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 On October 31st, while most teenagers were preparing for their own tricks for Halloween, the Jackson Junior High Cheerleaders stuffed treat bags and delivered them to the pediatric wards of Southeast and St. Francis...
Stewart signs to play volleyball at East Central Community College
(11/20/09)As her parents and coaches watched, Cape Central High School senior Charis Stewart signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at East Central Community College in Union, MO next year. Charis, seated, is flanked by her parents, Ruth and Kevin Stewart. ... 
American Education Week
(11/19/09)Kelly CTA (Certified Teachers Association) had a very exciting week celebrating "American Education Week". To start the week off, Ellen Holford, read some of her favorite storybooks at Barnes and Noble. During the week teachers participated in "Teachers Give Back" and donated items such as can food, mittens, caps, storybooks, and socks. ... 
Notre Dame senior
(11/19/09)Kaitlyn Robison, a Senior at Notre Dame Regional High School, has been chosen for the All-State Honor Choir. Kaitlyn is one of the top four sopranos in Southeast Missouri. She will be performing with the All-State Choir at the Missouri Music Educators' conference in January at Lake of the Ozarks. Kaitlyn is the daughter of Charles and Carmen Robinson of Cape Girardeau. What a great accomplishment! Congratulations!!...
Jackson R-2 Foundation Awards $8,959 in Grants
(11/16/09) The Jackson R-2 Foundation is happy to announce the 2009-2010 Teaching and Learning Grant Winners. The Foundation awarded a total of $8,859.83 in grant money to Jackson R-2 Teachers. Teachers submitted applications for funding of innovative projects for their classrooms. These grants are made possible by the annual Jackson Alumni Golf Tournament and semi-annual McDonald's McTeacher's Nights fundraisers...
2009 SEMO All-District Band Results
(11/16/09) Congratulations to the students and schools on their achievements. 2009 SEMO All District Band Results High School--All District--Hon Men--1st Chair--% All District Jackson--------41 -------- 9-- ------ 10 -------- 44 Dexter----------16 -------- 3-- ------ 1 -------- 17... 
Early Childhood Organization Hosts Family Literacy Night
(11/14/09)The Early Childhood Organization of Southeast MO State University hosted a Family Literacy Night for Kindergarten students and their families at Jefferson Elementary School on Nov. 5. The theme of the night was "Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar." Children and their families enjoyed a variety of activities relating to the Eric Carle classic book, such as creating butterflies, moving like caterpillars, playing with caterpillar puppets and bean bag toss caterpillar games, hearing stories, and making a caterpillar mural in the gym. ... 
Seventh Graders learn about decision-making through Junior Achievement
(11/13/09)Seventh graders at Cape Central Junior High School examined life choices, occupations, budgets, decision-making and consequences when 13 local business leaders called classes to order Friday morning as part of the Junior Achievement program. Students gained an understanding of the important relationship between education, work and opportunities for success. ...
H.O. Grauel Classroom Dedication Rescheduled for Dec. 6 in Kent Library
(11/13/09) CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., Nov. 13, 2009 -- The dedication of the H.O. Grauel Classroom: Information Literacy and Instructional Technology has been rescheduled for Dec. 6 on the main floor of Kent Library at Southeast Missouri State University. Kent Library and the Southeast Missouri University Foundation will host the dedication from 2:30-4 p.m. The public is invited... 
Kelly High School Students Start Their Own Enterprise Program
(11/12/09)Students in Mrs. Lee's, Mrs. Essner's, and Miss Grissom's third hour classes met on October 30th to vote on a name for our new school enterprise program. The students voted on the name Kelly Creative Creations. This was the kick off to the school business that will help the student's transition into the "real world" by making merchandise to sell. ... 
DAR Good Citizens recognized at banquet
(11/20/09)The John Guild Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held a banquet on November 18 to honor the 2009 DAR Good Citizens. The DAR Good Citizen award is given annually to a senior at each accredited high school who demonstrates the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism to an outstanding degree. ... 
Nell Holcomb 8th grade TATU
(11/19/09)In honor of the Great American Smoke Out the 8th grade Teens Against Tobacco Use students at Nell Holcomb did presentations to Kindergarten through eight grade students about the harmful effect of tobacco use. The TATU student are from left to right:... 
