Debbie Essner, Sherry Matthews, Sandy Clark, Melinda Sweeney, and (non-certified staff member) Jan Britt. Standing are Kim Fitts, Nancy Vines, Ronnie Shipman, Pam Mills, Katrina Kluesner, Ann Polsgrove, and Charles Cooper.

We wish them all the best in their retirement and future endeavors!  Congratulations!

Dexter Senior High School- This listing of activities is a service offered by the ShowMe Times, working in partnership with the Dexter Public Schools for your convenience.

The ShowMe Times would like to encourage all of our readers to support our local school system. The education and growth of young people in our community is important to everyone's future.

We would like everyone to join us as we encourage these young students in their pursuits. 

So lets get involved by supporting the events at our schools.

If you would like to submit information and a picture of a student and his/her accomplishments, send it to news@showmetimes.com.  We would love to hear from you.

Written by
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer

Dexter, Missouri – The DHS auditorium was rockin’ Monday, May 6^th as the annual POP CONCERT was held.  “It was incredible,” stated Jamie Sepulvado, Choral Director for Dexter Public Schools.

All four choirs were featured singing songs like, “That’s What Makes You Beautiful” by One Direction, “Blackbird” by Paul McCartney and many other popular songs.  It was quite an incredible evening.

The talent involved blew everyone away with acts featuring Logan Quertermous Sarah Richardson, Stephanie Gee, Ashley and Emily Long, Matney Davis, Sam Ward, Jordan Dodson, Noah Kronk, Lauren Thrower, Jon Rodgers, Andrew Moore, Trevor Jines, Zachary Kester, Noah Raines, Brooks Propst, Drew Mason, Kyle Steams, Reale Cook, Shelby Gathings, and Miranda Rogers. 

Mrs. Sepulvado also presented awards to the seniors.  During the slidshow there was a special performance.  Mrs. Sepulvado and Mr. Darren Propst sang together.  It was a great night filled with fantastic music. 

The audience was awesome and after the seniors received their awards and the last song of the evening was sung, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house by those parents.  The last concert for the 2013 seniors and what an extraordinary event it was. 

Thank you Mrs. Sepulvado for all that you do and for the entertainment you provide the public each and every year. 

Photo Submitted:  Pictured from left are Rachel Putnam, Kasity Twaddell, Hannah Noe, Christina Harris, Jon Foels, Kelsey Frederick, Lauren Thrower and Zachary Sims.