Dexter, MO - Students receive Daily Announcements and with this year being so different with COVID-19 I thought I would post a few each week to help keep the parents informed. The Daily Announcements are on the school website also. Here are a few key announcements from Tuesday, August 25, 2020.
Students must exit their vehicle and go toward the entrance when they arrive on campus, however they may remain outside until 7:40. Beginning at 7:40 am all students on campus must go to their 1st period class.
Students and staff should have all received an email from Mrs. Dowdy with the form to select lunch on Wednesday. Please make sure you fill this out only if you are planning to eat school lunch.
Thank you to all students and staff for doing such an incredible job adhering to our re-entry plan. Your understanding and cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please make sure that your mask covers your mouth and nostrils, but not your entire face. We want to see and recognize you!
Dexter Future Business Leaders of America invites anyone who is enrolled or had a business class to join our club. There is a form link in your graduation class Classroom, on our FBLA web page in Clubs and Organizations, or you can click here. Join FBLA Our dues are only $10, and we will not be requiring a fundraiser this year. Questions? Ask Mrs. Guy or one of the officers.
The sign-up sheet for basketball cheerleading tryouts are in the library. Anyone interested in trying out for basketball cheerleading must sign up and pick up an information packet no later than Wednesday, September 2nd. Contact Miss Jones with any questions.
Students please do not bring glass water bottles. Water bottles must have a lid and be able to be closed completely.
Students who drive must exit the parking lot via Grant Street. Students will not be allowed to get on Brown Pilot Road. If possible students should turn left on Grant or go across Grant to Jibben drive to avoid the Southwest traffic. Mrs. Dowdy will be at that intersection assisting.
Students who are dropped off in the mornings - Please have your driver pull through in front of the high school using the 2nd lane (outer lane). Please do not stop on Bearcat Drive to be dropped off.
Football players and tennis team members may move their car to the back lot after school.
Students must park in their assigned spot and their parking hang tag should be on the rearview mirror with the number facing out. Please make sure the number is visible and there are not any other items hanging from your mirror obstructing the view.
Students who have not registered to park should fill out the 20-21 parking registration form. The form is located on our website.
Students, masks are required in all of our common areas, such as hallways, lobbies and the cafeteria. Masks are also required in any setting when not social distancing. For effectiveness masks must cover your nose and mouth.
Clarifying after school dismissal -
2:50 release walkers, pick up and fall athletes going to practice
3:00 early buses
3:10 all other buses
Poplar Bluff, MO - Distinguished elementary educator Rondi Vaughn has been hired to succeed Erica Weadon as principal of Lake Road Elementary
Having split her career between Eugene Field and Oak Grove over the course of two decades with the Poplar Bluff School District, Vaughn now intends on bringing with her best practices from each elementary building.
“It’s the same curriculum and same achieving excellence (mission statement), it’s just seeing education through a different lens,” Vaughn said. “I plan to take the greatness from each of the buildings I’ve been in, and hope that I can continue to build on the work that makes Lake Road amazing.
Input on leadership qualities was solicited from Lake Road faculty before the Board of Education approved Vaughn's internal advancement in March, after Weadon announced that her family would be relocating. A Campbell native, Vaughn can recall substitute teaching a teenage Weadon back at Holcomb High School, where Vaughn was encouraged by an administrator to pursue a career in education.
She earned her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from William Woods University in Fulton, and more recently another master’s in elementary administration from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. Vaughn began her tenure teaching elementary school in Kennett in 1998.
“I didn’t instantly know I wanted to be a principal, it just evolved as I had instructional leadership opportunities within our PLC (professional learning community),” Vaughn explained. “You have to develop your teachers; they’re the most important resource for delivering instruction and student success. I have been in their shoes; I’m gonna be facing the challenges with them.”
Lake Road was the first school in R-I history to earn the coveted National Blue Ribbon award. Earlier this year, the elementary school received gold level recognition under School-wide Positive Behavior Support and was named a national showcase school through the Capturing Kids’ Hearts initiative once again.
This year Lake Road will complete its phase-in plan of expanding the configuration to include grades 1-6 to combat the results of a population shift within the district. The school board approved the purchase of a modular classroom in February to house elective classes, subsequently opening up two classrooms per grade level in the main building.
