Due to the Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service & forecasted inclement weather, all classes in the Rockwood School District are canceled on Monday, December 16, 2019. Please be safe!
My thanks & appreciation to the Rockwood School District for memories & friendships for a lifetime. May our students & educators in Rockwood serve as role models for others with patience & grace. It has been an honor to serve. Until we meet again - Mark Miles
The Chromebook distribution process has been efficient and organized - even with snow & rain. Thanks to each staff member who assisted with placing technology in the hands of our students. Extraordinary efforts in extraordinary times!
Grab-n-Go meals available from 8:00-10:00 am each weekday at Rockwood South Middle School, LaSalle Springs Middle School, & Selvidge Middle School. Thanks to our Nutrition Services staff for feeding our children.
It has been the honor not just of my career but of my lifetime to represent, serve and speak for public schools and superintendents across the nation this past year. Best wishes to the next
@AASAHQ
National Superintendent of the Year!
#NCE2023
Due to hazardous road conditions throughout the area, all classes in the Rockwood School District are cancelled for Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Please be safe.
Due to forecasted inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, all classes in the Rockwood School District are cancelled for Friday, January 17, 2020. Please be safe.
It was an honor and a privilege to speak at the
@AASAHQ
National Superintendent of the Year Gala in Washington, D.C. tonight. I'm humbled to be a voice for public education and the importance of the work that we all engage in.
#ListenLearnLead
#SOY2022
All schools in St. Louis County, including the Rockwood School District, will be closed from March 18 through April 3. All athletics, activities, practices, and events are also canceled. Please check our district website for updates. Please be safe & healthy!
SNOW DAY! All Rockwood schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 2 due to inclement weather. All before and after school activities, Adventure Club and Community Ed programs for today are also canceled.
#SnowDay2022
Due to hazardous road conditions & inclement weather, classes are canceled for students in Early Childhood - 8th Grade in the Rockwood School District for Tuesday, February 16, 2021. The day will be a virtual day (B) of instruction for HS students & teachers.
Hello, Rockwood! My name is Dr. Tim Ricker, and I am honored and thrilled to begin my work as your interim superintendent. I’m looking forward to getting out in our community and hearing your thoughts as we work together to move our great district forward!
#WeAreRockwood
As we begin the first day of Rockwood’s Alternative Learning Plan, our administrators, teachers, & staff members are available for help & support. Let’s connect, learn, & lead!
Our sincere appreciation goes to our Nutrition Services staff members for feeding our children. Grab-n-Go meals available from 8:00-10:00 am each weekday at Selvidge Middle School, Rockwood South Middle School, & LaSalle Springs Middle School.
Dr. Lorinda Krey, Fairway Elementary School Principal, is this year's Distinguished Principal representing the St. Louis Suburban Region for MAESP. Congratulations!
#RockwoodExcellence
Due to hazardous road conditions on Tuesday, February 9, classes in the Rockwood School District are canceled for K-8; the day will be a virtual day of instruction for high school students. Please be safe.
Congratulations to Lafayette High School Principal Dr. Karen Calcaterra - the St. Louis High School Principal of the Year! What an incredible colleague & leader!
Congratulations to Dr. Curtis Cain, the next Rockwood superintendent! “Dr. Cain is a highly accomplished, visionary leader. His classroom focus & dedication to every student’s potential for success align perfectly with Rockwood’s mission, vision & values.”
#ForwardwithLeadership
Humbled and honored to receive the Virgil S. Lagomarcino Laureate Award from
@IowaStateU
. So very grateful to the University, my professors, my mentors and my family for their support.
#Homecoming
In collaboration with other St. Louis City & County School Districts, & aligned with the stay-at-home order issued by St. Louis City & County officials, the Rockwood School District is extending the closure of schools through Wed., April 22, to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Another snow day! All Rockwood schools will be closed tomorrow Thurs. Feb. 3 due to inclement weather. All before & after school activities, Adventure Club and Community Ed programs for Feb. 3 are also canceled. The Board meeting scheduled for Thurs. will be virtual.
#snowday2022
Due to inclement weather, the Rockwood School District will be dismissing classes early today, Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Middle Schools will dismiss at 11:39 am; High Schools at 12:17 pm; Early Start Elementary Schools at 12:23 pm; & Late Start Elementary Schools at 12:59 pm.
SNOW DAY REPEAT! All Rockwood schools will be closed again tomorrow, Fri., Feb. 4 due to inclement weather. Adventure Club & Community Ed programs are also canceled. Check w/ your coach or AD as to what activities may be taking place tomorrow & over the weekend.
#SnowDay2022
Today and every day, let us honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'"
#MLKDay
Today, we conclude the 2019-2020 academic year in the Rockwood School District. Thank you for a unique year filled with unforgettable memories. I look forward to seeing you in person very soon!
In support of community health, all buildings in Rockwood will remain closed through May 21. While our buildings are closed, the Alternative Learning Plan & support services will continue. This decision follows recommendations from local health & government officials.
Congratulations to Meghan Menchella, Ali Pennycuick, & Andrew Ribbing for their selection as 2019 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award Honorees. We are so proud of you!
