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Your Guide to Important Information in Rockwood
2014-2015
Rockwood School District
Introduction
This publication is provided to members of the Rockwood community to ensure that
parents, patrons and students have access to information about Rockwood events, committees
and personnel. Parents will find information pertaining to their children’s schools, calendars, District
committees and contact information for Rockwood staff members who will assist finding answers to
questions.
Table of Contents
District Mission, Vision, Value Statements................................................................................. 2
District Goals.............................................................................................................................. 2
Rockwood Administration.......................................................................................................... 3
Who to Call for What ...............................................................................................................4
District Facts............................................................................................................................... 5
District Calendar..................................................................................................................... 6-7
Board of Education Meetings...................................................................................................... 8
Board of Education Members..................................................................................................... 8
School/Locations/Start and Stop Times................................................................................. 9-10
Maps......................................................................................................................................... 11
Feeder Patterns.......................................................................................................................... 12
PTO List................................................................................................................................... 13
Volunteer Opportunities........................................................................................................... 14
Emergency Preparedness and Support....................................................................................... 15
Community Information
Chamber of Commerce ...................................................................................................... 16
Legislative Information .................................................................................................. 17-18
District Website ....................................................................................................................... 19
Special School District Contacts .............................................................................................. 20
Transportation Services ............................................................................................................ 21
Child Nutrition Services .......................................................................................................... 22
Rockwood Connect....................................................................................................................23
Rockwood Acronyms and Abbreviations ............................................................................. 24-26
History of RSD ................................................................................................................... 27-28
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Rockwood School District
2014–2019
STRATEGIC PLAN
GOAL 1:
Student Learning
All students will demonstrate
academic growth and be wellprepared for their future.
GOAL 2:
Highly Effective Staff
GOAL 3:
District Finance
Recruit, attract, develop and retain
highly effective staff to carry out the
Rockwood School District’s mission,
goals and objectives.
Ensure efficient operations and
accountability for responsible use
of district resources.
GOAL 4:
School Climate
Create a safe and caring learning
environment that includes a
positive school culture and positive
collaboration and communication
throughout the school and community.
GOAL 5:
Governance
Govern the Rockwood School District
in an efficient and effective manner,
providing leadership and representation
to benefit the students, staff and
patrons of the district.
Mission
We do whatever it takes to
ensure all students realize
their potential.
Vision
By continuously improving
in every aspect of our
performance, the Rockwood
School District empowers
students to command
their future.
Core Values
Promote and model ethical
values and good character
as the foundation of
performance.
Build a safe and caring
school community.
Provide a meaningful
and challenging academic
program that connects all
students to learning and
honors their differences.
Engage all stakeholders
in shared responsibility
for learning, character
and climate.
COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Rockwood Administration
Dr. Eric Knost
Superintendent
733-2005
Will Blaylock
Chief Information Officer
733-1131
Dr. Jane Brown
Executive Director of Pre-K and Elementary Schools
733-2107
Kim Cranston, APR
Chief Communications Officer
733-1141
Dr. Karen Hargadine
Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Support Services
733-2010
Dr. Katie Reboulet
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
733-2034
Tim Rooney, CPA
Chief Financial and Legislative Officer
733-2020
Dr. Jim Wipke
Executive Director of Secondary Education
733-2104
Unless otherwise noted, all phone numbers are within the 636 area code.
