Mrs. Callaway announced at the February 25th Webster County Board of Education meeting the month of February as National Career and Technical Education Month and recognized the faculty and staff members from Webster County High School and the Area Technology Center.  Several students were present to discuss their respective departments.  FFA's Rylei Roy gave a brief presentation and thanked the Board for their support and the opportunity to talk about her passion for FFA.  Sara Gipson represented HOSA and explained how the program prepares students for college and/or the workforce.  Denali Starks, FBLA President, gave a description of her involvement with Future Business Leaders of America.  She said the program helped to broaden her experience in high school and has helped her with soft skills and communication.  Board member Cameron Edwards explained how proud he was to hear each testimony.  He explained how CTE programs allow students to find their mark and leave high school with an opportunity.

Webster County Schools hosted a Supt2Community Luncheon on March 13, 2019, at the Extension Office. Supt. Rhonda Callaway greeted guests and provided an overview of Supt2Community.  Information was shared on district initiatives around Literacy, Enhanced Learning Opportunities, and Safety. Kim Saalwaechter, Early Childhood Director, provided an overview of the district's Striving Readers initiative and elementary principals shared information on how Striving Readers activities have been implemented in their schools. Michael Gooch, WCMS Principal, and Hillary Bumpus, APEX Coordinator, shared information highlighting success stories of the school's new APEX Learning Center. Aaron Harrell, WCHS Principal, shared information on the successes of the high school's new Personalized Learning  Center. Carolyn Sholar, Public Information Coord. and Donna Bumpus, True Blue Drug Free Communities Coord., shared information abouy the True Blue Drug Free Communities program.  Matt Bell, Safe Schools Coordinator, provided information around various district safety initiatives and resources. Community members were given an opportunity to provide input, feedback, and suggestions. 

Due to Webster County elementary parent/teacher conferences being rescheduled for March 21st, "Beyond the Bell"scheduled for March 21st at Providence Elementary has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 11th, at Providence Elementary from 5:30-7:30. All WC parents are invited to attend. 
The event is sponsored by FRYSC as well as Capstone and APEX Learning Centers. A meal will be served from 5:30-6:00 and parents may choose to attend 3 parent sessions from 6:00-7:30. Sessions offered for parents include *Everything Parents Need to Know About Juuling/Vaping; a *Parent's Guide to Google Docs; and *Navigating Infinite Campus. 
Childcare will be available.  

Webster County True Blue Drug Free Community graduated from CADCA (Community Anti Drug Coalitions of America). True Blue attended three 4-day CADCA training sessions during the past year. The graduation ceremony was held in Washington, D.C. at the CADCA conference.(Feb 3-7).
WC True Blue attendees were Donna Bumpus—Coordinator; Carolyn Sholar—District Liaison/Director, Melea Ramin—Webster Co ASAP Chairperson; Kevin Ranes—Youth True Blue Crew Co-Sponsor; Raygan Ranes and Seth Ranes—True Blue Crew members. Members participated in conference activities led by national presenters that focused on transforming communities by investing in drug prevention, treatment and recovery. Members also enjoyed a tour of the White House and met with Congressman Comer in his office on Capitol Hill to share WC True Blue initiatives.  First Lady, Melania Trump, addressed conference attendees and expressed her appreciation for our youth drug prevention efforts

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L to R: Raygan Ranes, Carolyn Sholar, Donna Bumpus, Melea Ramin, Seth Ranes and Kevin Ranes