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Poplar Bluff School District

Achieving Excellence Through Learning: Every Child, Every Hour, Every Day

School Year 2016-2017

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PBHS Librarian Marci Priest displays a tote of granola bars donated by Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

The Giving Closet

Poplar Bluff High School students in need of an article of clothing, a personal hygiene product or a classroom supply now have a discrete place to go directly on campus to seek relief.  The Giving
Eighth grader Jonathan Brower brings in his personal drone to Ashley Woolard’s class last month during Rocket Day. Now the science teacher will have her own aerial equipment.

Foundation funds record amount of projects

The Poplar Bluff Public School Foundation awarded over $4,000 in mini-grants for innovative classroom projects proposed by teachers representing four schools across campus, benefitting students from
O’Neal Elementary Principal Dr. Amy Dill (right) last month joined R-I administrative colleagues Dr. Amy Jackson and Dr. Brad Owings in earning her doctorate in educational leadership.

First doctoral program offered in Poplar Bluff

Poplar Bluff Schools—in partnership with Lindenwood University—is encouraging more local educators to earn the highest graduate degree attainable by bringing the first doctoral program to the
Maclaren Moore of O’Neal Elementary watches an introductory video about the Bright Futures program.

Bright Futures celebrates success stories

Chartwells School Dining Services announced it has opted to take over the long-standing Backpacks for Friday program for the Bread Shed during the third annual Bright Futures symposium on Friday,
(Front row from left) Chamber President Steve Halter, students Sabastian Treaster, Tatyana Dye, Dakota Smith, Jacob Bruce, Austin Kirk, Dustin Luttrull, Aron Atkisson and Viterio Anderson, and teachers Gaelle Freer and R.T. McCain; (back row) teacher Core

Largest Grad Center group to complete work ethics training

Three Poplar Bluff Graduation Center students were hired at area businesses before even completing this year’s Gateway 2 Jobs program. Another three were awarded college scholarships during the
With assistance from seventh grader Brileigh Cates, High School Principal Mike Kiehne formally dedicates the Oak Grove Road facility.

Community leaders tour new facilities

About 100 supporters were hosted at each new campus during the Middle School and High School ribbon cuttings held last week in cooperation with the Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of
Robbie Toth (left), BGC unit director, and Director of Development Abbey Heuiser begin moving in to their new home on Thursday, Sept. 22.

Boys and Girls Club relocating to Middle School campus

The Poplar Bluff R-I School District has further opened its doors to the Boys and Girls Club immediately following the discovery of structural damage to the roof at the Hentz Center.  The Middle
Middle School students participate in the cup challenge, a team building exercise that requires the scientific method, on Thursday, Sept. 15, in STEM class.

Middle School adds first dedicated STEM course

A new STEM class that has been added to the Poplar Bluff Middle School curriculum is quickly gaining popularity among students. “My daughter came home talking about this. She loves this class,”
Landen Deaton and Evan Knight of the third grade grab some fruit in the lobby at Lake Road.

Fresh produce offered at all elementary schools

Fresh produce offered at all elementary schools The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved $183,000 in funding for Poplar Bluff R-I to expand its Fresh Fruit and
Third graders Charlie Raglin (left) and Alyssa Cochran (right) lead the Pledge of Allegiance with Lake Road Principal Erica Weadon at the podium.

Superintendent addresses district staff for first time

More than 700 Poplar Bluff R-I certified and classified employees attended the district’s back-to-school convocation on Monday, Aug. 29, at the Black River Coliseum. In his first
###  Athletic Director Kent Keith gives a commemorative football to a small representation of school officials, professional planners, campaign volunteers and media partners who were instrumental in the passage of the 2014 levy and carrying out of the bui

Thousands celebrate their Mule Pride

Thousands celebrate their Mule Pride An estimated 3,000 people came out to support the Poplar Bluff Mules as they opened the 2016 football season on Friday, Aug. 19, with a dominant victory over