Summer school registration opens today (Friday, May 29) and is open through next Wednesday, June 3. Click the following link to register your child for summer school: https://tinyurl.com/ycuohczf
Dexter Public Schools will hold summer school beginning July 6 and ending July 30. Please click this link for important information about this year's summer school program: https://5il.co/gsar
Last call to come and pick up student items from Central Elementary! After 12:30pm today items will be thrown away due to lack of storage space.
Central Elementary fifth graders interested in joining band next year - please fill out the band registration form, here: https://forms.gle/BAjoByntictkWNZt9.
Other band information can be found here: https://www.dexter.k12.mo.us/o/central-elementary/page/band-information--4
Central Elementary parents, our printable activity packets are available to download here on our website. These are NOT required activities and do not need to be returned to school. Find them here: https://www.dexter.k12.mo.us/o/central-elementary/page/printable-activity-packets
Central Elementary parents- Paper copies of enrichment activities can be picked up at any of the Meals on Buses locations on Monday, April 6th. These can be picked up instead of mailing them out. The activities packet is for April 6th-April 24th and does not need to be returned to school.
With the Wellness Break being extended to April 24th, Central and Southwest Elementary Schools would like to share some online, learning opportunities for your child to engage in at home.
Here are the Links to resources: Southwest and Central.
If you can not access online resources a small packet of materials can be mailed to you by calling 573-614-1000, extension 1608 and leave your child’s name, grade and address.
Meals on Buses update: Beginning Wed. March 25, pickup at the Dexter Aquatic Center is moving to the Calvary Baptist Church, 205 S. Cora St, from 11:00-11:30. A NEW pickup location has been added at the UAW Hall, 405 S. Park Ln (across from the baseball field) from 11:30-12:00.
Dexter R-XI School District Closure Communication and Meal Service Information - https://5il.co/dvl0
Central Elementary- No school tomorrow, Friday, March 13th. We will return to school on Monday, March 16th!
Central Elementary- Tomorrow, Thursday March 12th is the last day to order yearbooks.
Central Elementary parents - reminder that yearbook orders need to be turned in tomorrow. You may send the order form back with payment or you may order online by going to www.inter-state.com/yearbook and entering this code: 43482R.
Central Elementary- Report cards were sent home today, along with summer school letters. Please send them back signed tomorrow!!
Central Elementary- Elephants, Tigers, and Books... Oh My...Book Fair is this week!!
Monday- Into the jungle, wear green.
Tuesday- Tiger Tuesday, wear orange/black
Wednesday- Wild about Books, wear wild/mismatched clothes.
Thursday- Bananas for Books, wear banana yellow or monkey brown.
Friday- Bearcats in the Jungle, wear Red/Black
Central Elementary- Family Reading Night and Book Fair is tonight from 5:30-7:00 at Central!
Central Elementary- Don’t forget our Family Reading Night and Book Fair is Thursday, January 23rd from 5:30-7:00. Can’t wait to see everyone there!!
Central Elementary- We are helping support our Bearcats winter homecoming this week with dress up days.
Tuesday-Wear PJ's
Wednesday-Wear Red, White, & Blue
Thursday-Wear safari attire, camo, or animal print
Friday- Wear Black
Central Elementary- Just a reminder that there will be NO Bearcat Buddies for this week. Bearcat Buddies will resume on Monday, January 13th.
Central Elementary- There will be NO BEARCAT BUDDIES from Monday, December 16th until Thursday, January 9th. Bearcat Buddies will resume on Monday, January 13th.
Our Songmakers and fifth graders are excited to perform at our musical tonight! 6:00pm this evening in the Central gym!
Central Elementary 4th grade parents- Your child's OLSAT-8 score report was sent home today in their red folder.
Central Elementary- We are still collecting cans and non-perishable food items for Stuff a Bus until Wednesday, Dec. 18th. Any class that collects at least 100 cans will wear PJ's to school on Friday, December 20th. Also, the winning class will receive a donut party.
Central Elementary- There will be NO school on Wednesday, November 27th- Friday, November 29th.
