Stories from Wednesday, January 29, 2020

As many of you know, we work closely with the Standard Democrat on a daily basis. We are grateful for the Standard allowing us to have some space to talk about our department and our efforts in bringing safety to our residents. We have partnered to do a monthly article about our department, events, current trends on crime and other messages that we feel should be spotlighted. ...

Yes, I would like to invite people to look at their tax bills. This upcoming school tax is going to double or triple your school tax bill. People making payments on their homes will see their escrow and their payments increase because of this. Newer schools don’t mean a better education. It’s just a showcase for teachers. Look at your tax bill again and see if you can afford another new school. Thank you for letting me speak out.

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — East Prairie Junior High School has announced its first semester honor roll for the 2019-2020 school year. Seventh grade Brooklyn Achter, Connor Allred, Kyler Aters, Davin Bailey, Aubrie Baker, Brian Bazan, Kristen Berry, Annabel Brockman, Cameron Burrow, Braylan Cade, Ellyana Castleman, Adelynn Childers, Amadeus Davis, Addison Dean, Chase Duke, Savannah Gephart, Hayden Givens, Peyton Givens, Braden Glenn, Makayla Gore, Mayra Gore, Maryn Grissom, Landon Haney, Briley Heitman, Houstin “Tate” Henderson, Julia Henderson, Joshua Hileman, Rachel Hindman, Tyrin Hollingsworth, Brooklyn Irby, Chloe Jackson, Will Jarvis, Noah Johnson, Myleigh Johnston, Autumn Jones, Scarlett Kelley, Jonathan Lafferty, Jayson Lipe, Connor Marcum, Emmy Marks, Chelsea Mathis, Kristyn Mayabb, Mason McCoy, Branen McCutchen, Gavin McCutchen, Kinleigh Meacham, Zachary Miller, Ryder Moreland, Caiden Mosier, Raulyn “Mac” Munson, Brianna Newman, Cooper Oatsvall, Samuel Owens, Landon Patrick, Ava Patterson, Camey Phillips, Vivian Powell, Zaiden Rendon, Mackenzie Risk, Emaleigh Ruedrich, Jayden Scorzafava, Tripp Shoemaker, Fin Silman, Jada Simmons, Dara Thomas, Elizabeth Tripp, Lilly Turner, Bryleigh Wallace, Caleb Wallace, Ty Wallace, Olivia Walter, Macie Walters, Maxx Walters, Akire Wheatcraft, Gabby White, Win Thomas White, Jacob Williams, Peyton Williams, Riley Wilson, Savanna Wilson, Mason Woollums, Andrew Youngblood. ...

SIKESTON — Scott County Central High School has announced its second quarter honor roll for the 2019-2020 school year. Seventh grade: Alysa Adams, Mallory Burton, Briley Couch, Eva Dunger, Stevey Klingel, Kyle Nixon, Leona Rodriguez, TyLynn Taylor, Landon Trout, Skylar Wallace...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Charleston Middle School has announced its second quarter honor roll for the 2019-2020 school year. Honor Roll consists of students that have received a B average with no D’s or F’s on their report cards. High Honor Roll consists of students that have received all A’s on their report cards...

Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center has announced its fifth grade character education students for December. The word of the month was caring.

Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center has announced its sixth grade character education students for December. The word of the month was caring.

During the fall semester, 23 eighth grade students at Sikeston Junior High School completed PIVOT, a pilot program that provides students the tools to navigate situations and conversations to get the most positive outcome possible. Recently those students were honored for completing the program. The students are pictured here along with mentors. Anyone interested in volunteering to be a mentor in PIVOT should contact Johnson at the YMCA at (573) 472-9622...

The Sikeston Kiwanis Club recently made a donation to the Bulldog Pantry.

A town hall was held Tuesday evening at Lee Hunter Elementary School in Sikeston. Tours of Lee Hunter were given as well as a panel discussion on the Sikeston R-6 bond proposal that will be before the voters on April 7.