Puxico, MO - Ribbon cuttings were held at Puxico Elementary for their new playground equipment. These improvements were provided by ESSER funds to allow children more room to play outside. Additionally, Mrs. Thompson has applied for a playground grant to provide an update to the ground cover under the new play structures.
If approved, part of the area's pea gravel cover will be replaced with a solid cover made from recycled tire materials. They are currently awaiting the results of that application and expect to find out any day.
K- 1 playground – Equipment installed is called Tidewater Club Play Structure and they will be getting a set of swings to add to the playground.
2nd-5th playground – Equipment installed called Grand Cove Play Structure and Ditch Plains Play Structure. They will also be getting a set of swings added to the playground.
Essex, MO - Miss RHS 2022 Addyson Williamson smiles for the cameras after being crowned on Monday night at Richland High School.
Among Williamson’s court were, from left: senior candidate Logan Holman and escort Hayden O’Dell, sophomore candidate Amari Tilley and escort Tucker Hughes, retiring 2021 Miss RHS Elizabeth Arnold and escort Drew Wren, Williamson’s escort Hayden Conner, and junior candidate Stephenie Courter and escort Lucas Rodgers.
Photo by Alex Porter / Richland School
Essex, MO - Freshman Addyson Williamson reacts to hearing her name called during the 2022 Miss RHS program at Richland High School on Monday night. Williamson is the first freshman in 30 years to be crowned Miss RHS.
Photo by Alex Porter / Richland School
Dexter, MO - The Dexter High School football homecoming will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Charles Bland Stadium when they host the East Prairie Eagles. The Community Homecoming Tailgate will be held from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. with the coronation at 6:30 p.m. on the field.
The homecoming candidates have been announced.
The tennis team nominated Grace Marvel and Alise Howell.
The volleyball team nominated Rachel Cobb and Caitlin Giles.
Football Cheer nominated Emma Sparkman and Calysta Whitaker.
The football team nominated Bella Cook and Kylah Hill.
The cross country team nominated Alliye Lee and Abbie Lloyd.
Pictured back row from left to right: Bella Cook, Emma Sparkman, Abbie Lloyd, Rachel Cobb, and Caitlin Giles.
Front row left and right: Grace Marvel, Calysta Whitaker, Kylah Hill, Alliye Lee, and Alise Howell.
Photo provided by Dexter High School.
Puxico, MO - Kevin Winkle earned a Positive Office Referral Note at Puxico Elementary this week. His teacher is Mrs. Manis.
"I am proud of this student because he has been a good citizen in my classroom," commented Mrs. Manis. "He volunteers to help and helps without being told to do so in the classroom. He is constantly working to better our class. Great job Kevin!"
He displayed hard work, teamwork, and responsibility.
Mrs. Thompson said, "I am so proud of your efforts."
