Quick Links | Contact Us      Map / Location   Climate   Education   History   Churches   Clubs / Organizations   Real Estate   Things To Do Kennett offers multiple educational opportunities through AAA public schools, vocational education, a school of nursing which includes an LPN to RN bridge program, and two regional college campuses. School District #39 510 College Ave Kennett, MO 63857 (573) 717-1100 Details: Fully Accredited by MDESE, Mo. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education Grade Span: PK-12 Total Schools: 8 Total Students: 2,256 Classroom Teachers(FTE): 149.5 Student/Teacher Ratio: 15.1 ELL Students: 15 Special Education Programs: Deaf Education Educable Mentally Handicapped Learning Disabilities Speech Therapy Behavior Disorders Orthopedically Handicapped Kindergarten Center Diagnostic Center Chapter I (Federal Program) Remedial programs grades 1-8 University of Southeast Missouri State - Kennett Three Rivers Community College Regional Campus Kennett Area Vocational School School of Practical Nursing Basic Adult Education Diagnostic Center 205 Wiggs St. • 573-717-1132 Grades: PK-12 Early Childhood Center 205 Wiggs St. • 573-717-1145 Grades: PK H. Byron Masterson Elementary 1600 Ely St. • 573-717-1115 Grades: KG - 2 375 students Kennett Alternative School 910 Vandeventer • 573-717-1144 Kennett Area Vocational 1400 W Washington • 573-717-1123 Grades: 9 - 12 227 students Kennett High School 1400 W Washington • 573-717-1120 Grades: 9 - 12 525 students Kennett Middle School 510 College Ave. • 573-717-1105 Grades: 6 - 8 527 students South Elementary 920 S Kennett St. • 573-717-1130 Grades: 3 - 5 512 students Southeast Missouri State University - Kennett Kennett is a designated regional campuses of Southeast Missouri State University. Within the 20,000 square feet facility, undergraduate and graduate courses are taught via the traditional classroom setting and interactive television (ITV). Kennett businesses and community members have demonstrated support for the campus with generous donations for the facility, training equipment and scholarships. Significant contributors include Kennett National Bank, Larry and Nancy Swindle, Kennett Development Corporation, Pauline Mizell Aukes and Dr. Lewis Aukes, the Simcoke Family and Sheryl Crow. The Kennett campus has a history of working with local industry and customizing training to meet their needs. University resources are available to facilitate all types business and industry training. In addition to the following programs, non-credit community interest courses such as Spanish, children’s cooking school, computer skills, and ballroom dancing are offered. Bachelor of General Studies General Studies Nursing LPN to RN Bridge Program Educational Administration Middle School Education Secondary Education Elementary Education Teaching Assistant & Substitute Teacher Certificate Program Child Care & Guidance School & Community Counseling Social Work Criminal Justice Three Rivers Community College Three Rivers Community College is a comprehensive, public, two-year college. The college opened a regional campus in Kennett in 2005. They provide affordable freshman and sophomore level college courses and career and technical training. Kennett Area Vocational School The Kennett Area Vocational School provides career-technical programs of excellence for both the youth and adults of Dunklin County. The goal is to help high school and adult students secure rewarding employment that will improve the quality of life for themselves and their families Located on Kennett High School Campus, Kennett Area Vocational School serves nine area high schools and features 11 classrooms that double for traditional lecture type education and hands-on laboratory activities. Auto Collision Repair Auto Technology Carpentry Certified Nurse's Aide Computer Classes Distributive Education Emergency Medical Technician Graphics Communications Health Occupations Office Technology Welding Adult Basic Education School of Practical Nursing Housed in the Vocational School, The Kennett School of Practical Nursing was begun in 1973. The program accepts twenty students each year. Graduates of this program consistently receive high scores on their State Examinations. Since the program's inception, very graduate except one has received their state licensure. Adult Basic Education An adult basic education program is offered for persons interested in completing requirements for a high school equivalency certificate. Nashville Auto-Diesel College admissions representative Dan Noel, center, presents KHS Career Center Director, Doug Irvin, left, and Auto Mechanic Instructor, Mike Rhew, right, with information about a $1,000 tuition scholarship NADC will be presenting a 2006-2007 KHS graduate to attend their Nashville, TN college. Other colleges within 100 miles: Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR Arkansas Northeastern College, Blytheville, AR Three Rivers Community College, Poplar Bluff, MO Dyersburg State Community College, Dyersburg, TN University of Missouri correspondence courses are offered and monitored through the local University Extension Office. Kennett Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 61 • 1601 First Street Kennett, MO 63857 866.848.5828 • 573.888.5828 Fax: 573.888.9802 Email: info@kennettmo.com ©2007 Kennett Chamber of Commerce   |   Website Designed by The Cooper Franchise & 3 Degree Media, Inc. 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