Local Schools
National Technical Honor Society Spring Induction 2018
April 17th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Poplar Bluff, Missouri - A total of 19 Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society during the second annual induction ceremony on Thursday, March 8, at the High School.
In addition to receiving recommendations by program instructors, students must achieve a 9.0 cumulative grade point average at the TCC and an 8.0 non-weighted GPA on all other high school work, maintain 95 percent attendance and have good citizenship with no suspensions during their secondary education career.
“This is a great organization for the career center students to be recognized,” said Vo Special Needs Guidance Educator Barbie Hon, NTHS sponsor. “Vocational school has sometimes gotten a negative reputation for only having students that don’t excel in academics. However, we have several very bright students every year and this organization recognizes those students for their hard work and dedication.”
The local NTHS chapter was established in 2017 under the direction of Becki Shrum, now a MO Options teacher at the Graduation Center. The new inductees join nine seniors who were sworn in last year.
Pictured: Alongside Barbie Hon (far left) and TCC Director Charles Kinsey (far right), pictured (in alphabetical order) are Alana Adams, Eve Brazel, Ariana Burkhart, Michael Fox, Brooke Francisco, Tara Hutchinson, Jaykota Kearbey, Taylor Noel, Cody Osborn, Kaitlyn Ruminer, Autumn Stimmell, Ethan Tinnin, Randall White and Trevor White. Not present were Michaelyn Hatton, Lucas Nicolini, Clayton Riddle, James Hillis and Joseph Morlan.
Article and Photo submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
Last Updated on April 17th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/va95/National-Technical-Honor-Society-Spring-Induction-2018
Keith Mitchell Family Makes Named Gift to Three Rivers in Kennett
April 16th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Keith Mitchell family makes named gift to TRC-Kennett
The Keith Mitchell family made a named gift to Three Rivers College - Kennett. The donation includes naming rights for the atrium of the building.
“Education is the backbone of small towns such as Kennett,” said Keith Mitchell. “Our family is proud to be able to invest in Three Rives College and its students.”
“We very much appreciate the support of the Mitchell family,” said Kathy Ballard, Director of TRC-Kennett. “Their donation will be used for unexpected needs of the Kennett location not foreseen in the yearly budget.”
Three Rivers College – Kennett is an external location for Three Rivers College. It allows area residents to pursue higher education close to home by offering quality and affordable college transfer and career-technical programs at its location at 1002 Great West Drive in Kennett.
The donation was made through the Three Rivers Endowment Trust, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization designated by Three Rivers College to receive and manage gifts on behalf of the College. The Endowment Trust acts as a trustee for donations to assure that gifts are distributed in the manner specified by the donor.
For more information on Three Rivers-Kennett, call 573-888-6381. For information on donating to the College, visit trcc.edu/development or call 573-840-9077.
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.
Pictured: Keith Mitchell and Robbin Mitchell (third and fourth from left, respectively) are recognized by representatives of Three Rivers College for their donation to TRC-Kennett. From Three Rivers are Eric Schalk (from left), Chairman of the Board of Trustees; Kathy Ballard, TRC-Kennett Director; TRC President Dr. Wesley Payne; Dr. Maribeth Payne, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness; and Michelle Reynolds, Director of Development.
Last Updated on April 16th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/va8r/Keith-Mitchell-Family-Makes-Named-Gift-to-Three-Rivers-in-Kennett
Bloomfield School Board Meeting Minutes - April 2018
April 16th 2018 by Dee Loflin
The Bloomfield School board met for the regular April board meeting. Several 2nd grade students presented their inventor projects to the board.
The board secretary, Vince Lockhart, swore in the new elected/re-elected board members Scott Gibbs and Brad Warner.
John Newell served 9 years prior to his retirement off the board.
The board then elected officers: President Louise Causey, Vice President Trevor Pulley, Secretary Vince Lockhart, and Treasurer Scott Gibbs.
