
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 >
Nov. 12, 2020 – Ste. Genevieve R-II Schools celebrated Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 26 - 30. This year’s theme was “Be happy. Be brave. Be drug-free.” Even though some of the annual events were put on hold this year due to health and safety concerns, students and staff throughout the county were still able to participate in activities that promote healthy decisions.... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Ste. Genevieve Elementary students chosen as Habit Leaders for the first semester! 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 first semester habit leaders included:... READ MORE >

This year, there will be a Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, Nov. 10, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The parade is being organized by Ste. Genevieve High School’s Student Council and Broadcasting groups in collaboration with Valle Catholic’s student body, in order to honor our veterans and thank them for their service. All veterans are invited to participate, and information... READ MORE >

Recently, Ste. Genevieve Elementary commissioned a memorial for retired teacher Vickie Stephens. Mrs. Stephens was a teacher for 39 years, and went on to substitute teach in all SG R-II buildings for many years. Mrs. Stephens was well-loved by so many, and her bench was placed right outside her old first grade classroom. We will remember the impact Mrs. Stephens... READ MORE >
Recently, SGE kindergarteners and first graders had the opportunity to learn about fire prevention! The Ste. Genevieve City Fire Department visited kindergarten and first grade students at Ste. Genevieve Elementary to share fire safety tips as part of their annual visit. The students had the opportunity to hear about what it takes to be a firefighter and the... READ MORE >
Recently, SGE preschoolers had the opportunity to learn about fire prevention!On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Allen Schilli and Sarah Carlson from the Ozora Fire Department visited Mrs. Rose Kreitler’s preschool class to talk to the students about fire safety and to show them the gear on the truck. Mrs. Carlson, who is a Ste. Genevieve Elementary library aide, read the... READ MORE >

For September, we'd like to spotlight speech teacher Jodi Naeger and Title I aide Amelia Wibbenmeyer as the teacher and staff members of the month! See more about what makes these women stand out below. Congratulations, and thank you for all that you do for our students! #SGStrong #SGFamily READ MORE >
Recently, Mrs. Rose Kreitler’s Ste. Genevieve Preschool class visited their on-campus Preschool Pumpkin Patch to pick pumpkins! The students learned 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 pumpkins for learning activities, such as... READ MORE >

This past week, Ste. Genevieve R-II celebrated its 2020 Homecoming Week! Monday through Friday, the schools held dress-up days, cheered on our sports teams and celebrated our dragon spirit at the football game and Homecoming dance. The senior and junior girls were able to play their annual Powderpuff game on Wednesday evening, which ended with a score of 22-6, in... READ MORE >

Congratulations to three Ste. Genevieve R-II School District educators who were each recently chosen as a recipient of a $500 grant from the Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation (MRTF). Bloomsdale Elementary kindergarten teacher Ashley Gettinger, Ste. Genevieve Elementary kindergarten and first grade teacher Stephanie Sulser, and Ste. Genevieve High School special... READ MORE >

Recently, Ste. Genevieve Elementary’s entrance lobby underwent a makeover, with the addition of a beautiful new mural! The school would like to thank Carol Sexauer for donating her supplies, her time, and her talent to paint the new tree in the lobby. Carol is the mother of special education teacher Whitney Hilbert. Carol also received some help with the mural from... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve R-II School District is proud to announce Ste. Genevieve Elementary’s new administrative team, Principal Nanya Gegg and Assistant Principal Nathan Kingery! This leadership duo will launch the 2020-2021 school year, and they are excited to get started. Both Mrs. Gegg and Mr. Kingery have been members of the Ste. Genevieve R-II family for several... 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 will go toward replacing some of those best-loved children’s books, including sets by award winners. The library is named the Bobby G. Webb library in his... 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 >
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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >
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 >
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 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 >

For December, we'd like to spotlight second grade teacher Angie Viox and special education paraprofessional Kara Hurst as Ste. Genevieve Elementary's Feature Teacher and Super Staff 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 >

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 >
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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >
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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >
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 >
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 >

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 >
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 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 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >
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 >

This month, Ste. Genevieve Elementary spotlights two members of their team who are always ready to volunteer and lend a hand! Check out what their peers had to say about third grade teacher Stephanie Evelsizer and Parents as Teachers Educator Kimberly Basler! 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 >

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 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 >

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!Pictured:First row: Michael Heberlie, Averie... 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 >
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 Elementary Preschool/Early Childhood and Kindergarten participated in an Animal Encounter presentation by Lazy L. Safari Park from Cape Girardeau. Students learned about animal adaptations, habitats, conservation and more. The students also had the opportunity to touch or get an up close look at a bird, snake, hedgehog, tortoise, and kangaroo. An... 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 >

Ste. Genevieve Elementary held their annual coin drive the week of November 12th-16th. The building as a whole brought in $1,926.13. The two classes that collected the most change were Mrs. Mercer’s and Mrs. Wilson’s Kindergarten classes. Each class collected $320.00. The two classes were awarded a pizza party for their hard work. The money collected was donated to... READ MORE >

Ste. Genevieve Elementary celebrated December Student of the Month on Thursday, December 20th. 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. Congrats to all the leaders that were... 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 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 >
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 >

Ste. Genevieve Elementary will be hosting new student registration days on Wednesday, August 8 and Thursday, August 9, 2018. Students may register in the Ste. Genevieve Elementary front office each day from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please bring the following items for each child: *Birth Certificate*Social Security Card*Proof of Residency*Immunization... READ MORE >