Jackson, Perryville schools to receive awards Monday

Schools in the Jackson and Perryville school districts will be honored in Columbia, Mo., Monday for their positive behavior programs. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced Friday that 182 public schools will receive gold, silver and bronze awards for their programs.

West Lane Elementary in Jackson and Perryville middle and senior high schools will receive bronze awards at the fifth annual Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support Summer Institute. Fredericktown Elementary, Southwest Elementary in Dexter and Central Middle School in New Madrid will also receive the bronze award from state officials.

The programs are aimed at improving student behavior and academic performance. In Perryville, students receive Buccaneer Bucks from teachers and administrators for good behavior. Students use the fake money toward library fines, admissions to events and at school concession stands. There is also a monthly drawing for students who redeem Buccaneer Bucks.

Pertinent addresses:

326 College St., Perryville, MO

338 N. West Lane, Jackson, MO