Welcome to the Dexter/Bloomfield/Richland Parents as Teachers website!
BIG TRUCK NIGHT
We will host our annual Big Truck Night on Monday, April 13, from 5:00-6:30pm on the Southwest Elementary parking lot in Dexter. All PAT families are encouraged to attend!
HEAD START ENROLLMENT: DAEOC Head Start/Early Head Start is now enrolling children for the 2026-2027 school year! Contact the Dexter Head Start center at (573) 624-8876 to make an appointment!
FOOD BANKS
Trinity Methodist Church in Bloomfield will host food banks throughout the year. The dates for these are January 10, March 14, May 9, July 11, September 12, and November 14. Pickup times are between 8:00 and 10:00am. Click here for more information.
MOTHER TO MOTHER
Dexter's Mother to Mother program is recruiting new families! M2M supports pregnant women and new moms with resources, parenting information, and mentorship. Click here for information on registration!
SEE TO LEARN
Leet EyeCare in Cape Girardeau is offering free vision screenings for children three years old and infants from 6-12 months. Vision screenings will be held on June 3, September 2, and December 2. Contact Dr. Laura Evans, O.D. at (573) 334-2020.
MISSION STATEMENT
The goal of the Dexter/Bloomfield/Richland Parents as Teachers program is to provide the information, support, and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during their crucial early years.
SCHOOL CALENDARS
Dexter Schools - 2025-2026 Calendar
Bloomfield Schools - 2025-2026 Calendar
Richland Schools - 2025-2026 Calendar