Who to Call for What
General Information
Sue Alt
636-733-1143
[email protected]
Child Nutrition
Carmen Fischer, Director of Child Nutrition Services
636-733-3250
[email protected]
Community Education
Michael Seppi, Director
636-733-2015
[email protected]
Educational Equity and Diversity
Dr. Terry Harris, Director
636-733-2180
[email protected]
Human Resources
Dr. Katie Reboulet, Assistant Superintendent for
Human Resources
636-733-2035
[email protected]
Facilities
Chris Freund
Director of Facilities
636-733-3270
[email protected]
Finance Department
Tim Rooney, CPA, Chief Financial and Legislative
Affairs Officer
636-733-2019
[email protected]
Learning and Support Services
Dr. Karen Hargadine, Assistant Superintendent of
Learning and Support Services
636-733-2011
[email protected]
Pre-K and Elementary Schools
Dr. Jane Brown, Executive Director of
Pre-K/Elementary Education
636-733-2105
[email protected]
Secondary Education
Dr. Jim Wipke, Executive Director of Secondary
Education
636-733-2103
[email protected]
Schools Foundation
Debbie Fluchel, Executive Director
636-236-1151
[email protected]
Student Services
Beth Knes, Interim Executive Director of
Student Services
636-733-2186
[email protected]
Transportation
William Sloan, Director of Purchasing/Transportation
636-733-2032
[email protected]
Bus Services – Call bus services at the following
phone numbers:
First Student – Wildwood/Grover: 636-458-2044
First Student - Fenton: 636-677-7711
Durham- VICC/DEED: (314) 721-8657
Website
Rockwood Communications
636-733-1147
[email protected]
District Facts
2013-2014
Missouri Department of Secondary and Elementary Education (DESE)
Accreditation Rating: Distinction with Performance
Expansion Management Magazine: “Gold Medal” rating
Standard & Poor’s Bond Rating: AAA
21,536 Students (13-14 enrollment)
3,311 Employees
19 Elementary Schools
6 Middle Schools
4 High Schools
10 National Blue Ribbon Schools
14 Missouri Gold Star Schools of Excellence
Rockwood covers 150 square miles.
Rockwood serves communities in all or parts of: Ballwin, Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley, Ellisville,
Eureka, Fenton, Wildwood and Winchester.
Rockwood offers separate campuses for gifted, early childhood and alternative high school education.
Finance Information
Every public school district in the state receives a specific amount of money for each pupil in the district from the
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The amount is based on a funding formula defined in the
Missouri State Statutes.
The additional revenue needed to pay for public education comes primarily from state sales taxes and local property taxes.
The tax rates are levied in an amount approved by each district’s residents.
Sources of Operating Revenue
Local Property Taxes............................. 65.6%
State Sales Taxes..................................... 7.7%
Desegregation Aid................................... 4.9%
State Foundation Formula.................... 13.8%
Other Local, State and Federal................ 8.0%
Uses of Operating Expenditures
Instruction............................................ 69.9%
Facilities and Maintenance.................... 14.3%
School Support....................................... 7.0%
Central Administration........................... 4.8%
Transportation........................................ 4.0%
Rockwood had a tax rate of $4.6833 for the 2013-2014 school year.
BOE Approved 01/17/13
Revision BOE Approval 01/23/14
ROCKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL CALENDAR
2014-15
New Teacher Orientation .................................................................. Thursday, July 31 through Monday, August 4
Regular Teacher Orientation – (Teachers on Duty) .......................... Tuesday, August 5 through Friday, August 8
First Day of School for Students................................................................................................ Monday, August 11
No School - Labor Day .......................................................................................................... Monday, September 1
Professional Development Day – Early Dismissal
Group A ....................................................................................... Tuesday, September 9
Group B ................................................................................ Wednesday, September 10
Group C .................................................................................... Thursday, September 11
Professional Development Day – Early Dismissal
Group A ........................................................................................... Tuesday, October 7
Group B ...................................................................................... Wednesday, October 8
Group C .......................................................................................... Thursday, October 9
No School – Conference Compensation Day ..............................................................................Friday, October 31
Professional Development Day – Early Dismissal
Group A ..................................................................................... Tuesday, November 11
Group B ................................................................................ Wednesday, November 12
Group C .................................................................................... Thursday, November 13
No School - Thanksgiving Holidays .............................. Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28
Professional Development Day – Early Dismissal
