Welcome to The eMule! Every Monday while class is in session, we will send you the latest news from the Poplar Bluff R-I School District to help start your week on the right hoof.
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School Board Recognition Week observed
The Poplar Bluff R-I School District would like to sincerely thank our Board of Education for their dedicated service and countless hours without compensation devoted to the betterment of our students.
School Board Recognition Week runs until Saturday, Feb. 1, as proclaimed by Gov. Jay Nixon. All Missouri citizens are asked to recognize the important contributions of these men and women.
During the Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 8, five candidates will vie for three seats on the school board. Incumbents Alana Robertson and Steve Sells are seeking reelection, while newcomers Cindy Boyers, John Scott and Jim Ward have also filed. Dr. Matt Riffle, who is completing his second three-year term, will not run again.
[Back row, from left]: President Steve Sells, Dr. Cynthia Brown, Vice President Gary Simmons and Dr. Matt Riffle; front row: Alana Robertson, Kent Eyler and Dr. Robert Rowland.
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Master plan draws interest at Ag Expo
Poplar Bluff school administrators manned a popular booth at the 28th annual Heartland Agriculture and Natural Resources Expo on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24-25, at the Black River Coliseum providing information about the facilities master plan that will be on the April 8 ballot.
Animations of the proposed high school (<<click to watch) and intermediate school for grades 4-6 are now available for viewing. Renovations to the Junior High as well as all the elementary schools are also included in the plan.
[Above]: Kindergarten Center Principal Carol Metz points to the new front addition on the current Senior High building, which would include a secured entryway and centralized admiration, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) classrooms and a library/media center.
[Below]: Contractor Ed Norton checks out the architectural rendering of the new high school at the current 5th & 6th Grade Center site, as Media Center Director Jim Thomas discusses the proposed 132,400-square-foot addition to the building, and New Traditions Coordinator Becki Shrum-who worked the Technical Career Center booth-listens in.
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FFA students display skills at Ag Expo
Two Future Farmers of America members from Poplar Bluff High School brought home trophies, successfully competing during the Ag Expo this past weekend.
Sophomore Michael Pruett [above] placed first in the cow-milking contest, among six participants ages 13-17. Joe Cash [below], a junior, won second place in the tractor-pulling contest against 10 other students from FFA chapters at Dexter, Doniphan, Neelyville and Twin Rivers high school.
Agriculture education teacher Kathryn Clark is the sponsor of the PBHS FFA chapter.
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Local celeb visits Oak Grove Elementary
Up-and-coming musician Tori Travers, a freshman at PBHS, visited with fourth graders in Chris Innes and Lori Riddens' classes at Oak Grove on Wednesday, Jan. 22, to discuss persuasive writing, as the elementary students begin their introduction to famous Missourians unit.
Below: Tori is pictured with [from left] Lori Ridens; Chris Innes, her former instructor; and student teacher Kassie Stonecipher.
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Theater Department honored at ThesCon
Poplar Bluff High School Thespian Troupe No. 4379 was among 32 schools in the state to receive the Honor Troupe Award at the Missouri State Thespian Conference that took place from Thursday to Saturday, Jan. 9-11, in St. Louis.
Criteria included participation at conferences, state and local involvement, and community service. In order to receive the award, a notebook of the theater department's activities was submitted and an interview was conducted with President Christian Cmehil-Warn, a sophomore; and Vice-President Karemenah Adams and Nick Ducote, each juniors. Officers also include Secretary Joy Pelton and Treasurer Taylor Duncan, both sophomores.
The International Thespian Society is an honor organization for students in acting and technical theater. Drama teacher Jo Nell Seifert founded the PBHS chapter in 1989.
[Front row, from left]: Karemenah Adams; Nick Ducote, Drama Club treasurer; Joy Pelton, also the Drama Club President; junior Kia Jefferson, Drama Club vice-president; and Christian Cmehil-Warn.
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K-Center balloon discovered in Kentucky
A balloon released by a student of the Kindergarten Center traveled over 350 miles northeast to Frankfort, Ky.
Nathan Wells [below] discovered the remains of the balloon while crossing the parking lot of one of the warehouses he maintains for Tierney Storage in the Capitol city of Kentucky. Wells initially thought the long red string and deflated balloon was trash, until he noticed the attached note, which listed the Kindergarten Center address and teacher Tonya Hill's name [above].
"The kids were very excited about one of their balloons being found," Hill reported. "I showed them on the map where the balloon was found."
Earlier this month, Wells' fiancée Delena Way-McGaughey posted a photo of the discovery on the Poplar Bluff Schools Facebook page.
The kindergartners released the balloons during Red Ribbon Week at the end of October.
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Math-A-Thon
Students, grades K-8, are seeking pledges until Friday, Feb. 7, for Math-A-Thon. Proceeds go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The top fundraising students will visit the facility in Memphis. Skate Night for the 5th & 6th Grade Center is slated to take place Tuesday, Feb. 18. Lastly, fundraising T-shirts are still available. Contact the St. Jude coordinator at any given school facility to make a purchase.
Last year the R-I school district raised nearly $50,000 for St. Jude.
Kiddie Camp
Registration for Cheerleading Kiddie Camp runs from 5-7 p.m. Monday through Tuesday, Jan. 27-28, and Thursday, Jan. 30, at the 5th & 6th Grade Center. The performance will take place during half-time of the JV Boys Basketball game, beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan 31, in E.T. Peters Gym. Registration is $25. For a registration form, email Stephanie Hillis at stephaniehillis@pb.k12.mo.us, Misty Wiseman at mwiseman@pb.k12.mo.us or Christy Young at cyoung@pb.k12.mo.us.
SEMO Sluggers 12-U
The SEMO Sluggers 12 and under softball team will hold a fundraising dinner from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Myrtle's Place. Dinner-a large country streak or a hamburger steak with two sides, or spaghetti with one side-will include Texas toast and a beverage. To go orders will be available. The cost is $10 per adult and $5 for children age 10 and under. Proceeds will be used to raise money for uniforms and other upcoming expenses.
ECC Screening
A screening for enrollment at the Early Childhood Center during the 2014/15 school year will take place on Friday, Feb. 7. To schedule an appointment, contact Sandy Case at 573-785-6803. Parents are asked to have child's social security number ready prior to calling.
Practical Nursing Program
The Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center is currently accepting applications for the practical nursing class scheduled to begin in August. Application deadline is March 1. Click here to apply.
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On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the DAR reported an incredible story about Landon Sanders of the 5th & 6th Grade Center, who took up on his own initiative a generous collection of toys for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, the DAR published Superintendent Chris Hon's monthly column, which talks about the important decisions that must be made for the betterment of our students and community.
KFVS12 reported about Poplar Bluff Junior and Senior High Cheerleaders sweeping the Gator Bowl competition.
On Thursday, Jan. 23, KFVS12 reported about Gov. Jay Nixon touting Butler County for being 'work ready.'
On Sunday, Jan. 26, the DAR reported about Morgan McAtee of PBHS joining Cassidy Harris in qualifying for the MSHSAA championship swim meet.
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