Dexter, Missouri - The Kindergarten classroom of Mrs. Evie Fortner earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavioral Support Reward Flag for August 2018.

School Wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS) award is presented at the start of each month at Southwest Elementary.  One classroom in each grade is recognized for exhibiting the high character with regard to observing the school's 3R's.

The 3R's stand for being Respectful, Ready to Learn and Responsible.  The class with the highest attendance average, combined with the fewest disciplinary measures and general good character are awarded a 3R red flag to be posted in their classroom for the next month.  The students are also awarded "Cat in the Hat" capes to wear and parade around the gym before returning to class.  This year's theme is Dr. Seuss!

Dexter High School Daily Announcements for Thursday, October 4th, 2018.

Sarah Baker, 4th

Jeb Hubbard, 4th

Maycie Martin, 4th

Jacob Smith, 5th

Hannah Bryant, 6th

Tyler Holt, 6th

Kayleigh Gibson, 7th

Volleyball team travels to Poplar Bluff today for a 6:00 pm match.  Player bus leaves at 4:40 pm.

Speech and Debate workshop at Ste. Genevieve today.  Speech and Debate members attending should be dismissed at 1:20 pm.

Junior and senior Ag Ed students will be participating in an Ag Field Day at the Fairground today.

Today during advisory BETA Show Choir practice and FBLA meeting.

FBLA will meet in the library on Thursday, October 4th during advisory.  Members should check their email to join the FBLA Classroom.   Those going on the Six Flags leadership trip need to get their signed permission slip to Mrs. Guy ASAP.   Every  member who paid dues will have their name on the back of the FBLA t-shirt. Sign up to order one here

FCA Breakfast will be held on Friday, October 5, at First Baptist Church at 7:15. 

Reminder that Sharefest is on Saturday, October 6, at the Methodist Church in Dexter.  This is a great time to get in some volunteer hours and to help out your community.  This event lasts from 9:00 in the morning and runs all afternoon but you can volunteer whenever you need to throughout the day.  

FCA--5th Quarter Activities will be held after the football game on Friday night at the Dexter Church of Christ for any student that would like to attend.

There will be a boys basketball open gym today in the BEC, 3:15-5 p.m.

Membership drive for the SkillsUSA/Industrial Arts Club will begin Monday, September 24th and end October 26th. The club dues are $15. Checks can be made out to Dexter Industrial Arts Club. Also, the Club Fundraiser will begin Oct. 17 thru Oct. 31st.

SHOUT OUT WINNERS - The following students can come by the BEARCAT DEN on Thursday or Friday to receive their free item!!  Adam Saylors, Ryker Jaynes, Ryan Collier, Nicole Glore, Magi McBride, Bradyn Crockett, Ashley Pyle, Dominic Debord, and Joe Rice.

Calendar / Upcoming Events          

Friday,  October 5th

BETA - Fan Cloth Fundraiser  

FCA Breakfast at First Baptist Church, 7:15 am

Varsity Football vs. Kennett at 7:00 pm

Career Education Class to Poplar Bluff Manufacturing Day, bus 8:00 am

Advisory - DHS News Broadcast

Saturday,  October 6th

BETA - Fan Cloth Fundraiser  

FBLA Field Trip to Six Flags, bus 8:00 am

Girls Tennis Individual District Tournament, TBD

The Three Rivers Endowment Trust has awarded scholarships to two students at Three Rivers College through the James Kimbrow Memorial Scholarship.

 

Amy Ramback of Fisk is a 1993 graduate of Twin Rivers High School. She is studying criminal justice at Three Rivers and is the daughter of Robert and June Churchwell.

 

Amber Johnston of Malden is also studying criminal justice at Three Rivers.

 

The scholarship fund is named in honor of longtime law enforcement officer James Kimbrow.  Kimbrow was instrumental in the origin of the Three Rivers Citizens Advisory Board, which funded the scholarship. The scholarship fund was a way to honor the late Kimbrow for his service to the county and community.

 

These scholarships represent some of the more than $60,000 awarded to students this fall by the Three Rivers Endowment Trust, a 501(c)(3) organization that receives and manages donations on behalf of Three Rivers College. The Endowment Trust provides a mutually beneficial means for individuals and businesses to partner with the College. For information on donating to scholarships, building projects, or other College needs, contact the Three Rivers Development Office at 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 are Keith Shelton (from left), President of the Three Rivers Citizens Advisory Board, presents the James Kimbrow Memorial Scholarship to Three Rivers College student Amy Ramback. Also pictured is Michelle Reynolds, Director of Development at Three Rivers College and liaison to the Three Rivers Endowment Trust. Also receiving funds but unable to attend was Amber Johnston.

 The Rotary Club of Poplar Bluff has awarded scholarships to two students at Three Rivers College.

 

Emily Knoppe, a 2017 graduate of Twin Rivers High School, is studying Elementary Education at Three Rivers. She is the daughter of Kevin Knoppe and Stephanie Knoppe of Poplar Bluff.

 

Tyson Tibbs is a 2017 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School and the son of Brian and Lori Tibbs of Poplar Bluff. He is pursuing a degree in Business Administration and Accounting.

 

These scholarships represent some of the more than $60,000 awarded to students this fall by the Three Rivers Endowment Trust, a 501(c)(3) organization that receives and manages donations on behalf of Three Rivers College. The Endowment Trust provides a mutually beneficial means for individuals and businesses to partner with the College. For information on donating to scholarships, building projects, or other College needs, contact the Three Rivers Development Office at 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: Three Rivers students Tyson Tibbs and Emily Knoppe received scholarship funds from the Rotary Club of Poplar Bluff for the Fall semester. They recently had the opportunity to visit a Rotary Club meeting. Pictured are, from left, Matt Funke, Rotary member and member of Three Rivers Endowment Trust; Tibbs; Knoppe; and Dolly Campbell, Rotary Club president.

 

Nichole Lathem, a Three Rivers College student, has been awarded the Leonard Query Memorial Scholarship administered by the Three Rivers Endowment Trust.

 

Lathem, a 2003 graduate of Dexter High School, is pursuing an associate degree in Business Management. She resides in Poplar Bluff with her husband, Chris. She is the daughter of Kimmie Hendrix of Poplar Bluff and Stanley and Sandra Hendrix of Dexter.

 

The Leonard Query scholarship is geared toward an in-district sophomore in the field of marketing and sales. It was established in Query’s memory after he died in an automobile accident. He was the sales director of National Union Agency of Poplar Bluff.

 

This scholarship represents some of the more than $60,000 awarded to students this fall by the Three Rivers Endowment Trust, a 501(c)(3) organization that receives and manages donations on behalf of Three Rivers College. The Endowment Trust provides a mutually beneficial means for individuals and businesses to partner with the College. For information on donating to scholarships, building projects, or other College needs, contact the Three Rivers Development Office at 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.