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August 23rd 2017 by Dee Loflin

Poplar Bluff, Missouri - “All means all” was the theme of Poplar Bluff R-I Superintendent Scott Dill’s state-of-the-school address at the annual convocation on Monday, Aug. 14, at the Black River Coliseum.

The statement served to affirm the district’s mission – Achieving excellence through learning: Every child, every hour, every day.

Having the entire staff together – nearly 800 employees, Dill took the opportunity to announce this year’s focus with major construction now in the rearview: to strengthen the district’s PLC model, which stands for professional learning community.

“For my money, if there’s a better way to improve performance, I have not found it,” Dill stated, noting that it is the golden era of educational research.

A PLC is defined in school literature as an ongoing process in which educators work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective inquiry and action research to achieve better results for the students they serve.

Dill and his administrative team participated in a PLC Institute over the summer to brush up on the guiding principles in order to ensure the process is being implemented with fidelity from building to building, in light of routine turnover that has taken place.

The district initially engaged in the process several years ago, instituting Collaboration Day, contractual time built into the academic calendar for teachers to work together interdependently analyzing data and aligning curriculum in order to help individual learners excel.

“I see this as a retooling of what we’re doing really well in a lot of places,” said Dill, reflecting on his first year in Poplar Bluff. “We have to move past talking about my kids and start talking about our kids.”

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education posted last week that this year’s graduation rate for PBHS is 91.8 percent, an increase of 4.2 percent over 2016, and more than 13 percent since 2011. Dill commended the faculty on the substantial strides. Even still he pointed out there are about 8 percent of students not walking across the stage.

“The stakes are high, ladies and gentlemen,” Dill concluded upon sharing some eye-opening statistics about the negative effects of an incomplete education.

Prior to the address, faith partners united to deliver a prayer, the JROTC presented the colors and vendors raffled off prizes. Each principal introduced their new staff members. The convocation serves as a pep rally for employees as they enter a new school year.

Pictured: Superintendent Scott Dill deliver the state-of-the-school address.

Story and photo submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District

Last Updated on August 23rd 2017 by Dee Loflin

https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v884/All-Means-All

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MO Statewide HS Football Rankings Week 1

August 23rd 2017 by Dee Loflin

Missouri - Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a 15-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Sam McDowell, The Kansas City Star; Dave Kvidahl, STLHighschoolsports.com; Jim Powers, High School Sports Caravan; Cameron Teague, The Columbia Tribune; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Mike Scott, Ozone Sports; Harrison Keegan, The Springfield News-Leader; Tim Leible, The Rolla Daily News; Thomas Huitt-Johnson, The St. Joseph News-Press; J.B Connoley, KRES radio; Chris Pobst, Sikeston Standard-Democrat;Matt King, The Daily Journal; Jason Peake, The Joplin Globe; Josh Mlot, Southeast Missourian.

First-place votes in parenthesis.

CLASS 6

Rank, team, Rec., Pts., LW

1. Blue Springs (15) 1-0, 150, 1

2. CBC, 1-0, 135, 2

3. Kirkwood, 1-0, 120, 4

4. Park Hill, 1-0, 95, 5

5. Eureka, 10-2, 88, 6

6. Hazelwood Central, 1-0, 70, 7

7. Lee’s Summit West, 1-0, 45, NR

8. Raymore-Peculiar, 1-0, 44, 8

9. Rock Bridge, 1-0, 29, NR

10. Rockhurst, 0-1, 21, 3

Dropped out: No. 9 Blue Springs South, No. 10 Francis Howell

Also receiving votes: Francis Howell (1-0), 14; Jefferson City (1-0) 9; Springfield Kickapoo (1-0), 5

