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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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TCC partners with Scouts to explore trades
The Boy Scouts of America has partnered with the school district to provide students a hands-on opportunity to explore programs offered at the Technical Career Center that they may later be interested in pursuing.
"Students, along with their parents, explore local careers and learn about the educational opportunities we have to offer," explained Charles Kinsey, TCC director. "We plan to work through every program, which is 11 in total."
The Exploring Club visited the TCC cosmetology program on Tuesday, March 12, and TCC students under the instruction of Susan Chronister shared tips about styling hair, painting nails and applying makeup.
Beginning in January, over 40 club members participated in the initial tour of the building trades program hosted by instructor Jody Cochran, and last month club members learned about the welding program taught by Chris Carpenter. The next Exploring Club open house is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the 3203 Oak Grove Road location, featuring an auto collision overview led by teacher Denni White.
Mike Dineen, Sioux District executive under the Greater St. Louis Area Council, approached Kinsey with the concept to provide younger students, male and female, exposure to the skilled trades. While the TCC offers annual tours for area students at the eighth grade level and sophomore year in high school, the new program goes down to grade six.
"This is of vital importance for our community and our local businesses as we begin to create character-driven programs that will produce quality future employees," Dineen stated. "This program is a unique way for us also to grow local talent, which is something that businesses are consistently searching for as they seek qualified employees in the surrounding area."
Above: David McKuin of the Poplar Bluff Middle School receives a salon quality hair shampooing.
Below: Cosmetology student Peyton Lockhart volunteers to have makeup applied by a member of the TCC Exploring Club.
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Owen receives award for student advocacy
Poplar Bluff High School Principal Mike Owen was named administrator of the year for the Southeast District of the Missouri Association of Student Councils during the organization's 71st annual state convention held Thursday through Saturday, March 7-9, at Lindbergh High School.
"Mr. Owen is the consummate team player. He always looks for a reason to say 'yes' to StuCo," stated PBHS social studies teacher Mitch Davis, Student Council co-adviser. "Mr. Owen's motto is 'this school [belongs to] the kids, and we're here to work for them.' His decisions are student-centered and he gets it, that positive culture affects academic outcomes."
To be nominated for the regional award, an administrator must work collaboratively with Student Council to provide a positive impact on school culture. Davis further noted in his submission that Owen not only supports StuCo, but actively participates in organizing events for the student-led organization.
MASC, a network of middle and high school student councils that provides programs and resources to develop positive student leaders and advisors who promote a quality campus community environment, began honoring administrators from each of its seven districts in 2012, according to a press release.
Above: PBHS Principal Mike Owen is recognized during the MASC annual state convention earlier this month at Lindbergh High School.
Below: Mike Owen (third from left) was among the regional administrators of the year honored for exceptional student advocacy.
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PBHS English students experience 'Macbeth'
The Shakespeare Festival St. Louis performed the tragedy "Macbeth" for almost 400 Poplar Bluff High School English students on Thursday, March 14, in the Tinnin Center at Three Rivers College.
Directed and adapted by Joanna Battles, the free William Shakespeare play was part of the acting company's 2019 education tour made possible through a Monsanto Fund grant.
Following the condensed hour-long performance, the five-person acting team held a Q&A with the students in attendance. Asked about ad-lib, actor Ted Drury responded: "The only real mistake in theater are the ones you admit to. Theater is a team sport."
The field trip was arranged by communication arts teacher Jennie Randolph, who reached out to tour management after learning that the traveling production is open to underserved rural areas of the state, in addition to the greater St. Louis area. The last time the Shakespeare Festival came to Poplar Bluff was six years ago, according to tour manager Emily Clinger.
Above: Actors (left to right) Craig Ester, Ted Drury, Karl Hawkins, Jeanitta Perkins and Frankie Ferrari take a bow after performing "Macbeth" in the Tinnin Center.
Below: Jeanitta Perkins (right) with Shakespeare Festival St. Louis fields a question from the audience following the performance.