The board approved:
1. to solicit bids for the district auditor;
2. solicit RFPs for Construction Manangement Agency;
3. a resolution of intent of reimbursement.
In executive session, the board approved:
1. Thomas Zych as substitute bending background check and proper paperwork
2. Resignation of Marcia Eggimann at the end of the 17-18 school year
3. Resignation of Belissa Durham effective Nov 1, 2018
4. Daniel McCoy as HS Counselor for 18-19 school year
5. Kathy Faries as HS English Teacher for 18-19 school year
6. Bethany Chrisian as Elementary Teacher for 18-19 school year
7. Charity Busby as Elemetary Teacher for 18-19 school year
8. Classified staff fo 18-19 school year - list attached
9. Some Extra- Duty assignments for 18-19 school year
2017-18 Stipend
Board of Education
Secretary Belissa Durham
Activities Director Brandon Crook
Tournament Director Jason Karnes
Basketball
HS Boys Head Coach Brandon Crook
HS Boys Asst Coach Jon Simpher
HS Girls Head Coach Louis Bell
HS Girls Asst Coach Natalie Manes
MS Boys Head Coach Travis Westbrook
MS Boys Asst Coach Brandon Crook
MS Girls Head Coach Louis Bell
MS Girls Asst Coach Sarah Moore
ES Boys Head Coach Travis Westbrook
ES Girls Head Coach Sarah Moore
Volleyball
HS Head Coach Haley Silman
HS Asst Coach Che Jones
MS Head Coach Che Jones
MS Asst Coach Amy Battles
ES Head Coach Julie Dodd
Baseball
HS Head Coach Jon Simpher
HS Asst Coach Matt Foster
MS Head Coach Matthew Kohm
MS Asst. Coach Jon Simpher
HS Fall Head Jon Simpher
HS Fall Asst. Matt Foster
Softball
HS Head Coach Charlotte Phillips
HS Asst Coach Sabrina Skaggs
Golf
HS Coach Travis Westbrook
Cross Country
Head Coach (MS/HS/Co-Ed) Matthew Kohm
Assistant Coach Brent Shipman
Cheerleading
HS Head Coach Che Jones
MS Head Coach Charlotte Phillips
Beta Club
HS Lead Sponsor Sara Holloway
HS Asst Sponsor Lori Vaughn
MS Lead Sponsor Erica Berry
MS Asst. Sponsor Heather White
Scholastic Meet
MS Declamation Debbie Shafer
MS General Academics Brandi Massey
MS Math Kara Thompson
MS Science Sabra Mayberry
MS Spelling Brandi Massey
MS English Erica Berry
MS History Debbie Shafer
ES Science Charlotte Phillips
ES Social Studies April Cox
ES Spelling April Cox
ES Math Ashley Schurenberg
ES English Heather Vaughn
HS Quiz Bowl John Hester/Lisa Pulley
HS Speech & Debate Brent Shipman
Student Council
HS Sponsor Kerri Lanpher
MS Sponsor Kara Thompson
National History Day
Middle School Natalie Manes
High School Matthew Kohm
FBLA Sponsor - Lead Haley Silman
FCCLA Sponsor Penny Lipe
FFA Advisor Chad Upchurch
Prom Coordinator Heather Mayo
Yearbook Coordinator Haley Silman
Vocal Music Coordinator Terrie Rose
Instrumental Music Coord. Suzanne Helle
Title I Coordinator Cheryl Mayo
After School Tutoring Various Staff $25/hr
Last Updated on April 16th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/va8q/Bloomfield-School-Board-Meeting-Minutes--April-2018
DHS Weekly Activities - April 16th - April 22nd
April 16th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Dexter High School - This listing of weekly activities is a service offered by the ShowMe Times, working in partnership with Dexter High School principal, Alana Dowdy, and DHS Asst. Principal Melissa Hahn 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, April 16th
STUCO Leadership Week
Softball at Advance in SCAA Tournament, 4:30 pm
Golf at Jackson Invitational, depart 8:00 am
V/JV Baseball vs. Poplar Bluff at home, 4:00 pm
TRCC Registration - Select DHS Seniors (9:15-11:00)
Tuesday, April 17th
STUCO Leadership Week
Softball at Advance in SCAA Tournament, TBD
Track at Sikeston, 4:00 pm, bus 2:15 pm
