October 2024
CMS elects student council
Corning Middle School recently elected their 2024-2025 Student Council members. Prior to the election, the halls were lined with campaign posters and those running for office gave speeches before the study body on election day. The following students were elected to office: President - Abby Young, Vice President - Natalee Morrow, Secretary Austin Carroll 7th Grade Representative - Adalyn Moser, 7th Grade Representative Reid Varvil, 6th Grade Representative - Easton Jett, 6th Grade Representative - Jase Morrow, 5th Grade Representative - Butler Bowers, 5th Grade Representative - Blaze George Front Row: 7th Grade Representative - Adalyn Moser, President - Abby Young, Vice President - Natalee Morrow, 5th Grade Representative - Blaze George Second Row: 5th Grade Representative - Butler Bowers, 7th Grade Representative - Reid Varvil, Secretary - Austin Carroll, 6th Grade Representative - Easton Jett. Not pictured is 6th Grade Representative - Jase Morrow
Rex Allen Harmon
Rex Allen Harmon was born on June 26, 1942, in Trumann, Arkansas and died peacefully on September 27, 2024, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He graduated from Knobel High School and served two tours in the Naval Construction Force in Okinawa and Vietnam. Rex was a jack of all trades who worked in construction, farmed, and was owner/operator of Harmon Brothers Flying Service. His intellectual curiosity and love of learning led him to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Arkansas State University in 1987. Rex will be remembered for his cheerful, kind, and energetic spirit, always looking forward to new adventures. His passions included reading, history, sailing, flying, traveling with his beloved wife, carpentry, solar oven projects, and general tinkering. Rex was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Viola Harmon, and his brothers, Billy Joe, Tommy, and Terry Harmon. He is survived by his wife, Janet; his children, Kelly Harmon and Elizabeth Caton; his eight siblings, Evelyn Walker, Virginia Shaw, Sue Henry, Priscilla Miller, Linda Fitzgerald, Ronald Harmon, Sherry Walrath, and Deborah Keas; as well as many other cherished family members and friends. Rex’s legacy of warmth, curiosity, and love of life will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Ford featured in CMS Sept. Spotlight
Kaytie Ford, 5th /6th Language teacher, has been named CMS September Staff Spotlight by students and faculty. .
Corning School Menu
October 7th - October 11th MONDAY: Breakfast bar with Ham, Egg & Cheese, Yogurt TUESDAY: Pancakes WEDNESDAY: Breakfast Pizza, Yogurt THURSDAY: Banana Bread, Yogurt FRIDAY: Donuts Cereal available daily. Fruit, Juice, 2 Milk choices served daily Lunch MONDAY: Crispitos/Salsa, Tortilla Chips, Carrot Sticks, Pinto Beans, Fruit TUESDAY: Popcorn Chicken, Salad, Cucumbers, Fruit/Cookie WEDNESDAY: Chicken Noodle, Hot Roll, Cooked Carrots, Green Peas, Fruit THURSDAY: Hamburger, Tots or Fries, Veggie Juice, Fruit FRIDAY: Chili/Crackers, Cheese Stick, Cinnamon Roll, Veggie Juice, Fruit 2 choices of milk available daily .
CMS Students of the Month
5th grade: Butler Bowers, 6th grade: Easton Jett, 7th grade: Lyman Parks and in 8th grade: Lane Lucas .
Corning FFA celebrates National Teach Ag Day at Park
Corning FFA Officers and members jumped at the opportunity to share their knowledge about agriculture with second graders at Park Elementary on National Teach Ag Day on Sept. 20. FFA members shared their expertise with 2nd graders when took some of their Clay County Fair winners over to the outdoor classroom at Park. They taught students about the animals’ breed, their characteristics, how each placed in show at the fair as students enjoyed petting the animals.
School Notes
Parents and guardians play a crucial role in a child’s education and development. One of the most important skills you can help them cultivate is early reading. Research consistently shows that strong reading skills are essential for academic and overall success throughout life.
From the office of Jeremy Wooldridge
The deadline to register to vote for the November General Election is fast approaching. If you are not already registered, you have until Monday, October 7 to turn in your registration form.