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Dill hired to succeed Hon as superintendent
Scott Dill-a public educator of 20 years experience, half of which has been in administration-was hired on Thursday, Dec. 17, by the R-I Board of Education to lead Poplar Bluff Schools into its new facilities and beyond.
Since 2012, Dill has served as superintendent of Houston Schools, a rural district 120 miles northwest, where he began as middle school principal. He was employed for a decade prior as a library media specialist at Macks Creek Schools in Central Missouri.
"I am both honored and humbled to have been selected by the board to lead the Poplar Bluff R-I School District," said Dill, who received a regional award from the Missouri Association of Administrators last year for his successful superintendency. "I eagerly anticipate the challenges and opportunities inherent to this position."
Dill is in the final stages of his dissertation toward a doctorate in educational leadership from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, where he also received his master's in educational administration along with a specialist degree. He earned his bachelor's in teaching from Missouri State University in Springfield.
"Working together, in a collaborative partnership, I am confident we will continue the tradition of excellence, which is a hallmark of this storied school and community," Dill continued, exclaiming: "Onward and upward!"
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Eugene Field donated 1,711 pairs of new socks plus $303 to the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center on Friday, Dec. 18, to be distributed to homeless veterans through a service project the elementary school dubbed Toasty Toes.
The overall winning class was Cheri Sparkman's, generating 404 pairs of socks. The top performing classes in each grade level were: Teresa Webb - first, Cindy Robertson - second, Mary Tolliver - third, and Heather Willcut - fourth. For their efforts, students got to take a horse and carriage ride around the block with Santa Gaebler.
Above: Student service leaders pose next to their donation along with retired school administrator Dale Gaebler as Santa Claus and Donna Reynolds, voluntary service officer with the veterans hospital.
Below: Top students in the sock drive earned the privilege of enjoying a carriage ride.
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Project Christmas Promise
A total of 951 children are slated to receive gifts through AmeriCorp's Project Christmas Promise as of this morning, according to program director Becky Winters.
Organization volunteers have set up shop in the Administrative Building for the past two weeks sorting gifts made possible through community donations. Poplar Bluff high schoolers from the Beta Club and Student Council have helped with the wrapping.
The program began in 2008, serving young people in need in the Poplar Bluff R-I School District, and expanded to include all the schools in Butler County, headstarts as well as recommendations from the Children's and Family Support Division.
Above: (Clockwise) Volunteer Gus Bohn (front left) and Beta Club members Maddy Winters, Zach Lawrence and Kirsten Pennington of PBHS help wrap presents after school.
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During Christmas season each year, multiple schools within the district participate in a door-decorating contest. Social studies teacher Melinda Moncier's academic lab won best of show at Junior High, earning the class a pizza party. More than meets the eye, the winter wonderland display included a Christmas tree soft to the touch, the fragrance of peppermint oil, the sounds of holiday music and candy to snack on, satisfying all of the senses.
Runners up included: Keri Jameson - best craftsmanship, Mike Berry - most humorous, Juliane Gambill - most original, Kathy Beck - most traditional, and Ashley Woolard - most entertaining. The classes each won donuts.
Click here to view the entire album, and be sure to 'like' your favorite door in order to determine the people's choice award!
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Board Election
Filing for the Board of Education runs through Monday, Jan. 19, in the Administrative Building. Click here for more information.
Dodgeball
The Poplar Bluff Middle School will host a dodgeball tournament for contestants ages 13 and up on Saturday, Jan. 23. Registration is $5 per participant with all proceeds benefitting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Click here for a registration form.
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 Tuesday, Dec. 15, the DAR ran a photo spread of law enforcement surprising Early Childhood Center students with extra presents from the Cops and Kids program.
On Wednesday, Dec. 16, the DAR ran a photo spread of kindergartners building gingerbread houses.
The DAR reported about a DJ dance party that a high schooler won for his schoolmates through the Graduate for Mas program.
On Thursday, Dec. 17, the ShowMe Times reported about the fall induction ceremony of the National Honor Society.
The DAR reported about two seniors being named to the All-State Choir, plus recognized the O'Neal Students of the Month.
On Friday, Dec. 18, the DAR ran photos from the Early Childhood Christmas program, plus recognized the Oak Grove and O'Neal Students of the Month.
Numerous media outlets reported about the hiring of superintendent Chris Hon's successor Scott Dill, including: the DAR, FOX10, KAIT8, KFVS12, KPLC7, KSLA12, KWOC, WBTV3 and WSMV4.
On Saturday, Dec. 19, the ShowMe Times reported about incoming superintendent Scott Dill.
On Sunday, Dec. 20, the Houston Herald reported about Mr. Dill, and the DAR reported the second part of its series introducing the incoming superintendent.
The DAR also recognized the PBJHS Students of the Month.
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