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Students invited to STEM Day at the Capitol
Representatives of the Poplar Bluff Middle School Robotics Club visited the Capitol on Thursday, March 7, to participate in STEM Day, sponsored by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Sixth graders Jack Funke and Spencer Nunn showcased their FIRST LEGO League robot in the Rotunda; piloted a Boeing flight simulator; experienced Verizon Google virtual technology; witnessed Pfizer biochemistry experiments; and listened to a presentation by Toyota Bodine Aluminum President Wes Woods, reported chaperone Deana Ward, SINGS teacher.
The annual event under the Missouri Mathematics and Science Coalition is designed for students to share their passion for and knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math with state legislators. The Robotics Club is an after-school program, under the tutelage of gifted instructor Donna Barton.
Above: Middle School students (from left) Jack Funke and Spencer Nunn perform a task by their LEGO robot 'E-V' during a demonstration on the third floor of the Rotunda.
Below: Sixth graders Spencer Nunn (left) and Jack Funke visit with Kyle Aubuchon, senior aide to Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, in Jefferson City.
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Band, choir students qualify for state festival
Dozens of Poplar Bluff High School band and choir students received exemplary ratings at the Three Rivers MSHSAA District Music Festival held Saturday, March 9, at the Tinnin Center, securing spots at next month's state festival in Columbia.
Receiving one ratings were choir members Eva Bedell, Molly Berry, Ross Dare, Jayvon Holloway and Allison Knowlton for their vocal solos; Isaac Reid, Jayvon Holloway, Jacob Joseph, Michael Joseph, Michael Thom and Michael Allen Ward Jr. in the TTB sextet category; and Eva Bedell, Ross Dare, Jayvon Holloway, Jenna Isom, Michael Joseph, Allison Knowlton, Kerrigan Moore and Michael Thom for SATV double quartet.
One rating band performances included Emma Harris, Bailey Odom, Michael Thom and Michael Tiffany for percussion quartet; Adam Black, Cody Daughertee, Blake Millner and Christian Redden for trumpet quartet; Cody Daughertee for his French horn solo; and Samantha Nelson, Layton Sanders and Michael Allen Ward Jr. in the saxophone trio category.
Above: Top choir students included (top row, left to right) Ross Dare, Eva Bedell, Allison Knowlton and Jayvon Holloway; (middle row, from left) Molly Berry, Kerrigan Moore and Jenna Isom; and (front row, left to right) Jacob Joseph, Michael Allen Ward Jr., Michael Joseph and Isaac Reid. Not present for the photo was Michael Thom.
Below: Top band students included (back row, left to right) Blake Millner, Michael Tiffany, Cody Daughertee and Michael Allen Ward Jr.; and (front row, from left) Adam Black, Christian Redden, Emma Harris, Bailey Odom and Michael Thom. Not present for the photo were Samantha Nelson and Layton Sanders.
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Bonus: Famous Missourians Living Museum
Oak Grove Elementary hosted its annual Famous Missourians Living Museum for the public on Thursday, March 14, portraying notable figures with state ties.
The project incorporates reading, writing, social studies and public speaking under the Missouri Learning Standards, according to teacher Kristie Robinson. Presentation boards and oral communication is judged on a rubric, and third grade students receive scores based on memorization of facts, appropriate body language and eye contact.
"This year there were a lot of artists. Athletes and singers are always very popular," Robinson reflected. "We let kids try to pick someone who piques their interest in a subject they want to learn more about."
Above: Chance Scott portrays sportscaster Jack Buck, "the Voice of the Cardinals," in a first appearance for the Living Museum, according to his teacher, Kristie Robinson.
Below: Third grader Addison Lee of Christine Walker's class shares with a visitor biographical information about famous actress Pearl White.
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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, March 12, the DAR highlighted the MSHSAA District Music Festival; and reported about the board's selection of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Amy Jackson to succeed Assistant Superintendent of Business Rod Priest, who is set to retire in June (leave Dr. Jackson a congrats
here)!
On Wednesday, March 13, the KFVS12 recognized our PBHS Jazz Band for its top
performance.
On Thursday, March 14, the DAR previewed Poplar Bluff Girls Soccer.
On Friday, March 15, the DAR reported about our school tour of Wheatley and other Garfield Street landmarks for Black History Month; highlighted our classroom makeover winner; recognized our O'Neal perfect attendance students; previewed Poplar Bluff Tennis; and honored our Jazz
Band.
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