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Jingle Jog: Holiday fun with a purpose
Oak Grove raised non-perishables for the Mule Packs program during the annual Jingle Jog on Friday, Dec. 9, at the elementary school.
The event kicked off with a parade, featuring Christmas and movie characters. Randy Bailey of
Z95 the Bone served as the emcee for the event. The Poplar Bluff High School JROTC, Choir, Drum Line and Pom Squad led the opening ceremonies. In costume were staff and community partners, including sponsor Poplar Bluff Realty, the Three Rivers Shrine Club and friend of the district, Dale Gaebler.
The Jingle Jog was established by Principal Jenifer Richardson in 2005 to teach students about goal setting through charity and physical fitness. Students estimate how many laps around a designated area they can complete in six minutes, and have the option of bringing in that same amount of items for a select fundraising drive.
Coordinated by Chartwells School Dining Services, the Mules Packs program supplies families in need with food for the weekend.
Above: Leadership team members (from left) Addison Lee, Easton Brown and Allison Patterson make their grand entrance with the Jingle Jog banner.
Below: Julia Kosi high-fives Santa Claus as she makes her way around the track.
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14th annual Missouri Junior Beta Convention
Poplar Bluff Schools placed in multiple categories Thursday and Friday, Dec. 8-9, during the 14th annual Junior Beta Convention at the Black River Coliseum, qualifying to compete in nationals this summer at Walt Disney World.
Middle Schoolers Jackson Moore, Grace Neighbors, Keona Sample and Cameron Settle placed first in the Quiz Bowl Division 1; Caleb Morris placed first in painting; Aiden Nguyen placed first in math; Zora Shoemaker placed first in sketching; Matthew Anderson, Kameron Glick, Pamela Richards and Blaise Rowland placed second in the tower of power; Gabriel Burke placed second in woodworking; Alyssa Miller placed second in color photography; Amy Swigart placed second in digital art; and Kadin Hillis placed third in black and white photography. Meanwhile Junior High students Trenton Davis, Lauren Robertson, Zoe Savat and Clarissa Varner placed first in the Quiz Bowl Division 2.
Since 2003, the state convention has been held in Poplar Bluff, originally at Three Rivers College. This year the event had a reported attendance of 3,100 students, beating last year's record.
Above: (Top row, from left) Cameron Settle, Grace Neighbors, Keona Sample, Pamela Richards and Amy Swigart; (middle row, from left) Caleb Morris, Matthew Anderson, Jackson Moore, Zora Shoemaker, Alyssa Miller and Gabriel Burke; (bottom row, from left) Kadin Hillis, Kameron Glick, Aiden Nguyen and Blaise Rowland.
Below: (Left to right) Lauren Robertson, Clarissa Varner, Trenton Davis and Zoe Savat.
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November Athletes of the Month
The Mules Booster Club named Coco Raymer and Dominique Hardimon of Poplar Bluff High School the Athletes of the Month for November.
Dominique, a sophomore, has averaged 18.3 points, 10 rebounds and two steals during the first three games of the current basketball season. In the classroom, Dominique maintains a B+ average, according to his coach, Will Durden.
Coco, a junior, won second place at the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association competition this year, placed fourth last year plus participated in the Universal Cheerleaders Association national competition in Orlando, and placed first as an alternate in the MCCA contest in 2014. She maintains a 9.134 grade point average, according to her coach, Stephanie Hillis, who described Coco as both a "leader" and "team player."
Above: Presenting the awards to Coco Raymer and Dominique Hardimon on Wednesday, Dec. 7, is Booster Club member Brian Taylor.
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Beta Club holds Christmas gift drive
The Poplar Bluff High School Beta Club recently made its annual donation to the Whole Kids Outreach and the Ripley-Butler County Foster Care Christmas Party.
The WKO operates the Share-A-Toy Christmas Store in Ellington, providing presents for about 1,000 area children each year. The Foster Care Christmas Party ensures teenagers ages 14-18 experience a gift exchange.
Above: (From left) Vice president Adeesh Mishra, secretary Rachel Henson, members Jordan Cox and Makayla Whitehead, and president Humza Siddiqui of the PBHS Beta Club donate toys, stocking stuffers and wrapping paper to a WKO representative on Wednesday, Nov. 30.
Below: PBHS Beta Club president Humza Siddiqui drops off personal care and hygiene items to Westwood Baptist Church Assistant Pastor Wes Tayloe (left) and Media Director Chris Dodd for the Foster Care Christmas Party on Monday, Dec. 5.
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An annual tradition of Poplar Bluff Schools, administrators volunteered to ring bells to generate donations for the Salvation Army on Monday, Dec. 5, at Wal-Mart.
Above: R-I Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Patty Robertson and Maintenance Director Alan Ursery take the early morning shift.
Below: R-I Attendance Officer Misty Dodson and Middle School Assistant Principal Angie Rideout take a selfie in the afternoon.
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Board Filing
Filing for the Board of Education runs from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 13-Jan. 16, in the Administrative Building at 1110 N. Westwood Blvd. There will be three three-year seats open. For more information, contact board secretary Barb Green by calling 573-785-7751.
Gift Wrap
The Poplar Bluff Middle School's ninth annual St. Jude Gift Wrap fundraiser will take place from 3-6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 14-15, at the Kay Porter Theater. There is no set price for present wrapping services, but a monetary donation to the children's research hospital is encouraged.
Christmas Break
Poplar Bluff Schools will dismiss for students after regular class on Friday, Dec. 16. School will resume on Monday, Jan. 2. Happy holidays!
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On Wednesday, Dec. 7, KAIT8
reported about the Giving Closet.
KWOC
linked an advance story about Oak Grove's Jingle Jog.
The DAR reported about the Giving Closet.
On Thursday, Dec. 8, the ShowMe Times also
reported about the Giving Closet.
On Friday, Dec. 9, the DAR recognized the High School and Middle School Students of the Month.
On Sunday, Dec. 11, the DAR reported about the Missouri Junior Beta Convention.
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