Congratulations to Ste. Genevieve R-II Board of Education for achieving the Missouri School Boards’ Association 2019 Governance Team Award!This recognition is based on the outstanding commitment to ongoing professional development, to regional and statewide leadership, and to active participation in legislative advocacy for public schools by a district’s school... READ MORE >

Graduate Mary Skaggs, Class of 2019, of the Ste. Genevieve Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter, received the State FFA Degree, the highest degree members can earn at the state level.Mary is one of 760 degree recipients who received the honor during the State FFA Degree Ceremony at the 91st Missouri FFA Convention. The annual convention was held on April 25-26... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the following SGHS Spring Sports teams on earning MSHSAA Achievement Awards for outstanding team GPA's. To earn a Distinguished Award a team must have a GPA of 3.00-3.24. To earn an Outstanding Achievement Award a team must have a GPA of 3.25-4.00. Of the 7 teams that were eligible, 6 earned one of these two awards. Distinguished Achievement... READ MORE >

On May 15, Paul Koeper, from Perryville, visited to do a presentation about honeybees for the preschool and kindergarten students at Ste. Genevieve Elementary. Students learned about the different kinds of bees that live in a hive and their duties (queen bee, worker bees and drone bees). Mr. Koeper discussed the importance of bees in the process of pollination and... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the following SGHS Winter Sports Programs on earning MSHSAA Scholastic Achievement Awards! Distinguished Achievement Awards involve a collective team GPA of 3.0 - 3.24. Outstanding Achievement Awards involve a collective team GPA of 3.25 - 4.00. Of the 8 teams that were eligible, 7 teams earned one of these two awards! Distinguished Achievement... READ MORE >

This year, the Women’s Club of Ste. Genevieve honored several of our students with scholarships and opportunities to attend conferences. The following students were presented awards and talked about their experiences made possible by the Women’s Club: Sophomore Pilgrimage - Sydney EisenbeisHOBY - Julia KlinViking Music/Band Camp - Gage GrossYouth Writing Contest -... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Elementary students celebrated earning the Perfect Attendance Award for the 2018-2019 School Year. None of these students missed one day of school! The students include: Front Row, left to right: Trey Morgan, Harleigh Courtway, Evey Deimund, Nathaniel Tartt and Ian Roth; Back Row, left to right: Riley Moll, Katelyn Moll, Charlotte Mooney, Madison... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Ste. Genevieve High School sophomore Adalynn Taylor, the daughter of Paul and Dana Taylor, who was chosen to take part in the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program from June 7 - 9 at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. The seminar is designed to help high school sophomores recognize their leadership talents and apply them to... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Ste. Genevieve High School sophomore Ellie Naeger, the daughter of Andrew and Jodi Naeger, who was chosen to take part in the Missouri Leadership Seminar from June 7 - 9 at the University of Central Missouri campus. The seminar seeks to give student government leaders, academic achievers, athletes and others the opportunity to learn about topics... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Sarah Moore, who received the Foundation for the Restoration of Ste. Genevieve Scholarship for $500. Sarah is the daughter of Sandra and Steven Moore. Students chosen to receive this award must plan to study History, Archeology, Historical Preservation or a related field. Sarah plans to attend the University of Kansas and major in... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Ste. Genevieve High School freshman Madison Byington, who was accepted to the Missouri Youth Leadership Forum from July 16 - 20, 2019, in Columbia, Missouri. The Missouri Youth Leadership Forum is a unique career leadership-training program for high school students with disabilities. Youth delegates are selected from their local communities to... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Elementary third grade students found themselves on an island of emojis, where their only means of escape was to work in small groups and successfully answer review questions dealing with mathematics. Teachers Whitney Hilbert and Tiffany Wolk came up with the review game the last full week of school. Their students were handed review puzzles and... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Preschool hosted its performance and graduation on May 14, 2019. Students sang and performed for the parents followed by recognition of the students. The students are pictured below: Front row (left-right): Faith Burr, Lincoln Palmer, Savannah Stafford, Vera Rottler, Macy Moll, Landyn Placke; Back row (left-right): Yuri Ray (High School CDA student),... READ MORE >

Congratulations to this year’s MSHSAA Award of Excellence for Exemplary Display of Character, Ethics and Sportsmanship recipients Makenzie Heifner and Sam Stolzer. Each year, a committee selects one senior male and one senior female to receive this recognition. Makenzie is the daughter of Christina and Cliff Joggerst and was involved in cheerleading her senior... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Ste. Genevieve High School junior Josie Geisner, the daughter of Jeff and Jolene Geisner, who was chosen to attend Missouri Girls State in Warrensburg. This program is a hands-on experience focusing on the fundamentals of government where students to develop their leadership skills through going through the motions of governmental processes.... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Abbey Engelmann, who received the Timothy Koetting Memorial Scholarship for $500. Abbey is the daughter of Allen and Dana Engelmann. The scholarship was created in honor of Timothy Koetting, an SGHS graduate who enjoyed the arts, music and drama. Mickey and Jack Koetting urge students to spend the funds how they choose, be that for one of... READ MORE >

The Ste. Genevieve High School Marching Band performed in a parade at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida! While there, the band also participated in a clinic on a sound stage performing the soundtrack to a film and learning about music and sound in the TV and movie industry. The band takes a big trip once every four years. The students fundraise for the trip,... READ MORE >

