Ste. Genevieve High School recently received a Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) roadway safety grant to support the Class of 2026 Project Graduation event and promote safe decision-making among graduating seniors.
As part of the grant requirements, SGHS School Resource Officers Christy Clark and Nick Cusanelli spoke with seniors prior to graduation about the dangers and consequences of impaired driving. Students also participated in a hands-on safety activity using impairment simulation goggles designed to demonstrate the effects of alcohol and marijuana on coordination and judgment.
The $200 grant provided through MoDOT helped support the Class of 2026 Project Graduation event, a supervised overnight celebration designed to provide graduates with a safe environment following commencement activities.
MoDOT’s regional roadway safety grants are commonly awarded to high schools across Missouri to help fund Project Prom and Project Graduation events. To qualify, schools must host supervised, substance-free events and include educational programming focused on topics such as impaired and distracted driving, seat belt use and safe driving habits.
SGHS appreciates the continued partnership with MoDOT and local roadway safety organizations in helping promote student safety both during graduation season and throughout the year.