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NEW MADRID, Mo. - The New Madrid County Central High School Class of 2021 was led by valedictorian Hannah Marie Faries and salutatorian Donald Ray Brown III. The daughter of Richard and Teresa Faries of New Madrid, Faries plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University at Cape Girardeau and major in music education...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The following students have been named to the spring 2021 Dean’s List at Southeast Missouri State University. Students named to the list earned at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit, achieved no grade below a B and received no failing grades in enrolled, credit/no credit or pass/fail courses...

BENTON, Mo. — Two Scott County teachers were recently awarded grants through Western Governors University, or WGU, Missouri’s “Fund My Classroom” initiative. Emily Essner, a kindergarten teacher at Kelly Elementary School in the Scott County R-4 School District in Benton, received a $250-grant to purchase various materials that will be used to create fine and gross motor experiences to strengthen her students’ abilities to perform everyday activities in the classroom...

Mollie Bartlett, a senior at Kelly High School in Benton, received first place in the Patriotic Art Contest from the Sikeston VFW Post 3174 and Auxiliary. Pictured presenting Bartlett with her award from the Auxiliary and Post is Anita Williams, scholarship chairperson...

BENTON, Mo. — Thomas W. Kelly High School in Benton has announced its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year. A HONOR ROLL FRESHMAN Madison Agin, Savannah Barnhouse, Macy Burger, Katelyn Dannenmueller, Dalton Forck, Emory Glenn, Jada Griggs, Kristin Grogan, Myah Herrion, Kayleigh Holman, Canon Kirkpatrick, Ava LeGrand, Mallory Lemonds, Hannah McDermott, Tucker Miller, Makayla Morgan, Alexandria Parks, Katelyn Ruff, Cooper Shackles, Riley Walters...

Sikeston Junior High recently announced its eighth grade “Top Dawgs” for fourth quarter. These students follow B.A.R.K. which stands for Be Respectful, Act Responsibly, Ready to Learn, and Keep Safe. The students are nominated by teachers, then voted on by teachers. ...

Sikeston Junior High recently announced its seventh grade “Top Dawgs” for fourth quarter. These students follow B.A.R.K. which stands for Be Respectful, Act Responsibly, Ready to Learn, and Keep Safe. The students are nominated by teachers, then voted on by teachers...

Sikeston Kindergarten Center has announced the kindergarten pups of the month for April.

Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center named its Top Dog Bus Riders for April

Sikeston VFW Post 3174 honored Sikeston High School student Katie Grubbs for receiving first place in the Creative Patriotic Art Contest.

Ole Miss announces Spring 2021 Chancellor’s Honor Roll OXFORD, Miss. — The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the Spring 2021 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor’s Honor Roll. The following students were named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00:...

East Prairie woman earns master’s degree from Concordia University SEWARD, Neb. — Michelle McGruder of East Prairie, Missouri, earned a Master of Education from Concordia University, Nebraska. Concordia University, Nebraska, founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, coeducational university located in Seward, Neb., which currently serves over 2,500 students...

ORAN, Mo. — Oran High School has announced two valedictorians and a salutatorian for its class of 2021. Leading the class academically are Langdon Scheeter and Alyssa Spane as valedictorians and Stephen “Lane” Peterson as salutatorian. Scheeter, who is the son of John and Lori Scheeter, is the recipient of Southeast Missouri State University’s Copper Dome Scholarship and A+ scholarship. His school activities included basketball, track and Beta Club...

Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has announced the preschool pups of the month for April.

Wing Elementary students Londyn Mitchell, Ja’Leah Weakley, Kanyon Coffin and Zaden Blackmon were recognized as the Students of the Month for March during the May 11 Sikeston R-6 Board of Education meeting in the cafeteria at Sikeston High School. Also pictured are School Board President Aaron Boyce (left) and Sikeston R-6 Superintendent Dr. Tony Robinson...

SIKESTON — Addison Jaynes and Cornesha Hampton were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for May. Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names two seniors each month for the honor during the 2020-2021 school year...

East Prairie’s Kenna Wheatley recently signed to twirl for Southeast Missouri State University.

SEDALIA, Mo. — The Missouri FFA Association recognized Noah Lowe of Sikeston FFA Chapter as the Area 15 Star in Placement at the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention. His parents are Bart and Pam Lowe of Sikeston. His adviser is Morgan Coday. Area Stars in Placement are selected based upon outstanding achievement in work experience in an agricultural business as a part of a student’s supervised agricultural experience program and active participation in FFA. ...

