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Poplar Bluff School District

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

2026-2027 School Year

Tammy Raderstorf began her new role as director of special services on Wednesday, July 1, succeeding Mindy Garrett, who helped with the transition since the beginning of the year.

Long-time special education director passes baton to passionate advocate

When both Poplar Bluff’s long-time Junior High principal and director of special services retired from the school system, Tammy Raderstorf faced a significant career decision. She chose to apply
August 20, 2026
Jake Nickelson, a Hall of Fame student-athlete, brings several years of athletic director experience to lead the Mules.

Nickelson hired to lead the Mules into another century

Developing champions in competition, character and community. This is the new mission statement for the Mules under Jake Nickelson, who was unanimously hired by the Board of Education in April to
August 20, 2026
Matt Drake will continue to lead Mark Twain School, after gaining some initial experience with the building staff filling in at the end of last school year.

Mark Twain leader to draw from SPED, ministry background

The incoming principal of Mark Twain School aims to merge his backgrounds in ministry and behavior disorder consultation to help non-traditional students thrive by modeling both accountability and
August 20, 2026
Pam Davis, former secondary grade-level Teacher-of-the-Year and business owner in Doniphan, succeeded Candace Warren as PBJHS principal on Wednesday, July 1.

Customer service-minded educator to lead PBJHS into next chapter

When the call came for Pam Davis to lead her building, the only option was to answer it – simply because that is how she is wired. That drive—paired with her spontaneous yet faith-rooted,
August 20, 2026