Archived News News Summary

Eugene Field named Blue Ribbon School with asterisk

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:25:00 GMT

Poplar Bluff has had a third elementary school earn the highest honor achievable for an educational institution in America, a National Blue Ribbon, only this time the accolade comes with an asterisk.

Seventh grade students tour Garfield Street landmarks

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:08:00 GMT

Poplar Bluff Junior High seventh graders toured Wheatley School, Rattler’s Grocery and Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church—all of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places—to learn about the cultural significance of the landmarks within the community.

Educators apply best practices acquired during annual PB Connect

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:20:00 GMT

The Poplar Bluff School District hosted its 11th annual PB Connect, featuring 140 professional development breakout sessions led by 85 presenters for faculty and staff to choose from.

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

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:06:00 GMT

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

Blessing Box quickly gains popularity at Eugene Field Elementary

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:42:00 GMT

Nickey Street has become a busy two-way thoroughfare for both giving and receiving with the new addition of the Blessing Box that is serving the campus community in front of Eugene Field Elementary.

Foundation funds several thousand in grants across district

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:01:00 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 19:16:00 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.

TCC students feed campus community through grant initiative

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:42:00 GMT

Culinary arts students of the Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center recently prepared 450 meals for the student body through the Kids Feeding Kids program.

Math Counts champion follows in sister’s footsteps

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:02:00 GMT

This year's Math Counts champion may have had an extra motivator: a friendly sibling rivalry.

Fresh produce offered at all elementary schools

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:30:00 GMT

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved $183,000 in funding for Poplar Bluff R-I to expand its Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program to all elementary schools.