While the Ste. Genevieve High School FBLA Chapter was unable to hold its Annual Awards and Installation Banquet this year, the organization would like to recognize two students for their accomplishments: senior Katie Beck, who is this year’s recipient of the FBLA scholarship, and senior Kristen Parmeley, who is named the FBLA Member of the Year. Congratulations to... READ MORE >

Although the Ste. Genevieve Preschool was unable to host their preschool graduation this year, their educators surprised the students with graduation caps, certifications and goodies! Altogether, 14 preschool Ste. Genevieve Elementary preschool students would have graduated and will move on to Kindergarten in the fall! The students include: Mylie Abt, Miles Bryant,... READ MORE >

SGHS and SGMS would like to congratulate the following athletes for earning the MSHSAA Award of Excellence for Exemplary Display of Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity. These student-athletes were selected by a committee to receive the award. SG R-II is proud of each of these young men and women for their character and for representing our district so well. The... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Kassydey Bohnert, the Rotary Student of the Month for May from Ste. Genevieve High School! Kassydey is the daughter of Julie Williams. Kassydey's scholastic honors include: being ranked in the top 15% of her graduating senior class, earning A Honor Roll each semester, and being recognized as a member of the Dragon Chapter of the National... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Aiyana Evers, the Elks Student of the Month for May from Ste. Genevieve High School! Aiyana is the daughter of Melissa and Joseph Evers. Aiyana's scholastic honors include: being ranked in the top 10% of her graduating senior class, earning A Honor Roll each semester, and being recognized as the Honors Banquet recipient of the Spanish I... READ MORE >

The local Ste. Genevieve Chapter of the National Education Association annually awards scholarships to graduating seniors. The group is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 SGNEA Scholarships are Michael Ruch, Jaida Greminger and Bryce Trollinger. Michael Ruch is the son of Michael and Susan Ruch, and he plans to attend Jefferson College and major in... READ MORE >

The Ste. Genevieve High School chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) awards one scholarship each year to a graduating senior. The organization is proud to announce that the recipient for 2020 is senior Alexis Bova. Alexis is the daughter of David and Julie Bova, and has plans to attend Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri, to major in... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve High School members of the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) have qualified for national competition’s STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) this July. Sophomores Drew Newman and Maria Kemper submitted an online entry for the Digital Stories for Change event and were selected to advance to national competition... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Ste. Genevieve Elementary students chosen as Habit Leaders for the fourth quarter! These students are chosen as Habit Leaders by living and learning the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People each and every day. They show tremendous leadership, follow expectations and lead the way for their peers. The fourth quarter habit leaders included:... READ MORE >

Last week, the SGHS Student Council planned activities to celebrate Kindness Week. They focused on recognizing groups and individuals who deserve a heartfelt thank you for their dedication to others during the last few months. Some of their activities included: Giving a shout-out to faculty and staff during SG R-II Employee Appreciation Week by writing notes of... READ MORE >

Had school been in session last week, many members of the Ste. Genevieve FFA would have been packing their bags and heading off to Columbia, Missouri, for the State FFA Convention. The students would be participating in the contests, receiving their proficiency awards, performing state talents, representing our chapter as a delegate or receiving their State FFA... READ MORE >

Each summer, many Ste. Genevieve High School students are chosen to represent our district at leadership conferences throughout the state of Missouri. Closures and cancellations have upset dozens of events for our Ste. Genevieve R-II family, including these wonderful experiences. Some conferences have cancelled, others postponed and one has shared a promise to... READ MORE >

The VFW Post 2210 Auxiliary recently announced the winners of The Young American Creative Patriotic Art Awards. First place went to Brittni Bader, daughter of Edward and Michelle Bader. Second place went to Josie Geisner, daughter of Jeff and Jolene Geisner. Third place went to Regan Meyer, daughter of Crystal Abernathy and Joel Meyer. All three girls are... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Dr. Tracey Eatherton, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator at Ste. Genevieve High School, for being recognized with the 2020 Lifetime Achievement award from Missouri Educators of Family and Consumer Sciences and Human Services (MoEFACS). The Lifetime Achievement award recognizes the contributions and achievements of an ACTE (Association for... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Jared Kenik, the Rotary Student of the Month for April from Ste. Genevieve High School! Jared is the son of Jill and David Kenik. Jared's scholastic honors include: being ranked in the top 15% of his graduating senior class, earning A Honor Roll each semester, being selected for the English III and Advanced Chemistry awards and being an... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Margaret Bauman, the Elks Student of the Month for April from Ste. Genevieve High School! Margaret is the daughter of Scott and Gretchen Bauman. Margaret's scholastic honors include: being ranked in the top 10% of her graduating senior class and earning A Honor Roll each semester. Margaret has also been active in a number of organizations... READ MORE >

On Saturday, April 4, several Ste. Genevieve R-II students competed in the MoCTM Regional Mathematics competition. However, this year, the competition was moved online, so that students could participate from home while practicing social distancing. Despite the added stress of moving the competition to an online format, our students performed well and made their... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Jaida Greminger, the Rotary Student of the Month for March from Ste. Genevieve High School! Jaida is the daughter of Mark and Jesika Greminger. Jaida's scholastic honors include: Being ranked in the top 10% of her graduating class all four years, earning A Honor Roll each semester and earning the Fundamentals of Art award. Jaida is a... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Alyssa Huber the Elks Student of the Month for March from Ste. Genevieve High School! Alyssa is the daughter of Mike and Angela Huber. Alyssa's scholastic honors include: Being ranked #7 of her graduating senior class, earning A Honor Roll each semester, being part of the Top 10% every year in high school, and winning numerous class... READ MORE >

