Rockwood School District

Congratulations to Lafayette High student Emma Karsten, who was named runner-up for Young Weather Photographer of the Year by the Royal Meteorological Society for her photo of a spring storm rolling in over Lafayette! Learn more: https://www.rmets.org/node/407338

Congratulations to LaSalle Springs Middle language arts teacher Allison Seitz, who is among five educators internationally to earn an Education Innovation Award from a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching about ocean conservation issues! Learn more: https://www.rsdmo.org//LaSalle-Springs-Middle-Teacher-Earn

The Rockwood School District's "Read Like Me" series features district staff members leading read alouds of books that promote messages of universal equity, opportunity and access. In this edition, Superintendent Dr. Mark Miles leads a reading of "All Are Welcome Here" and discusses the importance of reflecting diversity in the Rockwood curriculum with Director of Education Equity and Diversity Brittany Hogan.

During the week of Oct. 26-30, Rockwood Community Partners in Prevention will host drug use prevention events virtually in recognition of national Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign that promotes family and individual responsibilities for living healthy and drug-free lifestyles, without illegal drugs or the illegal use of legal drugs. Learn more about the events: https://www.rsdmo.org//Rockwood-Holds-Drug-Use-Prevention-

Check out this KSDK News feature on Kellison Elementary's new Playground Communication board, which is helping children interact on the playground!

Ellisville Elementary fourth-grade teacher John Hartmann, Rockwood South Middle academic stretch teacher Alexandra Forgerson and Marquette High science teacher Dr. Cathy Farrar have been named Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award recipients for 2020! Hartmann, Forgerson and Farrar are among nearly 100 teachers from across the St. Louis metropolitan area who are being recognized this year through the Emerson program as examples of truly outstanding educational excellence. Co...ngratulations to Rockwood's recipients! Learn more: https://www.rsdmo.org//Three-Rockwood-Educators-Earn-Emers

The Rockwood Summit High football team is calling on a group of its alumni to serve as guiding influences for the Falcons' current players. Rockwood Summit started a mentorship program over the summer that has led to more than 50 current players being paired with alumni for one-on-one interactions. Summit is also teaming up with alumni in the St. Louis area to put on a series of "Be a Man" events that teach Falcons players valuable lessons for life beyond football, including a recent hands-on automobile maintenance demonstration that also gave the students a chance to talk with law enforcement officers about what to expect if they're ever pulled over. Learn more: https://www.rsdmo.org//Summit-Football-Provides-Mentors,-P

Rockwood is the No. 3 district in the state of Missouri, according to Niche.com's 2021 rankings! As a district, Rockwood received an A+ grade from the site, and all 29 of our elementary, middle and high schools received at least an A grade, including 11 that received an A+. Rockwood ranked in the top 2 percent of Niche's national rankings, which polled nearly 11,000 districts nationwide. Congratulations to all the students, families and staff members who continue to make Roc...kwood such an outstanding educational community! Learn more: https://www.rsdmo.org//Rockwood-Ranked-3rd-Best-District-i

On Oct. 14, Rockwood School District welcomed more than 3,500 learners in third through fifth grade back to school buildings for in-person classes! We want to thank all of our staff members for the hard work and dedication they have put into ensuring a safe return for our Early Childhood and elementary students, as well as our families and students for their partnership during this time. Here are some scenes from around the district yesterday!

On Oct. 14, more than 3,500 third- through fifth-grade students from across Rockwood School District returned to their school buildings for in-person classes. Around 900 third- through fifth-grade families chose to continue learning virtually through Rockwood at Home. Thank you to the extraordinary teachers, principals and staff who are making it safe for our children to continue their education!

It's National School Lunch Week! Rockwood Child Nutrition Services staff members are ensuring that our at-home learners are receiving nutritional lunches and children attending in-person classes are being served in a safe and clean environment. Learn more: https://www.rsdmo.org//Oct.-12-16-Rockwood-Recognizes-Chil

Kellison Elementary parent Amanda Roedel worked with Rockwood and Kellison staff to install a sign to the school playground that helps her son, Blake, communicate with other children. Blake, who is a person with autism, can now interact with his friends by pointing to 44 different activities, requests and emotions. Learn more: https://www.rsdmo.org//New-Playground-Sign-Helps-Kellison-

Rockwood students and staff members interacted with New York Times-bestselling author Nic Stone last week at a virtual launch party for her new book, "Dear Justyce," presented by the Rockwood Department of Educational Equity and Diversity and the district's secondary librarians. Learn more: https://www.rsdmo.org//Rockwood-Students-Staff-Interact-wi