Happy Thanksgiving from Central Elementary faculty and staff!!
Central Elementary- Bearcat Buddies is cancelled for Monday, November 25th. It will resume on Monday, December 2nd.
Central Elementary- Stuff a Truck, canned food drive, begins on Monday, November 25th. It will run through Wednesday, December 18th. The homeroom class bringing the most cans will be rewarded with a donut party.
Central Elementary- Mid quarter reports were sent home with your student today, Wednesday, November 20th. Please make sure to check your child's red folder tonight for this report.
Central Elementary- PTO shirt order forms and money must be turned in by Thursday, November 21st.
Central Elementary- All students will be attending the Veteran's Day program at 9:30 tomorrow morning. Please have students wear red, white, and blue clothes, if possible.
Central Elementary- Family Math Night is tomorrow, Thursday, November 7th from 5:30-7:00. Come BUILD stronger math skills with your student.
Central Elementary- Reminder Family Math Night RSVP's are due tomorrow, Monday, November 4th. Please respond with the number of family members planning to attend the event.
Central Elementary- Bearcat Buddies will be cancelled tomorrow, Thursday, October 31st. Bearcat Buddies will resume on Monday, November 4th.
Central Elementary- Red Ribbon Week Dress-Up Days! Monday, Oct. 28th-Wear Red, Tuesday, Oct. 29th-Crazy Socks, Wednesday, Oct. 30th-Pajama Day, Thursday, Oct 31st-HALLOWEEN Costume (no-masks), Friday, Nov. 1st-Bearcat Colors
Central Elementary- NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday, October 25th. Classes will resume on Monday, October 28th.
Central Elementary- Bearcat Buddies is cancelled on Wednesday, October 23rd and Thursday, October 24th.
Central Elementary- School will be dismissed at 12:30 on Thursday, October 24th and NO school on Friday, October 25th. Parent teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 24th from 1:30-7:00, no appointments needed.
Central Elementary- Trunk or treat candy is still being collected until October 29th at 3:00. The class that collects the most candy will be rewarded. Trunk or treat is on Thursday, October 31st from 5:00-7:00 at Dexter High School.
Central Elementary students are participating in the Kids Heart Challenge in PE through the end of October! See the News section for links and a QR code to register online!
Central Elementary- 5th grade students will "CRUSH" out bullies tomorrow, Thursday, October 17th. Crush sodas can be purchased for $1 during the 5th grade lunch shift. Proceeds will be donated to the Boon Park Project.
Central Elementary- 4th grade students will "CRUSH" out bullies tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16th. Crush sodas can be purchased for $1 during the 4th grade lunch shift. Proceeds will be donated to the Boon Park Project.
Central Elementary- 3rd grade students will "CRUSH" out bullies tomorrow, Tuesday, October 15th. Crush sodas can be purchased for $1 during the 3rd grade lunch shift. Proceeds will be donated to the Boon Park Project.
Central Elementary- 4th and 5th grade students will be bringing home their 2019 MAP Test student reports today. Please make sure to check your child's red folder tonight for these scores.
Central Elementary- Trunk or treat candy collection is going on from now until October 29th at 3:00. The class that collects the most ounces of candy will be rewarded. Trunk or treat is on Thursday, October 31st from 5:00-7:00 at Dexter High School.
Central Elementary- Picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, October 15th. Picture forms can be picked up on the homework table.
Central Elementary- Homecoming spirit week starts tomorrow. Monday- Safari day, wear camo or animal print. Tuesday- Wild West, wear western attire. Wednesday- wacky Wednesday, wear mismatched clothes. Thursday- Twin day, match a friend. Friday- Bearcat attire.
Central Elementary- Mid-quarter grade reports were sent home with students today.
Central Elementary- Just a reminder....Grandparents Night is tomorrow, Monday, September 9th from 6:00-7:00. We hope to see all students and their grandparents there!!
Central Elementary- Grandparent's Night is Monday, September 9th from 6:00-7:00. All Central students are invited to bring their grandparents to meet the teachers and tour the building. Please make plans to attend!
