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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.
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PBMS teacher wins classroom makeover
Sixth grade reading teacher Terrie Sullivan of the Middle School was selected to receive an IKEA classroom makeover upon winning a drawing during the recent PB Connect conference.
With the $400 gift certificate, Sullivan was able to better organize her classroom with storage totes, bins, mesh baskets, magazine boxes, letter trays and a bookshelf, plus a rolling cart, magnetic chalk board, big face clock and a new chair, the teacher happily reported.
Sullivan picked out her items after doing some online research to see how other educators have been able to transform their classrooms at IKEA, according to district instructional coach Keri Jameson, co-organizer of the fifth annual PB Connect along with her colleague Stephanie Kuper. All of the faculty who attended the in-house workshop were entered into the drawing for the event's grand prize.
Above: Student helpers (from left) Matthew Holloman, Cody McNiel, Lilly Coleman, Tervoris Causey, Ryan Burkhart and Blazin Crow assist teacher Terrie Sullivan in transporting her shopping spree items.
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Lunch menu input solicited from students
Chartwells School Dining Services hosted a series of taste tests last week at Poplar Bluff High School in an effort to receive student input on potential menu items.
Students chose from a chicken BLT salad or a Buffalo chicken salad on Tuesday, March 5, and Korean chicken bulgogi or a chicken fried rice bowl on Wednesday, March 6, in the cafeteria, then voted for which meal they liked the best.
"These are things they choose, not us," explained Dixie Harden, food services director. "We get their input and [create] recipes that fall within the nutritional guidelines."
PBHS is one of three educational partners in Missouri selected to experiment with the Student Choice program through the vendor. Food service employees previously set up a taste test in November featuring burgers.
Harden said a permanent Student Choice line may be established next academic year at the high school featuring a regular lunch menu built around feedback, with more periodical samplings.
Above: Executive Chef Angie Barnett prepares a Buffalo chicken sample for a student.
Below: A student chooses dressing for her BLT salad while others visit the free salad bar station.
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PBHS students accepted at Girls, Boys State
Poplar Bluff High School is sending 18 juniors to Missouri Boys and Girls State this summer, the largest group in recent memory, according to the counseling department.
In order to be nominated, students recommended by their teachers must display leadership skills and knowledge of government, and maintain a minimal of an 8.3 grade point average.
American Legion Auxiliary Girls State sponsors included 1st Midwest Bank; First Missouri State Bank; God's House Church; Kevin Barbour of Kraft, Miles and Tatem; Missouri Rep. Jeff Shawan; Nathan Maurer of Poplar Bluff Realty; the Rotary Club of Poplar Bluff; Rowland Family Dentistry; Southern Bank; and Sunkissed Tanning Salon & Spa. American Legion Boys State of Missouri sponsors were taken care of through the state office with help from Bettie Rusher, Boys State manager of development and administration.
The weeklong program in June on the campus of the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg is designed to educate and train Missouri's high schoolers in functional citizenship, leadership and government, according to a press release issued.
Above: Pictured (top left) is PBHS counselor Tamara Day along with Girls State students (standing, from left) Elizabeth Shirrell, Jacey Adamson, Audrey Cisne, Paige Bradley and Carlee Ringstaff; and (kneeling, left to right) Adyson Kingree, Rachel Shock, Eva Bedell, Cassidy Steffens and Emily Spencer.
Below: PBHS students headed to Boys state include (standing, left to right) Harrison Warren, Ethan Tucker, Benjamin Hickey and Randy Hederer; and (kneeling, from left) Samuel Persons, Michael Joseph, Austin Tinsley and Ross Dare.
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Jazz Band earns top performance at festival
The PBHS Studio Jazz Band, under the direction of Stephen Winters, received the outstanding ensemble performance award out of about a dozen area schools during the Carol Moore Memorial Jazz Festival on Friday, March 1, at Mineral Area College in Park Hills.
