2. MISSION
Creating opportunities for growth by developing awareness of and coordinating efforts to meet the needs of children through relationships built among schools, parents, faith based organizations, business partners, and human service agencies.

3. ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE THROUGH LEARNING: EVERY HOUR, EVERY HOUR EVERY DAY
Poplar Bluff has 10 buildings:
Early Childhood PK Kindergarten Center
Eugene Field 1-3 Lake Road 1-3 Oak Grove O’Neal 1-3
Middle School 4-6 Poplar Bluff Junior High 7-8
Poplar Bluff High School Graduation Center

4. 63% Receive Free and Reduced Lunch
Student Population - 5,147
59% Receive Free Lunch
63% Receive Free and Reduced Lunch
Total of 81 students have been homeless 16/17 school year
Total of 139 students have been in foster care 16/17 school year
Total of 70 students have been referred to truancy court 16/17 school year

5. BRIGHT FUTURES SITE COUNCILS
Schools Must Take Ownership of Site Councils
Partners Need to Feel Invited and Welcomed
Building Relationships with Community Partners
Bringing Partners Together with Needs in Mind
Meetings Include: Communication, Reminders, an Agenda, Minutes
Don’t Meet For The Sake of Meeting But Stay Engaged with Partner

11. Eugene Field Site Council

12. Lake Road Partners

13. Lake Road Club Day

14. Cheer & Kids in the Kitchen

17. JH Junior Council

18. Junior Council Members Speak at 2016 Community Breakfast

19. High School Site Council