Scott City Ram Cheerleaders Place Firs at State
(11/14/09)Scott City Rams Cheerleaders traveled to Columbia, Missouri on Friday. After competeting Saturday morning the squad placed Second in their division. There will be a parade Sunday at 2pm to congratulate the Cheerleaders for their hard work and accomplishment... 
Family Literacy Night at Jefferson Elementary School
(11/14/09)Jefferson Elementary Kindergarten student receives his own copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar 
SHS Cheerleaders compete for 4th straight state title
(11/13/09)The Sikeston High School cheerleading squad performed their state routine for family, friends, and fans Thursday night. The squad is the defending state champions and will be competing on Saturday for a 4th straight title. They also competed last year at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships and finished in the top 25... 
Perryville 7th grade volleyball team ends season undefeated
(11/11/09)Congratulations to the Perry County Middle School 7th Grade Volleyball team for finishing the 2009 season undefeated and for taking 1st place in the JCAA Large School 7th Grade Volleyball Tournament. 
Jefferson Elementary honors Veterans Day
(11/11/09)Jefferson Elementary students and staff gathered around the flag pole to honor those who serve and who are serving our country on this Veterans Day. Principal, Mr. Mark Cook, led students and staff in singing God Bless America and The Star Spangled Banner and in saying the Pledge of Allegience... 
"Class of 59"
(11/10/09)Oct 17th the "1959 Class" of Woodland High School celebrated their 50th class reunion. Thirty-four classmates, three former teachers, and many other guests attended the reunion. This class of fifty-five members was the first to graduate under the new school name of "Woodland" The school was previously known as Lutesville High School. Nine members of the fifty-five that graduated in 1959 are deceased... 
Jackson Speech/Debate Winners
(11/06/09)The Jackson High School Speech & Debate team opened their competition season with a First Place overall win at Clearwater. Individual winners included: (Front Row) Taylor Poore, Holly Bollinger, Lydia Meece, (Back Row) Morgan Caldwell, Jessica Stearns, and Eric Miller... 
Dumey Presented with Dingeldein
(11/04/09)Local music teacher, worship leader and performer Mike Dumey received the Otto F. Dingeldein Award for outstanding acheivement in the arts Monday, Oct. 26, during the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri's annual meeting at Buckner Brewing Company's Riverview Room. Presenting the award is outgoing Arts Council Chair Utahna Hancock...
Washington School
 A look back over the years as well as current images from Washington School in Cape Girardeau.
Science Day 2009
 Local science education advocate Jason Lindsey teamed with area students to set the world record for the largest chemistry class in a single room.
Family Fun Day at Franklin Elementary
 The first-ever Family Fun Day drew more than 150 people to Franklin Elementary Saturday morning.
Altenburg Photography Project
 Gallery of photos Fifth through Eighth graders from Altenburg took during a photography workshop to send to youth in Altenburg, Germany as part of a cultural exchange. |
Finalists selected for Southeast Missouri State University provost
(11/19/09)Officials at Southeast Missouri State University plan to have a new provost in place by January.
Cape Girardeau Public Library helps 'Twilight' fans prepare for 'New Moon' release
(11/19/09) Katelyn Menz, 12, does not normally like to read, but something about the "Twilight" series caught her attention. "I read it and, I don't know, I just like it a lot," said Menz, of New Hamburg, Mo. She said a glimpse into the world of vampires and werewolves hooked her...
Evangelists hand out Darwin books at MSU
(11/19/09) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- As she waited for a shuttle in front of Plaster Student Union at Missouri State University, student Robyn Williams almost turned down the offer of a free book. Williams said she'd accepted so many Bibles from curbside evangelists working in front of the student union that she didn't need another...
Missouri to freeze higher education tuition, pending approval
(11/18/09) ST. LOUIS -- Tuition and academic fees will be frozen for the second straight year at Missouri's public four-year colleges and universities, Gov. Jay Nixon announced Tuesday.
Twin Rivers board discusses overcrowding
(11/18/09) BROSELEY, Mo.--Fisk campus currently has nearly 40 percent more students than the Qulin campus, according to information presented to Twin Rivers School District board members at last night's monthly meeting. Superintendent Mike Stevenson asked board members what direction they wished to take regarding overcrowding at Fisk...