At a Southeast Missouri School Counselor Association meeting on March 13, Director of Student Services Dr. Teresa Green was recognized as the 2019-2020 School Counseling Advocate of the Year! Also at the event, kindergarten teacher Ashley Gettinger’s class from Bloomsdale Elementary won a video contest for a video they created for their counselor Amy Rowland for... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Elementary held their Habit Leader Ceremony on Jan. 30, 2020, celebrating their first semester Habit Leaders. These students are chosen as Habit Leaders by living and learning the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People each and every day. They show tremendous leadership, follow expectations and lead the way for their peers. During the ceremony, 56... READ MORE >

Bloomsdale Elementary recently participated in the Great Kindness Week Challenge the week of Jan. 27 - Jan. 31. The school participates in the Leader in Me program, and students took the lead for the activities and acts of kindness throughout the week. Throughout November, December and January, 11 fourth grade students volunteered their recess time to help plan... READ MORE >

Both Bloomsdale Elementary and Ste. Genevieve Elementary celebrated Read-On Missouri Week from March 2 -6. This week is part of the Read Across America program, which is sponsored by the National Education Association and celebrates reading and encourages students to develop lifelong reading habits. Throughout the week, students had the opportunity to participate... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Ste. Genevieve Middle School Science Bowl team, who recently participated in the regional competition for the 30th National Science Bowl®, held at Washington University on Feb. 22, 2020. The National Science Bowl® is a nationwide academic competition that tests students' knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. Teams face-off in a... READ MORE >

Members of the Ste. Genevieve High School chapter of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competed in the regional competition in Cape Girardeau on Jan. 28. Senior Emily Abt earned the top gold rating in her division and advanced to the state competition for her Event Management project. Sophomore Lana Kemper received a silver rating for her... READ MORE >

Bloomsdale Elementary held their Habit Leader Ceremony on Nov. 25, 2019, just a few days after surprising their Habit Leaders by visiting them at home with yard signs to celebrate! One student from each classroom was chosen as a Habit Leader for demonstrating Habit #1: Be Proactive and Habit #2: Begin With the End in Mind. These habits are part of the Leader in Me... READ MORE >

The Ste. Genevieve R-II School District was happy to welcome Rep. Dale Wright, R-116, who recently spent a day touring Ste. Genevieve Middle School and Ste. Genevieve High School. Several Board of Education members and two high school students, Jadyn LeClere and Addie Taylor, led the tour, which included observing classes in action and learning about our hands-on... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve R-II Future Farmers of America (FFA) celebrated the last day of National FFA Week with Drive Your Tractor to School Day on Friday, Feb. 28! Ten students brought their tractors to Yank’s Field in the early morning and then began their parade with a Ste. Genevieve Police escort. The students included: Collin Alford, Dakota Arnold, Dakota Carron, Leo... READ MORE >

Five local high school students had the opportunity to attend the 2020 Rotary Camp Enterprise seminar on Feb. 21 at the Career and Technology Center in Cape Girardeau. The SGHS students included Alison Braun, Cami Grass and Karissa Holst, and the Valle Catholic students included Mallory Kist and Emma Langeneckert. The students who attended are members of the... READ MORE >

Both Ste. Genevieve Elementary and Bloomsdale Elementary robotics teams competed in the 2020 Mineral Area VEX IQ Challenge held on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. Ste. Genevieve Elementary had three teams compete, and all of the teams performed well! Despite some technical difficulties, the teams continued to problem-solve and earned more and more points each round. The... READ MORE >

Both Ste. Genevieve Elementary and Bloomsdale Elementary robotics teams competed in the 2020 Mineral Area VEX IQ Challenge held on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. Bloomsdale Elementary had three teams compete, and all improved their rankings by 10 to 15 places from their first competition earlier this year. The teams scored 6th, 15th and 17th in the qualification rounds.... READ MORE >

Both Ste. Genevieve Elementary and Bloomsdale Elementary robotics teams competed in the 2020 Mineral Area VEX IQ Challenge held on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. Bloomsdale Elementary had three teams compete, and all improved their rankings by 10 to 15 places from their first competition earlier this year. The teams scored 6th, 15th and 17th in the qualification rounds.... READ MORE >

The Bloomsdale Elementary PTO hosted their first Dragons Dungeon for fourth and fifth grade students on Friday, Jan. 31, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the school. Throughout the evening, students had pizza, watched movies, played games, sang karaoke and played in the school’s bounce house. They even played Glow Bingo! See some of the fun from the photos below! READ MORE >

Congratulations to eighth grader Scarlette Gonz, who was recently chosen to attend an Ambassador Leadership Summit at Harvard this summer! Students who are accepted to this program are recognized for their leadership potential, and this experience offers them an opportunity to take that leadership to the next level. During the 7-day summit, Scarlette will take... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Elementary celebrated Kindness Week Feb. 18 - 21! During this week, students, faculty and staff join in the fun and help spread kindness throughout their school! To make the week special, each day had a different dress-up theme: Tuesday was “Powered by Kindness” Day, where everyone wore a superhero outfit. Wednesday was “Nothing Beats Kindness” Day,... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Kristen Parmeley, the Elks Student of the Month for February from Ste. Genevieve High School! Kristen is the daughter of Kim and Karl Parmeley. Kristen's scholastic honors include: Being ranked in the top 5% of her graduating senior class, earning A Honor Roll each semester, and being recognized as the Honors Banquet recipient of the... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Catherine Beck, the Rotary Student of the Month for February from Ste. Genevieve High School! Catherine is the daughter of Mike and Maggie Cook. Catherine's Scholastic Honors include: Being ranked in the top 10% of her graduating senior class and earning A Honor Roll each semester. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Future... READ MORE >

The Ste. Genevieve High School FBLA Chapter recently competed in the FBLA District Leadership Conference. Students competed in a variety of business subjects, and competitions included objective tests, presentations and projects. All nineteen members of the SGHS FBLA Chapter who competed performed well, and several students received medals for their events! ... READ MORE >