Congratulations to three juniors from Ste. Genevieve High School for being chosen to participate in the 2019 American Legion Boys State of Missouri program. In June, Nicholas Giesler, Koby Hatfield and Nolan Klump will head to this eight-day hands-on experience focusing on the fundamentals of government at the University of Central Missouri campus. This program... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Ste. Genevieve High School sophomores Molly Bahr and Tristan Orine, who were chosen to take part in the Missouri Rotary Youth Leadership Academy from June 23 - 26 at the William Woods University campus in Fulton, Missouri. Molly is the daughter of Jeffrey and Darla Bahr, and Tristan is the daughter of Noelani Mitchell and step-daughter of Keith... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Elementary celebrated the May Students of the Month on Thursday, May 16. The students were chosen for their leadership qualities, and each student enjoyed a luncheon with the principal, assistant principal, and school counselor. They were also awarded with a certificate, pin and ice cream treat!Photo Caption: First row: Reagan Ward, Violet... READ MORE >

Several SGHS students brought home awards from Southeast Missouri University’s Math Field Day, held on April 11, 2019, at SEMO. Congratulations to the students below for their accomplishments! Abbey Engelmann - Elementary Data Analysis - 3rd placeJaida Greminger - Algebra II (11th grade) - 2nd placeClayton Huck - Analytic Geometry (12th grade) - 1st placeClayton... READ MORE >

Bloomsdale Elementary held their third Habit Leader Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019. One student from each classroom was chosen for demonstrating Habit #6: Synergize, Habit #7: Sharpen the Saw and Habit #8: Find Your Voice. These habits are part of the Leader in Me program, which helps develop students’ leadership skills through proven classroom... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Mary Skaggs, who was chosen to receive a $250 scholarship from the Ste. Genevieve County Fair Board. Mary is the daughter of Mike and Stacy Skaggs. Mary’s academic accolades include: earning A and B Honor Roll throughout high school, a recognition for perfect attendance one year, receiving the Animal Science class award and the Turf and... READ MORE >

On Friday, May 10, Ste. Genevieve R-II School District held its 31st Annual Retirement and Recognition Banquet at the Ste. Genevieve Knights of Columbus, an event honoring retirees and celebrating our staff members for their outstanding service for our students and our community.A moment of silence was held to honor and remember Ste. Genevieve R-II family members... READ MORE >

The Ste. Genevieve High School FBLA Chapter held its Annual Awards and Installation Banquet on May 9, 2019. Members were recognized for their committee participation, and the accomplishments of the organization were highlighted. Students were awarded certificates for placing within their respective events at the District 12 Leadership Conference and at the State... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Billie Nickelson, who was chosen to receive the PLC Scholarship established by Dave and Kim Grass, parents of the late Paige Johnson, Lukas Welton and Clayton Grass. Billie is the son of Dawn Nickelson and the late Greg Nickelson. He has earned both A and B Honor Roll, and played football for two years, has been involved in Auto Mechanics... READ MORE >

On Monday, May 13, SGHS Future Farmers of America (FFA) students held their annual 1st Grade Mini Fair at the Ste. Genevieve Fairgrounds. For the past several years, first grade students from Ste. Genevieve Elementary and Valle have attended the event. This year was the first time Bloomsdale Elementary students jumped in on the fun! The FFA students and their... READ MORE >

Many Ste. Genevieve Middle School students had the opportunity to visit the Ste. Genevieve Catholic Church this week to study its Gothic Revival architecture in person as part of the Reformation unit in Dr. Rhett Oldham’s World History class. Not only did students tour the church to examine its physical features such as the cross vault and pointed arches, but... READ MORE >

Congratulations to two SGHS seniors, Ashley Gretzmacher and Danielle Naeger, who had perfect attendance at the Perryville Area Career & Technology Center for the 2018-2019 school year. Each year, the students who have perfect attendance have a chance to win an automobile. This year, Ashley Gretzmacher was the lucky winner, and she is now the proud owner of a 2008... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the nine seniors from Ste. Genevieve High School who have committed to continuing their education and athletic careers in college. Following are the names of the students, the educational institution they will attend and the sport they have committed to play for those schools. Derek Morganthaler, baseball, St. Charles Community College Julia... READ MORE >

Students in Special Education teacher Kristi Cleghorn’s Life Skills class had the unique opportunity to raise caterpillars through their metamorphosis and then release their butterflies outside. This activity was part of a unit on studying life cycles, where the students also purchased a praying mantis habitat and grew their own sunflowers from seeds. The class... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Abbey Engelmann, who received the Madeline Flieg Vocal Music Scholarship for $1,000. Abbey is the daughter of Allen and Dana Engelmann. The scholarship was created in honor of Madeline Flieg, a 2012 SGHS graduate who achieved many outstanding awards for her vocal performances. Abbey is an accomplished vocalist, earning All-Conference,... READ MORE >

Robert and Peggy Webb have made generous donations to the Ste. Genevieve Elementary library over the past few years, which have funded new book purchases for the students. The students were excited to receive a new Junie B. Jones set, along with various additions to series the library already owns, including sets by award winners and nominees and graphic novels.... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Xavier Moore, the Rotary Student of the Month for May for Ste. Genevieve High School! Xavier is the son of John Moore and Amy Pfaff. Xavier's scholastic honors include being ranked in the top 15% of his graduating senior class, earning A Honor Roll each semester, participating in the A+ program and earning the Responsibility... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Abbey Engelmann, the Elks Student of the Month for May from Ste. Genevieve High School! Abbey is the daughter of Allen and Dana Engelmann. Abbey's scholastic honors include: ranked in the top 10% of her graduating senior class, earning A Honor Roll each semester, earning the College Algebra class award, the Chorale class award, the Citizenship... READ MORE >

Students in Stacy Bell’s fourth grade science classes at Bloomsdale Elementary have been studying endangered animals. Several of the students decided that a great way to raise awareness about these species would be to raise money and symbolically adopt an animal from the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF). In just over two weeks, the students raised $125 and were... READ MORE >

