May 2024

Ste. Genevieve High School Class of 2024 commencement

Submitted article by Ste. Genevieve County School District No. 32 STE. GENEVIEVE – Congratulations to the Class of 2024 on their graduation from Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District! We are beyond proud of you, and wish you the best as you move forward.   Prior to the ceremony, Ste. Genevieve High School Principal Dr.

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Ste. Genevieve R-II school board has amended agenda for tonight’s meeting

STE. GENEVIEVE – At 4:06 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2024, the Ste. Genevieve School District R-II issued an amended agenda for tonight’s meeting of the school board.   The amended agenda:   Tuesday, May 21, 2024 REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING AGENDA Board of Education Meeting LOCATION Ste. Genevieve High School – R.W. Thomas Library Projection Room,

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Bloomsdale Elementary holds annual kindergarten celebration

STE. GENEVIEVE – Once again, Bloomsdale Elementary School joyfully held its annual kindergarten celebration at the Performing Arts Center on the Ste. Genevieve campus.     The anticipation was palpable as the students prepared to showcase their do-see-do skills and vocal talents in this year’s rendition of E-I-E-I OOPS, the Musical.    Under the guidance

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Bloomsdale Elementary kindergarten class publishes book

STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, Ashley Gettinger’s kindergarten class at Bloomsdale Elementary had the opportunity to see its writings come to life through the publication of a picture book.     It all began when Ms. Gettinger talked with her class about the writing process—brainstorming ideas, writing a draft, illustrating a visual to accompany the text—and

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Jackson man arrested in Cape Girardeau on Ste. Genevieve Co. warrants

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Cape Girardeau police report the arrest of a 46-year-old Jackson man on two Ste. Genevieve County warrants.   Jonathan J. Lintner is charged with failure to appear for driving while revoked/suspended and failure to drive on right half of roadway and exceeding the posted speed limit.  

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May Ste. Genevieve Art Walk features about a dozen locations 

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve celebrates its heritage as an art community during the town’s 4th Friday Art Walk scheduled from 6-9 p.m. on May 24.     “Ste. Genevieve is mostly known for it’s French heritage and historic buildings,” a spokesman said. “Fewer people are aware of its ties to the art world through

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Mississippi River remains above flood stage

CHESTER – The Mississippi River remained above flood stage Sunday. The river was at 28.48 Sunday morning, 1.48 feet above the 27.0 flood stage. It was forecast to fall to 27.8 this morning, then fall below flood stage to 26.8 Tuesday, 25.8 Wednesday, 25.1 Thursday and 24.5 Friday. The high water has forced the suspension

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Old Whistler is winning nickname for VFW cannon

STE. GENEVIEVE – A nickname has been chosen for the VFW cannon which is being restored. The top three names were all from St. Agnes School: 1st place:  “Old Whistler”, Lyla Shortt, St. Agnes 7th Grade  2nd place:  “The Annihilator”, Ben Lester, St. Agnes 5th Grade 3rd place:  “The Moses”, Lyla Bauman, St. Agnes 7th

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