On Feb. 1, 2020, two members from the Ste. Genevieve High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America were elected to district offices. Junior Hannah Reeves will serve as the vice president of communications, and junior Annie Yang will serve as the parliamentarian for District 12 of the Missouri Future Business Leaders of America. Congratulations to these... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the following Ste. Genevieve High School sports teams for earning the Missouri State High School Activities Association Scholastic achievement awards for team grade point average. Of the 11 teams that were eligible, all 11 teams received one of the two awards: the Distinguished Scholastic Achievement Award (Team GPA of 3.00-3.25) or the... READ MORE >

The week of Feb. 3- 7 was National School Counselors Week, and Ste. Genevieve R-II schools celebrated our wonderful counseling team by thanking them for all they do for our students. Students wrote cards, created videos and took photos with their school counselors to remind them how much they are appreciated, and the district provided a group lunch. Pictured are... READ MORE >

Three students from Ste. Genevieve Middle School represented the district at the 2019-2020 conference spelling bee on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at North County High School. All three students—sixth grader Madden Wolk, eighth grader Hannah Woodruff and eighth grader Sophia DeRousse—made it to the third round of the competition! Thirty contestants from area... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Elementary celebrated its January Student of the Month on Friday, Jan. 31. The students were chosen for their leadership qualities. Each student enjoyed a luncheon with the principal, assistant principal and school counselor. They were also awarded with a certificate, pin and treat. Congratulations to all the leaders that were recognized this month... READ MORE >

Last week, several fourth grade students had the opportunity to participate in a book talk with students at Roosevelt Elementary in Farmington. Ste. Genevieve R-II Library Aide Sarah Carlson and Farmington R-7 Librarian Missy Tisher, coordinated the talk via Google Hangouts. Three students from Roosevelt Elementary gave Bloomsdale students a recommendation on a... READ MORE >

This past fall, the Bloomsdale Elementary Preschool Little Dragons participated in a school-wide fundraiser, which resulted in several generous donations for the classroom. The funding provided the classroom with shape stencils, glitter glue, and an amazing new Learning Resources coding set, which includes four programmable coding mice! Using these coding sets,... READ MORE >

During the week of Feb. 9- 15, communities across the state will honor the dedicated service of local boards of education during School Board Recognition Week, as proclaimed by Governor Michael Parson. At the regularly scheduled Ste. Genevieve R-II Board of Education meeting on Jan. 21, 2020, our district recognized and thanked our Board members for their service... READ MORE >

A member of the Ste. Genevieve High School chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America was recently elected to serve in a regional leadership position in an officer screening held Jan. 8 at Fredericktown High School. Sophomore Drew Newman was selected to serve as the Region 6 First Vice President and will serve on the Region 6 executive council for... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve High School wrapped up its annual Snowcoming activities last week, Jan. 27 - 31. The SGHS Student Council members and sponsors were in charge of planning and preparing the activities for the week. The group created dress-up and spirit days,, including Merry Monday, Jersey Day, Twin Day, White Out and Flannel Friday. Throughout this week, a group of... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Kyle Kiefer, the Rotary Student of the Month for January from Ste. Genevieve High School! Kyle is the son of Glenda Kiefer. Kyle's Scholastic Honors include: Being ranked in the top 15% of his graduating senior class, earning A Honor Roll each semester, and being a member of the Dragon Chapter of the National Honor Society. Kyle is a... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Michael Ruch, the Elks Student of the Month for January from Ste. Genevieve High School! Michael is the son of Michael and Susan Ruch. Michael's Scholastic Honors include: Being ranked in the top 5% of his graduating senior class, earning A Honor Roll each semester, having perfect attendance, being alternate to Boy’s State, and winning... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Bloomsdale Elementary robotics teams for competing in their first competition and being recognized with an award! Twelve students attended the VEX IQ Challenge at St. Joseph Elementary School in Farmington. In total, 21 teams participated in the event and were judged on skills, programming, robot builds and driving skills. One Bloomsdale... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Kyleigh Sulkowski and Madilyn Trollinger, two recent SGHS graduates and members of the Ste. Genevieve FFA chapter in Missouri for being awarded the American FFA Degree at the 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo on Oct. 30 - Nov. 2, 2019, in Indianapolis. Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Elementary held its “Bring a Parent or Guardian to P.E.” event for the 5th grade students in December. This event is coordinated by elementary P.E. Coach Dennis Kreitler. During this time, parents or guardians have the opportunity to join their child’s P.E. time for a workout in the Ste. Genevieve Elementary Gym. This year’s event began with... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Ste. Genevieve High School English teacher Joshua Banks and students from his English III and Creative Writing classes for being recognized by the Library of Poetry’s annual competition! Mr. Banks was selected as a 2019 Top Educator by the organization, and several of his students had their writings published in the 2019 book of poetry,... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Elementary teachers and administrators continued their new tradition of surprising students chosen as Habit Leaders by visiting them at home with a yard sign to celebrate! On. Jan. 3, the group rode the trolley to the homes of the Habit Leaders recognized for the second quarter. These students are chosen as Habit Leaders by living and learning the 7... READ MORE >

Students in three third grade classes at Bloomsdale Elementary recently had the unique opportunity to meet and get to know students in three other classes from around the country via video call! Counselor Amy Rowland launched the Global Collaboration with the intent of connecting our students with others from different regions. At a recent Southeast Missouri State... READ MORE >

On Thursday, Jan. 9, 16 members of the Ste. Genevieve FFA (Future Farmers of America) Chapter participated in the Greenhand Motivational Conference at Southeast Missouri State University. Over 4,500 first-year FFA members from more than 320 Missouri High Schools had the opportunity to learn about being positive role models, learning to get involved, making sound... READ MORE >

Both Bloomsdale and Ste. Genevieve elementary schools held their DARE Graduation events on Thursday, Dec. 19. Each year, fifth grade students participate in the 10-week program taught by Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jeff McCarty and School Resource Officer Christy Clark. DARE is a nationally recognized program where local law enforcement officials... READ MORE >

