Please note photo was taken on March 12th - Poplar Bluff Junior High and Technical Career Center students were recently awarded for placing in a T-shirt design contest initiated to promote the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
On Thursday, March 12, top students received $50 gift cards and trophies, sponsored by Ozark Federal Credit Union. Winners in the PBJHS category were: Cailin Pratt placing first, Carli Pundsack placing second, and Wyatt Meurlott-Luebben – third. TCC winners were: Jessica Paulin placing first, Jaden Jordan – second place, and Alayna Stokan – third.
The overall winner of the design chosen by way of committee was Jon Daniels, an area art teacher, who entered the adult category through the Margaret Harwell Art Museum, and received $100. T-shirts are available for purchase at the art museum, with proceeds supporting the operation
“I chose the Junior High and Senior High levels for the T-shirt design contest since we love for students to be a part of the art museum,” stated Terena Whitworth, event organizer, whose husband Steve serves as museum director. “This was a way to make them aware of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the Margaret Harwell Art Museum at the same time.”
Terena Whitworth, a retired educator, said she can recall celebrating the 40th anniversary as a teacher at the former Poplar Bluff 5th and 6th Grade Center, and the 30th anniversary at O’Neal Elementary School. “My goal is for the whole community to become more aware of saving our planet and to celebrate Earth Day some time in April,” she continued.
The Margaret Harwell Art Museum is planning an ‘edible landfill’ and ‘junk sculpture’ activities free for children, ages 5-12, tentatively scheduled for 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at 421 N. Main St. For more information, contact Terena Whitworth at 573-785-3332.
(Left to right) PBJHS teacher Brandon Francis; organizer Terena Whitworth; students Cailin Pratt, Carli Pundsack and Wyatt Meurlott-Luebben; Ozark FCU representative Meagan Bader; and Margaret Harwell Art Museum Director Steve Whitworth.
Photo and article by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
Dexter, MO - The Dexter School board held a Regular Board Meeting on March 24, 2020 at 6 p.m. Below are the meeting minutes.
Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members present. He then leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda: The Consent Agenda was approved.
Public Comments: There were no public comments made.
Old Business: None
New Business:
A. The board approved MEUHP health plans for the 2020-21 school year. The board also approved paying $500 per month for health insurance premiums.
B. The board approved budget amendments for the 2019-20 school year.
C. The board approved change orders for the building project.
Discussion Items:
A. The nurse’s report was shared with the board.
B. The principal's reports were shared with the board.
C. The superintendent gave his report to the board.
D. The next board meeting was set for April 21, 2020 at 6:00 pm
In Closed Session:
1. The board approved the following substitutes for the 2019-20 school year:
Christina Smith
2. The board approved the employment of all Probationary Teachers for the 2020-21 school year.
3. The board approved the employment of all Tenured Teachers for the 2020-21 school year.
4. The board approved a employment of the Instructional Coaches for the 2020-21 school year.
Eric Boles
Kimmy Chamberlain
5. The board approved the employment of teachers for the 2020-21 school year.
Karrie Shands - Southwest Elem. Sped Teacher
Jessica Hunt - Central Elem. Sped Teacher
Lizzie Reeves - Southwest Elem. 1st Grade Teacher
6. The board approved resignation effective at the conclusion of the 2019-20 school year.
Angie Foster
Kaitlin Orr
Ashlyn Bruce
7. The board approved transfer requests for the 2020-21 school year.
Shena Benton to Special Services Secretary
Tori Sayre to Preschool Aide
Stephanie Grainger to Preschool Aide
Rebecca McGhee to Preschool Aide
8. The board approved new employment of non-certified positions for the 2020-21 school year.
Lori Anderson - Southwest Building Aide
Ginger McCoy - Central Elementary Secretary
Sharon Pfeffer - Jr. High Nurse
9. The board approved substitute bus driver for the 2019-20 school year.
Josh Hester
Items at the conclusion of Executive Session
A. None
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honored 2nd Grade students with Positive Office Referral certificates.
This award was presented to students who consistently showed the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Back row from left to right: Caden Terry, Kain Kennedy, Luke Huey, and Koven Stevens
Front row from left to right: Rylin Schlief, Ariana McClish, and Jaidyn Clark
Bernie, MO - The Bernie Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, March 16th. Regular items on the agenda included the approval of minutes, approval of program evaluations on the Parents as Teachers Program and Transportation. Bills were also reviewed and approved.
The Board approved the budget revision # 2 made to the 2019/20 budget.
The Board is tentatively approving the Student Trips as follows due to the fact the school will not be in session from March 18 through April 3, 2020:
FBLA to State Competition in Springfield, MO - April 19-21, 2020 Band to Humboldt, TN – May 8, 2020
National Jr Beta Convention, June 19-22, 2020
National Sr Beta Convention- June 15-June 18, 2020
During executive session certified staff reviews were held. The board approved Lyndsey Stone, Marcus Massey and Leigh Ann Kincy being tenured and approved giving contracts to tenured and non-tenured certified staff.
The Board accepted resignations for the end of the 2019/20 School Year from Amanda Robinson, 4th Grade Teacher, Lisa Henry, Sr Beta Sponsor and Ben Frazier, Bus Driver.
The Board also approved adding Mariah Walker to the Substitute Employee listing.
Positions filled during executive session:
Amber Eaton as the 4th Grade Teacher and McKenzie Bess as JH/HS Support Staff.
The next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be April 13, 2020
Dexter, MO - Due to the COVID-19 or commonly called Coronavirus, the Dexter High School cancelled the Top 10% Honors Banquet set for Monday, March 16, 2020. Mrs. Alana Dowdy, high school principal, didn't want the students not to have their moment of recognition and chose to have a quick program in the auditorium during school hours. Parents and the general public were not invited however news media and yearbook staff were on hand to capture the entire recognition of students.
Each grade will have their own article with a photo of the entire group on stage. More photos will be available on the ShowMe Times Facebook page. Times like this we have to adapt. It will be memories that students will tell their children.
Students were also given programs and a yard sign to take home to parents.
The speaker and honored guest was First Lieutenant Ryan Joyner. A video of Ryan's chat with the students will also be posted on the ShowMe Times Facebook page.
The Senior Class as follows:
Shea Baker, Victoria Bess, Madilyn Hampton, Shelby Haynes, Mason Keena, Audrey Lutmer, Olivia Milam, Brice Moore, Blair Rogers, AnnMarie Slaton, and Madison Slaton.