In April, Ste. Genevieve Middle School teachers nominated students who showed leadership through one of the seven habits the school promotes to its students. These habits are part of the Leader in Me program, which helps develop students’ leadership skills through proven classroom techniques and social emotional learning systems. The following students all showed... READ MORE >

On Thursday, May 9, 2019, the Southeast Missouri State University’s College of Education, Health and Human Studies recognized the Ste. Genevieve High School with its 2018-2019 Best Partners Plaque. Students studying to enter into the field of education spend time with Ste. Genevieve R-II faculty and staff to be mentored and coached through student teaching. “We... READ MORE >

The Ste. Genevieve High School Luau 2019 Prom was a huge success this year! From limbo to hula lessons, and sculptured ice palm trees to a dreamy waterfall, the night offered a tropical getaway. Luau 2019 was organized by Class of 2020 and their sponsors Dr. Tracey Eatherton and Dr. Michael Ruch. Hula lessons were provided by Tropical Fire Hula Dancers, and music... READ MORE >

Congratulations to sophomore Carter Joggerst, who won the Missouri FFA Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award at the 91st Missouri FFA Convention! Carter is the son of Tim and Nancy Joggerst. He is a member of the Ste. Genevieve FFA Chapter. His FFA advisor is Hannah Fritsche-Donze. Proficiency awards recognize FFA... READ MORE >

FCCLA students sponsored two events in an effort to help students stay informed of how to make smart decisions regarding traffic safety and social events, especially at the end of the school year. Keller Colley of Think First Missouri spoke to high school students during an assembly, where he shared his experiences with drinking and driving in college. These... READ MORE >

Eight members of the Missouri Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda Chapter from Ste. Genevieve High School recently traveled to Springfield, Missouri, for the Missouri Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference. This three-day conference, beginning Sunday, April 14, featured dynamic workshops, innovative keynotes, and... READ MORE >

Students in high school Spanish teacher Ingrid McCaskie’s high school Spanish classes have had the opportunity to experience lessons in new ways with technology integration into the classroom. Last year, students from Spanish 2, Spanish 3 and Spanish 4 had the opportunity to speak in Spanish with students attending an American school in Tampico, Mexico. Mr. Oldham,... READ MORE >

Senior Clayton Huck was recognized as a runner-up for the first ever Southeast Missouri Superintendents Association’s Student of the Year award at an awards banquet on Thursday, April 25. Ste. Genevieve High School nominated Clayton for this honor, and he was chosen as one of three finalists in the region. Clayton and his parents were in attendance at the banquet.... READ MORE >

For April, we'd like to spotlight Rose Schwent as the district's staff member of the month! Rose is an administrative assistant at Bloomsdale Elementary, and if you ask anyone at the school, they'll tell you she brings brightness to their day and makes the school a better place! Congratulations, Rose, and thank you for all that you do for our students! #SGStrong... READ MORE >

Both Bloomsdale and Ste. Genevieve Elementary schools recently held their McTeacher fundraising nights in March at McDonald’s! Bloomsdale Elementary teachers and staff raised $640 for their building, a new record for their school! “I really appreciate all of our staff who work to do those extra tasks for our students, like volunteering for McTeacher Night,”... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve High School students joined their peers from Valle Catholic High School on Thursday, April 25, during the annual County Government Day, where they spent the morning shadowing local government officials in order to learn more about the day-to-day activities of a local government. This year, U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, R-MO, attended the luncheon to... READ MORE >

First grade students at Bloomsdale Elementary participated in a project-based learning project with Counselor Amy Rowland this semester, centered on running a business! Students came up with the idea of launching a bakery. They then applied for positions in their enterprise, including cashier, delivery, sales, decorations, security and clean-up crew. The students... READ MORE >

On Wednesday, April 10, Ste. Genevieve High School celebrated its students’ academic honors for the 2018-2019 school year at the annual Dan Clark Honors Banquet at the Ste. Genevieve Elks Lodge. At this year’s event, junior Bryce Trollinger began the festivities by playing a musical piece on his trumpet: “The Maid of the Mist,” by Herbert L. Clarke. Then, the... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our Olympians who participated in the Southeast Missouri Special Olympic Games on Saturday, April 6, at the Southeast Missouri University Recreation Center! This was the second year that our Ste. Genevieve R-II students attended the event, and it was the second year that the team qualified for state! “If you’ve never been to a Special Olympics... READ MORE >

Congratulations to junior Aiyana Evers, who was recently chosen for the High School Apprenticeship Program (HSAP) sponsored by the U.S. Army Research Office (ARO). Through this program, high school juniors and seniors are offered an authentic science and engineering research experience alongside university researchers. Aiyana will spend two months as an apprentice... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Makenzie Heifner, the Elks Student of the Month for April from Ste. Genevieve High School! Makenzie is the daughter of Christina and Cliff Joggerst. Makenzie's scholastic honors include: ranked in the top 10% of her graduating senior class, earning A Honor Roll each semester, earning the Chemistry class award, receiving the Academic Gold Star... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Geneva Crump, the Rotary Student of the Month for April from Ste. Genevieve High School! Geneva is the daughter of Robert and Teska Crump. Geneva's scholastic honors include: being ranked in the top 15% of her graduating senior class and earning A Honor Roll each semester. She is also a member of Speech and Debate, National Art Honor Society and... READ MORE >

