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Wanda Dicken, Layton Sanders and Stephen Winters.

Layton Sanders earns Dicken Memorial Scholarship

05/05/2021

Poplar Bluff High School senior Layton Sanders has been selected to receive the $500 Kyle Curtis Dicken Memorial Scholarship.

Jennie Randolph, Isabella Sifford, Jordyn Shearrer, Lauren Dickerson and Maria Polasek.

$3,000 awarded in Red Cross scholarships

04/27/2021

The American Red Cross has awarded four $750 scholarships to Poplar Bluff High School students who completed successful applications reflecting on their efforts in helping to host blood drives.

Two Poplar Bluff sophomores named Missouri Scholars

04/13/2021

Poplar Bluff High School had both of its allotted student nominees accepted into the 2021 Missouri Scholars Academy—a rarity—according to counselor Dr. Regina Williams.

PBHS sophomore accepted into Agribusiness Academy

04/13/2021

A Poplar Bluff sophomore has been chosen alongside only 30 high school students across the state to participate in the 2021 Missouri Agribusiness Academy this summer.

PBHS Class of 1992 donates in memory of classmate

04/13/2021

The Poplar Bluff High School library added over 75 books to its collection with a $1,200 donation from the Class of 1992 in memory of alumna Misty Ziegler.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Lesli Brown and the Robotics Club.

PBHS Iron Mules win Connect Award for outreach

03/09/2021

The Iron Mules earned the Connect Award during the FIRST Southeast Missouri Regional Competition on Saturday, March 6, held virtually at Poplar Bluff High School.

Student leads Black History Month celebration

02/09/2021

A Poplar Bluff High School sophomore has taken the initiative to produce a series of short videos celebrating Black History Month that are being shown during advisory class throughout February.

Students in Pam Davis’ business management elective make hot chocolate bombs during second hour every day.

PBHS students raise $1,000 for Project Christmas Promise

12/15/2020

A class at Poplar Bluff High School has raised a projected $1,000 for Project Christmas Promise through a student-led enterprise that has quickly gained popularity across campus.

Students play a video game navigating SARAH through a simulated disaster on Tuesday, Nov. 24, in the JROTC wing.

U.S. Army STEM trailer visits PBHS

12/08/2020

Poplar Bluff High School students recently learned about STEM opportunities available through the U.S. Army during a special visit from the Mobile Exhibit Company.

Pink-Out Day celebrates 10th anniversary, $200K raised

10/13/2020

Pink-Out Day, which started at Poplar Bluff Schools and soon expanded city-wide, has reportedly raised over $200,000 for the United Cancer Assistance Network over the past decade.

Cerda, Spence awarded $10K rootEd scholarships

10/06/2020

A pair of Poplar Bluff High School graduates of the Class of 2020 were recently awarded the rootEd Undergraduate Scholarships, valued at $10,000 per year, renewable up to 10 semesters toward a bachelor’s degree.

Mike Owen, Chris Wheat, and Anne and John Moyer.

MRTF awards Poplar Bluff teachers $1,000 in grants

09/15/2020

The Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation recently financed two grants valued at $500 apiece for Poplar Bluff educators.

Poplar Bluff JROTC named Honor Unit with Distinction

02/11/2020

The Poplar Bluff High School JROTC has been accredited as an Honor Unit with Distinction for scoring a near flawless 98.5 percent on a recent program evaluation.

Gov. Mike Parson visits Poplar Bluff FFA booth.

Mrs. Clark named Outstanding Woman in Ag

02/04/2020

Poplar Bluff High School agriculture teacher Kathryn Clark received the Outstanding Woman in Ag award on Friday, Jan. 31, during the third annual farmer appreciation luncheon, sponsored by the University of Missouri Extension and the Chamber of Commerce, prior to the Ag Expo at the Black River Coliseum.

JROTC student earns first-round Army scholarship

01/14/2020

A cadet from the JROTC program at Poplar Bluff High School has been selected in the very first round to receive a four-year U.S. Army scholarship.

The PBHS Concert Choir sing Christmas carols for the Lion’s Club.