CLASS 5

Rank, team, Rec., Pts., LW

1. Vianney (15), 1-0, 150, 1

2. Fort Zumwalt North, 1-0, 132, 2

3. Staley, 1-0, 126, 3

4. Battle, 1-0, 104, 4

5. Liberty, 1-0, 86, 5

6. Glendale, 1-0, 61, 8

7. Fort Osage, 1-0, 53, 9

8. Chaminade, 0-1, 47, 6

9. Ozark, 1-0, 28, NR

10. Park Hill South, 1-0, 22, 10

Dropped out: No. 7 Carthage

Also receiving votes: Carthage (0-1), 11; William Chrisman (1-0) 4; Jackson (1-0), 4

CLASS 4

Rank, team, Rec., Pts., LW

1. Webb City (14), 1-0, 149, 1

2. Hannibal, 1-0, 121, 6

3. Harrisonville, 1-0, 102, 7

4. Carl Junction, 0-1, 88, 4

5. MICDS (1), 1-0, 77, 8

6. Kearney, 0-1, 73, 5

7. Parkway Central, 1-0, 56, NR

8. Camdenton, 1-0, 48, 9

9. Raytown South, 1-0, 47, 10

10. Ladue, 0-1, 25, 2

Dropped out: No. 3 Parkway North

Also receiving votes: Parkway North (0-1), 23; Platte County (1-0), 9; Grain Valley (1-0), 7

CLASS 3

Rank, team, Rec., Pts., LW

1. McCluer South-Berkeley (10), 1-0, 141, 1

2. Maryville (4), 1-0, 137, 2

3. Blair Oaks, 1-0, 108, 4

4. Miller Career (1), 0-1, 106, 3

5. Center, 1-0, 100, 5

6. Park Hills Central, 1-0, 73, 7

7. Southern Boone, 1-0, 41, T10

8. Monett, 1-0, 31, 9

9. Mt. Vernon, 1-0, 25, NR

10. Osage, 1-0, 18;

Dropped out: No. 6 Owensville, No. 8 Reeds Spring, No. T10 Orchard Farm

Also receiving votes: Oak Grove (1-0), 10; Reeds Spring (1-0), 10; Owensville (0-1), 9; Springfield Catholic (1-0), 8; Eldon (1-0), 5; O’Fallon Christian (1-0), 2; Cassville (0-1), 1

CLASS 2

Rank, team, Rec., Pts., LW

1. Lamar (15), 1-0, 150, 1

2. Trinity, 0-0, 135, 2

3. Mountain Grove, 1-0, 114, 3

4. Lutheran North, 1-0, 104, 4

5. Ava, 1-0, 80, 5

6. Centralia, 1-0, 78, 6

7. South Callaway, 1-0, 55, 10

8. Cardinal Ritter, 1-0, 42, 9

9. Mtn. View-Liberty, 0-1, 26, 7

10. Brentwood, 1-0, 19, 10

Also receiving votes: Malden (1-0), 15; Lexington (1-0), 4; Macon (1-0), 3

CLASS 1

Rank, team, Rec., Pts., LW

1. Hamilton-Penney (15), 1-0, 150, 1

2. Valle Catholic, 1-0, 127, T2

3. Monroe City, 1-0, 121, T2

4. Marceline, 1-0, 102, 4

5. Lincoln, 1-0, 82, 6

6. Hayti, 1-0, 63, NR

7. Westran, 1-0, 58, 7

8. Pierce City, 1-0, 51, 9

9. Thayer, 0-1, 20, 5

10. Lockwood, 1-0, 17, 10

Dropped out: No. 8 Cass-Midway

Also receiving votes: Wellington-Napoleon (1-0), 16; Plattsburg (1-0), 9; Cass-Midway (0-1), 7; South Shelby (1-0), 2

Last Updated on August 23rd 2017 by Dee Loflin

https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v889/MO-Statewide-HS-Football-Rankings-Week-1

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Robotics Club Collecting for BackPacks for Friday Program

August 22nd 2017 by Dee Loflin

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter High School Robotics Club is collecting manual can openers. Kind of an odd request, but for a good cause! They are donating the manual can openers to the BackPacks for Friday (BFF) Program.