Michael Porter and Tayanah McMillin were recognized as the Sikeston R-6 Standout Student of the Month for Southeast Elementary in April.

SIKESTON — Aaron E. Burch and Olivia Grant were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for April. Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names two seniors each month for the honor during the 2020-2021 school year...

Tonya Sparlin, counselor at the Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center, was recently recognized as the Elementary Counselor of the Year by the Southeast Missouri Counselors Association while Joanna Moreland, counselor at the Sikeston Alternative. Center, was recognized as Counselor of the Year by the Southeast Missouri Counselors Association...

Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has named its Top Dog Bus Riders of the month for March. They were chosen by their bus drivers.

Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has announced its Kindergarten Pups of the month for March.

The Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has named its Preschool Pups of the month for March.

Sikeston R-6 Parents as Teachers families of the month for March were Meredyth and Graham McKelvey and Ashley and Quinn Scheffer.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The following students have been named to the fall 2020 President’s List at Southeast Missouri State University. Students named to the list earned a 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit, achieved no grade below an A and received no failing grades in enrolled, credit/no credit or pass/fail courses...

The Sikeston Kindergarten Center has named its outstanding parents for the first semester.

Fourth grader Mason Hise of Kelly Elementary Beta Club was presented a $500-check from Sikeston VFW Post 3174 to compete in the National Beta Convention at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, this summer. He is the son of Sammie and Belinda Hise of Sikeston...

BENTON, Mo. — Thomas W. Kelly High School in Benton has announced its third quarter honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year. A Honor Roll Freshman – Madison Agin, Macy Burger, Allie Daniel, Emory Glenn, Jasmin Gomez, Jada Griggs, Kayleigh Holman, Ava LeGrand, Mallory Lemonds, Hannah McDermott, Tucker Miller, Katelyn Ruff, Cooper Shackles, Riley Walters...

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

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

SIKESTON — Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center has announced its third quarter honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year. 5th grade Sullivan Aaron, Lucille Alcorn, Adalynn Anderson, Brooklyn Anthony, Colton Arnold, Alexander Baines, Jack Barber, Lindzay Barker, John Barnes, Seth Barnett, Arrielle Blissett-Hall, Conner Bloniarz, Gracie Boardman, Rosalie Bonds, Beau Bone, Cline Boyce, John Boyce, Keshaun Boyd, Madison Bramlett, Keith Branson, Jeremiah Bratcher, Melody Brewer, Andrew Britton, Ayanna Brown, Jasper Brown, Tucker Buckley, Jordan Burnett, Elizabeth Butler, Ella Carmack, Sanaa Cassel, Katie Chandler, Keygan Childers, Deaijah Clark, Jayden Clark, Anson Collins, Leighton Copeland, Emma Cossey, Benton Crader, Clayton Curtner, Trenton Deuster, Joseph Douglass, Jazlyn Draper, Rhylee Dunnavant, Elisha Emerson, Lucero Flores, Leahali Forbes, Lloyd Gilmore, Lloyriah Gilmore, Benjamin Glass, Eric Gray, Adam Green, Amiya Green, Noah Grimes, Drake Griswell, Shyanne Guthrie, Noah Harper, Cupid Harris, Zachary Haynes, Emmersynn Hill, Sydney Hoang, Kailee Ann Holman, Bryden Hopkins, Keyanna Jackson, Skyla Jackson, James Johnson, Ron Johnson, Anderson Jones, Jackson Keller, Camden Killian, Isabella Laminack, Mary Laminack, Fabayan Larry, Jeana Lawrence, Leana Lawrence, Christie Ledbetter, Benjamin Lefler, Queenie Lin, Mary Lingle, Keston Long, Brayden Lutes, Gabriel Martinez, Kylee McCord, Dominque McCray, Lane Myer, Jacob Myers, Londyn Newton, John Nolan, Denyla Orr, Eli Parker, Hayden Patterson, Wesley Patterson, Devin Payne, Jada Pennington, Lily Pinnell, Lexcie Pratcher, Brennen Pulliam, Phillip Rains-Smith, Danity Ranson, Jada Reed, Alexis Reynolds, Aydon Rice, Jake Roach-Helm, Alonzo Robeson, Banks Rolwing, Bennett Rolwing, Martrez Rowe, Austin Rudisill, Blaine Sadler, Myron Sanders, Aubree Schoggins, Thomas Self, Bilal Shabazz, Abigail Shelby, Tucker Sherrod, Brandon Simmons, Fallon Simmons, Jaide Simpson, Adrian Smith, Aven Smith, Kayden Stallings, Abbie Steelman, Clay Stephenson, Addison Stokes-Dickeman, Javiana Suarez-Rofkahr, Avin Sullivan, Jacob Tatum, Delilah Taylor, Rickey Taylor, Izibella Thatcher, Ava Towe, Travon Turner, Kemarion Walker, Jared Waters, Leland Welborn, Peytton Wiggins, Mekhia Williams, Alexis Windes. ...