Students in Coach Jessica Fallert’s Adaptive Physical Education class have been working on movement patterns, balance, coordination and the use of core muscles with their new adult tricycles. The class raised the funds for their tricycles through Donors Choose, a nonprofit organization that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom projects.... READ MORE >

The Ste. Genevieve R-II School District would like to thank all local donors of the Backpacks for Friday program, an initiative that provides basic food staples to 50 needy families. Ste. Genevieve R-II partners with the Southeast Missouri Food Bank to organize the program, which is funded through donations from community organizations, local businesses and... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Middle School knows that the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing sweetly for community members to hear! Faculty members and administrators drove students to more than 30 destinations throughout our community to sing carols and visit, including: City Hall, McDonald’s, Basler Funeral Home, Barleys, Potential, Dairy Queen, Fallert Bus Service,... READ MORE >

This year, Ste. Genevieve Elementary decided to begin a new tradition of surprising the students recognized as Habit Leaders by visiting them at home with a yard sign to celebrate! The teachers take a tour to the students’ homes by trolley, dropping by to share the good news with their students. These students are chosen as Habit Leaders by living and learning the... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve High School junior Ellie Naeger was named as the 2019 Patched Overalls Experience scholarship recipient. Ellie will be attending Summer of Arts, a 4-week pre-college program at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, California. This program is offered to youth seeking to strengthen and enhance their art and design skills. Drawing Studio and... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Elementary celebrated December student of the month on Thursday, Dec. 19. The students were chosen for their leadership qualities. Each student enjoyed a luncheon with the principal, assistant principal, and school counselor. They were also awarded with a certificate, pin and treat. Congratulations to all the leaders who were recognized this month at... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Ste. Genevieve High School Competitive Speech and Debate team for another great weekend at Pattonville High School! Both Katelyn Fuller and Rachel Littrell ranked 13th in Domestic Extemp and Novice Interpretation, Addie Taylor and Katelyn Fuller ranked 9th in Varsity Policy Debate, and Shaun Uzzell placed 3rd in Humorous Interpretation. The... READ MORE >

For December, we'd like to spotlight school resource officer Christy Clark and special education paraprofessional Kara Hurst as the district's staff members of the month! See more about what makes both of these women stand out below. Congratulations, and thank you for all that you do for our students! #SGStrong #SGFamily READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve R-II School District library aide Sarah Carlson has implemented a plan to launch a new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activity with fourth and fifth grade students once a quarter. Mrs. Carlson typically has students work on a MakerSpace once a month when they visit the library. A MakerSpace is a hands-on activity that... READ MORE >

It’s the season of giving, and many in our Ste. Genevieve R-II School District are raising funds and amassing donations for those less fortunate. Recently, Ste. Genevieve Elementary held a coin drive from Nov. 20 - 27 to raise funds for the Shop With a Cop program, where local law enforcement takes children in need shopping for the holidays. To make the project... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Whitley Gegg, the Rotary Student of the Month for December from Ste. Genevieve High School! Whitley is the daughter of Wesley and Stephanie Gegg. Whitley's Scholastic Honors include: being ranked in the top 15% of her graduating senior class and earning A Honor Roll each semester. Whitley is a member of Students Against Destructive... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Austin Kuehn, the Elks Student of the Month for December from Ste. Genevieve High School! Austin is the son of Dale and Dena Kuehn. Austin's Scholastic Honors include: being ranked #4 of his graduating senior class, earning A Honor Roll each semester and earning Top 10% every year in high school. He has also won numerous class awards.... READ MORE >

The Annual Senior Citizen’s Christmas dinner was held on Dec. 5, 2019. The festive event was sponsored by the Future Business Leaders of America, with assistance from the National Honor Society and Student Council. The evening began with introductions, and then those in attendance enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by the Ste. Genevieve R-II Food Services staff.... READ MORE >

Bloomsdale Elementary participated in their second Hour of Code on Wednesday, Dec. 11, and the theme this year focused on how Computer Science will change the world: #CSforGood. Hour of Code is sponsored by code.org and began as a one-hour introduction to computer science to show that anyone can learn the basics of coding and to build more interest in the field of... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve High School senior and Alyssa Huber signed a national letter of intent to compete on the Mineral Area College softball team. Alyssa is the daughter of Michael and Angela Huber.The signing took place Wednesday, Dec. 11, and in attendance were her parents and Dave Guemmer, head coach for softball at Mineral Area College. In addition, Coach Russ Toombs,... READ MORE >

Bloomsdale Elementary Counselor Amy Rowland has been asked to serve on the Missouri School Counseling State Advisory, a group that provides input regarding issues facing school counselors and offers direction for continuing in-service needs and resource material development. The terms for service are three years.Those serving include a mixture of MSCA (Missouri... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Ste. Genevieve High School Competitive Speech and Debate team for another great turnout at Park Hills on Thursday, Dec. 5! Qualifying for Finals in January are Vela Lightle and Shaun Uzzell in Humorous Interpretation and Bella Neel and Jewel Stemler as alternates in Duet Acting. Congratulations to the team on a great performance! READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Elementary celebrated November Student of the Month on Tuesday, November 27. The students were chosen for their leadership qualities. Each student enjoyed a luncheon with the principal, assistant principal and school counselor. They were also awarded with a certificate, pin and treat. Congratulations to all the leaders who were recognized this month... READ MORE >

Students in Ms. Gettinger’s kindergarten class at Bloomsdale Elementary held their own Gratitude Parade, complete with personal notes of thanks and a route designed through coding! After reading “Balloons Over Broadway” by Melissa Sweet and learning about the history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the students worked in pairs to decorate balloons with... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Middle School recently sponsored their annual canned food drive, where the three grades competed to see which students could bring in the most donations! Altogether, the students, faculty and staff brought in 2,536 items to be donated to First Baptist Church, St. Vincent de Paul and Trinity Church in St. Mary. Sixth grade brought in the most cans... 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. This year, Mr. and Mrs. Webb’s donation funded 83 new books for the library, and students were excited to look through the stack and begin reading! The library is named the Bobby G. Webb... READ MORE >

