Dexter, Missouri - Central Elementary School was presented with a $3,100 grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).

The grant will help support the school’s Accelerated Reader program.  The program develops reading skills, confirms comprehension by computerized testing and offers motivational rewards to students.

The Ronald McDonald House Charities supports non-profit children’s programs in the area of education, health and social well-being, and the cultural arts.  The local chapter awarded over $250,000 in grants to projects in the tri-state area in 2014.

Shown in the photo are Shane Brumfield, RMHC representative and supervisor of the Dexter McDonalds and April Aldridge, Accelerated Reading program teacher and Reading Interventionist.

Poplar Bluff, Missouri - The Poplar Bluff High School Academic Team had a strong showing during ACE Quizbowl camp last month at Lincoln College in Illinois.
 
Jackson Rideout, the PBHS senior captain, took first place in the history tournament; sophomore Alyssa Cook, the JV captain, won second in a team contest; and Christian Cmehil-Warn, a senior starter, consistently qualified to compete with the top performing students from multiple states.
 
PBHS has been making its mark in Academic Competition Enterprises-sponsored camps for several years, according to their coach, science teacher Gail Karlish. The Academic Team ended the 2014/15 season with a 30-14 Scholar Bowl record, the Missouri State High School Activity Association has reported.

(Shown in the photos from left) Jackson Rideout, Christian Cmehil-Warn and Alyssa Cook pose with their spoils outside of Lincoln College following Quizbowl.


Submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Coordinator, Poplar Bluff R-I School District

Dexter, Missouri - Bill Hampton Dexter Center Director presenting Ethan Lamier the Stoddard County Farm Bureau Insurance Scholarship. 

This is the 4th year the Stoddard County Farm Bureau has given a scholarship to a student at the Dexter Center.

Congratulations Ethan!

Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu

Dexter, Missouri - the Dexter Public School District began their 2015-2016 with 26 new employees.  Classes began on Thursday, August 13th.

They include: (back row, from left ) Gavin Miller-Middle School Assistant Principal, Hillary Mayberry-Grade Three Teacher, Melissa Raley-Teacher's Assistant, Maryssa Campbell-Teacher's Assistant, and Patricia Mason-Teacher's Assistant.

Second from top: Zac Moore-Southwest Elementary P.E., Daniel McCoy-Teacher's Assistant and Asst. H.S. Football Coach, Jacinda DeWitt-Southwest Principal, and Tonya Whitehead-Teacher's Assistant.

Third row from top: Shelby Lintz-Grade Five Teacher, Cassie Templemire-Grade Three Teacher, Lauren VonRuden-Teacher's Assistant, Kayla Hammons-Teacher's Assistant and Michele Williams-Curriculum Director.

Standing is Superintendent Mitch Wood.

In the front row are: Candice Averett- Grade Three Teacher, Kaylee Hessling-Grade Four Teacher, Kimberly Williams-Southwest ECSE Aide, Carla Bradley-High School English, and Angela Yount - Teacher's Assistant.

Not available for the photo are Curt Hillis-Teacher's Assistant, William Vance-Teacher's Assistant, Sephanie Monroe-Middle School Art and Lucas McKinnis-High School Social Studies.

Dexter High School - This listing of Dexter High School activities is a service offered by the ShowMe Times, working in partnership with Mr. Mitch Wood, Superintendent 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   news@showmetimes.com.

Monday, August 17

Zero hour classes begin.

Freshman/New Student Parent Orientation-Auditorium-6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 18

Freshman Class Orientation Meeting-Go straight to the auditorium after 1^st hour class.

Wednesday, August 19

Sophomore Class Orientation Meeting-Go straight to the auditorium after 2^nd hour class.    

Thursday, August 20

Junior Class Orientation Meeting-Go straight to the auditorium after 1^st hour class.

Friday, August 21

FCA Breakfast at First Baptist Church-7:20 a.m.

Choir Fundraiser Begins

Senior Class Orientation Meeting-Go straight to the auditorium after 3^rd hour class.  Everybody will eat during lunch B.

Football vs. Ste. Genevieve-Home-7:00 p.m.