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Kindergarten 3R's Flag Winners for March 2019
April 18th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Kindergarten 3R's Flag Winners for March 2019
Dexter, Missouri - The Kindergarten classroom of Mrs. Fortner earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavioral Support Reward Flag for March 2019.

School Wide Positive Behavioral 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!

Pictured back row from left to right: Lailyana White, Landon Duer, Bella Barker, Kaci White, Drake Jenkins, Sylas Day, and Elijah Czarnecki.

Middle Row: Lydia Malloy, Reyna Hernandez, Keyner Tomás, Oliver Barney, Silas Alsup, Cole Wyatt, and Rivers Schlief.

Front Row:  Camden Harris, Kinzley Hale, Sydney Hutchinson, Chloe Harris, Nora Riley, and Landyn Jarrell.

Not pictured: Jaxon Slavings

Last Updated on April 18th 2019 by Dee Loflin




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Bernie Mules 6th Grade Third Quarter Honor Roll
April 18th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Bernie Mules 6th Grade Third Quarter Honor Roll

Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie Mules 6th Grade Honor Roll for 3rd quarter has been released.

Students work very hard to maintain at least a B average to make the honor roll.  Congratulations to all!

Pictured back row from left to right: Tommy Bailey, Cody Westover, Blake Nash, Bryce Ruth, Taylor Stanfield, and Cade Arnold.

Middle Row: Cameron Mekan, Rylan Atkinson, Jase Foster, Chris Sutton, Travis Cooper, Alex Kester, and Cayden Hunt.

Front Row: Tatum Baxter, Macie Botsch, Bailey Henry, Rylie Powell, and Kerri Botsch.


Last Updated on April 18th 2019 by Dee Loflin




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Puxico School Board Votes in New Officers, Swears in New Board Member
April 18th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Puxico School Board Votes in New Officers, Swears in New Board Member
Puxico, Missouri - In a special meeting of the Puxico School Board held on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 the school board reorganized.

The two members elected to the board were sworn in. They were Kristi Siler, who was re-elected, and new board member Michael Clubb.

The following officers were elected as well:

Chad Payne – president

Brian Robinson – vice president

John Davis – treasurer

Kristi Siler – secretary

The board also approved donations to both project prom and the BETA Club. A $250 donation was made to project prom. 

The Puxico BETA Club approached the board to ask for donations to help fund its trip to the national competition in Oklahoma City in June. Eight Puxico students advanced past the state competition to earn the right to compete at the national level. The board donated $100 per student for a total of an $800 donation.

The Board also voted to approve a new insurance plan with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield for the district.

In other business:

• The 2019-2020 Puxico/Mingo Tech calendar was approved as presented.

• The meal plan for the 2019-2020 school year was approved.

In executive session:

The board offered a probationary teacher contract to Samantha Ward for the 2019-2020 school year.

The next meeting is scheduled for May 9, however due to Puxico Kindergarten Graduation being held on the same evening the board voted to move the meeting to Monday, May 13.

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Last Updated on April 18th 2019 by Dee Loflin




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2019 DHS Prom King and Queen Selected
April 18th 2019 by Dee Loflin
2019 DHS Prom King and Queen Selected
Dexter, Missouri - On Saturday, April 13, 2019 the Dexter High School held its annual prom.

The evening opened with the Grand March followed by the prom in the Bearcat Event Center.

This year's Project prom was hosted by the parents and took place at Dogwood Social in Cape Girardeau with breakfast at Dexter's American Steakhouse.

Pictured are the 2019 Prom King Nate Gargas and Queen, Natalie Sitze and their court.

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Last Updated on April 18th 2019 by Dee Loflin




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Bloomfield School Board Meeting Minutes April 2019
April 18th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Bloomfield School Board Meeting Minutes April 2019

Bloomfield, Missouri - The Bloomfield School board recently held its April meeting and reorganized.

Louise Causey and Vince Lockhart were sworn in to begin their terms on the school board. The board then elected the following officers:

Louise Causey – president

Trevor Pulley – vice president

Vince Lockhart – secretary

Scott Gibbs – treasurer

Riley Christian, Ashton White and Will Robison presented their regional History Day projects to the board. The three students have qualified to compete at the State History Day contest on April 27 in Columbia.

The board voted to extend the OPAA! contract through the 2019-20 school year.

Executive session

The board:

• accepted the resignation/retirement of Lori Vaughn and Rhonda Slaughter effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year.

• hired substitute teacher Samantha Huckeby.

• hired Samantha Huckeby as an elementary teacher for the 2019-20 school year.

• hired Ethan Huckeby as a high school science teacher for the 2019-20 school year.

• hired Che Jones as a special education teacher for the 2019-20 school year.

• hired both non certified staff and extracurricular staff for the 2019-20 school year.

Photo Submitted: Scott Gibbs swears Louise Causey and Vince Lockhart to officially begin their term on the Bloomfield School Board.




Last Updated on April 18th 2019 by Dee Loflin




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