Kennett principal offered superintendent position
(11/18/09) KENNETT, Mo.--The Kennett Board of Education offered the district's open superintendent position to current Kennett Middle School Principal Ward H. Billings. The board made the decision after an interview during the executive session of the board meeting on Tuesday afternoon...
Group discusses how to increase graduation rates in Cape Girardeau
(11/18/09) After nine months of meeting and data gathering, a local group is starting to nail down a plan to increase graduation rates in the Cape Girardeau School District. The United Way of Southeast Missouri's Education Solution Team met Tuesday to discuss which strategies to implement... 
Area leaders approve agreement between Southeast, Three Rivers
(11/17/09)Officials took a step toward providing community college access in Cape Girardeau County Monday. A group of business and education leaders unanimously approved an agreement to start offering courses at the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center...
Midwestern states look to promote college degrees
(11/16/09) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A dozen Midwestern states are studying the creation of a college-credit exchange that could make it easier for college dropouts to finally complete their degrees. The project would create an electronic database where people could post documentation about the college credits they have earned from various institutions, their work training and other relevant educational experiences...
USA Today tests online edition at colleges
(11/16/09) STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- USA Today has launched a new online initiative targeting college students, with Penn State, Indiana and Missouri the first schools to take part in the pilot program. The "e-Edition" is free for students, faculty and staff. It is identical to the newspaper's print edition but with additional interactive and exclusive content, according to USA Today...
Sikeston scouts help community
(11/16/09) SIKESTON - The Cub Scout motto calls on boys to help other people. Last Saturday they began an effort that will help lots of other people. On Saturday Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts fanned out across Sikeston and neighboring communities with "Scouting for Food" plastic bags. Next Saturday they will return in hopes of collecting those bags filled with food to feed the needy in Southeast Missouri...
School menus
(11/15/09) Nov. 16-20 Cape Girardeau Elementary MONDAY--Chicken nuggets or turkey & cheese on bun, chicken & herb rice, mixed fruit cup. TUESDAY--Crispito with nacho cheese sauce or ham & cheese on bun, candied carrots, pears. WEDNESDAY--Turkey & gravy or ham & cheese sandwich, whipped potatoes, green beans, cinnamon roll... 
Who's next 11/19/09
(11/19/09)Scholarships The following students received Southeast Missouri State University scholarships during a Homecoming week reception: -- From staff reports
Hooked on science: Tablecloth science
(11/19/09) Here's an experiment you can try at the Thanksgiving Day dinner table that might get the entire family "Hooked on Science." Materials Instructions STEP 1: With an adult present, place the tablecloth on the table and then arrange the glass dishes on the tablecloth...
Hooked on science: Potato slices show how germs can multiply
(11/12/09) The H1N1 flu, or swine flu, continues to cause illness, hospitalizations and deaths worldwide. The virus was first detected in humans in the United States in April. Since then, the virus continues to spread from person to person here in America. Using a few ingredients from around the house, you can see how germs quickly multiply in the right environment...
Who's next 11/12/09
(11/12/09) Scholarships The following students received scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2010-2011 academic year: -- From staff reports...
Ill. commission says millions left in student loans
(11/12/09) CHICAGO -- The Illinois Student Assistance Commission said it still has $66 million for low-interest, federally secured loans to students for the 2009-2010 academic year. Rising tuition costs and changes in federal policy that cut lender profits have made it harder to secure student loans. Some banks have dropped out of the student-loan business completely...
A demonstration of how fast germs can be spread
(11/05/09) The H1N1 flu (swine flu) continues to cause illness, hospitalizations and deaths worldwide. The virus was first detected in humans in the United States in April. Since then, the virus continues to spread from person to person here in America. By using a few ingredients from around the house, you can see how quickly germs can spread...
neXt up 11/05/09
(11/05/09) Friday "The Box," rated PG-13 @ Town Plaza Cinema "The Fourth Kind," rated PG-13 @ Town Plaza Cinema "A Christmas Carol," rated PG @ Cape West 14 Cine Saturday Sunday Next Week "Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage," Wii...
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