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SGHS Speaking Dragons advance to regional semi-finals, finals

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Speaking Dragons have wrapped up a strong stretch of competition, closing out the regional preliminary rounds with several students advancing to the semi-finals and finals on Dec. 8.     Regional Semi-Finalists/Finalists   Sophia Jordan and Emily Merrifield – Duo Interpretation Ashtyn Neel and Caroline Roth – […]

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SGE honors students in annual Veterans Day art contest

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Elementary continued its annual Veterans Day Art Contest this year, an event led by art teacher Haley Schnitzler which celebrates student creativity and pays tribute to those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.     Each student created artwork reflecting their appreciation for America and honoring the

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Learn to use deer tallow with MDC’s virtual programs Dec. 16

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Learn how to use deer tallow from the comfort of your own home during two virtual programs on Tuesday, Dec. 16 with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Historically, many parts of harvested deer were used for survival. From meat for consumption to candle making from the tallow, every usable part of

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German language students visit Kaplan-Feldman Holocaust Museum

STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, Middle and high school students enrolled in Ste. Genevieve’s German language courses visited the Kaplan-Feldman Holocaust Museum in St. Louis in November.   During the trip, students explored exhibits that document the history of the Holocaust, highlight individual stories and examine the consequences of hatred and intolerance.   The visit offered

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Congratulations Dr. Nanya Gegg

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve School District R-II has announced Ste. Genevieve Elementary School Principal Dr. Nanya Gegg has been named the 2026 Distinguished Principal for the Southeast Region by the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP).     In a news release, the district stated “This honor celebrates her steady leadership, her commitment

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SGHS Students Perform at All District Choir; Two Earn All State Honorable Mention

STE. GENEVIEVE – Four Ste. Genevieve High School students—Lucy Hunsley, Madi Shuffler, Carter Hogenmiller, and Tegan Graves—performed at the All District Choir event on Saturday, Nov. 15. The group represented SGHS with strong musicianship and dedication!     A special congratulations goes to Lucy Hunsley and Tegan Graves, who were selected as All State Choir

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SGHS students earn top honors at Southeast Missouri Job Olympics

STE. GENEVIEVE – Three Ste. Genevieve High School students earned multiple awards at the Southeast Missouri Job Olympics on Nov. 14, a regional competition that highlights transition and employability skills among high school students in special education.       Evan Coin, Mackayla Carron, and Kaiden Woody represented SGHS and excelled across several workplace-based events!

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Kathy Kreitler completes Crisis Intervention Team training

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste Genevieve Community Services Forum has announced Kathy Kreitler, domestic violence advocate, has successfully completed the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) 40 hour training, conducted by the SEMO CIT Council.     The classes were offered at The Perry County Justice Center by Sheriff Jason Klaus, CIT Regional Coordinator, and his team.  

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SIU’s 2025 Holiday Craft Sale to feature more than 75 unique vendors

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Imagine finding just the perfect gifts for family, friends and yourself this holiday season. You need look no further than Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Holiday Craft Sale Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 4-6.   Offering a diverse assortment of unique handiworks, SIU’s Holiday Craft Sale Dec. 4-6 is a popular event with

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Du Quoin State Fair earns national recognition for nature area projects

DU QUOIN, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair has earned national recognition from the International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE), receiving first place in the Facility Beautification Project category and second place in the Other Unique Marketing Tactic category for its work developing the Du Quoin State Fair Nature Area.     Both award-winning

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