Students in Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Dr. Tracey Eatherton’s Child Development class were excited to host the second annual Toddler Day on Nov. 20, from 9:50 to 10:25 a.m. The class invited community members with toddlers to visit the high school for some fun, safe toddler activities. In Dr. Eatherton’s Child Development class, students learn about the... READ MORE >

When an integral piece on a Ste. Genevieve R-II School District 3D printer broke, one student decided to take it upon himself to create a replacement part. He succeeded. Senior Gauge Wiegand pointed out to Library Media Coordinator Carrie Staffen that a small piece that holds the base of a 3D printer level had broken, and he asked if she could order a replacement.... READ MORE >

Students in Special Education teacher Kristi Cleghorn’s Life Skills class hosted their 4th Annual Thanksgiving Feast! Each year, her middle school and high school students have the opportunity to invite friends from around the schools to join them for a lunch they prepare and cook. Beginning in October, the students create a guest list and figure out the amount of... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Ste. Genevieve High School Competitive Speech and Debate team! On Monday, Nov. 25, five students qualified for the Missouri East Speech Association (MESA) finals. Katelyn Fuller qualified in Domestic Extemp, Grace Robinson qualified in Dramatic Interpretation, Holly D’Amico and Vela Lightle qualified in Prose reading, and Shaun Uzzell... READ MORE >

Thanks to a donation by the PTO, Ste. Genevieve Elementary now has a Share Fridge available in the cafeteria, located at the end of the serving line. A Share Fridge offers students a place to donate any sealed items they do not eat or drink during their lunch. Then, students in any grade at Ste. Genevieve Elementary can stop by the Share Fridge to pick up any of... READ MORE >

After weeks of work to build the most efficient model bridges, Ste. Genevieve High School SkillsUSA students put their bridges to the test on Nov. 21 at the completion of MoDOT’s 16th Annual Bridge Building Competition. The SGHS team earned second place out of 36 schools, and the team received a cash prize donated by the SE Chapter Transportation Employee... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Ste. Genevieve Middle School eighth grader Penny Yang, who earned 13th chair flute in the 2019 East-Central District #7 All District Junior High Band! Each year, students from area schools audition for a seat in the All District Junior High Band, which then rehearses together before hosting a concert. This year’s concert was held on Nov. 9,... READ MORE >

On Wednesday, Nov. 20, Ste. Genevieve High School celebrated its students’ athletic honors for football, Cheer and Emeralds at 6 p.m. at Ste. Genevieve High School. Congratulations to all of the students on their achievements! Please see the individuals honors below. Please also see the individual football players who have recently been named to the All District... READ MORE >

The Ste. Genevieve High School chapter of the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) sponsored a Thanksgiving Dinner Kit food drive from Nov. 5-19. The 5th hour classes at SGHS competed to see which class could generate the most donations toward Thanksgiving Dinner Kits. Robin Reynolds, of L.I.F.E., INC. coordinates the organization and delivery... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Ashley Armstrong, the Rotary Student of the Month for November from Ste. Genevieve High School! Ashley is the daughter of Larry and Linda Armstrong. Ashley's Scholastic Honors include: Being ranked in the top 15% of her graduating senior class, earning A Honor Roll each semester, and being a member of National Honor Society, mentors,... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Julia McKlin, the Elks Student of the Month for November from Ste. Genevieve High School! Julia is the daughter of Mark and Athena McKlin. Julia's Scholastic Honors include: Being ranked #3 of her graduating senior class, earning A Honor Roll each semester, earning Top 10% every year in high school, and winning numerous class awards... READ MORE >

Students at Bloomsdale Elementary now have another outlet for their energy throughout the day outside of recess and gym class: their brand new Sensory Hallway. The concept has been implemented in many schools as research has shown that physical activity can improve behavior, stress levels and academic performance. Through these sensory exercises, students focus... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Ste. Genevieve Elementary Assistant Principal Nanya Gegg, who was recognized with the Outstanding Principal Award from the Southeast Missouri’s Association of Elementary School Principals. She will represent SMAESP at the state conference. READ MORE >

The Ste. Genevieve High School chapter of the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) sponsored a Thanksgiving Dinner Kit food drive from Nov. 5-19. The 5th hour classes at SGHS competed to see which class could generate the most donations toward Thanksgiving Dinner Kits. Robin Reynolds, of L.I.F.E., INC. coordinates the organization and delivery... READ MORE >

The Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter at Ste. Genevieve High School recently sponsored a Pizza and Kona Ice Lunch at Ste Genevieve R-II’s middle school and high school. The lunch took place on Oct. 15, and the proceeds benefited a faculty member in need with medical bills. Pizza sales brought in $877.85, and Kona Ice sales brought in... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Elementary celebrated its October Student of the Month on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The students were chosen for their leadership qualities. Each student enjoyed a luncheon with the principal, assistant principal and school counselor. They were also awarded with a certificate, pin, and Halloween treat. Congratulations to all of the leaders who were... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Ste. Genevieve High School senior Bryce Trollinger who earned first chair in the 2019 East Central All-District Band for the trumpet section! Auditions for All-District Band were held at Festus High School on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Each year, students from area schools audition for a seat in the All-District Band, which then rehearses together... READ MORE >

