We hope you enjoyed your Labor Day weekend! Within further ado, here's the latest news from the Poplar Bluff R-I School District. Next week, The eMule will return to its Monday schedule to help you start your week on the right hoof.
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Chartwells gives PBHS cafeteria a facelift
Chartwells School Dining Services has invested $100,000 at Poplar Bluff High School, transforming the Student Center into the company's flagship cafeteria in the region, according to executives.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at the Student Center to celebrate the upgrade. Changes include the reconfiguration of the serving area for improved flow and enhanced food display, the addition of the Casa Amigos station featuring Mexican menu items, better lighting and a new paint scheme.
"This is non-tax money and not reserves," explained Paul Stolle, Chartwells resident district manager. "It's a gift from Chartwells because of our longstanding relationship."
In appreciation of the 25-year partnership with the R-I school system, Chartwells included the renovation in its bid proposal approved by the Board of Education during the monthly meeting in March.
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Students learn robotics 101
More than 50 students from Poplar Bluff High School and the 5th & 6th Grade Center participated in a robotics scramble-organized by the Boy Scouts of America Greater St. Louis Area Council-on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Three Rivers College.
Members of the Clearwater High School Tigers Robotics Team [above] provide tips on what it took to place 13th during the First Technical Challenge in January at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Next year's challenge will be announced on Saturday, Sept. 7, and Poplar Bluff school officials are researching what it takes to start a club and participate.
[Below] Stahl Sturgeon, an engineer from Briggs & Stratton, demonstrates one of the automated machines that are used at the Poplar Bluff manufacturing plant.

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Church donates supplies to Eugene Field

First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff donated 450 binders to Eugene Field Elementary School students on Thursday, Aug. 29. Students will use the binders to track daily progress of attendance, behavior and academic goals in reading and math as part of 'The Leader in Me' initiative.
[Above] Adults pictured from left are: Steve Francis, FBC music and administration director; Jim Freedman, FBC education and senior adults director; Cindy Robertson, fourth grade teacher; Jennifer Taylor, principal; and Bill Vail, FBC senior pastor.

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JROTC taught wilderness survival skills
The Pvt. Billie Gene Kanell Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Battalion at Poplar Bluff High School practice navigating a one-rope bridge via the rappel seat method on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Bacon Park.

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Bonus: Sweet Mule O' Mine
Poplar Bluff Junior and Senior High administrators have some fun after the Back-to-School Convocation on Monday, Aug. 12, at the Black River Coliseum.
Thanks to Show Me Pro Marketing for the video and Subrina Berger for the vocals.
(Editor's note: Lyrics contain some inside school humor).
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Mules Café Reopens
The Mules Café restaurant in the Administrative Building will open to the public with catfish on the menu from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, and on Tuesdays and Fridays thereafter. Meals are $6 and include a drink. Ask the staff about making a reservation for catering services, which are available at $10 per three-course meal for minimal groups of 12 on Thursdays.
The Mule Café is operated by students of the Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center culinary arts program, under the instruction of Chef Aaron Hudlow.
Tailgating Party
The first Mules Football game is slated for 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at Morrow Stadium - versus Dexter. The first 200 fans through the gates will be provided a Mules seat cushion, complimentary of First Midwest Bank. A tailgate party will be held at 5 p.m. prior in the Greater Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce parking lot, featuring free food provided by Chartwells, music, a bounce house for children and the debut of Maximus the Mule! You don't want to miss this.
Class Trip to U.S. Capitol
An informational meeting for parents of students interested in participating in the annual eighth grade class trip to Washington, D.C., will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in the Junior High cafeteria. This year's trip is planned for May 27-31, and will include participation in the laying of the wreath at Arlington National Cemetery. For more information, contact American history teacher Melinda Moncier by emailing mmoncier@pb.k12.mo.us.
Pink-Out Poplar Bluff
T-shirts are on sale until Friday, Sept. 13, for Pink-Out Poplar Bluff, an annual fundraiser in support of the United Cancer Assistance Network. Pink-Out Day is slated for Friday, Sept. 27. Businesses and individuals looking to support cancer treatment assistance, please contact teachers Jenn Nicolini at jnicolin@pb.k12.mo.us or Hope Conover at hconover@pb.k12.mo.us to receive an order form.
Pom Squad Fundraiser
The PBHS Pom Squad is also selling T-shirts as well as hoodies to support the team. Orders must be placed by Monday, Sept. 16. For an order form, email Varsity Pom Squad Coach Cindy Robertson at croberts@pb.k12.mo.us.
Choir Auditions
All-District Choir auditions will take place on Saturday, Sept 28, at Cape Central High School. The bus will leave from the PBHS D-Building parking lot at 5 a.m.
Health Screenings
Health screenings for tenth graders will take place from 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at PBHS. Students who require glasses or contact lenses should wear them for the screening. Parents wishing to volunteer to help, please contact the school nurse, Sherry Jameson, by calling 573-785-6471.
Fall Choral Festival
The Southeast District Fall Choral Festival is slated to take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the Richard D. Kinder Performance Hall at Cape Central High School. The bus will leave PBHS at 4:30 p.m. Students should plan to go to the choir room immediately after school for a brief warm up, pizza, and to change into concert dress before hitting the road. Parents and other choir supporters are encouraged to attend!
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On Wednesday, Aug. 28, the ShowMe Times reported about GED test changes.
KFVS12 ran a release about our culinary arts students learning CPR.
The DAR reported about the library partnering with PBJHS in the digital trasnformation, plus ran a photo of our Star of the Classroom, Kristy Weaver.
From Wednesday, Aug. 28-Wednesday, Sept. 4, The DAR published its fall high school sports previews, including the Lady Mules tennis, Mules football, Lady Mules volleyball, Mules soccer and Mules cross country.
On Thursday, Aug. 29, the Public Safety Daily mentioned the CPR training offered to PBTCC students.
On Wednesday, Sept. 4, the DAR ran a photo from the PBHS Student Center ribbon cutting.

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