The Ste. Genevieve High School Prom will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the Elks Lodge. Students recently elected to the 2019 prom court include: (Pictured from left): Rylee Huck, daughter of Todd Huck and Angela Smith, escorted by Sam Stolzer, son of Gary and Andrea Stolzer; Shawna Wertman, daughter of Robert and Lisa Wertman, escorted of Clayton... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve High School senior Joshua Schmidt signed a national letter of intent to compete on the McKendree University wrestling team. Joshua is the son of Rodney and Tracey Schmidt. The signing took place Wednesday, April 10, and in attendance were: Joshua’s parents; his cousin Isabella Evans; and his best friend Isaac Boyd and Isaac’s father, Michael Boyd;... READ MORE >

Last week, a little magic stopped by Ste. Genevieve R-II Elementary, the preschool and the Early Childhood Special Education classroom. Representatives from the Magic House visited to present a “Water Works” outreach program. During the presentations, the students sat in anticipation as employees from the Magic House taught them about how air and water interact in... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Ste. Genevieve High School Scholar Bowl team, who won the 2019 MSHSAA Class 3 District Scholar Bowl Championship held at SGHS on Saturday, April 6. The team took the win with a 570-110 victory over Jefferson R-VII! Coach Michael Ruch began coaching in 2001 and since that time, the team has captured seven district 1st place trophies, six... READ MORE >

The high school Dragon Lair Productions crew visited Bloomsdale Elementary broadcast students to share their ideas for the Broadcast Bunch during lead time! The DLP crew will continue to advise the Lead group, and the two hope to create more media to promote the district and more opportunities for students interested in media! READ MORE >

Congratulations to the following students for their performances at the regional MCTM Elementary Math Contest at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) on March 30, 2019. The Ste. Genevieve Middle School team placed 5th overall, and the team members included: Jeremiah Kunz, Autumn Werner, Kennedy Buatte, Joleigh Parker and Stella Cox. Kennedy Buatte also took... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the following students for their performances at the regional MCTM Elementary Math Contest at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) on March 30, 2019. The following students were 1st place competitors from Ste. Genevieve Elementary: The fourth grade competitors included: Allison Boyet, Simon Fritsch, Lexie Rayoum & Chase Yamnitz. The fifth... READ MORE >

On Monday, April 1, the Ste. Genevieve R-II STARS Program hosted the southeast regional Missouri Alternative Education Network (MAEN) meeting. This network aims to improve the quality of education available to students who are enrolled in an Alternative Program (MoOptions, Alternative School and Credit Recovery, among others). STARS is Ste. Genevieve R-II’s... READ MORE >

Rep. Dale Wright visited Ste. Genevieve Middle School on Friday, April 5, to take a tour of the building and to check out some of the newer technological programming integrated into the school day. This year in Dr. Rhett Oldham’s advisory class, the students have participated in the Adopt an Embassy program, where they meet with various members of the Embassy team... READ MORE >

High school students in Michael Ruch’s College Prep American History classes had the opportunity to visit the Missouri National Veterans Memorial in Perryville to learn more about National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Friday, March 29. The students met war veterans and toured the facility. Junior Nolan Klump said that he felt honored to visit the site and talk with... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Elementary celebrated the March Students of the Month on Thursday, March 28. The students were chosen for their leadership qualities, and each student enjoyed a luncheon with the principal, assistant principal, and school counselor. They were also awarded with a certificate, pin and ice cream treat! READ MORE >

Bloomsdale Elementary held their second Habit Leader Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2019. One student from each classroom was chosen for demonstrating Habit #3: Putting first things first, Habit #4: Think Win Win, and Habit #5: Seek first to understand, then to be understood. These habits are part of the Leader in Me program, which helps develop... READ MORE >

At the annual Trivia Night for Hearts hosted by the Children’s Heart Foundation on March 16, a quilt was auctioned off for $2,200. What made this quilt special? It was made from the t-shirts of children with congenital heart defects. One of those children is Triston Walls, a first grader at Ste. Genevieve Elementary.Triston’s mom, Carrie Walls, said that last year,... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Ste. Genevieve R-II alumna and Webster University junior Abbie Stolzer, who has been named this week's St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week! Abbie recently set a new personal best in the hammer throw by nearly eight meters! For more information, check out the article here. READ MORE >

Several Ste. Genevieve High School choir students earned the highest rating of “Exemplary” for their solo and small ensembles at the MSHSAA District Solo and Ensemble Festival. During the event, students perform a solo or small ensemble before a judge and are given a rating of Exemplary, Superior, Satisfactory, Progressing or Ineffective. Students who earn an... READ MORE >

Congratulations to 10 SGHS students who were recognized as either award winners or honorable mentions for their submissions in the Word Fest Writing Contest at Mineral Area College (MAC). Scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding juniors who participate in the contest, and this year, junior Regan Meyer was awarded one of these $250 scholarships to be used... READ MORE >

The Ste. Genevieve R-II School District hosted the Chamber Leadership Meeting on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. After a meal in the Performing Arts Center catered by the district's Food Services, the group took a tour of the high school, visiting classes involving hands-on instruction. These included Supervised Business Experience (SBE), Dragon Lair Productions (DLP... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the track and field athletes for a great job Saturday at the McCullough/Douglas Invitational meet in Festus! The team finished 5th place out of 22 schools, and senior Jesse Pinkley shatters his own school record with a new pole vaulting score!Individual placers are below:Jesse Pinkley: Pole Vault: 15'-0", 1st place and SCHOOL RECORD! (His... READ MORE >

Several Ste. Genevieve High School band students earned the highest rating of “Exemplary” for their solo and small ensembles at the MSHSAA District Solo and Ensemble Festival at Festus High School on March 9, 2019. During the event, students perform a solo or small ensemble before a judge and are given a rating of Exemplary, Superior, Satisfactory, Progressing or ... READ MORE >