The Ste. Genevieve Dragon Chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony on Sunday, Nov.3, 2019, at Ste. Genevieve R-II School District’s Performing Arts Center. The ceremony consisted of opening remarks by mathematics teacher and NHS Advisor Mr. Cody Schwent and history teacher and NHS Advisor Dr. Michael Ruch. Dr. Paul Taylor, assistant... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Ste. Genevieve High School Competitive Speech & Debate team! They competed at the Jackson High School Invitational on Thursday, Nov. 14, and were very successful. Winning 6th in Humorous Interpretation was Sydney Eisenbeis, 5th in Humorous Interpretation was Soraya Zerwig, 5th in Duet Acting was Mandy Martin & Samantha Martin, 4th in Radio... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve R-II School District celebrated Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 28- Nov. 1. This year’s theme was “Send a Message. Stay Drug Free.” This theme encourages us all to speak out to our students and community about making healthy choices and emphasizes the importance of making decisions with the future in mind.Throughout the week, students and staff... READ MORE >

The Ste. Genevieve R-II School District honored veterans, active military and their guests last week at both the Bloomsdale and Ste. Genevieve campuses. Bloomsdale Elementary hosted their Veterans Program on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Ste. Genevieve Elementary held its program on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Performing Arts Center, and high school and middle school Veterans Day... READ MORE >

Ste Genevieve High School students in Dr. Rhett Oldham's Topics and Research in History class spoke to U.S. Diplomats in Guatemala, Aury Sandova and Barton Pogue, as part of the Adopt an Embassy program. Students asked the diplomats questions and also received information about the roles and responsibilities of diplomats in U.S. embassies. Everyone had a great time... READ MORE >

The Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter at Ste. Genevieve High School attended the Region 6 Conference at Southeast Missouri State University on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. Regional FCCLA Historian and SGHS sophomore Drew Newman, along with the other Region 6 Officers, led the conference. SGHS FCCLA Chapter President Lexi Bova... READ MORE >

Bloomsdale Elementary held a canned food drive, which was organized by two lead groups, the Student Lighthouse group and the Community Outreach group. This was the first year that these two groups have coordinated this event. The school collected 1,567 items altogether! The winning class who brought in the most donations was Ms. Nichole Schenck’s preschool class... READ MORE >

Eighth grade students at Ste. Genevieve Middle School had the opportunity to meet and engage with area business representatives and local universities as part of their annual Career Week. Starting on Monday, Oct. 21 and lasting through Thursday, Oct. 24, the week offered a different type of learning for students each day. “This year, we branched away a bit from a... READ MORE >

Thursday, Oct. 24, Ozora Fire Department firefighters Alan Schilli and Sarah Carlson visited Mrs. Rose Kreitler’s preschool classroom to teach students about fire prevention. Mrs. Carlson, who is a Ste. Genevieve Elementary library aide, read the students a story about fire prevention, and they practiced what to do if their house is on fire, including crawling low... READ MORE >

We would like to spotlight seventh grader Bennett Walls, who has donated his time over the past several weeks to helping raise funds for a faculty member in need. “I’m in Student Council, and in that group we try to make a difference,” Bennett says. “So I just wanted to do the same here, make a difference.” Bennett came up with his own creative plan, organized... READ MORE >

Congratulations to three Ste. Genevieve High School students for being recognized through the VFW Post 2210’s annual Voice of Democracy Contest. The theme of this year’s oral essay was “What Makes America Great?” Junior Addie Taylor won first place, earning $200 from the VFW Auxiliary and advancing to the district round of judging. Addie is the daughter of Paul... READ MORE >

Students in Dr. Rhett Oldham's Topics and Research class receive a box of goodies each month from various countries around the world, and this month the students enjoyed treats from Austria! Having the opportunity to experience great cultures around the world is what our community and school district is all about, and Dr. Oldham's students are embracing the challenge! READ MORE >

German teacher Jennifer Huling’s German IV students took the initiative to create a project centered around learning about the Holocaust and in turn teaching their peers, the German III students, about the atrocities, as well. The idea behind the project was to learn as much as they could through online research and four novels before spending a month taking what... READ MORE >

At the 2019 Senior Night last Friday, the Dragons ended the night with a 55-14 win over Brentwood. At the end of the game, the seniors stood together to sing the alma mater. Seniors in following sports and activities were recognized before the game: football, cheer, Emeralds, band, cross country and girls golf. This year, 44 seniors were recognized at Ste.... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Ella Reed, the Rotary Student of the Month for October from Ste. Genevieve High School! Ella is the daughter of Nicki and Kirk Reed . Ella's scholastic honors include being ranked in the top 10% of her graduating senior class, earning a place on A Honor Roll each semester, and serving as a member of National Honor Society. Ella also... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Koby Hatfield, the Elks Student of the Month for October from Ste. Genevieve High School! Koby is the son of Tiffany Langeneckert and Christopher Hatfield. Koby’s scholastic honors include being ranked #2 of his graduating senior class, earning a spot on A Honor Roll each semester, being in the Top 10% of his class every year in high... READ MORE >

The Ste Genevieve High School Competitive Speech and Debate team held their 3rd annual Debate Workshop Oct. 7 from 4 - 7 p.m. at Ste. Genevieve High School. Students and coaches from nine different school districts attended and learned more about how to succeed in competitive high school debate. This year, T.J. Lakin, professor at Southeast Missouri State... READ MORE >

Oct. 23, 2019 – The Ste. Genevieve High School Principal Advisory Group and Principal Chris Hoehne spent a few hours on Oct. 10 helping the Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center in transporting artifacts from MRV Banks to the museum’s new building on Market Street. After moving a few truck loads, the students had the opportunity to get a sneak preview of the... READ MORE >

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, a crowd of students, families and community members attended the first annual College & Career Fair at Ste. Genevieve High School. While the high school has hosted a College Fair for the past 11 years, this year, SGHS garnered participation from a wide variety of local businesses and organizations, including some from surrounding counties!The... READ MORE >

Fifth grade students at Ste. Genevieve Elementary had the opportunity to visit four different local businesses on Wednesday, Oct. 16, as part of their first community-based Career Day, sponsored by the Parent Teacher Organization.Over the past few years, Career Day has brought businesses and community members to the schools to talk with students. But this year,... READ MORE >

