Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter School Board met in Closed Session this week. Below are the minutes released by Amy James, Interim Superintendent and Director of Special Services
In Closed Session:
1. The board accepted the resignation of the following:
Michele Cannon, MS Building Aide
2. The board employed the following; pending favorable background checks (if applicable):
Eric Boles-HS Boys Tennis
Brad Hann-Bus Mechanic
Shelly Culp-Business Teacher
Tamara Mallard-Special Services Aide
Cody Boyer-Special Services Aide
Brooke Walker-Special Services Aide
Angie Seabaugh-Special Services Aide
3. The board approved the following internal transfers for the
2017-2018 school year:
Transfer of Christin Stone to 3-8 ACE
Transfer of Rebekah McGhee to K-2 special services aide
4. Discussion of administrative personnel.
Motion to approve Alana Dowdy as HS Principal for 2017-2018
Items presented to the board for informational purposes for future meetings or for discussion include:
None at this time
Dexter, Missouri - Three Rivers College will hold a Fall On-the-Spot Enrollment Rush event in conjunction with the Raider Run, Walk & Wag 5K Run/Walk fundraiser on Saturday, July 8, in the East Park in Dexter.
The Enrollment Rush will allow prospective Three Rivers students to apply for admission and financial aid on the spot. Staff from Three Rivers – Dexter will be on hand to answer any questions attendees might have about the programs available at Three Rivers.
“A lot of people don’t realize how many classes and programs are available at Three Rivers – Dexter,” said Joe Kenley, Director of Three Rivers – Dexter. “We want to show how easy it is to start building your future, right here in Dexter.”
Registration is currently open for Fall 2017 classes at all of Three Rivers’ locations across Southeast Missouri. For more information on taking classes at Three Rivers College, or to apply for admission to Three Rivers, visit trcc.edu/admissions. For more information on the Raider Run, Walk & Wag 5K Run/Walk fundraiser, visit trcc.edu/development/events.php.
Three Rivers College has released its Dean’s List for the Spring 2017 semester. The honor is awarded to students taking 12 or more credit hours in a semester, who achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above. Dean’s List honors are also used at graduation to help determine eligibility for honors or highest honors.
Stoddard County
Advance
Logan Middleton, Erin Robison, Gracci Ward, Tiffany Wilcox
Bernie
Royce Champion, Tyla Cloninger, Shonda Ferguson, Zakry Ranberger, Billie Slusher, Ashlyn Stevens
Bloomfield
Austin Bond, Nycole Born, Jaime Jarrell, Taylor Noles, Kristi Venable, Jesse Watson
Dexter
Alexa Ash, Ramona Baker, Morgan Cliff, Katlyn Covey, Brittani Cox, Sara Edwards, Rodger Ellis, David Fortner, Jodi Fortner, Jocelyn Frederick, Angela Freeman, Melissa Geary, Brooke Gott, Macy Graves, Elexis Heitman, Taylor Hutchcraft, Jacob Hyten, Timothy Jones, Brandi Joy, Jessica Ladd, Casie Layton, Alexis May, Kelly McCoy, Kalyn Mitchell, April Perez, Emily Peters, Cadence Pullam, Blake Robinett, Trentan Rogers, Kristen Samples, Michaela Shafer, Randy Tanner, Tonya Whitehead
Essex
Clayton Daniel, Mackenzie Fry, Misty Stucker
Puxico
Shalynn Caldwell, Jonathon Davis, Kendra Kennedy, Kristen McGowen, Chelsea Wilson
Dexter, Missouri - Three Rivers College will hold its first “Raider Run, Walk & Wag” 5K run/walk fundraiser on Saturday, July 8 at 8 a.m. at the East Park in Dexter. Early registration for the event ends June 14.
The run/walk will be pet friendly – although not required, participants are encouraged to bring their four-legged friends with them. Strollers are also welcome, and “virtual runners” are able to participate apart from the event. Proceeds from the event will go to benefit students at Three Rivers – Dexter.