Boys Tennis at Farmington, 4:00 pm, bus 1:20 pm
V/JV Baseball vs. Jackson at home, 4:00 pm
Wednesday, April 18th
STUCO Leadership Week
Softball at Advance in SCAA Tournament, TBD
FFA State Leadership in Columbia, MO, bus 8:30 am
Thursday, April 19th
STUCO Leadership Week
FFA State Leadership in Columbia, MO
Golf at JV Perryville Invitational, 10:00 am, depart 8:00 am
Boys Tennis at Jackson, 4:00 pm, bus 2:15 pm
National Honor Society Induction, DHS Auditorium, 6:00 pm
Friday, April 20th
Jazz Band to UMSL Jazz Festival, bus 11:00 am
STUCO Leadership Week
FFA State Leadership in Columbia, MO
Golf at Cape vs. Notre Dame, 3:30, departure TBD
Prom Decoration Day, BEC
Baseball at Notre Dame Showcase vs. Triad, IL at 6:30 pm, Bus TBD
Softball vs. Ellington at home, 4:30 pm
Saturday, April 21st
PROM
Grand March 7:00 pm
Project Prom Bus departs 11:00 pm
Project Prom Bus returns 6:00-6:30 am
Jazz Band at UMSL Jazz Festival - St. Louis, MO, bus 3:30 pm
Sunday, April 22nd
Project Prom Bus returns 6:00-6:30 am
Last Updated on April 16th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/va8n/DHS-Weekly-Activities--April-16th--April-22nd
Faurecia Donates Stretcher to Three Rivers EMS Program
April 16th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - Faurecia in Dexter donated a full X-frame EMS stretcher with backboard to Three Rivers College for use in its Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic programs.
“We appreciate this donation, which we will place into the donated ambulance that we have to provide our students with realism in patient care scenarios,” said Tami Cunningham, Coordinator of the Emergency Medical Services Program at Three Rivers. Stretchers such as this one can cost more than $9,000.
“Donations such as this help us provide our students with the latest equipment that they will encounter in their field experiences. This allows our students to be familiar with the equipment they will be using during their field internships with the area ambulance services,” Cunningham said.
“Faurecia is proud to partner with the Three Rivers EMS Program,” said Michael Pulley, Plant Manager for the Faurecia facility in Dexter. “We are happy that this donation will directly benefit the members of our community.”
Three Rivers offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paramedic and a One-Year Certificate in Paramedic. The Paramedic program prepares EMTs to apply for National Registry Examination for paramedic licensure and to provide safe and effective pre-hospital emergency care for sick and injured adults and children. Three Rivers also offers a Short-Term Certificate in Emergency Medical Services for those wanting to train to become an emergency medical technician.
The deadline to apply for the Paramedic Program is May 1. For more information about the Paramedic and EMS programs, contact Cunningham at 573-840 -9672.
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.
Pictured: The Dexter Faurecia plant donated a full X-frame EMS stretcher with backboard to Three Rivers College for use in the college's EMT training classes at TRC-Dexter, as well as in its paramedic training and first responder classes. Pictured at the donation are, from left, Endowment Trust Board Member Mark Stidham, Faurecia Plant Manager Mike Pulley, Faurecia HSES Coordinator Mark Fulkerson, TRC-Dexter Director Joe Kenley, Three Rivers EMS Coordinator Tami Cunningham and TRC Simulation Lab Coordinator Mike Willis.
Last Updated on April 16th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/va8k/Faurecia-Donates-Stretcher-to-Three-Rivers-EMS-Program