Lion’s Club donates $500 to All-State Choir students

01/03/2020

The Lion’s Club decided to sponsor Poplar Bluff High School’s upcoming All-State Choir performance, after being impressed during a Christmas caroling at the organization’s weekly luncheon.

Gateway 2 Jobs program representatives are pictured with the 2019 graduates.

Grad Center students earn G2J certificates

10/29/2019

A total of 13 students from the Graduation Center earned certificates to include on their resumes through Gateway 2 Jobs on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce.

AmeriCorps hosts 16th annual Career Fair

10/17/2019

A total of 381 Poplar Bluff High School sophomores participated in the 16th annual Career Fair on Thursday, Oct. 10, at Three Rivers College.

Mark Murphy, Kaylee Merrick, Eugene Barnes and Tyrus Merrick

Green Bay Packers feature PBHS student’s artwork

08/27/2019

The artwork of a Poplar Bluff High School senior is being displayed for a year at the Green Bay Packers stadium, and the Art Department has been awarded $5,000 as the result of a recent national contest.

(Left to right) Dr. Scott Dill, Anne Moyer, Pam Davis, John Moyer, James Barnhill and Jan Duffy.

MRTF awards $500 grant to PBHS teacher

08/27/2019

Poplar Bluff High School business education teacher Pamela Davis was awarded a $500 grant from the Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation on Wednesday, Aug. 14, so students can create interactive folders detailing concepts learned in personal finance class.

RISE Transition Center set to open with dedicated at-risk staff

08/12/2019

The new RISE Transition Center will open during the 2019/20 school year as a pilot program for the planned alternative school to help address behavioral issues that students, grades 7-12, are struggling with in the regular education setting.

Jeff Baldwin, co-owner of Baldwin Automotive Group, hands two sets of Ford Escape keys to PBHS educators (front row, from left) Mitch Davis, Charley Harper and Mike Sowatzke.

Baldwin supports PBHS Driver’s Ed program

06/10/2019

Baldwin Automotive Group has loaned a pair of 2018 Ford Escapes for students to use in the Driver’s Education program available at Poplar Bluff High School.

Surrounded by family and colleagues, Gretchen Pendley receives a prestigious award.

PBHS teacher earns statewide biology award

06/07/2019

Poplar Bluff educator Gretchen Pendley has won the 2019 outstanding biology teacher award for the state of Missouri through the National Association of Biology Teachers.

Incoming PBHS junior to participate in 2019 MSA

05/29/2019

Poplar Bluff High School is sending a student to the exclusive Missouri Scholars Academy for the second year in a row.

Drew Metz reunites with his military sister, Alyson.

Commencement held for PBHS Class of 2019

05/29/2019

A total of 321 students graduated from the Poplar Bluff High School Class of 2019 on Thursday, May 23, at the Black River Coliseum, earning nearly $2.1 million in scholarships and grants, staff reported.

Elizabeth Shirrell’s mother Amy joins Maj. Gregory Crites in the Change of Command ceremony.

Change of Command 2019

05/14/2019

Poplar Bluff High School junior Elizabeth Shirrell has been named commander of the Pvt. Billie Kanell JROTC Battalion for the upcoming school year.

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PBHS program produces homegrown teachers

04/23/2019

A program started several years ago at Poplar Bluff Schools is beginning to produce homegrown teachers within the district.

Corey Floyd and Jack Rogers, students in Heather Pullam’s multimedia class, edit video using Adobe Premiere Pro software.

Multimedia class creates safety video for Gates

04/23/2019

The multimedia class at Poplar Bluff High School is producing an official safety video for Gates Corporation in Industrial Park.

Mike Owen is recognized during the MASC annual state convention earlier this month at Lindbergh High School.

Principal receives regional award for student advocacy

03/21/2019

Poplar Bluff High School Principal Mike Owen was named administrator of the year for the Southeast District of the Missouri Association of Student Councils during the organization’s 71st annual state convention held Thursday through Saturday, March 7-9, at Lindbergh High School.

