Dexter R-XI School District

Central Elementary- Don't forget Back to School night is tomorrow, Tuesday, August 22nd drop-in from 5:30-7:00. Bring your school supplies and meet your teacher. There will be a Title 1 informational meeting at 6:30 in the Central Library.

Good morning, online registration is open and should be completed for every student who attended the Dexter Public School during the 22-23 school year. This includes PK and K students who participated in screening. We need to make sure the information we have on your student is accurate and current. The online registration window will close on September 5, 2023. Thank you for your help.

This morning the district went on lockdown for approximately an hour at the direction of law enforcement. There was no threat made toward the school district. The safety of our students and staff was never at risk. This was done as a precautionary measure only. Once given the "all clear" by the Dexter Police Department, school resumed as normal. Thank you to the Dexter Police Department, the Stoddard County Sheriff's Office, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol for their quick and thorough response to the school. We appreciate their assistance and service. Thank you for your patience as we work to release information that is accurate.

Central Elementary- DON'T FORGET 5th grade students and parents are invited to attend the Middle School Open House tonight (Thursday, May 11th) at 5:30. The homeroom class with the highest attendance will receive a reward!!

Central Elementary- Thursday, April 27th is the last day for AIM after school tutoring.

Free Physical Day will be held at the SE Health Hospital Clinic(N. One Mile Road) on Thursday, May 4th, from 3:30-5:00 pm for any incoming 7-12 student that plans to participate in sports and/or band. A new MSHSAA physical form will be on hand in the HS and MS office. Students should complete the first three pages before meeting with the healthcare provider. A parent/guardian signature is required on the form. The school will only need a copy of the last page. We encourage all student athletes to get a physical. Thanks again to SE Health for providing this service for our students. Link to new MSHSAA Physical Form: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/746/Dexter_High_School/2943477/MSHSAA-PPE-MH-SSMB.pdf

Central Elementary- During MAP testing, all students will be able to receive FREE Breakfast in the cafeteria on the following dates: Wednesday, April 26th-Thursday, April 27th Tuesday, May 2nd-Friday, May 5th Monday, May 8th-Thursday, May 11th

Central Elementary- Today, 4/19/23, is Spring Picture Day! This is your last chance to preorder. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day. Order at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/76242KF

Central Elementary- Students may bring $1 to wear a hat tomorrow, Friday, April 14th. All proceeds will be utilized for those that were impacted by the tornado in Woodland School District.

2023 Summer School is open to all students KDG - 8th Grade DATES: June 1 through June 28 Registration for summer school is due no later than April 6. Students enrolled after the deadline may be added to a waiting list. Fill out the form for each child you plan on sending to summer school. The link to access the form is located at the top of the district web page and in the NEWS area.

Central Elementary- Be a Heart Hero by wearing your favorite Sports or Super Hero tomorrow, Wednesday, March 8th.

Central Elementary- The Book Fair and Family Reading night has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 7th from 5:30-7:00. Classes will be scheduled to visit the book fair at school next week from Tuesday-Friday.

Central Elementary- AMI assignments for Thursday, February 2nd.. 3rd grade- Read AR book for 30 minutes and write one paragraph about that book, write spelling words 3 times each, study math facts, and grammar. 4th grade- Read AR book for 30 minutes and write two paragraphs about that book, write spelling words 3 times each, study math facts, and study grammar. 5th grade- Read AR book for 30 minutes and write two paragraphs about that book, write spelling words 3 times each, study math facts, and states/capitols. Paragraph will be turned into homeroom teacher and spelling words will be turned into ELA teacher when we return to school.

Central Elementary- Due to incoming inclement weather, there will be NO after school tutoring today at Central. Also, the Book Fair and Family Reading Night has been postponed for tonight. It is rescheduled for Thursday, February 2nd from 5:30-7:00.

Central Elementary- Holiday Dress up days!! Monday (12/12)- Wear Red Tuesday (12/13)- Wear Christmas socks Wednesday (12/14)- Wear Bright Colors Thursday (12/15)- Wear Ugly Christmas sweater Friday (12/16)- Wear PJ's

Central Elementary- Holiday dress up days! Monday (12/5)- Wear Green Tuesday (12/6)- Wear Red and White Wednesday (12/7)- Wear Holiday hats and/or Christmas colors Thursday (12/8)- Wear Brown Friday (12/9)- Wear White

Central Elementary- There is NO AIM after school tutoring on Monday, November 21st.

Central Elementary- Canned food drive begins on Monday, November 14th and will end on Tuesday, December 13th. The canned goods will be donated to the Stoddard County Gospel Mission Food Bank. The school with the most cans will have cookies, and the class collecting the most will have donuts.

Central Elementary- Don't forget to wear Red, White, and Blue for the Veteran's program today!!

On Monday, October 31, Dexter High School will open our “Haunted Hallways” from 5:00-6:30 pm. We thank you for supporting this event by sending candy to Southwest and Central elementary schools. We can’t wait to see all the little bearcat ghosts and goblins tomorrow night!!