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Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has named its Top Dog bus riders chosen by the drivers for the month of October.

BENTON, Mo. — Kelly High School recently released its first quarter honor roll. “A” HONOR ROLL 9th Grade: Madison Agin, Macy Burger, Ethan Carlyle, Alyssa Casey, Katelyn Dannenmueller, Brooke Dirnberger, Reece Eftink, Tristin Genereau, Emory Glenn, Jada Griggs, Kristin Grogan, Kayleigh Holman, Canon Kirkpatrick, Ava Legrand, Mallory Lemonds, Hannah McDermott, Tucker Miller, Alexandria Parks, Katelyn Ruff, Cooper Shackles, James Slayton, Riley Walters...

Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has named its Top Dog bus riders chosen by the drivers for the month of October. Pictured are front row, from left: Arnez Hawes, Izzy James, Alexia Orduna and Ranyiah Dorsey; and back row: Lorelei Green, Layne Ryan, Elleanor Cooper, Jaci Standridge, Tamarius Williams and Kristopher Coe. Not pictured are Anthony Hampton, Eli Brown and Heather Davenport...

SIKESTON — The first quarter honor roll was recently released at the Sikeston 5th & 6th Grade Center. Sikeston 5th grade Sikeston 6th grade The Christian Academy The Christian Academy recently announced the honor roll recipients for 1st Quarter: 2nd Grade:  Chloe Sanders...

Three Rivers College has added a new Associate of Applied Science degree program in Behavioral Health Support that will give students the skills needed for an in-demand career in the behavioral and mental health fields.   This accelerated 18-month program provides graduates with a pathway to an entry-level position as a support professional in the areas of addiction, disabilities, education, mental health, and psychiatric care.  ...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — East Prairie High School has announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2020-2021 school year. 9th Grade Honor Roll Chloe Adams, Zykieria Brown, Bellah Byassee, Hunter Carden, Lance Castleman, James Coke, Garrison Cook, Lynzi Douglas, Jacoby Feinburg, Anna Gilliam, Maxwell Gilliam, James Haines, Payton Johnson, Samuel Johnson, Taylor Jones, Evan Kenedy, Valerie Miller, Jacob Morgan, Daniel Nunez, Alex Rendon, Cheyenne Ross, Scott Sisk, Lance Staples, Justin Tidwell, Mason Vines, Jerzey Vinson, Kalista Vinson, Alicen Yant. ...

Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood PTO Great Pumpkin Contest winners have been announced. The pumpkin contest raised the PTO around $880.

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

The Christian Academy in Sikeston conducts an outreach service project each quarter, and this first quarter they collected items for the House of Refuge in Sikeston. Students collected over 400 products for women and their children who utilize the House of Refuge...

Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has announced its September Top Dog bus riders in kindergarten and preschool and were picked by the bus drivers. Pictured are front row, from left: Lily Thurman, Awan Patel, Nehemiah Wiley, Cody Martinez, I’Leonna Jackson, Hansen Smith; and back row: Lauren Lafonck, Ava Johnson, Rylan Brown, Eli Williams, Arnes Hawes, Braydon Hamilton and Kyson Montjoy...

Wing Elementary in Sikeston has announced its character students of the month for September. These students were selected as because they showed kindness every day in every way.

DES MOINES, Iowa —Des Moines Area Community College President Rob Denson recently released the names of students eligible for the Summer Semester Dean’s List. To be eligible, a student must have completed a minimum of six credits and earned a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average for that semester...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least six credit hours during the summer semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average...

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences welcomes its new class for the Fall 2020 semester.  Paige Bradley of Oran, Missouri, is one of 1,593 incoming freshmen in UK’s College of Arts & Sciences. Bradley’s academic major is biology...

SIKESTON — Mia Arndt and Joseph Charles “Joe” Miles were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for October. Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names two seniors each month for the honor during the 2020-2021 school year...

