December 2022

Valle students are first and second in Voice of Democracy contest

STE GENEVIEVE — August Palmer (1st place) and Drake Meyer (2nd place) are this year’s winners of the Voice of Democracy contest.   The theme this year was “Why Is the Veteran Important?”   Students submitted a 3-5 minute recorded essay addressing the topic. Essays were judged on originality, content, and delivery. Out of many […]

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Elcie Schweigert participates in East-Central Junior High School Band

STE GENEVIEVE – An eighth grader at Ste. Genevieve Middle School was selected to participate in the East-Central Junior High All-District Band at Sullivan High School Saturday, Nov. 5. Elcie Schweigert was among the students from more than 20 area schools who were selected to be in the band based on the results of their

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Kindergarten students thankful for Cadet teacher

STE GENEVIEVE — Senior Cylie Carlson is a cadet teacher in Ashley Gettinger’s kindergarten classroom. She visits kindergarten each morning for two hours. Recently, she has been teaching lessons with the kindergarten students such as the calendar, the alphabet chart, fast letter retrieval, shared reading, and small groups. The kindergarten students adore Cylie and stay

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Ms. Gettinger’s class holds annual Gratitude Parade

STE. GENEVIEVE — Ms. Ashley Gettinger’s class held its Kindergarten Gratitude Parade again this year! The students decorated balloons after the class read “Balloons Over Broadway” to learn about the history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. After reading “Balloons Over Broadway” by Melissa Sweet and learning about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the students

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Ms. Ehler’s classroom received donated items

STE. GENEVIEVE – We are happy to share that Heather Ehler’s classroom received several donated items from Dean and Lisa Schlueter with Equipment Pro Incorporated! These items were included on a classroom wishlist to benefit the classroom. Some items included a sensory swing; shape, color, and number games; books; interactive felt board pieces; and much

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Schools honor veterans and service members

STE GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District honors veterans, active military and their guests at both the Ste. Genevieve and Bloomsdale campuses in recognition of Veterans Day. Ste. Genevieve Elementary held its program on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Performing Arts Center, and Bloomsdale Elementary will hold its program next Monday, Nov.

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