Central Elementary- PTO shirt order form and money is due by Friday, September 6th.
Central Elementary- Reminder there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Monday, September 2nd. School will resume on Tuesday, September 3rd.
Central Elementary- There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 2nd. School will resume on Tuesday, September 3rd.
Central Elementary- Reminder....Central Open House is Monday, August 26th from 5:30-7:30. Students and parents are invited to attend. Come meet the teachers and bring your school supplies.
School supply lists for the 2019-2020 school year are now posted under Parent Resources. Click Menu, then Parent Resources to find them!
Central Elementary- Remember 5th grade clap-out is today at 2:45. 5th grade parents are welcome to attend.
Field trip day! Mrs. Templemire and Mr. Clark's classes are ready for adventure!
Central Elementary Talent Show
Friday 5/10/19
The start time will be close to 1:20
Central Elementary- Today was the last day of Bearcat Buddies. It is done for remainder of the year.
Central Elementary- Tomorrow is the last day to bring money for the Relay for Life Tape the Principal fundraiser. Every $1 purchases one strip of tape to be used on Thursday to tape Mrs. Miller to the wall!!
Fifth grade parents - reminder that our first band instrument show is today from 4:00-6:00 in the cafeteria. Students joining band should drop in with your parents today or at Thursday's show to find out more about the instrument rental process.
Fifth grade parents - please return your child's band enrollment letter as soon as possible!
Central Elementary- There will be NO Bearcat Buddies on Wednesday, March 20th. It will resume on Thursday, March 21st.
Central Elementary- Bearcat Buddies will be cancelled on Wednesday, March 20th.
Tomorrow is the last day to turn in your yearbook orders! You may return the form that was sent home with your order and payment, or order online at http://www.inter-state.com/yearbook using this code: 31942J
Fifth grade parents - reminder that the last day to order pictures from the dance is TOMORROW - Thursday, Feb. 28. Click this link to order: https://theeyeshaveitphotography.pixieset.com/
REMINDER- Central Elementary Songmakers have practice today after school from 3:00-4:15.
5th Grade Dance Pictures are ready. The last day to order is Thursday, Feb. 28. The website is https://theeyeshaveitphotography.pixieset.com/
Central scholastic meet students will begin taking their test at 8:30 in the morning. Stoddard County Scholastic meet awards will begin at 3:30 in the BEC.
Central Elementary- Bearcat Buddies is cancelled tomorrow, February 14th.
5th Grade Parent Student Dance
Tuesday, February 12
6:00-8:00
Central Gym
Central Elementary- The Boone Park Inclusive Playground dollar drive begins Monday. The classroom in each grade that raises the most money will receive a free pass to the Dexter Pool.
Central Elementary-
Mid-term grade reports will be sent home on Friday, February 1st!!!
Central Elementary- Don’t forget tomorrow is T-Rex day. Wear your favorite T-shirt!!
Things are getting wild at the Central Elementary Dino-Mite Book Fair and family Reading night. Join us tonight 5:30-7:00.
Central Elementary- Family Reading Night and Book Fair tomorrow, Thursday January 24th from 5:30-7:00. Parent information, family activities, and PRIZES!!! Hope to see you there!
Central's Book Fair and Family Reading Night will be next Thursday, January 24 from 5:30-7:00pm! See the News section on the app or our website for more information.
The Dexter Bearcat varsity basketball team will be giving away and signing their 2018-2019 player trading cards at the January 15th game with Puxico. Players will sign cards before the JV game until halftime.
You may now view classroom lesson plans by clicking Menu, then Teacher Lesson Plans.
Central- No Bearcat Buddies Thursday, January 3rd or any day next week. Bearcat Buddies will resume on Monday, January 14th.
Mrs. Duncan takes lunch orders for the Central staff! "I've never been a waitress in my life," she said. Merry Christmas!
Central's "Stuff a Bus" canned food drive was a huge success! We collected 6,217 cans of food for the mission! THANK YOU to all of our parents and students who supported our Stuff a Bus campaign!