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Smalley leads compelling anti-bullying rally
Stand for the Silent leader Kirk Smalley, who was featured in the critically acclaimed documentary "Bully," spoke to Junior and Senior High students on Thursday, March 28, about his campaign to end bullying worldwide. Since Smalley got the nonprofit organization incorporated in 2011, he has visited several hundred schools for free. His anti-bullying movement has gone international.
Following Smalley's visit to Poplar Bluff Schools, more students vowed to join the Human Heroes chapter of SFTS. Smalley is already booked to return here next year.
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New playground at Oak Grove opens
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new playground at Oak Grove Elementary School was held on Thursday, March 28.
Fourth graders from the late Ally Daughhetee's class released balloons in honor of their former classmate, whom the playground was dedicated to, then the students got to enjoy the equipment for the first time.
Pictured below, Gavin Acree [forefront] gets ready to test out the maypole while major contributors to the playground, Ronnie and Melissa Daughhetee [back left], look on.
Read the full story here.
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Taking one (or 100) for the cause
Angie Jackson, 5th & 6th Grade Center assistant principal, took a whipped cream pie to the face for each student who donated $5 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on Thursday, March 28. Some students purchased multiple pies. About $500 was raised.
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Student awarded $72k to attend prestigious art institute
On Friday, March 22, Poplar Bluff High School senior Amy Walden received the $72,000 Merit Scholarship to the Kansas City Art Institute, where she plans to study animation and digital media.
Walden is pictured displaying one of her latest works in progress, while her art teacher Debbie Dunnegan holds the KCAI award letter. Dunnegan said she has been assigning Walden advanced art projects since her freshman year, helping the student build up her portfolio to position herself for this very opportunity.
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Kindergarten Center hosts fundraiser Dr. Seuss style
With proceeds going to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a successful Dr. Seuss-themed spaghetti dinner was recently held at the Kindergarten Center, featuring the artwork of kindergartners on display as well as that of Oak Grove first graders.
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Early Childhood Screening
The Early Childhood Center is currently accepting screening appointments for the 2013/14 school year. Children must be between 3-4 years old before July 31, 2013 and live within the R-I School District. Appointments may be made by calling 573-785-6803. Please have child's social security number ready.
Election Day
Four candidates are vying for two seats on the Poplar Bluff Board of Education on Tuesday, April 2. Be sure to vote!
Project Graduation
The next Project Graduation planning meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, in the O'Neal Elementary gymnasium. Parents of high school seniors are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Paula Hefner at 573-776-3636. Our sincere apologies for the confusion surrounding the location of the last meeting.
First Coffee
The Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its First Friday Coffee for the month from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, April 5, at the 5th & 6th Grade Center.
Teacher of the Year
The Chamber will hold its annual Teacher of the Year banquet at 6 p.m. Monday, April 15, at the 5th & 6th Grade Center.
Golf Tournament
The Poplar Bluff Public School Foundation is sponsoring its 14th annual four-person scramble golf classic at 1 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Ozark Ridge Golf Course. Lunch will be provided at noon.
Participants and hole sponsors are currently being sought for this fun and worthwhile event. The tournament will be limited to the first 20 teams to enter. All proceeds go toward the Foundation scholarship fund and other educational opportunities offered through the nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible.
To participate, contact Superintendent Chris Hon at 573-785-7751 or email chon@pb.k12.mo.us.
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 hits newsstands May 10!
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On Tuesday, March 26, Kait8 ran a photo release on its website about the city issuing a proclamation for anti-bullying week.
KFVS12 also ran the photo release about the proclamation.
On Wednesday, March 27, Kait8 ran a release about a prestigious scholarship one of our high schoolers has been awarded.
The SEMO Times ran a string of press releases about Poplar Bluff Schools.
The ShowMe Times ran a press release about the new playground at Oak Grove.
On Thursday, March 28, KFVS12 aired a segment about the Oak Grove playground.
The DAR reported about our Music Department's success during the recent music festival at Three Rivers.
Fox Radio Network posted a video of Kirk Smalley's anti-bullying rally at PBJHS (scroll down in the archives). A must-see!
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