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O'Neal principal passing torch after nearly a quarter-century
The 2013/14 school year will mark the end of an era at O'Neal Elementary School, but school officials say the future is in capable hands.
O'Neal principal of 24 years, Lorenzo Sandlin, will be succeeded by Angie Rideout, junior high teacher at the Graduation Center, effective upon completion of summer school.
The school board unanimously approved Rideout's hiring during their monthly meeting Feb. 19, upon recommendation of a committee made up of one of the board members, school administration and five teachers from O'Neal.
"I'm excited for Mrs. Rideout and feel confident that she will work alongside the O'Neal staff to meet the needs of their students and families," stated Patty Robertson, assistant superintendent of curriculum/instruction. "She has an incredible work ethic and has tried to gain a variety of experiences."
Robertson noted that Sandlin, who formally requested his retirement this past December, would be missed. She commended the long-time principal for his willingness to stick around to help transition Rideout into the leadership post as soon as Missouri Assessment Program testing is finished.
In 2001, it was actually Sandlin who gave Rideout her first break in the field of education, taking her on as an aide at O'Neal, the elementary school where Rideout also happened to have completed her student teaching requirements as an undergraduate. Later on, when she was offered her first certified teaching job in the Zalma School District, Sandlin was a reference for her.
"To know that I'm returning as an administrator to the place where I started teaching is a big honor for me," Rideout exclaimed.
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Top PBHS Gateway Readers announced
Poplar Bluff High School students [from left] Ashley Lane, Shenandoah Richardson, Chance Moore and Nathan Leroux were awarded $45-50 gift certificates from Hastings and a keyring on Thursday, March 7, at the school library for completing 14-15 young adult books in this year's Missouri Gateway Readers Award Program.
A total of 62 students read at least three books on the list, qualifying to cast a vote for their favorite book. The statewide results will be announced in April during the Missouri Association of School Librarians' conference at Osage Beach.
Also pictured is PBHS Librarian Sue Cooper [right]. Selena Torres, another top reader, was not present for the photo.
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Quarterly PTO meetings reinstated
Over 20 volunteers from Poplar Bluff Schools' Parent Teacher Organization participated in a luncheon on Thursday, March 7, at the Administrative Building for a briefing about the major undertakings of the district, including long-range planning efforts, the digital transformation and "The Leader in Me" initiative.
R-I Superintendent Chris Hon [center, with tie] announced his desire to reinstate quarterly meetings for the PTO, which plays a key role in fundraising and coordinating activities on the elementary school level.
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Superintendent Chris Hon spoke with KWOC's Brittney McKay on Friday, March 8, about some of the major happenings going on at Poplar Bluff Schools including the digital transformation and the long-range plan. Hon's guest was Communications Coordinator Tim Krakowiak, who announced the publication date for Mule Prints, which is May 10.
We wish to sincerely thank Brittney for being so community minded and allowing the district a monthly spot on her wonderful radio program!
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St. Patty's Day Plays
The Poplar Bluff High School Drama Club will put on four one-act plays, three of which will be comedies and one a drama, at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17, in the Kay M. Porter Theater and at 7 p.m. Monday, March 18. Admission is $4.
March Board Meeting
The next school board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in the Administrative Building. The regularly scheduled monthly meeting is open to the public.
Anti-Bully Week
To kick off Anti-Bully Week, the city of Poplar Bluff will issue an official proclamation at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 25, at Senior High. The short school week will end Thursday, March 28, with multiple assemblies at both Poplar Bluff Junior and Senior High led by one of the stars of the critically acclaimed documentary "Bully," and a leader of the Stand for the Silent movement taking place at schools across the country, Kirk Smalley.
Teacher of the Year
The district Teacher of the Year ceremony will be held at noon Tuesday, April 9, in the Missouri Room of the Administrative Building.
Class of 2013
The Poplar Bluff High School graduation is slated to take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in the Black River Coliseum.
Mule Prints
The premiere edition of our district magazine - a collaboration with the Daily American Republic - hits newsstands May 10!
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On Tuesday, March 5, KFVS12 featured a photo release on its website about the JROTC's success during a drill competition held last month.
The Dexter Daily Statesman announced that high school drama teacher Jo Nell Seifert is looking to take a group to New York City to see a series of Broadway musicals this summer.
On Thursday, March 7, the DAR recognized the PBJHS spelling bee finalists who went on to vie in the SEMO Regional Spelling Bee that was held this past weekend at Three Rivers College.
On Friday, March 8, the DAR recognized our Beta Club for their continual support of the Poplar Bluff Animal Shelter.
On Saturday, March 9, the Daily Journal reported that the PBHS Swim Team brought in the most money during the recent "Splash Out Cancer" fundraiser.
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