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 >
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 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 >
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 >
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 >
We are well into the cold and flu season, and this year, many areas nationwide have seen a spike in cases of influenza. At Ste. Genevieve R-II, there have been a high number of student absences over the past several weeks due to flu-like symptoms. Influenza (also known as the flu) is a common viral respiratory infection. We would like to share information with... 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 >
SGMS Student Council is sponsoring Kindness Week February 10-14. 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 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 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 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
This month, SGMS focused on one of their dynamic duos: the Ottos! Their dedication to their students and the district have earned them the Faculty April Spotlight for this month! See what their peers had to say about the two below! Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Otto! 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 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Students in Dr. Oldham's World History classes participated in the Global T-Shirt Exchange with students in the United Kingdom, Italy, Croatia, and the Czech Republic. SGMS students brought new and gently used shirts that represented our community to send to students across the globe while those students sent T-Shirts to us that represented their country. This... READ MORE >
SEMO History Professors, Dr. Courtney Kisat, Dr. Joseph Snyder, and Dr. Katie Lee traveled to Ste. Genevieve Middle School to talk to students about their National History Day projects. The interactions between the professors and the students were great because they made suggestions about how to use primary and secondary sources and also how to create story lines... READ MORE >
Dear Parent/Guardian: Results from the 2018 spring Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are now available. Your student’s test results will be sent home with the first semester report card at the beginning of January. If you would like your student’s results sooner, please contact the office to make arrangements. We want you to know how proud we are of... 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 >
Our students and employees joined forces this semester to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This has been a highly coordinated effort led by SGMS Student Council that has incorporated nearly every student at SGMS in one way or another. Not only were we able to submit a generous donation to St. Jude, we also invited other conference schools’... READ MORE >
For the last few months, we have been posting news stories, occasional announcements, and calendar dates in the new Ste. Genevieve R-II mobile app. Each of the building administrators across the district has grown comfortable in its use and have populated their building’s sections with the information they think parents and students would find useful. As of the... READ MORE >
To preserve our operations and to continue providing the food services our families have come to appreciate, we are asking that any lunch debts be addressed before the students leave for break on December 21. Lunch balances can be viewed using your PowerSchool login. If your child or family has a lunch debt, please submit payment or contact me if you need to... READ MORE >
Every student needs a note for every absence. Academic penalties will be assigned at the end of the semester for unexcused (UX), unknown (UK), and excessive excused absences. These penalties are usually avoidable. Use PowerSchool to check your student’s attendance history, and make sure all absence dates have been covered with a note from home. If your student has... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Mrs. Michele Pellikan for receiving the Spotlight Award for November. Mrs. Pellikan was nominated by her fellow coworkers for her dedication and positivity to all SGMS students. 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 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 >
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 >
Mr. Ryan Mueller has been awarded the SGMS Spotlight Award for October. Nominations from his fellow teachers included references to his big heart and dedication to his building and district. Mr. Mueller serves in both the English and Special Services departments of SGMS and has found multiple ways to share his many talents with students both in and out of 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. Each year, NJHS inducts students who have been selected based on their Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Citizenship and Character. There were 51 new members and 23 previous members in grades 7 through 9, who... READ MORE >
Miss Erin Stoll received the SGMS Spotlight Award for September 2018. Recipients are nominated by fellow teachers who recognize one's contributions to SGMS both in and out of the classroom. Miss Stoll's multiple nominations mentioned her dedication, positivity, and willingness to go above and beyond. Miss Stoll is currently the SGMS Pride teacher, co-sponsor of... READ MORE >
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has recognized Mr. Oldham as a Regional Teacher of the Year which qualifies him to be named Missouri Teacher of the Year in August. Congratulations, Mr. Oldham! More info here. READ MORE >