Group A ........................................................................................ Tuesday, December 9
Group B ................................................................................. Wednesday, December 10
Group C .................................................................................... Thursday, December 11
Early Dismissal – Elementary/Middle Schools – (Teachers on Duty) .................................... Friday, December 19
No School - Winter Break .......................................................... Monday, December 22 through Friday, January 2
No School – Teacher Work Day (Teachers on Duty) .................................................................... Friday, January 2
School Resumes; Second Semester Begins – (Students Return) ................................................ Monday, January 5
Professional Development Day – Early Dismissal
Groups A,B,C .................................................................................... Friday, January 16
No School - Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Holiday .......................................................... Monday, January 19
Professional Development Day – Early Dismissal
Groups A,B,C .................................................................................. Friday, February 13
No School - Presidents’ Day Holiday ..................................................................................... Monday, February 16
No School – Conference Compensation Day ................................................................................ Friday, March 13
No School - Spring Recess ............................................................... Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20
No School – Spring Holiday .............................................................................................................. Friday, April 3
Professional Development Day – Early Dismissal
Group A ................................................................................................ Tuesday, April 7
Group B ........................................................................................... Wednesday, April 8
Group C .............................................................................................. Thursday, April 9
Professional Development Day – Early Dismissal
Group A ................................................................................................. Tuesday, May 5
Group B ............................................................................................ Wednesday, May 6
Group C ............................................................................................... Thursday, May 7
Last Day for Seniors ........................................................................................................................ Friday, May 15
Last Day for Students/Early Dismissal – Elementary/Middle Schools – (Teachers on Duty) .... Thursday, May 21
Records Day (Teachers on Duty)...................................................................................................... Friday, May 22
BOE Approved 01/17/13
Revision BOE Approval 01/23/14
2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR
STUDENT ATTENDANCE DAYS BY QUARTER AND SEMESTER
Days
1st Quarter ends ........... October 10
44
2nd Quarter ends .......... December 19 46
1st Semester ends ......... December 19
90
3rd Quarter Ends Elementary .............. February 27
3rd Quarter Ends Middle/High ............ March 5
4th Quarter Ends .................................. May 21
2nd Semester Ends ............................... May 21
1st Semester
2nd Semester
Total Student Attendance Days
Elem.
Days
38
52
90
Middle/High
Days
42
48
90
90 days
90 days
180
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS – EARLY DISMISSAL
GROUP A SCHOOLS
Ballwin, Ellisville, Kehrs Mill,
Westridge, Wild Horse,
Woerther, Crestview, Selvidge.
GROUP B SCHOOLS
Babler, Blevins, Chesterfield,
Eureka Elem., Fairway, Geggie,
Green Pines, Pond, Ridge
Meadows, LaSalle Springs,
Rockwood Valley, Wildwood.
GROUP C SCHOOLS
Bowles, Kellison, Stanton,
Uthoff Valley, Rockwood
South.
High Schools (PLC)
Professional Learning
Community
Late Start Days
8/25, 9/8, 9/22, 10/6, 10/20,
11/3, 11/17, 12/8/2014
1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 3/30,
4/13, 4/27/2015
Tuesdays:
Fridays:
9/9, 10/7, 11/11, 12/9, 4/7, 5/5
1/16, 2/13
Wednesdays:
Fridays:
9/10, 10/8, 11/12, 12/10, 4/8, 5/6
1/16, 2/13
Thursdays:
Fridays:
9/11, 10/9, 11/13, 12/11, 4/9, 5/7
1/16, 2/13
High Schools
Early Dismissal
Elementary/Middle
Schools
Early Dismissal
Final Exam
December 17, 18, 19 2014
Records Day
December 19, 2014
May 19, 20, 21 2015
May 21, 2015
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SNOW MAKE-UP SCHEDULE
HIGH SCHOOLS, MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Days added at end of the year
SNOW DAY
LAST DAY FOR
LAST DAY FOR
LAST DAY FOR
SENIORS
STUDENTS
TEACHERS
#1
May 15
(no change) May 21
(no change) May 22
#2
May 15
(no change) May 21
(no change) May 22
#3
May 15
(no change) May 21
(no change) May 22
#4
May 15
(no change) May 21
(no change) May 22
#5
May 15
(no change) May 21
(no change) May 22
#6
May 15
(no change) May 21
(no change) May 22
#7
May 15
May 22
May 26
#8
May 15
May 22
May 26
#9
May 15
May 26
May 27
#10
May 15
May 26
May 27
Board of Education
Meetings
Members
Meetings are held at Crestview Middle School, located at
16025 Clayton Road in Ellisville. Meetings begin at 7:00
p.m. unless otherwise noted.
