The Dexter R-11 Board of Education is excited to announce that Mrs. Amy James will become the newest Superintendent of the Dexter R-11 School District effective July 1, 2020. She will be replacing C.A. Counts, who will be retiring at the end of the school year.
Board President Jim Reiker stated, “We are very pleased to have someone of Mrs. James’ professional background and integrity to lead our district into the years ahead. With her background as a Teacher, Principal, Special Services Director and Interim Superintendent and with her 20 years of education experience including seven years here in the Dexter District, Mrs. James is the ideal person to move our district forward, as we continue to strive to make the District the best it can be for our students, staff and the community.”
Mrs. James commented on her selection, “I am honored to be chosen for the position of Superintendent of the Dexter Public Schools. I have grown tremendously as an educational leader because of my current years of service at the Dexter Schools. I look forward to working collaboratively with the school board, staff, parents, students, and the community. In my leadership I will be committed to a “student first” mind set to continue moving our district in a positive direction and improving education outcomes for all students.”
Dexter, Missouri - Dexter HIgh School students returned from the Missouri State Sr. Beta Convention with several awards. Students who qualified to compete at the national level will attend Fort Worth, Texas in June 2020.
Those students are: MaKayla Annesser, 5th Place in Division 2 Onsite Drawing; Jillian Avery, 3rd Place in Division 2 Mixed Media, 2nd Place in Division 2 Painting, 1st Place in Division 2 Onsite Painting; Victoria Bess, 4th Place in 12th Grade Language Arts; Addy Green, 1st Place in Division 2 Drawing; Evan Grobe, 4th Place in 11th Grade Social Studies; Nevaeh Johnson, 2nd Place in 11th Grade Spanish; Rachel Lin, 2nd Place in Division 1 Drawing; Audrey Lutmer, 1st Place in Division 2 Speech; Layne Medler, 1st Place in 11th Grade Language Arts; Annie Slaton, Madison Slaton, Grace Milam, Audrey Lutmer and Blair Rogers, 5th Place in Marketing and Communications; Chloe McRoy and Makenzie Hutson, 3rd Place in Apparel Design; Ryder Boles, Justin Viers and Andrew Ellinghouse, 5th Place in Engineering; Mattilyn Williams, Abby Dement and Gerica Harris, 5th Place in Solo/Duo/Trio; Show Choir 2nd place, member are: Abby Dement, Addy Atherton, Andie Kruse, Annie Banken, Ayden Walters, Berkley Moreland, Delaney Lemmon, Dylan Sitze, Gerica Harris, Jeb Hubbard, Justin Viers, Kyla Propst, Logan Wyman, Madison Slaton, Magi McBride, Mattilyn Williams, Mia Williams, Natalie Bolin, Natalie Sells and Sarah Dachs.
Dexter High School - This listing of weekly activities is a service offered by the ShowMe Times, working in partnership with Dexter High School principal, Alana Dowdy, and DHS Asst. Principal Melissa Hahn for your convenience.
We hope you will mark your calendar and we encourage everyone to support our local students and their activities. The education and growth of young people in our community is the key to everyone's future!If you would like to submit information and a picture of a student and his/her accomplishments, send it to news@showmetimes.com
CALENDAR
Monday 12-9-19
Talent Search Freshmen - 6th period / Sophomores-7th period
Scholar Bowl at Hayti, 5:00 pm, bus 3:15 pm
Boys Basketball in Semo Conference Tournament
vs. New Madrid at 5:30 pm, bus 4:15 pm
Tuesday 12-10-19
Boys Basketball Semo Conference Tournament Game TBD
Wrestling at NMCC at 6:00 pm, bus 4:30 pm
Christmas Band Concert at 6:30 pm
Wednesday 12-11-19
No Scheduled Evening Activities
Thursday 12-12-19
Talent Search Juniors- 6th period / Seniors-7th period
Health Fair in DHS Gym
Boys Basketball Semo Conference Tournament Game TBD
Wrestling at Jackson vs Cape/Kennett/Jackson at 5:00 pm, bus 2:30 pm
Girls Basketball at Poplar Bluff vs. Ozark HS, game 6:30 pm, bus 4:45 pm
Friday 12-13-19
Boys Basketball Semo Conference Tournament Game TBD
Girls Basketball at Poplar Bluff vs. Earl, AR at 6:30 pm, bus 4:45 pm
FFA Christmas Party
Saturday 12-14-19
Band - Tuba Christmas in Cape Girardeau, bus 10:30 am
Girls Basketball at Poplar Bluff vs. Benton, IL at 2:30 pm, bus 12:45 pm
Wrestling at Liberty-Wentzville Tournament, bus 4:00 pm
Sunday 12-15-19
Choir - Christmas Concert at 3:00 pm in Auditorium
Dexter T.S. Hill Middle School - This listing of T.S. Hill Middle School activities is a service offered by the ShowMe Times, working in partnership with C.A. Counts, Superintendent, Scott Kruse, Middle School Principal and the Dexter Public Schools for your convenience.
We hope you will mark your calendar and we encourage everyone to support our local students and their activities. The education and growth of young people in our community is the key to everyone's future!
If you would like to submit information and a picture of a student and his/her accomplishments, send it to dloflin@showmetimes.com or call (573) 380-3318.
T.S. Hill Middle School Weekly Calendar
December 2nd - 8th
Mon Dec 2
BB @ Cape Central 4:30/2:25
Stuff A Bus Canned Food Drive Begins!
Operation Santa Begins!
Wed Dec 4
Wrestling @ Jackson 5:00/3:15
Dec 4-5
Jr. Beta State Beta Competition in Springfield, MO
Thurs Dec 5
BB vs. Kennett 6:00
Sat Dec 7
Wrestling @ Farmington 10:00/6:45
Sun Dec 8
Middle School Christmas Concert 3:00