Mad Science of St. Louis visited fourth & fifth grade students at Ste. Genevieve Elementary! The STEM program offers shows performed by well-trained “mad scientists” who teach students about how the world works through dynamic experiments. The fifth grade teachers requested the Fire & Ice program as a way to support their science curriculum and the study of matter.... READ MORE >

This year, our Ste. Genevieve R-II Board of Education decided to make a $200 donation for classroom supplies to be split between two teachers here at SG R-II (one at the preschool/elementary level, and one from the 6-12 grades). Board President David Bova and Board Member Martha Resinger picked two random winners in the video... READ MORE >

For October, Ste. Genevieve Middle School recognizes Ed Draper as the Wrecking Crew member of the month! Ed is a counselor at both the middle school and the high school. Congratulations, Ed, and thank you for all that you do for our students! #SGStrong #SGFamily READ MORE >

For October, Bloomsdale Elementary recognizes Patty Naeger as the staff member of the month! Patty is a custodian at Bloomsdale Elementary. Congratulations, Patty, and thank you for all that you do for our students! #SGStrong #SGFamily READ MORE >

For October, Bloomsdale Elementary recognizes Kristi Byington as the faculty member of the month! Kristi is a third grade teacher at Bloomsdale Elementary. Congratulations, Kristi, and thank you for all that you do for our students! #SGStrong #SGFamily READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve R-II School District library aide Sarah Carlson has implemented a plan to launch a new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activity with fifth grade students once a quarter. Mrs. Carlson typically has students work on a MakerSpace once a month when they visit the library. A MakerSpace is a hands-on activity that encourages... READ MORE >

SGHS students were invited to tour Mississippi Lime Co. this week for Manufacturing Day to explore the various career opportunities the company has to offer! The students toured the mine, worked on a heavy equipment simulator and were given an overview of products that use the lime. Thank you, Mississippi Lime Co.! READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Elementary celebrated their September Student of the Month on Thursday, Oct. 3. The students were chosen for their 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. Congratulations to all the leaders who were... READ MORE >

Students in teacher Teresa Merz’s Contemporary Issues classes learned just how quick and easy it can be to digest news, even within their hectic schedules. Mrs. Merz set up a “Speed News” activity, where the students had 30 seconds to tell one another a news story before moving on to the next person. The person who heard the news story had to write down as many... READ MORE >

Bloomsdale Elementary kicked off the school year with a Back to School Bash, sponsored by the Parent Teacher Organization. The goal of the event was to bring the school family together to celebrate the 2019-2020 year and the school’s brand new bounce house, paid for through the fundraising efforts of the 2018-2019 PTO.Parents volunteered to manage a washer... READ MORE >

Fifth grade students at Bloomsdale Elementary had the opportunity to visit five different businesses on Tuesday, Oct. 1, as part of their first community-based Career Day, sponsored by the Parent Teacher Organization. The Ste. Genevieve Elementary Career Day will be on Oct. 16.Over the past few years, Career Day has brought businesses and community members to the... READ MORE >

Last week, Ste. Genevieve R-II celebrated its 2019 Homecoming! Monday through Friday, the schools held dress-up days, cheered on our sports teams and celebrated with our community in the Homecoming parade!Ste. Genevieve R-II celebrated its 2019 Homecoming Sept. 30 - Oct. 5! Monday through Friday, the schools held dress-up days, cheered on our sports teams and... READ MORE >

In recognition of Patriots’ Day, fifth grade teacher Johna Bequette’s students learned about the sacrifices made by first responders on 9/11. They decided that they wanted to do something to recognize the service of our local heroes. One student, Lexie Rayoum, drafted a letter that the class sent home to parents to collect donations of money or treats. The... READ MORE >

For September, our district's staff member of the month was Jamie Viox! Jamie is a special education paraprofessional at Ste. Genevieve Elementary. Congratulations, Jamie, and thank you for all that you do for our students! #SGStrong #SGFamily READ MORE >

This past week, Mrs. Rose Kreitler’s Ste. Genevieve Preschool class visited their on-campus Preschool Pumpkin Patch to pick pumpkins! The students listened to a story entitled “Pumpkins,” learned a little about the pumpkin plants and had the opportunity to pick out their own special pumpkin to bring back to the school. Once in the classroom, the students used their... READ MORE >

The Ste. Genevieve Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society held its annual induction on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. NJHS President Penny Yang led the ceremony with assistance from officers Paityn Basler, Taylor Armbruster, Sophia DeRousse, and Elaina Schemel. The ceremony welcomed 31 new members into the chapter and celebrated the return of 18 returning members.... READ MORE >

The Art Room in Bloomsdale Elementary has a new look and feel these days. That’s because Art Teacher Christina Guilford has decided to embark on a new journey: TAB, or Teaching for Artistic Behavior.In her art room turned studio, 1st through 5th grade students are given selective choice for what they want to create. The room is broken down into studio centers that... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve High School English teacher Dr. Jeremy O’Brien was looking to augment his method for instructing students on following directions. When he reached out to Library Media Coordinator Carrie Staffen on the subject, she suggested doing an activity with Spheros in the library and media center.According to www.sphero,com, "Sphero is a spherical robot toy... READ MORE >

On Saturday, September 7, 2019, the Ste. Genevieve High School Band headed to Columbia, Missouri, to participate in Mizzou Band Day! The Mizzou Tigers played the West Virginia Mountaineers, winning 38-7. The SGHS Band, including the Color Guard, was one of 12 high school bands to join Marching Mizzou on the field for halftime. The bands played “Every True Son/Fight... READ MORE >