William (Bill) Brown, President
740 Emerald Oaks Court
Eureka, MO 63025
(636) 938-3345
[email protected]
Term Expires 2015
2014
•July 17
•August 7
•August 21
•September 4
•September 18
•October 2
•October 16
•November 13 (Awards at 7 p.m., Board Meeting to follow)
•December 4
•December 18
2015
•January 8
•January 22
•February 5
•February 19 (Awards 7 p.m., Board Meeting to follow)
•March 5
•March 26
•April 9
•April 23 (Awards 7 p.m., Board Meeting to follow)
•May 7 (Awards 7 p.m., Board Meeting to follow)
•May 21
•June 4
•June 18
•July 16
Loralee Mondl, Vice President
1524 Legacy Circle
Fenton, MO 63026
(314) 277-5940
[email protected]
Term Expires: 2016
Sherri Rogers, Director
1734 Clarkson Rd, Box 238
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 808-5600
[email protected]
Term Expires 2015
Matt Doell, Director
P.O. Box 294
Eureka, MO 63025
(314) 575-8618
[email protected]
Term Expires 2017
Dr. Keith Kinder, Director
523 Terrington Dr.
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 384-9204
[email protected]
Term Expires 2017
Dominque’ Paul, Director
1194 Oak Hill Court
Ellisville, MO 63021
(636) 577-2776
[email protected]
Term Expires 2017
Rob Castle
232 Jefferson Circle
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 399-6893
[email protected]
Term Expires: 2015
Schools
Locations
Locations/Start
and Stop Times
Pre K - Elementary Schools
Babler Elementary School
9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
1955 Shepard Rd., Wildwood, MO 63038
Office: 733-1175 • Principal Tim Buss
Geggie Elementary School
9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
430 Bald Hill Rd., Eureka, MO 63025
Office: 733-3200 • Principal Dr. Mary Kleekamp
Ballwin Elementary School
8:23 a.m. - 3:13 p.m.
400 Jefferson, Ballwin, MO 63021
Office: 891-6575 • Principal Dr. Rodney Lewis
Green Pines Elementary School
8:23 a.m. - 3:13 p.m.
16543 Green Pines Dr., Wildwood, MO 63011
Office: 733-4150 • Principal Dr. Paul Godwin
Blevins Elementary School
9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
25 E. North St., Eureka, MO 63025
Office: 733-3175 • Principal Dr. Sharon Jackson
Kehrs Mill Elementary School
9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
2650 Kehrs Mill Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63017
Office: 891-6050 • Principal Dr. Christina Garland
Bowles Elementary School
9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. Kellison Elementary School
8:23 a.m. - 3:13 p.m.
501 Bowles Ave., Fenton, MO 63026
1626 Hawkins Rd., Fenton, MO 63026
Office: 891-6775 • Principal Dr. Danielle Vogelsang
Office: 891-6700 • Principal Brian Gentz
Center for Creative Learning (CCL)
265 Old State Rd., Ellisville, MO 63021
Office: 891-6550 • Director Dr. Dottie Barbeau
Pond Elementary School
9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
17200 Manchester Rd., Wildwood, MO 63040
Office: 733-3225 • Principal Carlos Diaz-Granados
Chesterfield Elementary School
9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
17700 Wild Horse Creek Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63005
Office: 891-6500 • Principal Dr. Meg Brooks
Ridge Meadows Elementary School 9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
777 Ridge Rd., Ellisville, MO 63021
Office: 891-6650 • Principal Dr. Amy Digman
Early Childhood Center at Clarkson Valley
2730 Valley Road, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Office: 891-6200• Director Dr. Michael Barla
Stanton Elementary School
8:23 a.m. - 3:13 p.m.
1430 Flora Del Dr., Fenton, MO 63026
Office: 891-6750 • Interim Principal Christine Starnes
Early Childhood Center at Vandover Campus
1900 Hawkins Road, Fenton, MO 63026
Office: 891-6690 • Director Dr. Michael Barla
Uthoff Valley Elementary School 9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
1600 Uthoff Dr., Fenton, MO 63026
Office: 891-6725 • Principal Danna Thorne
Ellisville Elementary School
9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
1425 Froesel, Ellisville, MO 63011
Office: 891-6600 • Principal Dr. Allison Loy
Westridge Elementary School
8:23 a.m. - 3:13 p.m.
908 Crestland Dr., Ballwin, MO 63011
Office: 891-6150 • Principal Lance Wheeler
Eureka Elementary School
9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
442 West Fourth St., Eureka, MO 63025
Office: 733-3150 • Principal Lynn White
Wild Horse Elementary School
8:23 a.m. - 3:13 p.m.