Vaughn was named the 2020 Teacher of the Year at Eugene Field, a Lighthouse School under the Leader in Me program, based on Dr. Stephen Covey’s best-selling book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” Vaughn happens to be the eighth teacher at Eugene Field to go on to become a school administrator either within the district or the region since implementing the leadership program. She says the habits have made an impact on both her professional and personal life.
“You have to hold onto your ‘why,’ and that’s your hope,” Vaughn stated. Vaughn was previously named the 2012 Teacher of the Year at Oak Grove, the second school within the district to receive the Blue Ribbon award. She was a part of the groundwork there under the SW-PBS system
“Mrs. Vaughn obviously has a tremendous teaching pedigree and is immediately equipped to continue the advancement of the good work Lake Road is engaged in,” said Dr. Scott Dill, R-I superintendent. “In terms of her mindset, she has a servant’s heart when it comes to leadership, and in my mind that’s the only way to approach such a position. She understands that the opportunity to lead is really the opportunity to be of service.”
Pictured Rondi Vaughn enters her 23rd year as an educator leading Lake Road Elementary, one of two Blue Ribbon Schools within the district.
Photo and article provided by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
Dexter, MO - The Dexter School District welcomed their 2020 - 2021 new hires today with a luncheon. There were 37 new hires.
Front Row Left to Right-Diane Vaughn-Special Services Aide, Sharon Pfeffer-MS Nurse, Hailey Anderson-Special Services Aide, Brooke Anderson-Special Services Aide, Jocelyn Miller-Special Services Aide, Kelsey Warren-MS ELA Teacher, Elizabeth Reaves-1st Grade Teacher, Brittney Clark-K Teacher
Row 2 Left to Right-Brianna Jones-Special Services Aide, Peyton Bullock-MS Library Aide, Billy Anderson-MS ELA, Jimmie Deberry-HS Social Science, Kyle Clay-HS Band, Andrew Teel-HS Music Aide, Christi Josupait-Special Services Aide,
Row 3 Left to Right-Marife Smith, Special Services Aide, Ginger McCoy-Central Secretary, Lacey Wood-Central Building Aide, Megan Crosby-Special Services Aide, Hannah Hale-Special Services Aide, Taylor Harris-4th grade teacher, Adalina Hood-Special Services Aide, Phyllis Daniel, Pre-School Aide, Samantha Henson-Title Aide,
Row 4 Left to Right-Jessica Hunt-Special Services Teacher, Kimberly Mize-4th grade teacher, Demi Parker-Special Services Aide, Angie Seabaugh-CNA, Christy Kelly-Southwest Building Aide, Jaclyn Ward-Kindergarten Teacher
Row 5 Left to Right-Madelyn Callow-Title Aide, Kathy Faries-HS ELA Teacher, Cara Hartlein-HS Math Teacher, Tammy Tanner-K Teacher, Kaci Cooper-K-Teacher, Taylor Doyle-Special Services Teacher, Heather Tice-Title Aide
Those not pictured include: Natalie Midgett-Special Services Aide and Karrie Shands-Special Services Teacher
Bernie, MO - The Bernie School Board of Education held their monthly meeting on August 10, 2020. Below are the minute notes from that meeting.
The Board of Education held their annual Tax Rate Hearing before the start of the regular school board meeting on Monday the 10th day of August. The tax rate in the General fund was set at 2.9978. The tax rate in the Debt Service Fund was held at $.30.
The Board approved Program Evaluations on School Climate and Summer School.
The Board accepted the 2019/20 Annual Secretary of Board Report.
The Board approved the financial statement and bills were authorized for payment.
During Executive session, Superintendent Goals were reviewed.
The Board accepted the resignation from Ginger Beaird, as the Explorer Sponsor.
The substitute employee list for the 2020/2021 school year was approved
The Board approved adding Chris Hillis and Peyton Bullock to the Substitute listing.
The next meeting of the Board will be Monday, September 14, 2020.
Dexter, MO - The Dexter Lions Club presented scholarships to 2020 graduation seniors.
From left to right are Madeline Parker, Jillian Avery, Taylor Ward, Mason Keena, and representing the Dexter Lions Club is Aaron Mathis. Not available for photo was Luke Becker.
