Dexter, Missouri - Each year the annual PTO Book Fair is held in late January to early February and students get an opportunity to shop for books from the Scholastic Book Company.

This year was the biggest yet with a record amount of proceeds going back into Southwest Elementary, Central Elementary and T.S. Hill Middle School Libraries.

PTO parents help at the Book Fairs and assist the students, run the cash registers, and try to make it an educational and enjoyable shopping experience.

Each school library will receive almost $1,900 to purchase books and supplies for their respective library.

Shown in the photo is Suzanne Collier (President of Middle School Parent Teachers Organization) presenting a check to Kay Stevenson (Middle School Librarian).

Dexter, Missouri - Each year the annual PTO Book Fair is held in late January to early February and students get an opportunity to shop for books from the Scholastic Book Company.

This year was the biggest yet with a record amount of proceeds going back into Southwest Elementary, Central Elementary and T.S. Hill Middle School Libraries.

PTO parents help at the Book Fairs and assist the students, run the cash registers, and try to make it an educational and enjoyable shopping experience.

Each school library will receive almost $1,900 to purchase books and supplies for their respective library.

Shown in the photo are Rachelle Bennett, President of Central Elementary PTO presenting a check to Camie Richard, Central Elementary Librarian.

Dexter, Missouri - Each year the annual PTO Book Fair is held in late January to early February and students get an opportunity to shop for books from the Scholastic Book Company.

This year was the biggest yet with a record amount of proceeds going back into Southwest Elementary, Central Elementary and T.S. Hill Middle School Libraries.

PTO parents help at the Book Fairs and assist the students, run the cash registers, and try to make it an educational and enjoyable shopping experience.

Each school library will receive almost $1,900 to purchase books and supplies for their respective library.

Shown in the photo is Kristi Booker, President Southwest PTO presenting a check to Camie Richard, Southwest Elementary Librarian.

Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors Wyatt Burden, Chloe Richman, Emilynn LeGrand, and Jonas Shoemaker with the Positive Office Referral certificate.

Wyatt Burden is in the first grade classroom of Mrs. Hammons. "Wyatt helped another student who was having trouble getting her coat on.  He was very polite and used the 3R's."

Chloe Richman is in the 2nd grade and was referred by Mr. Eldreth. "Chloe is always showing the 3R's and is a fantastic behavior model for her peers!"

Emilynn LeGrand is in the Kindergarten classroom of Mrs. Mason. "Emilynn is kind and helpful to the teacher and other students."

Jonas Shoemaker is in the 2nd grade classroom of Mrs. Keena. "Jonas is always positive!!  The first one to tell classmates, "Good job!" Hard worker and always ready to learn!"

Back row from left to right are Wyatt Burden and Chloe Richman, front row from left to right Emilynn LeGrand and Jonas Shoemaker.

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Elks Lodge recently announced the winners of $500 scholarships awarded to 2016 seniors.

The 15 scholarships went to students and direct relatives of members of the Dexter Elks Lodge.

The Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, by undertaking community projects that address unmet needs, and by honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans.

The recipients of this year's 2016 scholarships are Kendall Adams of Dexter, Kassidy Bollinger of Dexter, Kerigan Brady of Dexter, Shaylee Ficke of Doniphan, River Chism of Dexter, Matney Davis of Dexter, Michael Griffin of Dexter, Kayla Newell of Apex, North Carolina, Tyler Heil of Dexter, Jessica Holder of Dexter, Storm Massey of Dexter, Dakoda Monroe of Bloomfield, Seth Mouser of Dexter, Katylyn Pearson of Bloomfield, and Blake Robinett of Dexter.

Shown in the photo are Dexter seniors front row from left to right Kerigan Brady, Jessica Holder, Kendall Adams, and Matney Davis.  Back row from left to right are Michael Griffin, River Chism, Tyler Heil, Storm Massey, and Blake Robinett.