16695 Wild Horse Creek Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63005
Office: 891-6075 • Principal Patrick Fisher
Fairway Elementary School
9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
480 Old Fairway Dr., Wildwood, MO 63040
Office: 733-4175 • Principal Dr. Dave Cobb
Woerther Elementary School
9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
314 New Ballwin Road, Ballwin, MO 63021
Office: 891-6175 • Principal Jane Levy
Unless otherwise noted, all phone numbers are within the 636 area code.
Schools
Locations/Start and Stop Times
Middle Schools
High Schools
Crestview Middle School
7:30 a.m. - 2:22 p.m.
16025 Clayton Rd., Ellisville, MO 63011
Office: 891-6950 • Principal Dr. Nisha Patel
Eureka High School
8:16 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
4525 Highway 109, Eureka, MO 63025
Office: 733-3100 • Principal Deborah Asher
LaSalle Springs Middle School
7:30 a.m. - 2:22 p.m.
3300 Highway 109, Wildwood, MO 63038
Office: 733-4200 • Principal Debbie Brandt
Lafayette High School
8:16 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
17050 Clayton Road, Wildwood, MO 63011
Office: 733-4100 • Principal John Shaughnessy
Rockwood South Middle School
7:30 a.m. - 2:22 p.m.
1628 Hawkins Rd., Fenton, MO 63026
Office: 891-6850 • Principal Dr. Linda Miller
Marquette High School
8:16 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
2351 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Office: 891-6000 • Principal Dr. Greg Mathison
Rockwood Valley Middle School
7:30 a.m. - 2:22 p.m.
1220 Babler Park Dr., Wildwood, MO 63038
Office: 733-4270 • Principal Dr. Karen Hedrick
Rockwood Summit High School
8:16 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
1780 Hawkins Road, Fenton, MO 63026
Office: 891-6800 • Principal Renee Trotier
Selvidge Middle School
7:30 a.m. - 2:22 p.m.
235 New Ballwin Rd., Ballwin, MO 63021
Office: 891-6100 • Principal Dr. Michael Anselmo
Individualized Learning Center
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Office Hours: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Administrative Center Annex “B”
500 North Central, Eureka, MO 63025
Office: 733-2100 • Administrator Matt Dieckhaus
Wildwood Middle School
7:30 a.m. - 2:22 p.m.
17401 Manchester Rd., Wildwood, MO 63038
Office: 733-4230 • Principal Dr. Allison Klouse
Unless otherwise noted, all phone numbers are within the 636 area code.