This year, 49 students from Ste. Genevieve Elementary participated in the Summer Reading Program at Ste. Genevieve County Library.Each student who made at least one visit to the library as part of this program received a small treat from the office. There were seven students who visited the library more than five times, and they received a small treat from... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Evan Walker, the Rotary Student of the Month for September from Ste. Genevieve High School! Evan is the son of Nick and Tara Walker. Evan’s scholastic honors include earning a spot on the A Honor Roll each semester and being a member of National Honor Society. Evan is involved in Future Teachers of America (FTA) where he cadet teaches and... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve High School will celebrate homecoming the week of Sept. 30- Oct. 4, 2019. SGHS announced the members of the royal court for homecoming below: Pictured, from left: Front — sophomore attendant Haley Clanton, daughter of Mike and Amy Clanton; junior attendant Addie Taylor, daughter of Paul and Dana Taylor; queen candidate Sierra Zerwig, daughter... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Christian Boyer, the Elks Student of the Month for September from Ste. Genevieve High School! Christian is the son of Brian and Barbara Boyer. Christian’s scholastic honors include being ranked #1 of his graduating class, earning a spot on the A Honor Roll each semester, being in the Top 10% every year of high school and winning numerous... READ MORE >

Bloomsdale Elementary held its New Student Welcome event on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The Bloomsdale Student Lighthouse group, along with the Bloomsdale PTO, hosted the event, where all new students were invited to meet one another, talk with student leaders, work on group activities and enjoy donuts and new green and white dragons t-shirts to wear on Spirit Fridays,... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Dr. Scott Mercer, who was recently announced as Middle School Principal of the Year by the Southeast Region of MOASSP (Missouri Association of Secondary Principals)! This recognition places him in the running for Missouri Middle School Principal of the Year. He will be honored at the MOASSP Fall Conference at the end of this month.... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Elementary first graders strolled down to Main Street Park to participate in the Relay of Voices on Thursday, Sept. 5. Relay of Voices is a research expedition led by Victoria Bradford, a creative performance artist and athlete. The project encompasses a four-month-long journey from the headwaters to the mouth of the Mississippi River. A relay team... READ MORE >

Students in Dr. Tracey Eatherton’s FACS 1 classes had the opportunity to participate in mock interviews during an annual unit on career planning and preparation.In the days leading up to the interviews, the students took assessments for recommendations on specific careers. They then researched those careers and the tools and skills they need, such as creating cover... READ MORE >

On Aug. 6, families with preschool students attending both Bloomsdale and Ste. Genevieve preschools gathered at Ste. Genevieve City park for a meet and greet before the new school year began. During their outing, the students met their teachers and made friends with new classmates as they enjoyed themselves on the playground. Parents as Teachers and the preschool... READ MORE >

Thanks to generous donations from the community, one Ste. Genevieve Elementary third grade class was in for a surprise the first full week of school when co-teachers Tiffany Wolk and Whitney Hilbert unboxed a set of five programmable, app-enabled robots called Sphero Bolts. The funds were raised through Donors Choose, a nonprofit organization that allows... READ MORE >

This year, our district welcomed 10 new teachers and six new Special Education paraprofessionals! Welcome to the SG R-II family; we're so excited to have you with us! #WelcomeDragons #LoyalAndTrue #SGFamily READ MORE >

Congratulations to 2019 SGHS alumna Abbey Engelmann for her Senior Voice Recital Performance. Check out the video at the link here.Through high school, Abbey became an accomplished vocalist, earning All-Conference, All-District, and All-State Choir. She has had the opportunity to attend the Missouri State Choral Institute and the Oklahoma City University Vocal Arts... READ MORE >

The Ste. Genevieve High School Cheerleaders attended a National Cheerleaders Association camp at SEMO in Cape Girardeau on July 14- 16. Over these few days, they learned cheers, chants, stunts and other skills for the upcoming year. The team brought home a Spirit Stick and received the stick two out of the three days! This occurs when a team collectively shows... READ MORE >

Dr. Tracey Eatherton, family and consumer sciences teacher at Ste. Genevieve High School, was recently elected to serve as an officer for the Missouri Educators of Family and Consumer Sciences (MoEFACS). The non-profit organization is an affiliate of the Family and Consumer Sciences Division of the Missouri Association of Career and Technical Education (MoACTE).... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Jackson and Kyler Gugel, who both placed in the Junior Olympics for swimming, held in Greensboro, NC! Jackson placed 5th in the 50 backstroke and 5th in the 50 freestyle. He also placed 4th in a swim relay and received medals for all three. Kyler placed 16th in the 100 freestyle, gaining a ribbon, and received a 4th place medal for two swim... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Marysa Flieg, who threw a personal best of 136'1" in javelin at the AAU Junior Olympics and is now the Javelin Champion for the 15-16 age group!Read more here!#GoBigGreen READ MORE >

Congratulations to Haley Grass, a 2019 Ste. Genevieve High School graduate, who was named the winner of the 2019 Lindsay Roth Memorial Scholarship. Haley is the daughter of Steve and Julie Grass. She plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University and major in early childhood education. She worked this year with Ste. Genevieve Elementary third-grade teacher... READ MORE >

Bloomsdale Elementary hosted two events in the spring, where they invited their school community to come out and enjoy affordable family fun! The Spring Carnival, held on May 4, was sponsored by the school’s Parent Teacher Organization and raised funds for the upcoming school year. At the event, students and their families had the opportunity to participate in a... READ MORE >

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)’s National Leadership Conference (NLC) was held June 30 - July 4 in Anaheim, California. Drew Newman of the Ste. Genevieve High School FCCLA chapter qualified to attend the conference and medaled in her event!Over 4,700 FCCLA members competed in STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events at NLC.... READ MORE >

The Ste. Genevieve High School Cheerleaders hosted a golf tournament at the Ste. Genevieve Golf Course on Saturday, June 8, 2019, to fundraise for the upcoming school year. Proceeds from the event will be used to send the team to cheer camp and to purchase male uniforms, warm ups and shoes, along with other expenses. The tournament was a huge success thanks to the... READ MORE >

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 >

Tonight's broadcast will begin at 7 p.m. on our Youtube Channel: SGDragonTV READ MORE >

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 >