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The Middle School hosted a MAP Boot Camp from Wednesday to Friday, May 10-12, at Bacon Park and later in E.T. Peters Gym in advance of state testing, which began today.
The all-day event featured 16 stations designed by Principal Dr. Brad Owings to foster team building and problem solving skills. The Parent Teacher Organization also set up games, as well as supplied bounce houses and snacks. A+ tutors from PBHS volunteered throughout the event.
Owings said he got the idea from a Leadership Academy he helped facilitate through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education last year.
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Above: A team of students attempts to get across a balance beam without touching the ground.
Below: Fourth grader Elijah Hensley participates in a potato sack race coordinated by parent partners.
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Foundation raises several thousand dollars
Over $6,000 was raised for the Poplar Bluff Public School Foundation during the 18th annual golf tournament held on Monday, May 8, at Ozark Ridge Golf Course.
The tournament allows the nonprofit organization to continue to finance innovative classroom
projects not included in the district's operational budget, as well as to fund student scholarships.
The foundation board would like to thank all the businesses and individuals who registered teams for the tournament, sponsored holes, donated door prizes and provided supplies. And a very special thanks goes to former superintendent Chris Hon, who agreed to organize the event.
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Above: Former R-I superintendent Chris Hon (right) thanks participants on behalf of the school foundation board before the annual golf tournament begins.
Below: Julie Limpert of Larry Hillis Dodge presents a 2017 Jeep Wrangler that the dealership put on the line in the event of a hole in one. (
Note: No one won the vehicle this time around).
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40th annual Math Field Day
The Poplar Bluff High School Math Club recently competed at Southeast Missouri State University's Math Field Day in Cape Girardeau and had top placement in multiple events against about 20 school districts.
Senior Humza Siddiqui placed first in level two non-routine problem solving and computational mathematics, while freshman Paige Bradley placed first in word problems. Trenton Nepean placed second in computational mathematics, and a team that included Hunter Aud, Katie Huskey, Trenton and Humza placed second in trigonometry.
Above: (From left) Humza Siddiqui, Hunter Aud, Trenton Nepean and Katie Huskey display their awards.
Below: A total of 24 top math students from PBHS vied during Math Field Day.
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April Athletes of the Month named
The Mules Booster Club has named soccer player Sophie Rowland and golfer Nathan Woolard the Poplar Bluff High School Athletes of the Month for April.
Nathan, a junior, was a medalist for best score in the Jackson Invitational and Conference Championship, which he helped win along with the Notre Dame and Poplar Bluff Invitationals, according to his coach Billy Pyland. Nathan also qualified to play in the Class 4 State Golf Tournament.
Sophie, a sophomore, has broken last year's record with 18 assists this season. She has also scored six goals. Academically she is first in her class with an 11.4286 GPA, according to her coach, Rusty Crafton, who says she is a great leader on and off the field. "(Sophie) wants to get better each day," he stated.
Above: Pictured presenting the awards to Sophie Rowland and Nathan Woolard on Tuesday, May 9, is Booster Club member Brian Taylor.
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Doctors, construction workers, policemen, firefighters, gamers, baseball players, veterinarians, superheroes, a professional wrestler, a princess and a rapper were among the chosen career paths represented Wednesday, May 10, at the Early Childhood Center.
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Above: Lyndle Hicks III of Lori Bell's half-day class would like to join the United States Coast Guard when he grows up.
Below: In Traci Allen's preschool class, Rachel Montgomery dresses as Wonder Woman, Emery Curnutt as a teacher, Kylend Murrell - a computer technician, Cole Ross - a race car driver and Royal Price as Batman.
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The Butler County Health Department will host a free immunization clinic on Thursday, May 18, at the High School for incoming seniors (Meningococcal vaccine), and Friday, May 19, at Junior High for incoming eighth graders (Tdap). Students, unless exempt, are required by law to be properly immunized and provide verification before attending school.
ECH Screening
Screening for parents/guardians interested in enrolling their student(s) in the Early Childhood Center half-day program will take place on Thursday, May 25. Child(ren) must be 3 years old by July 31, 2017, and not older than 5. To make an appointment, contact secretary Sandy Case at 573-785-6803. Please have child's social security number handy when calling.
Graduation
The commencement ceremony for the PBHS Class of 2017 is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, in the Black River Coliseum.
Last Day of School
The last day of the 2016/17 school year is Friday, May 26.
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On Wednesday, May 3, KFVS12
reported about the Arbor Day tree planting at Lake Road Elementary.
On Thursday, May 4, the ShowMe Times
reported about our major Tower Garden donation.
The DAR recognized High School student Brandon Scott for receiving a proclamation from Missouri House Speaker Todd Richardson for raising $7,639 for Ronald McDonald House Charities during his annual pull-tab drive; plus reported about PBHS senior Lexi Hafford signing to run track for Lindenwood University.
On Friday, May 5, the DAR recognized the PBHS Students of the Month; and reported about PBHS senior Kassi Riley who signed to cheer for Arkansas State University.
On Saturday, May 6, Defense Media Activity
reported about a PBHS alumnus with the Missouri Army National Guard who helped his hometown with flood relief.
On Tuesday, May 9, the DAR continued its Teacher of the Year series with a feature story about Amber Foster of O'Neal; and recognized Middle School Students of the Month.
On Wednesday, May 10, the DAR reported about Kindergarten TOY Tanya Pullum; recognized the Tree Advisory Board for its Arbor Day dedication; and wrote about senior Chris Stocks signing to play basketball for Three Rivers.
On Sunday, May 14, the DAR reported about PBHS junior Thomas White being selected to be a part of a technical crew during the International Thespian Festival next month in Lincoln, Neb.
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