CHESTERFIELD
SELVIDGE
235 New Ballwin Rd.
Ballwin, MO 63021-4799
891-6100
WILDWOOD
17401 Manchester Rd.
Wildwood, MO 63038-1906
733-4230
EUREKA
4525 Highway 109
Eureka, MO 63025-1248
733-3100
LAFAYETTE
17050 Clayton Rd.
Wildwood, MO 63011-1792
733-4100
MARQUETTE
2351 Clarkson Rd.
Chesterfield, MO 63017-7122
891-6000
ROCKWOOD SUMMIT
1780 Hawkins Rd.
Fenton, MO 63026-2650
891-6800
CRESTVIEW
BABLER
16025 Clayton Rd.
Ellisville, MO 63011-2162
891-6950
1955 Shepard Rd.
Glencoe, MO 63038-1431
733-1175
LASALLE SPRINGS
BALLWIN
3300 Highway 109
Wildwood, MO 63038-2201
733-4200
400 Jefferson
Ballwin, MO 63021-4925
891-6575
ROCKWOOD SOUTH
BLEVINS
1628 Hawkins Rd.
Fenton, MO 63026-2629
891-6850
25 East North St.
Eureka, MO 63025-1206
733-3175
ROCKWOOD VALLEY
BOWLES
1220 Babler Park Dr.
Glencoe, MO 63038-1311
733-4270
1501 Bowles Ave.
Fenton, MO 63026-3820
891-6775
STANTON
17700 Wild Horse Creek Rd.
Chesterfield, MO 63005-3705
891-6500
1430 Flora Del Dr.
Fenton, MO 63026-3213
891-6750
ELLISVILLE
UTHOFF VALLEY
1425 Froesel
Ellisville, MO 63011-2132
891-6600
1600 Uthoff Dr.
Fenton, MO 63026-2322
891-6725
EUREKA
WESTRIDGE
442 West Fourth St.
Eureka, MO 63025-1804
733-3150
908 Crestland Dr.
Ballwin, MO 63011-3110
891-6150
FAIRWAY
WILD HORSE
480 Old Fairway Dr.
Wildwood, MO 63040
733-4187
16695 Wild Horse Creek Dr.
Chesterfield, MO 63005-1627
891-6075
GEGGIE
WOERTHER
430 Bald Hill Rd.
Eureka, MO 63025-2043
733-3200
314 New Ballwin Rd.
Ballwin, MO 63021-6199
891-6175
GREEN PINES
16543 Green Pines Dr.
Ellisville, MO 63011-1869
733-4150
KEHRS MILL
2650 Kehrs MIll Rd.
Chesterfield, MO 63017-7322
891-6050
KELLISON
1626 Hawkins Rd.
Fenton, MO 63026-2600
891-6700
POND
17200 Manchester Rd.
Grover, MO 63040-1000
733-3225
RIDGE MEADOWS
777 Ridge Dr.
Ellisville, MO 63021-5956
891-6650
CENTER FOR
CREATIVE LEARNING(K-5)
ADMIISTRATIVE CENTER ANNEX
500 North Central
Eureka, MO 63025-1203
Curriculum 733-2101
Comm. Ed. Facility Usage 733-2167
Partners in Education 733-2175
Ind. Learning Center 733-2100
BABLER CAMPUS
1955A Shepard Rd.
Wildwood, MO 63038-1431
Communications 733-1140
Computer Center 733-1100
BABLER OUTDOOR E. CTR.
800 Guy Park
Chesterfield, MO 63005-6134
458-3048
SCHOOL SERVICES CENTER
17146 Manchester Rd.
Wildwood, MO 63040-1001
Facilities Services 733-3270
Food Service 733-3250
Transportation 458-2044
EARLY CHILDHOOD VANDOVER CAMPUS
265 Old State Rd.
Ellisville, MO 63021-5912
891-6550
1900 Hawkins Rd.
Fenton, MO 63026-2786
School Age Adv. Club 891-6675
Early Childhood Ed. 891-6690
ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER
EARLY CHILDHOOD CLARKSON VALLEY
111East North Street
Eureka, MO 63025-1229
733-2000
2730 VAlley Rd.
Chesterfield, MO 63005-6920
891-6200
Feeder Schools
High School
Middle School
Elementary School
LaSalle Springs
Blevins
Eureka
Geggie
Ridge Meadows*
Wildwood
Pond*
Fairway
Crestview
Ellisville+
Rockwood Valley
Babler
Chesterfield
Pond*
Wildwood
Green Pines
Crestview
Ellisville+
Kehrs Mill
Westridge
Wild Horse
Selvidge
Ballwin
Ridge Meadows*
Woerther
Rockwood South
Bowles
Kellison
Stanton
Uthoff Valley
Eureka
Lafayette
Marquette
Rockwood Summit
* Elementary School Feeds 2 Middle Schools and 2 High Schools
+ Elementary School Feeds 1 Middle School and 2 High Schools
Parent/Teacher Organizations
School
Principal
PPTO President
Email Address
Babler
Tim Buss
Stacy Trueman
Leslie Morris
[email protected]
[email protected]
Ballwin
Dr. Rodney Lewis
Tim Ehrhart
[email protected]
Blevins
Dr. Sharon Jackson
Stacy Douglas
Carleen Murray
[email protected]
[email protected]
Bowles
Dr. Danielle Vogelsang
Meghan King
Staci Pye
[email protected]
[email protected]
Chesterfield
Dr. Meg Brooks
Kelly Gross
[email protected]
Ellisville
Dr. Allison Loy
Kerry Huffines
[email protected]
Eureka Elementary
Lynn White
Michelle Uberroth
Dale Walker
[email protected]
[email protected]
Fairway
Dr. Dave Cobb
Angie Ortinau
Kristy Kennon
[email protected]
[email protected]
Geggie
Dr. Mary Kleekamp
Karen Reed
[email protected]
Green Pines
Dr. Paul Godwin
Kim Bounds
[email protected]
Kehrs Mill
Dr. Christina Garland
Dana Aldenderfer
[email protected]
Kellison
Brian Gentz
Thea Abraham
Katie Folk
[email protected]
[email protected]
Pond
Carlos Diaz-Grandos
Natalie Lasley
[email protected]
Ridge Meadows
Dr. Amy Digman
Julie Schowe
