Monday, May 13, 2024
Alkire love fund set up at Community First Bank
Deepwater man escapes serious injuries in Henry County ATV rollover accident
Adrian Optimist Club: Miami R-1 Students of the month for April and May
Selection is based on the criteria, but a student stepping up to a particular task will come to play in it. Each student is honored with a certificate of recognition from the Adrian Optimist Club and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks.”
April Student of the Month for Miami is junior Brennah Filtingberger. She is the daughter of Rob and Lisa Filtingberger Brennah’s activities in school include volleyball, NHS, FFA and A+ program while her outside activities include club volleyball and after school tutoring. She believes, “That Time Flies.” She plans to attend MCC and play volleyball.
School staff states that the reason for selection is Brennah is the student we are proud to have represent Miami. She is a top student in her class, in National Honor Society, involved in extracurricular activities, and willing to step up and help students. She tutors elementary students after school. She is kind, helpful, and respectful to staff and peers. A true Miami Eagle representative.
Miami R-1 School District May Student of the Month is Katie Downs, daughter of Molly and Eric Downs. Katie is a junior who is involved in volleyball, basketball, FFA, and NHS. She stays busy at work when not at school. She states her mom encourages her to work hard in school. She plans to attend college but has not decided on a major.Staff says: “Katie is an example for what we look for in a Miami Eagle. She is a straight A student and takes her education seriously.
She holds a job outside of school but doesn’t let that interfere with getting quality work done on time. She is respectful to staff and peers and encourages others to keep on task and get work completed. She shares insights in classes that lead to deeper understanding for others. She looks out for her younger siblings. She represents our school in positive manner and we are proud of her.”
Rich Hill School Teacher Spotlight:
Dr. Kevin T. Goddard
May 10, 2024
Mrs. Tonya Cox says she has "lived everywhere" but she considers Rich Hill her "hometown."
This is Mrs. Cox's 21st year of teaching. She earned her Masters Degree in Career and Technical Education from UCM. Besides teaching, Mrs. Cox owns a food trailer and has worked in food service or education since she was 12.
Married to Dallas, they have two daughters. Bailey is an Agriculture Education major at UCM; and Ashley is a 6th grader at Butler. Her hobbies include traveling and food.
As an alum, Mrs. Cox knows that Rich Hill school cares about kids and the community is "super supportive" of the school and children. Besides her husband and children, Mrs. Cox is especially proud of her school "kids." She loves running into them years later and listening to stories of how the learning from her classes has helped them in life after high school.
Mrs. Cox wants to share, "Knowledge is power and comes from multiple sources. Help us (the school) educate the kids everyday and in multiple ways."
I must admit, I'm a foodie too and my office being across the hall from Mrs. Cox's FACS class is not good for my waistline!
Continued Showers and T-Storms Today
Vehicle fire last night in Butler
When crews arrived on scene they found a fully engulfed pick-up truck and several other buildings and structures in danger.










