Dexter, Missouri - The Kindergarten classroom of April Berry earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavioral Support Reward Flag.

School Wide Positive Behavioral Support (SWPBS) award is presented at the start of each month at Southwest Elementary.  One classroom in each grade is recognized for exhibiting the high character with regard to observing the school's 3R's.

The 3R's stand for being Respectful, Ready to Learn and Responsible.  The class with the highest attendance average, combined with the fewest disciplinary measures and general good character are awarded a 3R red flag to be posted in their classroom for the next month.  The students are also awarded "superhero" capes to wear and parade around the gym before returning to class.

Shown in the photo are back row from left to right: Seth Clubb, Dominick Horner, Zachary Jackson, Carter Claussen, Reagan Burleson, Maddilyn Coggins, Jayden Trent, Kohen Batchelor, and teacher April Berry.

Middle Row L to R: Mila Clark, Kelsey Redden, Addison Mann, Kennedy Essner, Victoria Houchins, Kamden Hottinger, and Hayden Wilson.

Front Row L to R: Ethan Harris, Paelynn Fraley, Priscilla Palmer, Hailee Foster, Miles Schmid, and Eli Gott.

Dexter, Missouri - They not be old enough to vote in the U.S. Election, but the students at Southwest Elementary are holding their own mock election today.  We will have to wait and see who wins their election.

Shown in the photo: Ayden Caldwell, Sidney Booker, Raegan Shipman, Gavin Drake, and John Parker Tarbutton

Dexter, Missouri - Dexter R-XI School Board met this morning and voted to hire Dr. Nancy Langley as interim Middle School Assistant Principal for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year. 

This will take effect on Monday, November 7th.

Dr. Langley is currently the T.S. Hill Middle School counselor.  The position opened when Gavin Miller excepted the Assistant Superintendent's position effective Monday,, November 7, 2016.

Mrs. Amy James will continue as Dexter Schools acting superintendent.  Mitch Wood, Dexter R-XI School Superintendent was placed on paid administrative leave in October.

Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors  Langsten Werneck, Judd Robinson, Braden Huggins, Kady Ballard, Cole Craft, and Haleigh Parish with the Positive Office Referral certificate.

This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN at Southwest Elementary in Dexter.

All six students are in the second grade at Southwest Elementary.

Shown in the photo are front row from left to right: Langsten Werneck, Judd Robinson, and Braden Huggins.  Back row from left to right: Kady Ballard, Cole Craft, and Haleigh Parish.

Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors  Ayden Caldwell, Roni Taylor and Beau Craft with the Positive Office Referral certificate.

This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN at Southwest Elementary in Dexter.

Ayden Caldwell is in the first grade at Southwest Elementary.

Roni Taylor and Beau Craft are kindergarten students.

Shown in the photo are Ayden Caldwell, Roni Taylor, and Beau Craft.