Sikeston R-6 Parents as Teachers has named its “Family of the Month” for September. Pictured are Sara, Elliana and Decklyn McDowell. For more information about Parents as Teachers, contact Maryiln Schlosser at 472-0414.

Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center has named its sixth grade character education students for September. The word of the month was respect. Pictured are front row, from left: Olivia Williams, Alexa Lee, Lynleigh Davin, Jacob Brandon and Kensi Colwick; second row: Liam Moore, Louis Montjoy, Tyler Merritt and Jace Drake; and back row: Sekhyra Jones and Kelsey Carr...

Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center has named its fifth grade character education students for September. The word of the month was respect. Pictured are front row, from left: Arrielle Blissett-Hall and Keston Long; second row: Elijah Reed, Derion Harris, Aubree Schoggins and Braxton Smith; and back row: Adrian Smith, Elizabeth Butler, Addie Anderson, Raziyia Hudson and Abigail King...

Southeast Elementary in Sikeston has named its September BASE Kids. BASE stands for Be Respectful (of all adults, peers and school property); Act Responsibly (be responsible for your learning); Stay Safe (make safe choices to keep self and others safe); and Excel (be your best self). ...

Southeast Elementary in Sikeston has named its August BASE Kids. BASE stands for Be Respectful (of all adults, peers and school property); Act Responsibly (be responsible for your learning); Stay Safe (make safe choices to keep self and others safe); and Excel (be your best self). ...

SIKESTON — Trinity Land and Tyler Gilmer were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for September. Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names two seniors each month for the honor during the 2020-2021 school year...

Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center Kindergarten teacher Leann Crook was recently awarded a $500-grant from the Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation. Her classroom will receive new Chromebooks with this grant money. The grant’s title was “Kinders Need Chromebooks. ...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Bryce Wallace of Portageville has been named to the St. Louis College of Pharmacy dean’s list for the spring 2020 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester...

When 2019 Richland graduate Kate Wyman left for the University of Missouri in the fall of 2019 she had a piece of unfinished business left at home. The clock was ticking for her to finish that business as well. The business she had left unfinished was the point requirements to earn the Federation of Music 90 Point President’s Cup, the highest award given by the Federation of Music, and it had to be completed by the time she reached the age of 19. ...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Portageville Elementary School is participating in a Free Breakfast and Lunch Program for the upcoming school year of 2020-2021. This alternative program is referred to as the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). All students enrolled at this school may participate in the breakfast and lunch program at no charge. Household applications for free and reduced price meals will not be collected...

ROLLA, Mo. — Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the honor list for the Spring 2020 semester. To be included on the honor list, students must have carried a minimum of 12 hours and had grade point averages of 3.2 or above out of a possible 4.0...

Harding University SEARCY, Ark. — More than 800 students received diplomas and will be recognized as Harding University graduates during a virtual ceremony on Aug. 15. Graduates include students from the College of Allied Health, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Bible and Ministry, Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration, Cannon-Clary College of Education, Carr College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, College of Sciences, and the Honors College...

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri has released its spring semester 2020 dean’s list. Local students making the list include: Charleston, Mo. Roge Harandus Modicue, Sophomore, Health Professions East Prairie, Mo. Quentin Ray Carlyle, Sophomore, Agr-Food & Nat Resources...

Title Portageville High School Beta Club/Beta Members Place in National Competition Over the last few months, National Beta members from Portageville High School have been working hard to submit their entries for the National Beta Virtual Convention. In late July, they were able to celebrate that hard work when announced as winners of the following competitions:...

Training began Monday, July 13, and continued through Wednesday, July 15, for new teachers in the New Madrid County R-1 School District. The new staff members practiced social distancing throughout the training to ensure their safety and the district is continuing to work on its plans for the opening of school, according to Dr. Sam Duncan, superintendent. According to Duncan, the district will release its initial opening plan on July 24...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Southeast Missouri State University has announced its spring 2020 graduates. Local graduates were: Demi Parker of Matthews, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in middle school education. Alisha Johnson of Dexter, graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing with a major in nursing...

