Ste. Genevieve News

A Lesson in Language, Culture, and Kindness

STE. GENEVIEVE – In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Spanish teacher Mrs. Teresa Caba and several of her students visited Mrs. Sara Roth’s second grade class to share lessons in language and culture.     The older students taught the younger Dragons a few Spanish words and phrases, helping them practice basic greetings and vocabulary.

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ICE announces death of illegal alien from Mexico in Ste. Genevieve County Jail

WASHINGTON D.C.—Leo Cruz-Silva, a 34-year-old an illegal alien from Mexico died Oct. 4 at the Ste. Genevieve County Jail in Missouri. He was pronounced dead at 3:47 p.m. by Ste. Genevieve County EMS paramedics.   Earlier that day, a county jail staff member found Cruz-Silva with a sheet tied around his neck in what looked

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Red Cross: Take steps now to support a strong blood supply

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO —The American Red Cross asks donors to make an appointment now to give blood or platelets to support patients counting on a consistent blood supply to survive and heal. While emergencies often grab headlines, the need for blood is constant. Especially in October, as donation appointments can often drop quickly when people settle

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Jacey Bauman named October Rotary Student of the Month

STE. GENEVIEVE – Congratulations to Jacey Bauman, the Rotary Student of the Month for October from Ste. Genevieve High School.     Jacey is the daughter of Jason and Lacey Bauman.   Jacey’s scholastic honors include: being ranked in the top 10 percent for two years and 25 percent of her class four years; being

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SGMS NJHS students volunteer at Memorial Cemetery

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Middle School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), sponsored by Mrs. Bre Uzzell, has partnered with the Foundation for the Restoration of Ste. Genevieve to assist with clean-up efforts at the Memorial Cemetery this fall.     The first volunteer day took place on Sept. 20, when students gathered to

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SGHS hosts inaugural French Honor Society induction ceremony

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School held its first-ever induction ceremony for the Société Honoraire de Français (French Honor Society) this fall, led by French teacher Mme. Bre Uzzell.     The French Honor Society recognizes high-achieving students who have demonstrated excellence in French studies and a commitment to understanding Francophone cultures. During the

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SGHS French students experience Moroccan tea ceremony

STE. GENEVIEVE  – Ste. Genevieve High School French 4 students in Mme. Bre Uzzell’s class explored the Maghreb region of French-speaking Northern Africa this week, concluding their study with an authentic Moroccan tea ceremony.     Students learned about the cultural significance of the ceremony, including the type of tea traditionally used, and watched a

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