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PBHS principal receives Congressional Record from U.S. Rep. Smith

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:31:00 GMT

A Congressional Record from the office of U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, was presented to Poplar Bluff High School Principal Dr. Valerie Ivy for being named the 2026 Missouri High School Principal of the Year.

PBHS siblings named back-to-back National Merit finalists

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:01:00 GMT

Poplar Bluff High School has produced its second consecutive National Merit Scholarship Program finalist, and they happen to be siblings.

Dr. Ivy named first statewide Principal of the Year for PBHS

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:07:00 GMT

Poplar Bluff High School’s first female principal in history has become the district’s first-ever statewide secondary Principal of the Year.

Foundation funds several thousand in grants across district

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:12:00 GMT

The Poplar Bluff School Foundation has approved $5,700 toward five grants covering a range of building projects, with the potential to double its investment depending on alternative funding sources being sought for an additional proposal.

Script published that debuted with PBHS students at Kay Porter Theater

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:04:00 GMT

Drama teacher Nick McDaniel has become a published playwright of an original production that debuted with Poplar Bluff High School students on stage at Kay Porter Theater.

PBHS rolls out coffee service

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:54:00 GMT

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.

Former Missouri Supreme Court justice discusses role with PBHS students

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:29:00 GMT

When the Honorable Judge Patricia Breckenridge puts on her black robe, she is no longer “Patty from Nevada, Mo.,” she says, her duty is to uphold the rule of law.

PBHS students win national Senior Beta Quiz Bowl championship

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:36:00 GMT

Poplar Bluff High School won the championship for the Senior Quiz Bowl at the National Beta Convention over the summer in Orlando.

PBHS math teacher successfully seeks out two classroom grants

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:55:00 GMT

A teacher new to the profession has successfully sought out funding in order to expedite equipping his classroom, not being afforded the time a career educator may have toward accumulating resources.

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Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:03:00 GMT

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School News News Summary

PBHS principal receives Congressional Record from U.S. Rep. Smith

PBHS siblings named back-to-back National Merit finalists ​

Dr. Ivy named first statewide Principal of the Year for PBHS

Foundation funds several thousand in grants across district ​

Script published that debuted with PBHS students at Kay Porter Theater ​

PBHS rolls out coffee service

Former Missouri Supreme Court justice discusses role with PBHS students

PBHS students win national Senior Beta Quiz Bowl championship

PBHS math teacher successfully seeks out two classroom grants

PBHS Weekly Announcements

PBHS siblings named back-to-back National Merit finalists

Foundation funds several thousand in grants across district

Script published that debuted with PBHS students at Kay Porter Theater