Essex, Missouri - Richland R-1 student Kate Wyman won first place in the Language Arts Division II competition at the 19th Annual National Junior Beta Club Convention over the weekend in Nashville, Tennessee.

Wyman defeated 22 other competitors from 10 other states including: Illinois, Texas, North Carolina, and others to bring home the title of champion. Wyman traveled to Nashville and did her preregistration work for the event on Thursday.

She then took the timed multiple choice test on Friday afternoon.  "Much of the national test focused on reading comprehension while much of the state test was on grammar," stated Wyman.

After seeing her name on the Top 10 list on their way into the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center on Sunday morning, she was surprised to hear her named called to receive the top honor. 

Wyman won the right to compete on the national stage by taking third place in the state competition in Poplar Bluff back in December. Wyman will be a freshman this fall at Richland R-1 School.

Congratulations Kate! 

Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie Cheerleaders will host a Little Mules Cheer Camp for first grade through sixth grade on Tuesday, June 30^th and Thursday, July 2^nd from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Bernie Elementary Gym.

Forms have been mailed to all elementary girls.

During the camp the girls will be taught a cheer, chant, and cheer motions.  The Little Mules Cheerleaders will perform at a home game during the High School season.

Cost is only $25.00 per girl and that includes a cheer t-shirt.  You may register and pay the first day of camp.  You may also purchase a hair bow for an additional $10.00.  The bows will be delivered before the home performance.

If you would like further information please contact Coach Casey Arnold at  573-421-5752arnoldc@bernie.k12.mo.us.

Dexter, Missouri - Dexter Public Schools will host their annual Registration Day on Tuesday, August 4th from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Bearcat Event Center for grades kindergarten - 12th grade.

First day of classes are slated for Thursday, August 13th and they will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.  Kindergarten classes will begin on Friday, August 14th.

Central Elementary has already made available the 2015-2016 School Supply List for third, fourth, and fifth grade students.

Below is the Supply List for 3rd grade students at Central Elementary in Dexter. 

Click HERE for School Calendar.

Dexter, Missouri - The first day of classes for Dexter Public Schools are scheduled for Thursday, August 13th and they will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.  Kindergarten classes will begin on Friday, August 14th.

Dexter Public Schools will host their annual Registration Day on Tuesday, August 4th from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Bearcat Event Center for grades kindergarten - 12th grade.

Central Elementary has already made available the 2015-2016 School Supply List for third, fourth, and fifth grade students.

Below is the Supply List for 4th grade students at Central Elementary in Dexter. 

Click HERE for School Calendar.

Fayette, Missouri - Central Methodist University has announced the College of Graduate and Extended Studies Spring 2015 Dean's List. 

Local students on the list are Sam Karmas, Jamie Granger, Hannah Mathis, and Kristen Wagner of Dexter.

Sam Karmas is obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  Jamie Granger is in child development program at the Poplar Bluff location.  Kristen Wagner is in the pre-education program at the Poplar Bluff location.  Hannah Mathis is in the special education program at the Poplar Bluff location as well.

The Central Methodist Dean's List is reserved only for students who earn a 3.50 or above grade point average, completes a minimum of 12 credit hours during terms 3 and 4 combined, had no grades below a C and who has been a good citizen of the CMU community.

Since its founding in 1854, CMU has evolved into a university that confers master's, bachelor's, and associate's degrees through programming on its main campus in Fayette, Missouri and through extension sites located across Missouri and online.