[email protected]
Stanton
Christine Starnes
Jennifer Endsley
Adrienne Vonder Haar
[email protected]
[email protected]
Uthoff Valley
Danna Thorne
Amy Greenwald
Amy Vieth
[email protected]
[email protected]
Westridge
Lance Wheeler
Kelly Mabie
[email protected]
Wild Horse
Patrick Fisher
Julia Kelley
Kristen Waltz
[email protected]
[email protected]
Woerther
Jane Levy
Jaime Rohde
Jessica Lipetzky
[email protected]
[email protected]
Crestview
Dr. Nisha Patel
Rachel Forst
[email protected]
LaSalle Springs
Debbie Brandt
Tonia Jansma
[email protected]
Rockwood South
Dr. Linda Miller
Angie Stimson
[email protected]
Rockwood Valley
Dr. Karen Hedrick
Kristina Short
Krista Hansen
[email protected]
[email protected]
Selvidge
Dr. Michael Anselmo
Anna Speaker
[email protected]
Wildwood
Dr. Allison Klouse
Jennifer Fine
[email protected]
Eureka High
Deborah Asher
Nancie Leonard
[email protected]
Lafayette
John Shaughnessy
Kathy Gettinger
[email protected]
Marquette
Dr. Greg Mathison
Anna Speaker
[email protected]
Rockwood Summit
Renee Trotier
Gina Jensen
Scott Jensen
[email protected]
[email protected]
Center for Creative Learning
Dr. Dottie Barbeau
Maren Bunderson
Kim Utz
[email protected]
[email protected]
REACH (Early Childhood)
Dr. Michael Barla
Jaime Rohde
[email protected]
Volunteer Opportunities
The Rockwood School District has a strong commitment to parent and family involvement in our schools. Every day,
hundreds of exciting opportunities for Rockwood students take place because the members of our community care
enough to get involved.
Rockwood parents and patrons are invited to be a part of the spirit of volunteerism. Public schools are a great way to
make a significant and positive impact on the children of our Rockwood neighborhoods.
Have you considered volunteering in your child’s school or classroom?
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Give students individual attention
Provide enrichment to the curriculum
Assist teachers with classroom duties
Help students prepare to be productive members of society
Please join us and become an advocate for children. Share your time and talents and be part of Rockwood’s
Volunteers in Public Schools - our own VIPs.
Do you have a question about involvement in
the Rockwood School District?
Call your school principal. For more information about parent and family involvement and school volunteers, visit
www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/parent/pages/parentandfamilyinvolvement.aspx.
Partners in Education (PIE): The program is designed to integrate community resources into the curriculum,
making learning more meaningful and relevant for students. PIE School/Community Facilitators are assigned a
cluster of schools and work to identify community resources to impact classroom instruction. PIE is looking for
classroom presenters for career fairs, career shadowing and business partner internships.
Contact: Kim Litzau, supervisor at 733-2121
For more information about PIE, visit: http://www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/pie.
For information on district committees, visit: http://www.rockwood.k12.mo.us.
Unless otherwise noted, all phone numbers are within the 636 area code.
Emergency Preparedness & Support
The Rockwood School District is committed to taking proactive measures to protect the safety of all our students
and staff members. We have made preparations to deal effectively with emergency situations that could occur in or
around the school while classes are in session. While we hope that a natural disaster or other serious incident never
occurs, our goal is to be as prepared as possible for any potential emergency. Our priority at all times is to protect all
students and staff from harm.
Crisis Communications
The Department of Communications, in conjunction with emergency response teams, issues emergency information
via radio, television, the district website and the automatic notification system.
TV/Radio:
KMOX 1120 (AM)
KTRS 550 (AM)
KTVI Channel 2 (TV)
KMOV Channel 4 (TV)
KSDK Channel 5 (TV)
KPLR Channel 11 (TV)
Crisis Intervention
Shonda Ambers-Phillips, coordinator of guidance and prevention services, and Dr. Katie Reboulet, assistant
superintendent for human resources, and their staffs provide additional support.
