Instructor Michael Killen took several projects from his Industrial Technology classes to the district contest in Hannibal. The following students won first place in their division and have qualified for state contest on April 29: Graphic Arts, Trent Platz; Metals, George Keller; Crafts, Mike Jones, Holly Hazen, and Dani Moyer; Plastics, Chris Coin and Josh Darnel; Woods, Randall Shahan; Technology Exploration, Cody Salter, Damien Patterson, Chase Cole, and Karissa Clark.
Congratulations to Bobbi Bradley on receiving a $2000 scholarship
from the Missouri United School Insurance Council (MUSIC).
Congratulations to the high school academic bowl team on their
district win Saturday, April 8. The team will be competing in
state play on May 6 in Columbia. Their record is 17-0. Congratulations
also to Bobbi Bradley for being named the captain of the team
for District 6!
The annual Awards Banquet will be held on Monday, May 8, 2000. The banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium with the awards ceremony to follow starting at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Each family attending the banquet is asked to bring two covered
dishes and their own table service. Drinks will be furnished by
PTS and some meat will be furnished by the Athletics Department.
The public is welcome to attend.
The time for ordering yearbooks is rapidly passing. Personalized
yearbooks are no longer available, however, regular yearbooks
may be ordered until May 22, 2000. The price is $26.00.
The Adair County R-II High School graduation ceremony for the Class of 2000 will be held in the high school gymnasium on Sunday, May 21, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The twenty-three seniors include Bobbi Bradley, Chris Coin, Cassie Combs, Shaun Crandall, Ashlee Erwin, Amanda Fisher, Erik Fox, Derek Grgurich, Sara Heath, Charlotte Lewis, Danae Ludlam, Jamie Magruder, Jenny Minkler, Joey Missen, Amanda Moots, Jonathan Norfolk, Justin Osborn, Kristin Peterson, Randall Shahan, Jason Taylor, Cassy Trueblood, Ashley Walker, and Alan Zentz.
The National Honor Society will host a reception for the seniors
in the cafeteria after the ceremony. The receiving line for the
graduates will also be in the cafeteria.
The Adair County R-II sixth grade promotion ceremony will be held in the high school gymnasium on Thursday, May 18, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The eighteen sixth graders include Cody Baringer, Eric Claybrook,
ChaRae Cole, Magen Helm, Marissa Longano, Ashley Maggart, Wesley
Mantlo, Stefanie McKim, Kale Moore, Nathan Osborn, Tiffany Owen,
Darell Perry, Kellie Primmer, Rachel Pruett, Julie Shahan, Nathan
Shaver, Derek Sizemore, and Travis Williams.
The Adair County R-II Board of Education met in special session
on Monday, April 10, 2000, to certify the election results and
to reorganize the Board. The officers elected are as follows:
President, Frank Collop; Vice President, Doug Clarkson; Secretary
and MSBA Delegate, Mary Magruder; Treasurer, Brenda Kelsey. Members
are Kenny Crandall, Brad Smith, and Eddy Turner.
The Academics Alive Contest is still in progress. Students, in grades 7-12, throughout the year have earned points for their class by having good attendance, grades, and test scores. They have also been able to earn points by attending tutoring sessions. However, students may also lose points for their class by having deficiency notices, discipline referrals and tardies. Our last round of deficiency slips are due soon. When the numbers have been compiled the contest for this year will be officially over and each class that has met it's goal will earn a pizza party. The class with the highest percentage toward their goal will be given a field trip, tentatively scheduled for May 12. It is not too late for students to make a difference. Please encourage your students to keep their grades and attendance up and come to tutoring if they need help with their homework.
The results of the contest as of the middle of April is as follows:
| Grade | Percent of Goal Reached | Met |
| 7th | 134% | Yes |
| 8th | 103% | Yes |
| 9th | 56% | No |
| 10th | 67% | No |
| 11th | 120% | Yes |
| 12th | 221% | Yes |
Summer school for the elementary students in grades K-4 will begin on Wednesday, May 24, 2000. The summer school day will begin at 7:45 a.m. and end at 1:45 p.m. The theme for this years enrichment program is Blazing The Trail. In addition to enrichment activities students will be working on basic skills along the way-math, reading, spelling, and language. All children are invited to attend this free program. Enrollment papers will be going out soon to the students. The teachers for the summer school program are Betty Stephens and Lisa Kinsel.
Please note that summer school will not be in session on May 29
(Memorial Day). The session will conclude on June 21.
