May 2022

Ste. Genevieve R-II educators undertake science of reading professional development

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Fourteen Ste. Genevieve County R-II educators have taken the lead in expanding their knowledge on the Science of Reading this school year.   This group completed the first year of a two-year process for Language Essentials for Reading and Spelling training. Through this process, teachers acquire the ability to assess, identify skill […]

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Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen meets

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen met in regular session last night.   The aldermen heard reports from City Administrator Happy Welch, Fire Chief Kenny Steiger, Community Development Administrator and Tourism Director Jeffery Wix.   The aldermen approved three resolutions:   Resolution 2022-50: Re-appointing Gary Roth to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

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Ste. Gen R-II special education teacher chosen to receive grant

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Southeast Missouri Local Area of Special Educators recently awarded four $250 grants to special education teachers in the Southeast region. Ste. Genevieve R-II’s Cheryl Berkbigler, special education teacher at Bloomsdale Elementary, submitted an entry for materials to assist students in practicing and applying their phonics skills.   Cheryl is one of

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SGHS FBLA holds annual awards and installation banquet

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STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve High School FBLA Chapter held its annual awards and installation banquet May 5, 2022.    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 State Leadership Conference held April 10-12

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Ethel Turley Gross

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A funeral will be held Saturday, May 14, 2022 for 80-year-old Ethel Turley Gross who passed away May 10, 2022, at her residence. Ethel was born January 22, 1942, in Bonne Terre, the daughter of Alfred Dodson and Mabel Iva ‘Wigger’ Dodson who both preceded her in death. She married Ralph Turley. He preceded her

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Students recognized at Ste. Genevieve Elks Student of the Month Banquet

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently Ste. Genevieve high school students who had been recognized as Elks Student of the Month during the 2021-2022 school year were invited to a banquet by the Ste. Genevieve Elks. At the event, the students each received a $250 scholarship. Left to Right: SGHS Counselor Russ Toombs, Jerry Gilman with the

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