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38th annual high school art show, silent auction at Sikeston Depot Museum

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, January 4th, 2013, 12:31pm

38th annual high school art show, silent auction at Sikeston Depot Museum

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - The 38th Annual Regional High School Student Art Show will be Tuesday, January 8 at the Sikeston Depot Museum.

Twelve high schools are expected to participate in the art show.

January also brings two opportunities to participate in a very special silent auction for wonderful art pieces created for the "Band of Artists" exhibit held last Spring. These special wooden cutouts of musical instruments were turned into beautiful and fascinating works of art by students and teachers from Sikeston, Dexter, Notre Dame, East Prairie, Poplar Bluff, New Madrid County Central and Charleston high schools. Proceeds from the auction will be split between the Depot and the high school art department which created the piece.

Bids will be taken during the Friday, Jan. 11, Downtown Gallery Walk (5-7:30 p.m.), and the Sunday, Jan. 20, awards reception (2-4 p.m.) for the Regional High School Student Art Show.

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Hearnes Elementary students visit 2nd Quarter Incentive Store

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Sunday, December 16th, 2012, 11:00am

Hearnes Elementary students visit 2nd Quarter Incentive Store

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Once again, the students at Hearnes Elementary visited an incentive store designed to promote positive behavior and actions.

The "Brock Buck Store," named after Hearnes principal Tammy Brock, finished its second run on Dec. 14. Students in grades K-5 had opportunities throughout the second quarter to earn incentive points, called "Brock Bucks." These bucks are rewarded for good attendance, behavior, citizenship, and honor roll, as well as a buck for every point earned in the Accelerated Reading (A.R.) program.

Once a quarter, the store is managed by B.J. Babb, the school's parent liaison. Students spent their hard-earned bucks on things like pencils, toys, books, and candy, with many new and "price-reduced" items for the holidays.

Students get to spend their bucks on items like erasers, stickers, post cards, flashcards, and snacks. (Source: B.J. Babb, Hearnes Elementary Parent Liaison)

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Students can apply now through Feb. 15 for foundation scholarship

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, December 1st, 2012, 1:05pm

Students can apply now through Feb. 15 for foundation scholarship

(KFVS) - Students in Missouri and Kentucky can begin applying Saturday, December 1 for the Jimmy Rane Foundation scholarship.

The Jimmy Rane Foundation provides sholarship opportunities to students who diplay academic excellence, exemplary leadership skills and community involvement. The foundation benefits those who exhibit financial need and awards students who demonstrate a strong desire and ability to overcome tough barriers to achieve their goals.

Students can apply for the scholarship through February 15, 2013.

For more information, you can click here to visit the foundation online.

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Hearnes kindergarten families disguise turkeys

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012, 1:20pm

Hearnes kindergarten families disguise turkeys

CHARLESTON, MO (KFVS) - Kindergarten students in Kimberly Wells' class decorated turkey pictures with their families during Thanksgiving week.

Students were given the assignment to take "Pete the Turkey" home and, with the help of their family, disguise him so he can avoid being cooked for Thanksgiving. Any type of materials could be used to decorate their turkey, and the most clever disguises were acknowledged in class.

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Hearnes Family Game Night a Success

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, November 27th, 2012, 1:08pm

CHARLESTON, MO (KFVS) - On Thursday, November 15, Hearnes Title 1 Family Involvement led by B.J. Babb held its fourth annual "Family Game Night."

This year's theme was "Math & Reading Games," where most of the games had an academic twist. Over 260 parents and students took advantage of the free event, enjoying games and activities set throughout the school.

As always, the big idea behind Family Game Night is to show students and parents that games are a great resource for teaching skills. While families played games, they were also busy sharpening their reading and math skills.

This year, Family Game Night featured six unique game areas and a variety of activities, like an obstacle course, "Computer Central," where families used school technology resources, and "Make-It, Take-It," where students made study booklets to practice math facts.

Playing card games at a "critical thinking" station. (Source: B.J. Babb, Tyler Babb and Haley Manning, Hearnes Elementary)

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Hearnes Elementary observes Red Ribbon Week

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012, 12:30pm

Hearnes Elementary observes Red Ribbon Week

CHARLESTON, MO (KFVS) - Hearnes Elementary observed Red Ribbon Week November 12-16.

Red Ribbon Week is a nationwide tobacco, alcohol, drug, and violence prevention awareness campaign.

Counselor Leigh Barnhart organized the event for Hearnes Elementary, which included a spirit week, a school-wide poster contest, and a 5th grade essay contest.

The following students were winners of the Red Ribbon Week Drug Free poster contest:

Kindergarten

1st - Gatayvia Moore
2nd - Nathaniel Achter
3rd - Jo'Eyonna Lee

1st Grade

1st - Marcus Johnson
2nd - Michael Bradley
3rd - Joel Foster

2nd grade

1st - Audrey Williams
2nd - Kyleigh Garrett
3rd - Trevor Radler and Kathyrne Bailey

3rd grade

Students used fall leaves to express their feelings toward drugs. (Source: B.J. Babb and Leigh Barnhart, Hearnes Elementary)

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MoDOT announces winners of 9th Annual Bridge Building Competition

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, November 16th, 2012, 12:32pm

MoDOT announces winners of 9th Annual Bridge Building Competition

(KFVS) - After weeks of work to build the most efficient model bridges, Southeast Missouri high school students put their bridges to the test Friday at the completion of MoDOT's Ninth Annual Bridge Building Competition.

The competition challenges high school juniors and seniors to design and construct the most efficient model bridge using limited materials-15 pieces of balsa wood, thread and glue.

Oak Ridge, Ste. Genevieve and Kennett High Schools received first, second and third place for best overall performance, respectively. These schools received cash prizes donated by the Chapter 10 Transportation Employees Association of Missouri, as well as a U.S. flag donated by U.S. Representative Jo Ann Emerson.

In addition, five students were recognized for building the lightest bridges that carried the greatest loads. Winners included:

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