Jefferson City, Missouri – Students from Dexter T.S. Hill Middle School and Dexter Senior High School participated in the Missouri Choral Directors Association Honors Choir. 

Their journey began in March 2014 when Mrs. Jamie Sepulvado, Dexter Public Schools Choir Director, recorded and submitted audition CDs.  Students from around the state wanted an opportunity to sing in these prestigious choirs. 

Mrs. Sepulvado received good news via e-mail that the six students were selected.  The student practiced several times before traveling to Jefferson City on July 22nd.  The Dexter students spent an entire day with other students from around Missouri rehearsing the pre-selected songs.

“These students were so well behaved and well represented our school to perfection!” stated Sepulvado.  “It was such a great experience and learning opportunity for them to sing with other talented students from all over the state.”

“Their concerts were amazing and I could not be more proud of their hard work and dedication to choral music,” continued Sepulvado.

The Dexter Senior High School Choral Program will have a full schedule this year with many competitions and concerts throughout the year.

James Robinson, Erica Parris, and Tres Hampton represented the Dexter T.S. Hill Middle School at the MCDA Honors Choir.

Jon Rodgers, Andrew Teel, and Jackson Babb represented the Dexter Senior High School.

Congratulations!  The Dexter community is extremely proud of all of the students and we look forward to many wonderful concerts this year.

Advance, Missouri – Advance Schools are gearing up for another great school year and the Hornets are ready for the 2014-2015 sports season as well.

Whether it’s your child’s first day of kindergarten or the start of their senior year, there are always new challenges.  Students often struggle and worry about saying goodbye to summer and hello to the start of a new year.  Not to worry, the Advance School District is going to make it easy for students to register and get ready for their new teachers.  Below is a list of dates and times that are important for your child to attend.

New Student Enrollment August 4th – 8th. 

High School Band camp is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m..

Junior High Band camp is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. – Noon.

Senior Registration is Wednesday, August 6^th from 9:00 a.m. – Noon.

Junior Registration is Wednesday, August 6^th from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Sophomore Registration is Thursday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. - Noon.

Freshman Registration is Thursday, August 7th is from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Grades 7 – 12 will need (1) notebook for each class, (1) folder for each class, pens and pencils for classes.  Teachers will let parents and students know if additional supplies are required for a specific class.

School supplies needed for grades 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th click HERE.

School supplies required for grades K - 3rd click HERE.

Click HERE for the 2013-2014 Advance R-IV School District Academic Calendar.

 Have a great school year!

On Monday, August 4th the Dexter Bearcats marching band will begin a week-long endurance of learning music and their marching moves under the leadership of Band Director Mr. Scott Rybolt.

Many do not realize what talent it takes to play an instrument well and march in step, but it is not easy. Freshman and Drum Majors (ONLY) will begin Monday from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. the rest of the band will begin on Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., break for lunch and return and march from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please remember it will be HOT HOT HOT!!  Wear shorts, bring a hat, wear light colored shirts, tennis shoes (NO SANDALS) for morning rehearsals you may wear sunglasses and most of all BRING WATER BOTTLES!!!  You must drink plenty of water, not soda!

Then on Friday, August 8th at 6:00 p.m. the Dexter High School Band will perform on the practice field for family and friends. 

Everyone is encourages to attend and preview this season’s half-time performance.  Students please dress in khaki shorts and white t-shirts.  The performance will last approximately 15 minutes, but you will see the work they have put forth in just one week of band camp!

The Dexter High School Band also has a Facebook page where you can follow the students, see great photos and keep up-to-date on their performances.  Just click here: Dexter High School Band.

Dexter, Missouri - School starts Thursday, August 14, 2014.  This year’s school registration will be held on Tuesday, August 5^th.  Students attending Dexter Public Schools kindergarten through 12^th grade are asked to register for the 2014-2015 school year at the Bearcat Event Center from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

If you are a returning student, a registration packet was mailed to your last known address.  Parents and/or guardians are asked to update the information prior to attending Registration Day.  Included are transportation information (bus information sheet), lunch applications, photo packet information, and medical information that will be kept confidential.

Cleanup, dress up, wear your summertime t-shirt or your favorite BEARCAT shirt!  It’s school picture day as well.  Don’t worry if your photo isn’t perfect a picture re-take day will be later in the year.

Are there new BEARCATS out there?  If so, you need to register as well. Students will need to provide their immunization record, birth certificate, as well as a social security card.  You will also need some type of proof of residency. Parents may bring a water bill, utility bill, or even a cable bill.

Can’t make to registration, don’t despair.  Please turn in your child’s registration packet prior to the first day of school  If you did not receive a packet in the mail, please contact the Dexter Administration Office at 573-614-1000. 

School begins Thursday, August 14^th and will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.