Several Ste. Genevieve Middle School students traveled to Southeast Missouri State University to compete in the Regional National History Day competition on March 19, 2019.Students created documentaries, websites, exhibits, academic papers and scripts for performances in Mrs. Rachel McDaniel’s and Dr. Rhett Oldham’s classes. The following students qualified for the... READ MORE >

Seven students from the Ste. Genevieve High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter attended the Missouri FCCLA State Leadership Conference to compete and attend workshops focusing on leadership skills and career planning.The conference was held on March 17-19, 2019, at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage, Beach, Missouri. More than 1,600... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Dr. Rhett Oldham, a SGMS social studies teacher, for being named to the Teacher Advisory Committee for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). This committee is comprised of teachers from across the state of Missouri. The group meets three times a year with Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven to provide their... READ MORE >

Bloomsdale Elementary celebrated all of the donations raised for the American Heart Association with an assembly on Wednesday, March 20. Altogether, the school raised over $2,400! Second grade teacher Kelly Heberlie’s class was the class that raised the most funds. The two individual students who raised the most money got to pie a teacher in the face! Second grader... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the following students who have qualified for the State SkillsUSA competition on April 4 - 6, 2019, at State Technical College in Linn, Missouri: Ashley Gretzmacher (SGHS) – Early Childhood EducationDanielle Naeger (SGHS) – First Aid-CPRJonathan Ruebel (SGHS) – Technical Drafting To qualify for state, students must have finished either 1st or... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Ste. Genevieve Middle School social studies teacher Michael McDaniel for being recognized as the 2019 Teacher of the Year by the Missouri Council for the Social Studies (MCSS).Mr. McDaniel has been a part of the Ste. Genevieve R-II team for the past 15 years. He teaches American History I, American History II and Current Events, and serves as the... READ MORE >

This month, SGMS focused on one of their favorite music-makers: Mrs. Lindsey Elders! Her positive attitude and dedication to her students have earned her the Faculty March Spotlight for this month, and deservedly so! Here is what her peers had to say about Lindsey: "Always has a smile - easiest person to work with!!""Always so positive!""She is amazing. Always so... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Ste. Genevieve High School senior Clayton Huck for being selected for the 2019 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic student sin the graduating class of 2019. Missouri Scholars 100 is a program sponsored by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. Schools across Missouri nominate... READ MORE >

This weekend, the Ste. Genevieve High School Speech and Debate team hosted the MSHSAA District competition, where the team had finalists in 12 out of 13 total events and qualified for state in seven events! The state qualifiers are listed below:Soraya Zerwig (10) placed 2nd in Humorous Interpretation.Geneva Crump (12) placed 3rd in Dramatic Interpretation.Shaun... READ MORE >

A joust is defined as a fight between two mounted knights clad in armor and wielding lances. While middle school students in Dr. Rhett Oldham’s World History class didn’t have the traditional steed to mount (theirs were more of the rolling-chair variety), they successfully recreated the days of Middle Age Europe right in the SGMS’ Old Gym.This was the third annual... READ MORE >

A member of the Ste. Genevieve High School chapter of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) was installed Wednesday, March 13, at the organization’s Region 6 recognition banquet. Freshman Drew Newman was installed as the Region 6 FCCLA Historian for the 2019-2020 year. Junior Emily Abt retired from the same office at the banquet. The event was... READ MORE >

Fourth and fifth graders from both Bloomsdale Elementary and Ste. Genevieve Elementary schools attended Career Day on Monday, March 4, at the Performing Arts Center. Ten different careers were represented by parents and family members of students. Each person was given 15 minutes to share about his or her career and then answer questions from students. Gavin Gegg,... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve High School senior Jennifer Humbolt signed a national letter of intent to compete on the Illinois College volleyball team. Jennifer is the daughter of Jessica Sieben. The signing took place Thursday, March 14, and in attendance were: Jennifer’s mother; her brother, Cal Kertz; her boyfriend, Tyler Blum; and friends Ella and Nichole Reed. In... READ MORE >

The Ste. Genevieve High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter recently competed in the FBLA District Leadership Conference. Eighteen members from the chapter competed in a variety of business subjects. Competitions include objective tests, presentations and projects. Congratulations to the following students on their achievements!Emily Abt (11)... READ MORE >

Students in Dr. Rhett Oldham's advisory class at Ste. Genevieve Middle School met diplomats from the U.S. Embassy Guatemala and U.S. Agency for International Development on Friday, March 8, 2019, as part of the Adopt an Embassy program. The students spoke with USAID Foreign Service Officers about the goals and objectives carried out on behalf of the U.S.... READ MORE >

Many Ste. Genevieve Middle School students had the opportunity to talk with students from the Nordskolen School in Højby, Denmark, as part of the Early Middle Ages unit in Dr. Rhett Oldham’s World History class. Students discussed similarities and differences in culture, music, movies, food and daily school life. Some of the SGMS students will be part of a Global... READ MORE >

Congratulations to three juniors from Ste. Genevieve High School for being chosen to participate in the 2019 American Legion Boys State of Missouri program. In June, Nicholas Giesler, Koby Hatfield and Nolan Klump will head to this eight-day hands-on experience focusing on the fundamentals of government. This program invites these students to develop their... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Ste. Genevieve High School Counselor Russell Toombs, who was recognized as the Southeast Missouri School Counselor Association’s 2018-2019 High School Counselor of the Year on Friday, March 8, 2019. This is Mr. Toombs’ 21st year in the district, and his ninth year as a counselor. This year, Mr. Toombs took the position of 12th grade counselor.... READ MORE >