Additionally, outstanding soloist awards were given out to four music students - a higher percentage than many of the other schools, Winters reported. Recipients included Jackson McGraw, Isaiah Thomas and Michael Allen Ward Jr. of the Studio Jazz Band, as well as Dustin Ramsey of the PBHS Stage Jazz Band, under the instruction of Anthony Hasek.
Above: Studio Jazz Band members include (left to right) Kaleb Alcorn-Young, Cody Daughertee, Christian Redden, Lucas Redford, Alyssa Brown, Darian Young, Jacob Redford, Brileigh Cates, Isaiah Thomas, Marie Wilson, Chandler Shipp, Reanna Thompson, Michael Allen Ward Jr., Michael Tiffany, Layton Sanders, Jackson McGraw and Brooks Ray.
Below: PBHS students (from left) Michael Allen Ward Jr., Isaiah Thomas, Dustin Ramsey and Jackson McGraw were recognized for outstanding solo performances.
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February Athletes of the Month named
The Mules Booster Club has named Raegan McAtee and Quinten Bell of Poplar Bluff High School the February Athletes of the Month, presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Quinten, a junior wrestler, has a record of 33 wins. He was a 2019 state qualifier, placed third at district along with the SEMO Conference, placed fourth at the Fred Ross Invitational, and second at the Patriot Classic. In the classroom, he maintains a 9.74 grade point average.
"Quinten Bell is a great student and athlete," said Kelton Thompson, his coach. "He was voted a team captain by his teammates and has a reputation of being an extremely hard worker. Quinten has sacrificed a lot to achieve the success he has this year in wrestling."
Raegan, a senior swimmer, is the PBHS record holder in the 200 freestyle relay with 1:42.81. She has been an all-state honorable mention each year of her high school career in multiple events including the current year during which she made all-state in the 100 butterfly. She earned top placement each year in all-conference as well, including being named champion in all events in 2016. Ranked 13th in her class, she has a 10.917 GPA.
"Rae has been a huge asset to the team the last four years," stated Elizabeth Lewis, her coach. "She is extremely coachable, and pleasant to be around. She is willing to do what it takes in the pool to help her teammates. Her personality and hard work will be missed."
Above: Quinten Bell and Reagan McAtee were awarded AOM plaques on Thursday, March 7, from Booster Club member Brian Taylor.
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Collaboration Day
There will be no school for students on Friday, March 15, due to teacher Collaboration Day. Enjoy the three-day weekend as our staff is hard at work making necessary curriculum adjustments.
Lake Road Showcase
Lake Road Elementary will host a Blue Ribbon Showcase, celebrating its recent national designation as a top performing school, from 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, at the Highway AA location.
School Board
The Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in the Administrative Building.
Leadership Day
The sixth annual Leadership Day at Eugene Field Elementary will take place from 9-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 22, at the Nickey Street location.
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On Tuesday, Feb. 26, KAIT8 reported about our PBHS Coffee
Crew.
Senior Year Magazine named Eugene Field counselor Esther Luna one of the top 200 high school senior
photographers in its January edition.
On Monday, March 4, the Missouri Teachers blog published a
column from PBHS social studies teacher Molly Dohm.
The ShowMe Times recognized our
Athletes of the Month.
On Tuesday, March 5, KFVS12 reported about ex-NFL player Eddie Moss' sports memorabilia
donation to PBHS.
KWOC reported about our early
enrollment sign-ups at the Kindergarten Center.
The ShowMe Times highlighted our Coffee
Crew, as well as Eugene Field's PTO Valentine's Day
Coronation.
On Wednesday, March 6, the DAR reported about our
Reality Fair participation.
KRCU also reported about Moss'
contribution to our PBHS Wall of Fame.
KWOC reported about Moss' generous
donation to his alma mater.
Lastly, the ShowMe Times highlighted the
donation.
On Thursday, March 7, the DAR reported about our Black History Month
tour of Wheatley and other historic landmarks.
The ShowMe Times reported about the
Reality Fair.
On Friday, March 8, KWOC reported about our MSTA mini-grant
recipients.
The DAR featured Lake Road on its education page.
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