ESSEX, Mo. — Richland Elementary has named its third quarter honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year. First Grade-Dillion Armer, Eli Bell, Kaizley Cain, Calista Carrillo, Jacelynn Cluck Averie Daniel, Beckett Hughes, Charlie Kelley, Grant McGarity, Quinton Moore, Jackson Porter, Eliana Rohr, Mia Sanders, Alexis Smith, Gunner Waller, Owen Williams...

Sikeston Junior High School recently announced its eighth grade “Top Dawgs” for the third quarter. These students were voted on by their teachers for following B.A.R.K., which stands for Be Respectful, Act Responsibly, Ready to Learn and Keep Safe.

Sikeston Junior High School has announced its seventh grade “Top Dawgs” for third quarter. These students were voted on by their teachers for following B.A.R.K., which stands for Be Respectful, Act Responsibly, Ready to Learn and Keep Safe.

SIKESTON — Max Christian Worth and Jonathan “Lawson” Alcorn were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for March. Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names two seniors each month for the honor during the 2020-2021 school year...

The Sikeston Kindergarten Center pups of the month for February were recently named.

Oran Elementary School ORAN, Mo. — Oran Elementary School has announced the third quarter honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year. Third Grade Hayden Allen, Addie Bryeans, Josie Burke, Jazlyn Frederick, Mili Fuemmeler, Jordyn Gooch, Jaxon Graviett, Jase Gray, Raelynn Holland, Hayden Hollis, Lane Holmes, Wyatt Land, Urijah Meyer, Zander Roberts, Liam Shy, Olivia Smith, Ashlynn Wicker...

Two students at the Sikeston Kindergarten Center were recently recognized by Sikeston R-6 Superintendent Dr. Tony Robinson. Samira Winson and Landon Lewer were both recognized by Robinson.

SIKESTON — Lee Hunter Elementary fourth graders Addison Priday and Brady James. were recognized as the Students of the Month for March during the March 9 Sikeston R-6 Board of Education meeting. “Addison was chosen as Lee Hunter’s Student of the Month because of her excellent character and work ethic,” Board President Glenn Cantrell said. ...

Sikeston Career and Technology Center’s welding technology senior students achieved 100% completion of their OSHA Fork Lift and OSHA 10 certifications. “We appreciate our industrial partnerships that have helped make this happen. Thank you to Tetra Pak for donating the fork lift and racking for this program,” said Brent Trankler, welding instructor...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Charleston High School held its combined Football and Basketball Homecoming Coronation ceremony in the CHS gym on March 6. Both original fall and spring homecoming games were cancelled, so event organizers decided to hold a separate combined event. ...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — The 13th annual East Prairie Elementary blood drive was another huge success landing the “pint-sized hero drive” top in the nation again. “Our ‘pint-sized heroes’ found 307 donors with 256 considered productive and on the way to saving 765 lives,” said East Prairie Elementary preschool teacher Leslie Allgier, who helped organize the event. “A very special thanks to our ‘pint-sized heroes,’ parents, staff and community on your continued help and support.”...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - It will be a mix of magical musical moments from Disney and Pixar movies when the New Madrid County Central High School Band performs at 7 p.m. Thursday in the high school gymnasium. The 65-member band will perform music from the movies “The Incredibles,” “Coco,” Ratatouille,” “Up” and “Toy Story.” According to band director Ethan Flood, the music will be performed as select scenes from each of the movies are shown...

The Sikeston Preschool Pups of the month for February were recently named.

The Sikeston Kindergarten Center has announced its Top Dog bus riders for February. These students were chosen by the bus drivers.

The sixth grade February character education Students of the Month have been announced by the Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center. The word of the month was patience.

Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center has announced its fifth grade February character education Students of the Month. The word of the month was patience

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School will soon receive new playground equipment, including some pieces that are inclusive. The project was made possible by a grant from the Mississippi County SB40 Board as well as the CDC Healthy Schools Grant, in addition to local funding...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State University awarded 1,534 degrees to students in fall 2020. The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 11, 2020, at JQH Arena. The following local students earned degrees: Bryant DeCota of Sikeston graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Business...