SEARCY, Ark. — More than 800 students received diplomas and will be recognized as Harding University graduates during a virtual ceremony on Aug. 15. Graduates include students from the College of Allied Health, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Bible and Ministry, Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration, Cannon-Clary College of Education, Carr College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, College of Sciences, and the Honors College...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — The New Madrid Eagles 4206 recently awarded three scholarships to three 2020 area graduates. The purpose is to assist the graduating seniors attend a post-secondary college/university or technical school of his/her choice. The graduates are:...

JONESBORO – Arkansas State University has released the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Spring Commencement. While the degree conferral date is May 16, the Spring Commencement ceremony was postponed to Saturday, Aug. 8, due to the coronavirus pandemic...

MALDEN, Mo. – A senior at Woodland High School was named the Bright Idea Showcase grand champion that took place on May 30, 2020 at the Malden Community Center. The top contestants from five of the contest’s qualifying counties gave an oral presentation of their idea to the panel of judges present. After the presentation of county champion plaques and medals, the 2020 contest grand champion was announced...

SIKESTON — Sikeston High School has announced its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2019-2020 school year. Ninth Grade Abigail Abernathy, Jakiah Adams, Ava Alcorn, Kharis Andrews, Harrison Arndt, Selena Arteaga, Erin Avery, Kaitlyn Backfisch, Sarah Basinger, Justice Bennett, Chance Blackmon, Trayvon Blackmon, Gabriel Blissett, Timothy Blissett, Lilly Bone, John Boner, Destiny Bonner, Layla Bonner, Hunter Bereden, Jake Buchanan, Kayleigh Butler, Celeste Buttry, Nicholas Buttry, Lindsey Byrd, Brandon Caldwell, Jessica Campos, Hailey Cantrell, Alexander Castillo, Harley Chesmore, Lily Chessor, Dennis Clark, Cole Cole, Cara Colter, Reese Cookson, Camden Copeland, Leeamber Costigan, Lydia Couch, Sarah Crawford, Carter Crow, Lailah Darden, Debryah Davis, Emi Dees, Zariah Dixon, Asa Douglass, Deonna Drury, Max Dukes, Trayvon Dukes, Blair Durham, Vance Edwards, Kirsten Fairhurst, Tamia Farr, Morgan Fitzgerald, John Foley, Tori Folsom, Ty Folsom, Dasia Franklin, Breasia Gant, Brody Gardner, Joshua Gardner, Brice Gordon, Quemariae Gray, Isabella Guzman, Baden Hackworth, Alyssa Haines, Jordan Hairston, Jacob Hale, Nora Haley, Avaunte Hamilton, Brayon Hamilton, Brendon Hamilton, Carrah Hammon, Kimora Haney, Elizabeth Hawkins, Victoria Headd, Joseph Heckemeyer, Nevyn Hendrix, Sydney Hensley, Solomon Hill, Shania Hodges, Lilly Hodgkiss, Anastasia Holmes, Callie Horne, Zerriah Horton, Damarcus Houseman, Xaiver Howard, Blaze Hubbard, Kylie Huls, Harley Hunter, Annabell Isbell, Shakayla Jasper, Morgan Jaynes, Kyla Jennings, Brandon, Johann, Alyssa Johnson, Jayla Johnson, Heidi Johnston, Kierra Jones, Sarah Keller, Chloe Kim, Liliana Knoeppel, Gillian Koch, Ahnna Lawrence, Connor Lawrence, Jacob Levitt, Keaton Leija, Jonathan Madigan, Devin Martin, Emilie Massey, Morgan McCauley, Ryliegh McClellan, Quinzoie McDonald, Samantha Mcgowan Ramirez, Tyler McHaffie, Christian McMackin, Seth Meeks, Belinda Minner, Za Kyirrah Montjoy, Alijah Moore, Bailey Morgan, Makayla Mouser, Dominic Mullin, Remington Nance, Riley Nation, Jessica Nguyen, Aria Patterson, Keyahjah Patterson, Heath Poindexter, Alexis Polley, Ethan Pope, Elijah Powers, Kaydence Presley, Noah Pruitt, Emma Qualls, Ashanti Randall, Christian Reiner, Jase Riddle, Emily Riley, Carter Robinett, Seth Robinson, Charles Robison, Allison Rodgers, Kassie Roland, Trenton Rose, Crystalanna Rucker, Dacota Sanchez, Jayden Sandlin, Creighton Sarakas, Montyia Scott, Emma-Claire Self, Landon Sharp, Jamichea Sheron, Morgan Sherrod, Miranda Sherwood, Rachel Sitzes, Vincent St Cin, Hannah Stengler, Kyndal Steward, Robert Sullivan, Sydnea Taber, Luke Tanner, Trevor Tarrants, Brooke Taylor, Justis Taylor, Myana Taylor, Jada Thompson, Aniya Thornton, Makayla Towe, Ja Shawnna Townsend, Taybie Triplett, Keysheunna Turner, Makayla Turner, Mikyla Turner, Macy Ulmer, Gracie Valdez, Conner Wallace, Keria Garfield, Nevaeh Warner, Caleb Waters, Jaylen Webb, Tyson Webb, Mkayla Wiggins, Brian Williams, Dymond Williams, Gage Williams, Kaylee Williams, Zemauriah Williams, Erica Williamson, Christopher Willis, Roxanna Wilson, Kylie Yarbro. ...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Three Rivers College has released its Dean’s List for the Spring 2020 semester. The honor is awarded to students taking 12 or more credit hours in a semester, who achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above. Dean’s List honors are also used at graduation to help determine eligibility for honors or highest honors...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State University has announced its Spring 2020 Dean’s List. Local students making the list include: MISSISSIPPI COUNTY Charleston Amber Dixon, Ashley Dixon NEW MADRID COUNTY New Madrid Sara Broyles Sikeston Alli Hay SCOTT COUNTY...

