A female and male student athlete from both Poplar Bluff Junior and Senior High has been named Missouri Good Sports for their behavior, positive role modeling, and outstanding display of sportsmanship through participation in interscholastic activities.

 

Nominated by the coaching staff on Wednesday, May 23, award recipients included: PBJHS basketball player and track runner Emilee Cheek and football player, wrestler and track runner Gatlin Taylor; and from PBHS, cross country and track runner as well as swimmer Paige Bradley and basketball player/track runner Dominique Hardimon.

 

“We at MSHSAA firmly believe that a positive role model such as yourself can positively influence the actions of others in your school—your teammates, younger students, your opponents and even spectators,” stated Jason West, Missouri State High School Activities Association communications director. “Since a few things bring schools and communities together like high school activities, the actions you display in competitions go a long way to influence others’ perceptions.”

Pictured (From left) Gatlin Taylor, Paige Bradley, R-I Athletic Director Kent Keith, Dominique Hardimon and Emilee Cheek.

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

Three Rivers College recognized more than 50 of its highest performing students at its Annual Student Excellence Awards ceremony. Winners were chosen to represent each academic department and career education program, the Three Rivers external locations, honor societies, and major student organizations.

 

“The Student Excellence Awards are a celebration not only of academic success but of the hard work and commitment of our student body,” said Dr. Wesley Payne, President of Three Rivers College. “The success these students have achieved is not only an indication of natural ability and talent, but also their dedication to putting in the time and doing the work that makes them the standouts of Three Rivers.”

 

Winners from academic and career programs are chosen by that program’s leadership based on recommendations from faculty members. The leadership of each organization selects student organization, external location, and honor society award recipients.

 

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.

Sam Traxel of the Poplar Bluff High School Class of 2018 has been awarded the $500 Kyle Curtis Dicken Memorial scholarship, available to graduating seniors pursuing music. Traxel plans to study audio engineering technology at Belmont University in Nashville.

 

Contributions to the Dicken Memorial scholarship fund may be made to: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, 425 E. Trafficway, Springfield MO 65806. For more information, email awingo@cfozarks.org of call 573-803-1248.

 

Pictured: Curtis and Wanda Dicken present Sam Traxel with a scholarship in May. Also pictured is band director Stephen Winters.

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

The Designing Women Foundation honored three scholarship recipients and Charlie Classics reading contest winners from Poplar Bluff Schools during a reception held Monday, May 14, at the Bloodworth House.

 

PBHS senior Kenneth Hadley earned the $2,000 Charlie Classics Scholarship by reading 101 approved novels beginning in Junior High. Kenneth received an additional $300 Visa bank card for being the top reader in the Class of 2018, completing 42 Charlie Classics throughout the school year, and has been the top reader in his class since eighth grade. Seventh grader Charlee Deaton read a total of 45 books this school year, also earning a $300 bank card.

 

PBHS senior Alexis Tinsley was selected by a committee to receive the $1,000 Designing Women Foundation scholarship, designated for a female student. She plans to attend Union University in Jackson, Tenn., where she will major in pre-med.

 

Aimed to promote literacy, the Charlie Classics reading program is open to all Junior and Senior High students. To qualify for a US Bank-sponsored card—also awarded to second place winners in the amount of $150—Senior High students must read at least 10 classics and Junior High students must read a minimum of 20 books from the respective lists.

 

The Designing Women Foundation in a nonprofit organization dedicated to the cultural and educational enrichment of deserving young people, primarily women. For more information, contact Linda Surber at ljsurber@hotmail.com.

Pictured (From left) R-I Superintendent Dr. Scott Dill, Linda Surber, Alexis Tinsley, Kenneth Hadley, Charlee Deaton, and Kathern Harris of the Designing Women Foundation.

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

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Public School Board met on May 21, 2018 at a regularly scheduled board meeting.  Below are the minutes from that meeting.

Regular Board Meeting Notes

May 21, 2018

6:00 PM

1,2,3.   Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge  The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members with all members being present.  He then leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance. 

4.  Consent Agenda:   The consent agenda was approved. 

5.  Public Comments:   There were no public comments.

6.  Old Business: None at this time. 

7.  New Business: 

A.  The board approved the chromebook purchase to SHI for 1 to 1 chromebooks at the Middle School.

B.  The board approved the purchase of AimsWeb Plus as a universal screener to be utilized for dyslexia screenings.

C.  The board tabled the approval of the Southwest Elementary handbook.

D.  The board tabled the approval of the Central Elementary handbook.

E.   The board tabled the approval of the Middle School handbook.

F.   The board tabled the approval of the High School handbook.

    

8.  Discussion Items:         

     B.  Mr. Counts presented the nurses report prepared by Mrs. Lynn Averett.      

     C.  Mrs. Dewitt, Mr. Kruse and Mrs. Dowdy were present and gave their building reports to the board.  Mr. Counts presented the Central Elementary board report.

     D.  Mr. Counts gave the superintendent's report.  

     E.  The next board meeting was set for June 28, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. 

  

In Closed Session:

    1.  The board approved the employment of the following substitute teachers for the 2018-19 school year:

        Thomas Zych

        Josie Pijanowski

        

2.  The board approved the following resignation letter effective at the conclusion of the 2017-2018 school year (unless noted):

    

    Tiska Rogers

    Daniel McCoy

3.  The board approved the employment of the following HS Online Learning Teacher for the 18-19 school year:

    Marc Thrower

4.   The board approved the employment of the following HS KSIP Teacher for the 18-19 school year:

    Kristi Boles

5.  The board approved the employment of the following Paraprofessionals for the 18-19 school year:

    Drew Pixley

    Shelley Fisher-Dille

    

6.  The board approved the employment of the following full time Bus Aide for the 18-19 school year:

        

Dee Wamble

 

7.  The board approved the following extra duty stipends.

Jamie Sepulvado - HS Drama 3%

Lloyd Hyten and Jordan Noyes will split the freshman basketball stipend 3.5% each.        

            

8. The board discussed the Network Administrator Position.

9.  The board approved a 1.8 index for the Director of Special Services due to the addition of increased responsibilities for the 2018-2019 school year.

10.  The board approved the employment of the following HS Science Teacher for the 18-19 school year:

Kayleigh Chappell

11.  The board approved the following HS Assistant Football Coach for the 2018-19 school year.

Brandon Tanksley

12.   The board approved the following extra duty position for 2018-19.

High School Zero Hour Weightlifting - Aaron Pixley

  

Items presented to the board for informational purposes for future meetings or for discussion include:

None