Congratulations to my esteemed colleague and friend Dr. Bernie DuBray who just wrapped up 38 years as superintendent in
@FZSchools
. So pleased to see
@MoEducation
recognize him as a 2023 Pioneer in Education.
#HerefortheKids
Our hearts are heavy again. What a tremendous loss. Please join us in wrapping our arms around Crestview and our entire Rockwood family.
#wearerockwood
#StrongerTogether
With a heavy heart we have to share that Mr. Wilhite passed away. Heaven must have needed an amazing band director. Terrible loss for Crestview and Rockwood.
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year in the Rockwood School District! I look forward to seeing you in each of our schools this week. Good morning, Eureka Elementary School.
#RSDFirstDay
SNOW DAY! All Rockwood schools will be closed tomorrow, Thurs., Feb. 17 due to inclement weather. All activities, Adventure Club & Community Ed programs are also canceled. The Board meeting will be virtual & livestreamed on the RSD YouTube channel.
#SnowDay2022
So thankful to see many enthusiastic staff members & students (virtually) on the first day of the 20-21 school year at Wildwood Middle, Pond, Green Pines, Lafayette, Babler, Rockwood Valley, Wild Horse, & Chesterfield.
Excited to see so many enthusiastic middle school students & staff learning and leading at school today. Our challenge is to sustain our health, safety, and learning.
#RockwoodExcellence
I look forward to seeing all our students and staff as I make my rounds throughout Rockwood in the coming weeks & months. Today, I witnessed the Marquette & Rockwood Summit football teams and the Marquette marching band in action.
#MemorableSummer
Congratulations to Rockwood South Middle's Dr. Laurie Birkenmeier! She was just honored as the St. Louis Association of Secondary School Principals Middle School Principal of the Year for 2023!
#ForwardwithLeadership
Marquette defeats Parkway South 42-0. Our Mustang Marching Band put on quite a show at halftime with the football team cheering them on - a heartwarming experience!
Due to hazardous road conditions on Wednesday , February 10, classes in the Rockwood School District are canceled for Early Childhood through Grade 8. The day will be a virtual day of instruction for high school students. Please be safe.
Bergen Toth, LaSalle Springs MS teacher, 2022 St. Louis Regional Teacher of the Year Award winner was recognized this evening. So very proud of her!
#ForwardwithLeadership
Have you thanked a school counselor this week? Every day, Rockwood has amazing counselors across the district working with students and helping them to dream big.
#WeAreRockwood
#NSCW23
Our words matter. And still they are not enough. Our actions matter. And they can have tremendous impact. In Rockwood, Universal Equity, Opportunity, & Access remain focus areas. Let us act to ensure this becomes a reality.
Congratulations to Mr. Jim Allen who has worked for Rockwood for 32 years! He has been a staple at Rockwood South Middle and he will be greatly missed. Thank you and congratulations on retirement Mr. Jim!
#WeAreRockwood
Had a great meeting with students at Crestview Middle this morning. While waiting on them, I had an opportunity to visit with this young man.
#ListenLearnLead
Dr. Stefanie Steffan and I provided many books to Rockwood students during round two of the Rockwood Book Bus Tour. The tour resumes tomorrow afternoon. We hope to see you!
I can’t fully express how impressive the Wildwood MS band was at the
@mmea428
conference this morning. They were unbelievable. So very proud of ALL of them!
#WeAreRockwood
Lafayette High School hosted the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee tonight. I haven’t laughed that much in so long. Thank you for bringing joy to our lives!
An elegant, upbeat, & memorable performance by the Rockwood South Middle School 8th Grade Concert Band at the 2020 Missouri Music Educators Association Conference!
The Rockwood administrative team just wrapped up two full days of
#FosteringUnity
by exploring the concepts of dignity and belonging. Looking forward to welcoming all staff and students back very soon!
#FocusonOurFuture
Four fire districts offered to help stock Rockwood Got Your Back Pack's pantry with a food drive, but the school closure brought that to a halt.
Now, personnel in each of the districts serving Rockwood are donating $500 to help stock the shelves. Thank you, emergency responders!
Grab-n-Go meals for students continue to be provided each weekday from 8:00-10:00 am at LaSalle Springs Middle School, Rockwood South Middle School, & Selvidge Middle School. Our Nutrition Services staff members are Heroes for Health!
The Rockwood Summit Silver Falcon marching band and the cross country team were hard at work this afternoon. I am impressed with their commitment to excellence.
Who needs the NFL on Sunday afternoons? Rockwood Summit kicks off against Parkway Central this afternoon. In the first quarter, we are tied 7-7. Let’s go, Falcons!
It was an honor to be Grand Marshal of this year's Eureka Days Parade. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our community on this beautiful day!
#WeAreRockwood
#SafeFocusedFun
#EurekaDays2022
“There is a time and a place for statewide required assessments and now is not the time. Effective immediately, Missouri will be cancelling statewide required assessments for this school year.”
-
@MoCommissioner
The celebration of teaching excellence continued this evening as we honored Meghan Menchella as Missouri State Regional Teacher of the Year. We are so proud of you, Meghan!