Rep. Rick Francis (R-Perryville) visited Ste. Genevieve Elementary School on Friday, March 8, 2019, for a tour of the school and to check out some of the programs in place. Fifth grader and student ambassador Keani Johnson gave Rep. Francis a tour of the building, where he learned about various programs, some of which include: the Leader in Me programming, the the... READ MORE >

In February, Ste. Genevieve Middle School teachers nominated students who showed leadership through one of the seven habits the school promotes to its students. These habits are part of the Leader in Me program, which helps develop students’ leadership skills through proven classroom techniques and social emotional learning systems. The following students all... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Isaac Watson, the Elks Student of the Month for March from Ste. Genevieve High School! Isaac is the son of Erin and Timothy Watson. Isaac's scholastic honors include being ranked in the top 10% of his graduating senior class and earning a spot on the A Honor Roll each semester. He is also a member of the Marching Dragons Band and the SGHS... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Sam Fischer, the Rotary Student of the Month for March from Ste. Genevieve High School! Sam is the son of Carla and Robert Fischer.Sam's scholastic honors include being ranked in the top 10% of his graduating senior class and earning a spot on the A Honor Roll each semester. He is also a member of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Abigail Bates, who received second place in the 2019 Young Lawyer’s Law Day Essay Contest for her essay on the first amendment! Abigail and her parents are invited to the 2019 Outstanding Achievement in Citizenship, Law Day Essay and Law Day Art Awards Banquet in Jefferson City on April 3, 2019. READ MORE >

To celebrate Read Across America week, Ste. Genevieve National Education Association (SGNEA) surprised elementary students with a visit from the Cat in the Hat. NEA sponsors Read Across America every year to celebrate reading and promote literacy across the nation. Schools focus on author’s purpose and various styles of writing, with the students especially... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Elementary celebrated the February Student of the Month on Friday, March 8. The students were chosen for their leadership qualities, and each student enjoyed a luncheon with the principal, assistant principal, and school counselor. They were also awarded with a certificate, pin and ice cream treat!Photo:First row: Sylar Tague, Hayes Kreitler, Alexi... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve High School senior and defensive lineman Isaac Boyd signed a national letter of intent to compete on the McKendree University football team. Isaac is the son of Michael and Dawn Boyd. The signing took place Thursday, March 7, and in attendance were: Isaac’s parents; his grandparents, Dave Dallas and Mona Gretzmacher; his girlfriend, Alyssa... READ MORE >

Congrats to the following Fall Sports Teams on achieving a MSHSAA Scholastic Achievement Award for team GPA. A team GPA of 3.00-3.24 earns a Distinguished Achievement Award and a team GPA of 3.25-4.00 earns an Outstanding Achievement Award. In addition, 9 of the 11 fall teams that were eligible earned one of the two awards! Distinguished Awards (Team GPA of... READ MORE >

This fall, Ste. Genevieve High School senior Sam Stolzer is headed to the east coast to follow his dream of serving in the military. Sam has been accepted into the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, a highly-ranked four-year public college whose attendees graduate as commissioned officers. Sam first became interested in the Naval Academy the... READ MORE >

Bloomsdale Elementary recently participated in the Great Kindness Week Challenge. This week was held January 28th-February 1st. Schools across the nation submit acts of kindness to https://thegreatkindnesschallenge.com/. Bloomsdale Elementary participates in the Leader in Me Program. It is important that students lead this week. 16 4th Grade students volunteered... READ MORE >

Habit number four of the 7 Habits of Highly Effect People is Think Win-Win. A student that "Thinks Win-Win" says I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others' Emotional Bank Accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for options that work for both sides. SGMS January Dragons Showing Leadership for... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve High School Senior, Julia Koetting, signed a national letter of intent to compete on the St. Louis Community College- Meremac softball team. Julia Koetting is the daughter of Joseph and Jennifer Koetting. The signing took place Thursday, February 14th and was attended by Julia's parents, softball coaches Dennis Kreitler and Russell Toombs, as well... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve High School F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Organization will be hosting the Second Annual Ste. Genevieve County Polar Plunge at Lake Forest Estates Marina on Saturday, March 2. The event will begin at noon, with participants taking the “plunge” at 2 pm. The event is co-sponsored by the Ste. Genevieve County Community Center. This event raises money for our local... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve High School Senior, Miranda Johnson, is the Elks Student of the Month for February. Miranda is the daughter of Doris Johnson and Alan Johnson. Miranda's Scholastic Honors include being ranked #6 of her graduating senior class, A Honor Roll each semester and a member National Art Honor Society. Miranda has been involved in SADD, A+, and has... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Senior, Abigail Braun is the Rotary Student of the Month for February. Abigail is the daughter of Earl and Michelle Braun. Abigail's Scholastic Honors include being ranked in the top 10% of her graduating senior class, A Honor Roll each semester, member of National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Spirit Club, and SGHS Chorale. Abigail has not only... READ MORE >

On Monday, January 28th, Ste. Genevieve Girls Basketball team made program history, claiming their first ever Conference Title. Friday, January 26th the team beat Potosi which ensured at least a share of the conference title. But it was the win against Fredericktown, on the 28th, which made them 5-0 in the conference and the outright champions. Congratulations to... READ MORE >

Students from Ste. Genevieve Middle School participated in the Missouri School Board Association Student Showcase in the rotunda of the Capitol Building in Jefferson City, MO by invitation. Jamison Kemper, Lindsey Crump, Brynna Wehner, and Evelyn Thomas demonstrated some of the great things that go on at Ste. Genevieve Middle School including Global... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve R-II School District Receives Perfect APR Score Two Years Running For the second year in a row, the Ste. Genevieve R-II School District received a perfect score on its 2018 Annual Performance Report (APR)! The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) administers the APR, which provides an overview of how Missouri public school... READ MORE >

