May 2022

Karen ‘Sue’ Rodewald

Karen “Sue” Rodewald, 70, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her residence. She was born November 2, 1951 in Murphysboro, IL to Darwin F. & Ruby R. (Amberger) Rodewald. “Sue” never met a stranger and loved to help those in need. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with friends and family. […]

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Bloomsdale Elementary kindergarten students publish book

BLOOMSDALE – Recently, Ms. Ashley Gettinger’s kindergarten class at Bloomsdale Elementary had the opportunity to see their writings come to life through the publication of a picture book! Students were inspired by a picture book Ms. Gettinger created when she was in college, as well as a picture book Mrs. Diesel had created and read

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Bloomsdale Elementary School student honored for ‘Doing the Right Thing’

BLOOMSDALE  – A Bloomsdale Elementary School fifth grader student has been honored with a “Do the Right Thing” nomination. Christina Miles was honored for her fast-acting, level-headed and caring response to a classmate in need.   Recently, a group of students were on their way home on the school bus when one student had a

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SGHS Principal named Southeast Region High School Principal of the Year

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School Principal Dr. John Boyd Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (MOASSP) Southeast Region High School Principal of the Year! Dr. Seth Harrell, MOASSP Southeast District President, recently presented Dr. Boyd with his award. Student members of Dr. Boyd’s Principal Advisory Group, as well as high school teachers and

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SGHS student places second in Mineral Area College writing competition

STE. GENEVIEVE – A sophomore at Ste. Genevieve High School placed second in the Mineral Area College English Department’s writing competition. Emma Breeden wrote and submitted an essay entitled: “The Covid-19 Pandemic,” which earned second place in the sophomore division of the writing competition.   She won a creative writing workbook and a journal.  

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GFWC Woman’s Club recognizes local high school students

STE. GENEVIEVE – The General Federal of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Woman’s Club of Ste. Genevieve honored local high school students from both Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District and Valle Catholic Schools at its luncheon on Monday, May 9, 2022 at the VFW Post 2210. Hannah Staab and Lily Hoog The Woman’s Club bestowed students

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SG R-II students compete in Mineral Area K – 12 Student Art Show

STE. GENEVIEVE – Several Ste. Genevieve County School District No. 32 students participated in the Mineral Area K – 12 Student Art Show. In all, 10 students from Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District placed in the contest. The Ste. Genevieve Middle School student winners included:Maycon Damm, 1st Place in the 7 – 8 Black

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