“Three Rivers isn’t just Poplar Bluff. Three Rivers is all of our 15-county service area, and it’s important for us to hold events in all of our communities, to benefit those communities,” said Michelle Reynolds, Director of Development at Three Rivers College. “With the Raider Run, Walk & Wag, you can not only have a great day in the park with your pets, but you can also help students right there in your town.”
Entry for an individual run is $20 June 14, with a guaranteed t-shirt for early registrants. Non-runners interested in supporting the event may register as a “virtual runner” for $20 and receive a t-shirt. Late and same-day registration begins at 8 a.m. in the East Park in Dexter, and is $25 per participant. T-shirts for late and same-day registrants are on a first-come, first-served basis, as supplies last. Pets must be leashed, with no pit bulls allowed by city ordinance.
Three Rivers will also hold an On-The-Spot Registration Rush during the Run, Walk & Wag event. Staff from Three Rivers – Dexter will be on hand to give information about degree, certificate, and transfer programs at Three Rivers – Dexter. Interested students will be able to apply for admission to Three Rivers at the event.
For more information on the Raider Run, Walk & Wag, or to get a registration form, visit trcc.edu/development/events.php, or call Michelle Reynolds at 573-840-9077.
Dexter, Missouri - "Whether you're looking to get your Associate degree or prepare to transfer to a 4-year institution, Three Rivers College is the opportunity you've been looking for."
Fall On-the-Spot ENROLLMENT RUSH!! A SPECIAL SATURDAY enrollment at Three Rivers College on Saturday, July 8th at East Park in Dexter from 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Call TRC- Dexter at (573) 614-1081 for more information.
Quality, Affordable Education
Get a start on college where classes are small, instructors know you by name, and you get one-on-one assistance. Our low tuition allows you to save thousands of dollars by taking freshman and sophomore classes at Three Rivers. We're accessible, allowing you to earn your AA on campus, online, or at our many centers and locations throughout Southeast Missouri. You can major in almost any academic area, and if you're undecided, we offer an economical way to explore your interests.
Career/Technical Training
Associate of Applied Science programs offer training for in-demand jobs with good salaries. Our Instructors have real-world experience. State-of-the-art training facilities and equipment allow you to train in a real-world environment. Includes fields of healthcare, technology, public safety, business, agriculture, and more.
Modern Facilities
On our Poplar Bluff campus, take advantage of the newly renovated Academic Resource Commons with library, computer center, tutoring center, and study areas. In addition, we have a career/technical building and the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. Students enjoy free campus-wide wi-fi internet access.
The brand new, state-of-the-art Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center on the Poplar Bluff campus has added learning technology-equipped Business classrooms, as well as an entire floor dedicated to our Nursing and Allied Health programs, including patient simulator labs, a realistic hospital simulation classroom, a medical laboratory, and dedicated Paramedic/EMS classrooms.
Full-service centers are located in Sikeston, Dexter, Kennett, Malden, Piedmont, Willow Springs, and Cape Girardeau. All have staff to help with registering for classes and applying for financial aid, along with College Store and library services. Plus: facilities for LPN to RN in Sikeston, Practical Nursing in Kennett, and Green Diesel Technology in Dexter.
Academic Assistance
At Three Rivers College, we go the extra mile to help ensure your success. We offer free tutoring on campus, at our off-centers, and online. In addition, Public Computing Centers that offer free computer and broadband internet access are available in Poplar Bluff, Sikeston, Malden, Kennett, Dexter, Piedmont, and Van Buren. Our extensive resources available to students include 24/7 database access to ebooks, videos, and millions of journal, magazine, and newspaper articles.
Personal Service
Not sure how to proceed? Come in and we’ll help you get started on your path to a better life through education. On the Poplar Bluff campus, the Welcome Center is open 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday to answer general questions and provide assistance with admissions, registration and financial aid. That same assistance is available at our off-campus centers from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