National School Counseling Week 2019, "School Counselors: Providing Lessons for Life," is being celebrated this week, Feb. 4-8, 2019, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students... READ MORE >

Kindergarten Registration for the 2019-2020 School Year Date: March 23, 2019 Location: Bloomsdale Elementary Ext 4Date: March 30, 2019 Location: Ste. Genevieve Elementary Ext 3 Time: Appointment only at both locations CALL: 573-883-4500 starting February 25th to schedule your appointment. Choose the appropriate extension for each location listed above. ... READ MORE >

Sarah Moore, daughter of Steven and Sandra Moore, is the Elks Student of the Month for January from Ste. Genevieve High School. Sarah's Scholastic Honors include: Being ranked #5 of her graduating senior class, A Honor Roll each semester, member of National Honor Society, and Student Council. Sarah has been extremely involved in SADD, FCA, Skills USA, Spirit Club,... READ MORE >

Madelyn Huffstetter, daughter of Paul and Heather Huffstetter, is the Ste. Genevieve High school Rotary Student of the Month for January. Madelyn's scholastic honors include: top 10% of her graduating senior class, A Honor Roll each semester, member of National Honor Society, Spanish Club, and SGHS Student Council. Madelyn is also very active in Fellowship of... READ MORE >

Want to keep up with what's happening at SGR-II? Follow our social media feeds! District Webpage:www.sgdragons.org District YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/sgdragontv Ste Genevieve R-II SchoolFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SteGenRII/Twitter@stegenr2https://twitter.com/stegenr2 Ste. Genevieve High... READ MORE >

The Backpacks for Friday program provides qualifying elementary students, at Ste. Genevieve R-II, a backpack of food each Friday to take home for the weekend. This year, MRV Banks held a collection at its 3rd Annual Starz 50+ Christmas Party. Their amazing generosity brought in over $750 for the Backpacks for Friday program. Students from the school work to pack... READ MORE >

Bloomsdale Elementary participated in an hour of code on Tuesday, December 4th, 2018. The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to discover "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science,... READ MORE >

Tyler Huck, son of Eric and Karen Huck, is the Rotary Student of the Month for December from Ste. Genevieve High School. Tyler's Scholastic Honors include: being ranked in the top 10% of his graduating senior class, A Honor Roll each semester, Member of National Honor Society, German club, and Dan Clark Honors Banquet award recipient. Tyler has received academic... READ MORE >

Brooke Weiler, daughter of Curt and Pat Weiler, is the Elks Student of the Month for December from Ste. Genevieve High School. Brooke's Scholastic Honors include: Being ranked #3 of her graduating senior class, A Honor Roll each semester, member of National Honor Society, student council president, and FCCLA first vice-president. Brooke has been extremely... READ MORE >

Dec. 4, 2018 – (Ste. Genevieve, MO) - In its inaugural year, a partnership of Student Council (STUCO) organizations from area schools raised more than $10,600 to be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The idea to combine forces to raise these funds culminated from a collaborative leadership program launched by the Ste. Genevieve Middle School (SGMS)... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve R-II school district was able to host several events for our local veterans. There was an assembly at both elementary schools and for the middle and high school. Students participated in a variety of events to show their appreciation and respect for family and community members who have served. READ MORE >

Sam Stolzer, son of Gary and Andrea Stolzer, is the Elks Student of the Month for November from Ste. Genevieve R-II school district. Sam's Scholastic Honors include: being ranked #3 of his graduating senior class, A Honor Roll each semester, member of National Honor Society, class president, economics class award, and academic all-state in cross country. Sam has... READ MORE >

Julia Koetting, daughter of Joseph and Jennifer Koetting, is the Rotary Student of the Month for November from Ste. Genevieve High School. Julia's scholastic honors include: being ranked in the top 10% of her graduating senior class, A Honor Roll each semester, member of National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, and the A+ program. Julia is involved in... READ MORE >

Red Ribbon Week took place at Ste. Genevieve R-II School District the week of October 22nd. Red Ribbon Week raises awareness of drug use and the problems related to drugs facing our community, and encourages parents, educators, business owners, and other community organizations to promote drug-free lifestyles. During the week students throughout the district... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve High School Senior, Chad Donze, signed a national letter of intent to compete on the Three Rivers College baseball team. Chad Donze is the son of Tim Donze and Joan Huck. The signing took place Thursday, November 1st and was attended by Chad's parents and his brother,Jake Donze. In addition Coach Cody Schwent, Head Coach Michael McDaniel, Three... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Middle School is proud to recognize both September and October Leaders of the Month. The focus for September was being Proactive. 6th Grade Leader of the Month is Seth Fischer. Seth’s teacher says that Seth makes it a point to come to school early to talk to his teachers to make sure he is prepared for the day and week. He also blew the "shave... READ MORE >

The Future Business Leaders of America are busy planning for their annual Christmas Dinner for our local senior citizens. The dinner, will be held December 5, 2018; in the Ste. Genevieve High School cafeteria from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. After dinner we will hold our annual drawing for prizes, donated by many local businesses. Reservations are required for attendance,... READ MORE >

The Region 6 Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) organization recently held its annual fall conference at Southeast Missouri State University. A component of the conference is a donation drive to benefit a local charity. This year, the Region 6 Executive Council voted to divide the proceeds between Once Upon A Pageant in Ste. Genevieve County... READ MORE >

Students from Ste. Genevieve High School and students from The Weald School in Billingshurst, West Sussex, United Kingdom, completed their year long exchange in October and it was a great success. Students from Ste. Genevieve traveled to The Weald in June. The trip included day trips to London, Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral, and Brighton Beach. Students also... READ MORE >

