
Dexter, MO - Recently the Dexter School District introduced the new staff for the 2021-22 school year following a staff luncheon at the high school. Welcome new Bearcats!!!
Front Row from L to R: Deffrey Stoker, Austin Neldon, Megan Denkins, Erika Jones, Leta Underhile, Salvadora Botsch, Candace Kersey, Jessica Watson, Kara Wilson
Second Row from L to R: Jocelyn Miller, Nancy Hernandez, Shirley Potter, Michelle Bingheim, Robin Moore, Hollie Pippins, Misty Kaufman, Alexandra Brotz, Demi Lee, Charlotte Harty
Third Row from L to R: Angie Wilson, Shawn Guethle, Annette Frazier, Mendi Zych, Brittany Jenkins, Shanna Green, Lyndsey Phillips, Brenton Shipman, Terry Bryeans, Giovanni Walker

Essex, MO - Richland Preschool and Kindergarten Supplies List for the 2021-2022 Academic School year listed below:
Preschool
__ Backpack
__ Art Box
__ 4 boxes of 24 Crayons
__ 1 pair of blunt scissors
__ 8 glue sticks
__ 4 #2 pencils
__ 1 large eraser
__ 2 boxes of Kleenex
__ 1 package of washable markers
__ 1 small blanket for nap time
__ 1 eight color tray of washable watercolors
Kindergarten School Supplies
__ 1 Art Box
__ Backpack
__ 2 boxes of 24 Crayola Crayons
__ 1 pair of Fiskars pointed scissors
__ 8 glue sticks
__ 1 package of yellow #2 pencils
__ 2 large erasers
__ 1 box of Kleenex
__ 1 package of Expo Chisel Point Dry Erase Markers
__ 1 pair of Headphones (with a jack)
Back to School Open House will be held on August 17th from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
First day of school will be August 23, 2021.

Advance, MO - Below are the Advance Junior High and High School Enrollment & Registration Dates for the 2021-2022 Academic School Year.
New Student Enrollment - Monday, August 16th and Tuesday, August 17th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Junior HIgh Registration - Tuesday, August 17th 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Freshmen Registration - Tuesday, August 17th 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Sophomore Registration - Monday, August 16th 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Junior Registration - Monday, August 16th Noon - 2:30 p.m.
Senior Registration - Monday, August 16th 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Bloomfield, MO -The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced eight Missouri Gold Star Schools for 2021. The program, which aligns with the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, recognizes schools for outstanding academic achievement or for performing at high levels while serving a significant proportion of disadvantaged students.
Missouri’s 2021 Gold Star Schools include:
Bloomfield Middle School, Bloomfield R-XIV School District
Delta Woods Middle School, Blue Springs R-IV School District
Wydown Middle School, Clayton School District
Francis Howell Middle School, Francis Howell R-III School District
Skyline Middle School, Hickory Co. R-I School District
North Kirkwood Middle School, Kirkwood R-VII School District
Mansfield Junior High School, Mansfield R-IV School District
Wilson’s Creek 5-6 Intermediate Center, Springfield R-XII School District
“I am honored to recognize the students, faculty, and staff at these schools who have worked hard to earn this recognition,” said Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Margie Vandeven. “Each of these schools sets high standards while remaining committed to meeting the needs of every student.”
In 2021, Missouri chose to recognize high performing public schools serving fifth through eighth grade students that met the criteria outlined for National Blue Ribbon Schools in English language arts and mathematics.
Recognition events to celebrate each school’s designation as a 2021 Gold Star School will take place in the coming weeks with DESE representatives and local school officials. Media interested in event details should email DESE Communications, noting the school(s) they wish to attend.
The Missouri Gold Star Schools program was established in 1991 and uses the same criteria for nomination as the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. The U.S. Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon Schools will be announced this fall.