Actors (left to right) Craig Ester, Ted Drury, Karl Hawkins, Jeanitta Perkins and Frankie Ferrari take a bow after performing 'Macbeth.'

PBHS English students experience ‘Macbeth’

03/21/2019

The Shakespeare Festival St. Louis performed the tragedy “Macbeth” for almost 400 Poplar Bluff High School English students on Thursday, March 14, in the Tinnin Center at Three Rivers College.

Lunch menu input solicited from PBHS students

03/12/2019

Chartwells School Dining Services hosted a series of taste tests last week at Poplar Bluff High School in an effort to receive student input on potential menu items.

Meagan Bader of Ozark FCU helps students navigate a newly created budgeting app.

Reality Fair teaches budgeting to students

03/06/2019

More than 60 Poplar Bluff High School students signed up to participate in the fifth annual Reality Fair to learn about money management during an event similar to a poverty simulation held Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Three Rivers College.

Former pro athlete donates memorabilia to alma mater

03/05/2019

Poplar Bluff High School Class of 1967 graduate Eddie Moss, who went on to play in the NFL, donated his collection of sports memorabilia on Friday, Feb. 22, for a new Mules wall of fame display, spearheaded by security officer Wesley Lewis.

Spanish teacher Charley Harper receives a hand-delivered herbal tea.

PBHS rolls out coffee service

02/26/2019

The Poplar Bluff High School Coffee Crew began serving refreshments to teachers on Tuesday, Feb. 12, in an effort to provide students an opportunity to work on pre-vocational skills for their post-graduation transition.

TCC student designs new logo for Giving Closet

02/05/2019

A Poplar Bluff student enrolled in the computer graphics program at the Technical Career Center has created a new logo to be used to help market the Giving Closet at the High School.

Lifelong Mule spearheads distinguished alumni project

01/15/2019

Wesley Lewis is a true mule. Since he is the person who coined the term, he owns the right to define it. “A true mule is not just a Poplar Bluffian,” the lifelong R-I employee explained. “This is a society of people that loves to see the town progress, with that hard-headed determination of a mule.”

Teacher Gretchen Pendley tests out a digital microscope during freshman advisory.

Foundation funds $3.5K in teacher grants

12/19/2018

The Poplar Bluff School Foundation recently funded two ‘innovative educational projects’ valued at more than $3,500 so students can collect data for NASA and participate in group activities using digital microscopes.

PBHS named National Beta School of Distinction

12/11/2018

National Beta has named Poplar Bluff High School a 2018/19 National School of Distinction for the chapter’s boost in membership and commitment toward academic achievement, exemplary character, and demonstrated leadership and service to others.

Mya White, Khaiuna Ayetimiyi and Cody Daughertee

College application incentive established

11/08/2018

An incentive was recently put in place that helped encourage more than 100 high school students to either filled out federal student aid forms or apply to colleges.

Dean Lackey oversees students Michael Salamone and Sam Pierce as they work on small engines in the shop.

Briggs and Stratton supports agriculture program

10/09/2018

Briggs and Stratton donated 30 small engines so students of the Poplar Bluff High School agriculture education program can gain hands-on experience.

Sophomores learn about various careers

10/09/2018

AmeriCorps hosted its 16th annual Career Fair for area sophomores from Poplar Bluff Hgih School and Twin Rivers on Thursday, Oct. 4, at Three Rivers College.

October 1-6 Announcements

10/01/2018

PBHS hosts bottle cap drive for chance at $10K

09/18/2018

Poplar Bluff Senior High is competing for $10,000 against surrounding schools throughout the region in the Dr. Pepper Pigskin Points Contest.

Firefighters discuss career with literature class

09/18/2018

Firefighters visited the PBHS English Department on Friday, Sept. 14, to speak with seniors about how the themes they have been reading such as bravery, heroism and courage relates to the profession.

PBHS hosts 14th annual Honor Tour send-off

09/11/2018

A special tribute for veterans visiting the United States capital began before they even left town, as Poplar Bluff High School students hosted a school-wide assembly to set the tone for the 14th annual Honor Tour.

Weekly Announcements: September 10-September 16

09/10/2018

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