Students at Ste Genevieve completed their unit on Greek history by talking to their new friends from Thessaloniki, Greece. Forty-seven students convinced their parents to drive them to school for the 6:15 AM call to talk about Greek history along similarities and differences of cultures. This is the 4th year that the two schools have collaborated on a cultural... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Elementary celebrated October Student of the Month on Monday, October 29th. The students were chosen because they have demonstrated positive leadership qualities. Each student enjoyed a luncheon with the principal, assistant principal, and school counselor. They were also awarded with a certificate, pin, and ice cream treat. Congrats to all the... READ MORE >

On Sunday, September 16th, the Ste. Genevieve R-II Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society held its induction ceremony in the Performing Arts Center. NJHS is under the direction of Mrs. Erin Stoll and Mrs. Michele Pellikan. Each year, NJHS inducts students who have been selected based on their Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Citizenship and Character. There... READ MORE >

Left to Right (top row): Kaden Buatte, son of Kyle and Jill Buatte; Luke Basler, son of Eric and Julie Basler; Brady Boyer, son of Jason and Katie Boyer; Devon Bader, son of Gabe and Carrie Bader; Clayton Vaughn, son of George and Angie Vaughn; Chad Donze, son of Tim Donze and Joan Huck; Ty Brown, son of Trent and Carla Brown; Grant Staffen, son of Jeremy and... READ MORE >

The Class of 2018 Ste. Genevieve High School Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set for Friday, October 5, with celebration activities set throughout the day on the campus of SGHS. Selected for induction this year are Ric Boyer, Class of 1964, and Herb Fallert, Class of 1954. Mr. Boyer’s dedication to the Arts led him to a career in the music industry as well as a... READ MORE >

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Ste. Genevieve High School will celebrate Homecoming on the week of October 8th, 2018 to October 13th, 2018. The theme for this year’s Homecoming “Game Shows”. The themes for each class is as follows: Freshmen: Wipeout Sophomores: Deal or No Deal: Juniors: Family Feud Seniors: Wheel of Fortune ... READ MORE >

Lauren's Scholastic Honors include: Being ranked in the top 10% of her graduating senior class, A Honor Roll each semester, Member of National Honor Society, and scoring a 32 on the ACT. Lauren is involved in Rotary Interact Club, Student Council, Play Production, Academic team, and Science Club. She also has been a member of the local community swim team where... READ MORE >

Clayton Huck, son of Dan and Heather Huck, is the Elks Student of the Month for September from Ste. Genevieve High School. Clayton's Scholastic Honors include: Being ranked number one of his graduating senior class, A Honor Roll each semester, Member of National Honor Society, and scoring a 36 on the ACT. Clayton is involved in Student Council, Play Production,... READ MORE >

Providing students with a safe and secure learning environment is a top priority for Ste. Genevieve R-II School District. The Missouri School Boards' Association's Center for Education Safety (CES) is sponsored by the Missouri State Board Association (MSBA) and dedicated to emergency planning, preparedness, and safety and security in Missouri schools. Dr. Paul... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve R-II school district was able to renovate the 4th and 5th grade playground, and also re-purpose the previous equipment for the Bloomsdale Elementary playground. Money from school fundraisers, district funds, and a donation from 5th grade parent, Violet Brooks allowed the school to purchase this amazing equipment. The kids love their new play areas! READ MORE >

The Bloomsdale Elementary Welcome Leaders hosted a New Student Breakfast for grades first through fifth. The new students met the Welcome Leaders and played interactive games that helped the students get to know each other. Each new student was assigned a Welcome Leader to help them as they transitioned at their new school. The new students also enjoyed donuts... READ MORE >

On September 7th, 4th graders from Bloomsdale Elementary School, visited Chester, IL to tour the USS LST-325. Students saw the inner-workings of the ship, which saw extensive action during WWII. Their questions were answered by a group of dedicated volunteer veterans who saved the ship from the scrap yard. This was an amazing opportunity to learn about an... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve high school students Chad Donze (son of Tim Donze and Joan Huck), Sam Stolzer (son of Gary and Andrea Stolzer), and Clayton Huck (son of Dan and Heather Huck) attended Missouri Boys State the 3rd week in June. Clayton Huck describes it as "an impressive experience". Throughout the program, the boys worked in teams to create their own political... READ MORE >

Kaiser, MO- Five members from the Ste. Genevieve FFA Chapter attended the State FFA Leadership Camp from June 4-8, 2018.The camp sponsored by the Missouri FFA Association was held at Camp Rising Sun located within the Lake of the Ozarks State Park. The institute provides leadership training for over 1200 high school students who are members of FFA across Missouri... READ MORE >

Wade Hahn, a recent graduate from Ste. Genevieve High School and State Wrestling champion, successfully finished his nearly 900 mile cycling trip from St. Louis, MO to Panama City, FL. Hahn’s mission for the grueling journey was to get the word out about depression and suicide. Wade proudly sported his motto, “I’ll Keep Riding So You Keep Fighting” on a bright... READ MORE >

The Ste. Genevieve High School cheerleaders participated in a National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) home camp from June 20th through June 22nd. They learned cheers, chants, stunts, team building, and dances from NCA instructors. The SGHS cheer team earned many awards. They received the Technical Excellence Award for Stunts & Dance and the STUNT S.A.F.E. Award.... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Middle School History teacher, Mr. Rhett Oldham was chosen as a Southeast 2018-2019 Regional Teacher of the Year. Committees comprised of peers and key stakeholders for each Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC) area selected the 32 teachers who are now eligible for the 2019 Missouri Teacher of the Year Award. The 2019 Missouri Teacher of... READ MORE >