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Over 3,000 books collected during Jingle Jog
A total of 3,120 children's books were collected for the 10th annual Jingle Jog, which was held Friday, Dec. 11, at Oak Grove Elementary.
The Jingle Jog was established to teach elementary students about goal setting through charity and fitness. Students estimate how many laps they will run in a designated area on campus, and afterward they reflect on whether their goal was attainable, according to physical education instructor Amanda Lance.
The nonprofit chosen for the associated fundraising drive this year was the Little Red Bookshelf project which, after the New Year, will disperse books for students up to grade six at several select businesses throughout the community.
The event kicked off with a Christmas parade during which staff and community partners dressed up as popular characters. School sponsor Poplar Bluff Realty along with the JROTC, percussion band and cheerleaders participated in the festivities.
Above: Lee Robertson as Santa makes his grand entrance in a Firebird with passenger Michelle Farmer as Olaf from "Frozen," Courtney Rutledge (back seat, left) and Rachael Sherrill as gingerbread men, and Shamanda Tyler as an elf.
Below: First graders Cameron Huck (forefront) and Marley Spain run around the course, collecting a Popsicle stick for each lap completed.
Click here to view our running album, and be sure to 'like' your favorite shots!
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National Honor Society fall induction
Several Poplar Bluff High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society during the fall ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 10, in the Administrative Building. Joining their 22 schoolmates who made the pledge in spring were: Chase Burch, Zachary Cambron, Chang Chi, Steven Haley, Kailee Kanell, Zachery Lawrence and Mallory Pierce.
Selection is based on GPA, service, leadership and character by majority vote of a five-member faculty council appointed annually by the high school principal, according to chapter adviser Paul Conover, social studies teacher.
Above: (Standing, left to right) NHS vice president Christian Cmehil-Warn and president Jackson Rideout perform the candle ceremony for inductees Chang Chi, Zachary Cambron, Chase Burch, Zachery Lawrence, Kailee Kanell and Steven Haley, before Principal Mike Kiehne (seated) awards the certificates. Not present was student Mallory Pierce.
Below: The latest set of NHS inductees signed a register that goes back to 1941, 20 years after the national organization was founded.
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Booster Club names Athletes of the Month
The Poplar Bluff Mules Booster Club has selected Soccer player Jeffry Hardin and Cross Country runner Katie Sliger as Athletes of the Month for November.
Sliger was the Poplar Bluff Invitational and Jackson Invitational sophomore champion. She made All-Conference, All-District and was also a state qualifier. She is the first female at PBHS to break 20 minutes in the MSHSAA Class 4 state meet - a 5k. In the classroom, Sliger maintains an 11.40 GPA, including honor classes.
"One of the hardest working athletes I know, (Sliger) is extremely self-disciplined and goal oriented," Cross Country Coach Beth Lewis-Muse said.
Hardin, a junior, scored 19 goals and 14 assists during the 2015 season, adding to his career total of 63 goals and 38 assists. He was an All-State honorable mention in 2015 and made the second team in 2014; All-Regional and All-District first team during the 2014/15 season; and first team All-Conference in 2015 and second team the previous year.
Soccer Coach Steve Edwards described Hardin as a leader on the field, adding: "He brings the level of play up for everyone he is around."
Cutline: Presenting the awards on Tuesday, Dec. 8, is Booster Club President Jason Smothers.
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An annual tradition, Poplar Bluff R-I administrators serve a day on Monday, Dec. 7, at Walmart, bell ringing for the Salvation Army.
Above: Superintendent Chris Hon (left) and Assistant Superintendent of Business Rod Priest take a shift collecting donations for the nonprofit. Pictured visiting with Priest is Lonny LeGrand (right), a graduate of the PBHS Class of 1955.
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Lake Road Christmas
The fourth grade Lake Road Christmas concert and art show will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, in the elementary school gymnasium. Click here for more information.
Oak Grove Winter
The third and fourth grade Oak Grove winter concert is slated to begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, in the Poplar Bluff Middle School. Click here for more information.
Board Election
Filing for the Board of Education runs from Tuesday, Dec. 15-Monday, Jan. 19, in the Administrative Building. Click here for more information.
Toasty Toes
Eugene Field is holding a sock drive through Thursday, Dec. 17, to be distributed to area homeless veterans via the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. Please deliver new socks or monetary donations to the elementary school at 711 Nickey St.
Gift Wrap
The school district will host its annual gift wrap fundraiser for St. Jude from 3-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, in the Gamma HealthCare Conference Center at 1717 W. Maud St. There is no cost for packages to be wrapped, but donations will be accepted on behalf of the children's research hospital. Click here for more information.
ECH Screenings
The Poplar Bluff Early Childhood Center is scheduling appointments for screenings for the 2016/17 school year. To book an appointment, contact Sandy Case at 573-785-6803. Please have your child's social security number when calling. Child must be 3 years of age but not older than 5 before July 31, 2016.
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On Monday, Dec. 7, the DAR reported about our 64 early graduates at PBHS.
On Tuesday, Dec. 8, Hooked on Science reported about the FEMA safe room being constructed at Junior High. SurfKY News also aired the segment.
KFVS12 reported about the Junior Beta Club's success at the state convention.
The DAR recognized the Eugene Field Students of the Month.
On Wednesday, Dec. 9, WeatherNation also ran Mr. Science's FEMA safe room segment.
SEMO.net reported about an innovative grant awarded by the Foundation to Technical Career Center students.
On Thursday, Dec. 10, the ShowMe Times reported about PBHS students being named to the All-State Choir.
The DAR recognized the Middle School Students of the Month.
On Friday, Dec. 11, the DAR ran a photo spread from Eugene Field's annual Christmas program featuring first graders.
On Sunday, Dec. 13, the DAR reported about our superintendent search.
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