BOLIVAR, Mo. — Southwest Baptist University has released its spring 2020 graduate lists. Graduates from the area are listed, along with their degree and honors, if applicable: Joseph McClarty of New Madrid, Mo., Master of Science; and Michaela Kiefer of Chaffee, Mo., Associate of Science...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama awarded some 6,326 degrees this spring. Among the graduates was: Julia Hahn of Dexter, Mo., who received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. Robert Spickler of Sikeston, Mo., who received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration...

Sikeston Kiwanis Club recently awarded $20,000 in scholarships for 40 Sikeston seniors from the class of 2020. Pictured holding the check for the seniors are, from left: Sikeston Kiwanis Club Secretary Hanna Kinder and Vice President Jenny Hobeck. Most of this scholarship money is funded through the Kiwanis Flag Project. ...

BENTON, Mo. — Thomas W. Kelly High School in Benton has announced its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2019-2020 school year. A HONOR ROLL 12TH Grade Matthew Agin, Graycen Beardslee, Matthew Blunt, BriAnna Buchanan, Haley Dodd, Allison Ferrell, Colton Glastetter, Mallory Glastetter, Haleigh Halter, Devin Heuring, Brooklyn Holman, Kelly Ivy, Mariah Juarez-Draves, Destiny Koerner-Dorris, Chloe McAlister, Jacob Ott, Colton Sanders, Bennett Sutton, Lauren Swain, Shelby Walton, Christian Williams...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. —The following students have been named to the spring 2020 Dean’s List at Southeast Missouri State University. Corey Bowles of Chaffee, Mo. Demi Parker of Matthews, Mo. Tangie Plaskie of Sikeston, Mo. Karsyn Abernathy of Bernie, Mo...

Belmont University Mikayla Smith of Puxico, Missouri, qualified for the Spring 2020 Dean's List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Approximately 53 percent of Belmont's 6,313 undergraduate students qualified for the Spring 2020 Dean's List. ...