The following students recently completed the D.A.R.E. program: Tyler Blake, Ashley Clarkson, Bridget Clarkson, Brandon Claybrook, Chelsey Collop, Megan Conn, Kimberly Elsea, D.J. Heath, Kayla Hettinger, Tyler Killen, Luke Lunsford, Amanda Mills, Kayla Moots, Amanda Powell, Chelsea Redding, Andrea Reeves, Shanea Rusk, Seth Wheeler, and Patricia Woods.
Mrs. Thomas and the fifth grade would like to thank the businesses and individuals who donated money and refreshments to the D.A.R.E. program. With the donations, each student received a T-shirt and a reception was held following their graduation on April 19, 2000.
| Willowbend | Doug Thomas |
| National Honor Society | Betty Stephens |
| Elementary Student Council | Shirlene Hettinger |
| High School Student Council | JoAnn Wheeler |
| Cheryl and Matt Reeves | Merri Moots |
| Kirksville Rotary Club |
The kitchen is in need of a part-time cook/server for the 2000-2001
school year. This person will work from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Those interested may stop by the superintendent's office or call
the school at 323-5272 to request an application.
Lunch refunds will only be given out to Seniors on the last day
of school. For all other students, the school will be sending
notes home on Friday, May 5 showing account balances so that you
can estimate how much money it will take to get them through the
end of the school year. Any money remaining in your child(ren)'s
account(s) may be carried over to the 2000-2001 school year. Refunds
will be given only if requested. If you have any questions, please
feel free to contact Renee or Karla at 323-5272.
Breakfast each day includes cereal, milk, juice or
fruit. New regulations mandate the main entree for the day must
be placed on each tray (designated by * in daily menu).
Monday: Pancake/Garlic cheese bread*, corn, beets, fruit, cookie
Tuesday: Ham/Juicy burger on bun*, potato rounds, carrots, fruit, brownies
Wednesday: Breakfast pizza/Turkey & noodles*, hot rolls, cottage cheese, peas, fruit
Thursday: French toast/Chicken nuggets*, green beans, hominy, fruit, cake
Friday: Toast w/ jelly/Hot dog on bun*, potato salad,
kraut, fruit, jello
Monday: Biscuit & gravy/Chicken fingers*, corn, beets, fruit, cookie
Tuesday: Donut/Tacos*, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, salsa, fruit
Wednesday: Waffle/Fish*, macaroni & cheese, carrots, fruit, jello
Thursday: Egg & cheese omelet/Sub sandwich*, corn, sweet potatoes, fruit, raisin cluster
Friday: Breakfast bites/Honey lemon chicken*, green
beans, hominy, fruit, rice krispie treat
Monday: Sausage biscuit/Pizza*, corn, spinach, fruit, cake
Tuesday: Donut/Mr. Ribb*, baked potato, green beans, fruit
Wednesday: Breakfast pizza/Turkey*, gravy, hot rolls, peas, fruit
Thursday: Scrambled eggs/Cooks' choice
Friday: Cooks' choice/Cooks' choice
Monday: Cooks' choice/Hot dog*, chips, carrot sticks,
fruit, cookie
MAY
| 1 | Baseball w/ LaPlata | T | 5:00 |
| 2 | Northwestern Varsity Relays at Mendon | T | TBA |
| 3 | Baseball w/ Bevier | H | 5:00 |
| 4 | Knox County Varsity Relays | T | 2:30 |
| 4 | Kindergarten Orientation | H | 6:30 |
| 5 | Fourth Grade to Hannibal | ||
| 5 | Baseball w/ Putnam County | T | 4:30 |
| 6 | State Academic Bowl in Columbia | T | 9:00 |
| 6 | Junior/Senior Prom at TSU Down-Under Grand March will be at 6:00 p.m. at the Brashear High School Gymnasium | 8:00 | |
| 8 | Busy Bees | H | 9-11:00 |
| 8 | Awards Banquet | H | 6:30 |
| 9 | Baseball w/ Schuyler County | H | 5:00 |
| 11 | Baseball w/ Wyaconda | T | 5:00 |
| 12 | Renaissance Field Trip | TBA | |
| 13 | District Varsity Track Meet at TSU | T | TBA |
| 15 | Evening in Education/Elementary Cookout | H | 5:30 |
| 15-17 | District Baseball | TBA | |
| 18 | Sixth Grade Promotion | H | 7:00 |
| 19-20 | State Track Meet at Jefferson City | T | TBA |
| 21 | Graduation | H | 2:00 |
| 22 | Busy Bees Grandparents Lunch | ||
| 22 | Last Day of School |