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eMule
The official email newsletter of Poplar Bluff Public Schools
www.poplarbluffschools.net
April 25, 2016
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Vol. 4 No. 32
Welcome back to The eMule! Here is the latest news from the Poplar Bluff R-I School District to help start your week on the right hoof.
JROTC Change of Command



Cadet Command Sgt. Maj. Danica Allen, a PBHS junior, was named the next commander of the Pvt. Billie G. Kanell JROTC Battalion during the Change of Command ceremony Friday in E.T. Peters Gym.
 
Allen succeeds Cadet Lt. Col. Paige Hooper, who will be graduating next month. Cadet Staff Sgt. Sierre Crites, a sophomore, was promoted to cadet command sergeant major prior to the passing of the colors, representing the transfer of authority and responsibility.
 
Dozens of awards were also given out during the annual ceremony including the cadet of the year honor, which was bestowed upon Ethan Freeman, a freshman.
 
Following the event, the cadets celebrated the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Army JROTC. The federal program was instituted in the R-I district in 1995, according to school historians.
 
Above: Maj. Gregory Crites and Paige Hooper place Danica Allen's new ranking on her epaulet.
 
Below: With assistance from Maj. Gregory Crites, Sierra Crites and Danica Allen perform the passing of the colors.
 
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Special Olympics returns to PBJHS
 
Almost 250 athletes from about 20 schools and agencies participated in the Southeast Area spring games of Special Olympics Missouri held Friday at Poplar Bluff Junior High School.
 
It was the most participation in recent memory, according to Development Director Penny Williams, who said Special Olympics Missouri has partnered with Junior High was nearly two decades, and has been a part of the community for even longer.
 
Principal Bob Case was recognized for his continuing support of the organization, along with the Parks and Recreation Department. Athletes from Senior High, Junior High, Middle School and O'Neal Elementary competed in events including the standing long jump, the 100 meter run and the 4x100 relay. PBHS StuCo along with multiple groups volunteered to help organize the games.
 
Above: Elizjah Thomas of PBHS recites the Special Olympics oath during the opening ceremonies.
 
Below: Ember Cowin of PBJHS wins first place in the tennis ball throw.
 
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Teachers win district-wide VFW honor
 


Betsy Painton of the Kindergarten Center and Maj. Gregory Crites of PBHS received the district Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Awards on Sunday, April 17, in Lilborne.
 
Last month the educators, along with Melinda Moncier of PBJHS, were honored by the Poplar Bluff VFW post under the award program, which recognizes the nation's top classroom instructors who teach citizenship education topics regularly and promote America's history and traditions effectively.
 
Above: Betsy Painton accepts the VFW's Citizenship Techer award from VFW District 15 Commander Billy Becker (right) and Post 6477 Commander John Holland.
 
Below: Unable to attend the district presentation due to a previous commitment, Maj. Gregory Crites accepts his VFW award during the JROTC Change of Command ceremony.
  
PBHS students medal at Math Field Day



Two PBHS Math Club members earned top placement during Math Field Day Thursday, April 14, at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.
 
Hunza Siddigui, a junior, and sophomore Adeesh Mishra placed first and second respectively in the computational math competition. Adeesh also came in second in non-routine level one and Humza placed second in trigonometry. 
 
A total of 25 PBHS students participated in the annual event, vying individually and as part of a team. The Math Club has been preparing for the competition by participating in monthly Missouri Mathematics League activities.
 
Above: Adeesh Mishra (left) and Humza Siddiqui don their medals outside of Academic Hall.
 
Below: The Math Club participated in Math Field Day earlier this month at SEMO.


  
Bonus: Checking in



PBHS Principal Mike Kiehne meets with the Student Council Executive Committee for lunch each month to discuss what's on the student body topics as well as to update the student leaders on upcoming programs.
 
Above: (From left) Spirit chair Ashlee Lazalier, secretary MacKenzie Murphy, Mr. Kiehne, president Kassi Riley and vice president MacKenzie Moore.
  
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 Event Calendar

TCC Applicants
The deadline is Monday, May 2, for applying to the cosmetology program and June 1 for the technology & industry programs at the Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center. For more information, call 573-785-2248.

Graduation
The commencement ceremony for the PBHS Class of 2016 is slated to take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 12, in the Black River Coliseum. Doors open at 6.

ECH Screenings
The Poplar Bluff Early Childhood Center is holding screenings for the 2016/17 school year on Wednesday and Thursday, May 11-12, at the 1235 N. Main Street location. To schedule 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.

Last Day of School
The 2015/16 school year ends on Thursday, May 12.
 
Summer School
Summer School begins Wednesday, June 1, and runs through Tuesday, June 28.
More Events
Extra, Extra!
Media logos for 2014-2014 - KWOC, DAR, KFVS 

On Tuesday, April 19, the DAR recognized Superintendent Chris Hon for his Pearce Award nomination.
 
On Wednesday, April 20, the DAR published a photo of the PB emblem added to the grounds of the future high school donated by generous R-I supporters.
 
On Thursday, April 21, the ShowMe Times reported about our PBHS National Honor Society inductees.
 
The DAR reported about the annual Earth Day celebration Junior High students participated in at Lake Wappapello.
 
On Friday, April 22, the DAR highlighted the NHS spring induction ceremony.
 
On Sunday, April 24, the DAR reported about the Special Olympics.
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