BackPacks For Friday (BFF) is a program designed to help families with a backpack full of food to supplement their pantries at home on the weekends. This program is a partnership between the school district and Southeast Missouri Food Bank.

"We are able to provide this service to our students because of many generous donors in our community," commented Amber Nea, Director of Special Services at Dexter Schools.

Approximately 40 elementary students in the Dexter School District will be given a bag of non-perishable food each Friday afternoon for the family to eat over the weekend. The food is distributed discreetly to each child before leaving the school building. The BFF program begins in August and continues until the end of the school year.

Families have many different reasons for needing the extra food. The school district does not need to know the specific reason(s) why, only that it is needed.

The Robotics club at Dexter High School adopted BFF as their service project last school year. They use the schedule below to collect additional treats that are added to the BFF backpacks once a month just for fun.

"We are honored this group of youngsters has chosen to adopt our program," continued Nea. "Friday is a happy day for these children, and the added treats make it even more special."

You can help! For the month of August send a manual can opener with your student. There is a box outside of Tiska Rodgers' classroom at the high school. If your student is not at the high school, just drop off at the office and they will have a student deliver to the Robotics Club box. All donations are welcome!

Months and Items to be Collected:

Aug.-Manual can openers

Sept.-Deodorant

Oct.-Halloween Sweet Treat-small treat bag of candy

Nov.-Shampoo/Soap

Dec.-gloves/hats/scarves

Jan.-Chap-stick

Feb.-Valentine Sweet Treat-candy or Little Debbie Cakes

March-Toothbrushes/Toothpaste

April-Deodorant

May-Sunscreen

If anyone would like to donate to this program please contact: Amy James, Director of Special Services at 573-614-1000 ext. 1604.

Last Updated on August 22nd 2017 by Dee Loflin

https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v888/Robotics-Club-Collecting-for-BackPacks-for-Friday-Program

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Bloomfield School District Welcomes New Teachers

August 21st 2017 by Dee Loflin

Bloomfield, Missouri - Bloomfield Schools welcomed four new teachers to the district for the 2017-2018 academic school year.

Suzanne Helle is the new Band Director.

Natalie Manes is the new Middle School Social Science and Science Teacher.

Brent Shipman is a new High School English Teacher.

Katie Stewart is a new First Grade Teacher.

Pictured are front row from left to right Katie Stewart and Brent Shipman, standing are Suzanne Helle and Natalie Manes.

Last Updated on August 21st 2017 by Dee Loflin

https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v87j/Bloomfield-School-District-Welcomes-New-Teachers

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Bloomfield Schools to Participate in Solar Eclipse Watch

August 18th 2017 by Dee Loflin

Bloomfield, Missouri - Monday is the solar eclipse! The district has purchased solar eclipse glasses that meet recommended standards for students in grades 2-12 and all staff.

Grades K-1 will watch the live stream in their classrooms.

Grades 2-4 will meet in the cafeteria at 12:30pm. Mrs. Skaggs and teachers will go over safety with the students, watch an educational video and practice how to put on and take off glasses. At 1:00 pm the students will leave the cafeteria and go to the baseball field. Elementary students will sit by the fence in centerfield.

Middle school students will meet in the FEMA gym at 12:30pm. Mr. Bell and middle school staff will go over safety with the students and practice how to put on and take off glasses. At 1:00 pm the students will leave the FEMA gym and go to the baseball field. MS students will sit by the fence in center-right field.

High school students will meet in the HS gym at 12:30 pm. Mr. Karnes and HS staff will go over safety with students and practice how to put on and take off glasses. At 1pm the students will go to the baseball field. HS students will sit by the fence in right field.

ALL students participating in the outdoor event MUST have a signed permission slip. Those students who do not have a signed permission slip will view the eclipse indoors via live stream

Last Updated on August 18th 2017 by Dee Loflin

https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v870/Bloomfield-Schools-to-Participate-in-Solar-Eclipse-Watch

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