Parent Procedures
Do:
Visit the district and/or school websites at www.rockwood.k12.mo.us.
Tune in to local TV and radio stations. Tune your radio to KMOX 1120 or KTRS 550, or stay tuned to TV
channels KTVI Ch. 2, KMOV Ch. 4, KSDK Ch. 5 and KPLR Ch. 11 for emergency announcements and status
reports. The announcements will also include instructions on where, when and how you should pick up your child.
Check your phone for a message from the Rockwood Connect notification system.
Talk to your children. Emphasize how important it is for them to follow instructions from their teachers and
school officials during an emergency.
Carefully read all information you receive from the school, as you may receive updates about Rockwood safety
precautions from time to time.
Do not:
Telephone the school. We understand and respect your concern, but it is essential that the telephone system be
available for emergency communications.
Come to the school or evacuation location until you are instructed to do so. It may be necessary to keep the
streets and parking lots clear for emergency vehicles. If an evacuation is required, students may be transported to
a location away from the school. You’ll be notified of this through a variety of emergency message methods.
Community
Chambers of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
101 Chesterfield Business Parkway
Chesterfield, MO 63005
President/Exec. Dir. Nora Amatu
Phone 532-3399
Fax 532-7446
www.chesterfieldmochamber.com
[email protected]
Fenton Chamber of Commerce
1400 S. Highway Dr.
Fenton, MO 63099
President/Exec. Dir. Jeannie Braun Phone 717-0200
Fax 717-0214
www.fentonmochamber.com
[email protected]
Eureka Chamber of Commerce
22 Dreyer Ave.
Eureka, MO 63025
Exec. Dir. Kelly Lubker
President Joseph Blanner
Phone 938-6062
Fax 938-5202
www.eurekachamber.org
[email protected]
West County Chamber of Commerce
15965 Manchester Rd.
Ellisville, MO 63011
President Lori Kelling
Phone 230-9900
Fax 230-9912
www.westcountychamber.com
[email protected]
Unless otherwise noted, all phone numbers are within the 636 area code.
Community
Legislative Information
Missouri Legislators
Look up your state officials at www.senate.mo.gov and www.house.mo.gov.
Writing a letter to your state legislators is a great way to let them know what issues matter most to you.
Consider the following suggestions when composing your letter:
n I dentify yourself, the city in which you live, the school district where your children attend and anything else that
might relate to the topic of your letter.
n Identify the issue of concern and the bill number.
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learly state your position on an issue. Explain it in a manner that is understandable. Include only one issue per
letter.
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e concise with your letters. A letter that is too long will not get as much attention as a well-written,
one-page letter.
n Check your spelling and grammar.
n Make sure your letter is addressed correctly:
The Honorable (full name):
State Senate or House of Representatives (U.S. Senate or U.S. House of Representatives)
State Capitol Address (Washington, DC Address)
Dear Senator or Representative (Last Name):
Community
Legislative Information
Contact a Legislator
U.S. Representative Ann Wagner
435 Cannon House Ofc Bldg
Washington, D.C. 20515
202-225-1621
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt
260 Russell Senate Ofc Bldg
Washington, D.C. 20510
202-224-5721
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill
506 Hart Senate Office Bldg
Washington, D.C. 20510
202-224-6154
Missouri Legislators:
Rep. Mike Leara, district 96
201 West Capitol Avenue
Room 313-2
Jefferson City, MO 65101
[email protected]
573-751-2150
Rep. Dwight Scharnhorst, district 98
201 West Capitol Avenue
Room 402
Jefferson City, MO 65101
[email protected]
573-526-9782
Rep. Paul R. Curtman, district 109
201 West Capitol Ave.
Room 403A
Jefferson City, MO 65101
[email protected]
573-751-3776
Rep. Sue Allen, district 100
201 West Capitol Avenue
Room 303A
Jefferson City, MO 65101
[email protected]
573-751-9765
Rep. Don Gosen, district 101
201 West Capitol Avenue
Room 413B
Jefferson City, MO 65101
[email protected]
573-751-1247
Sen. Eric Schmitt, district 15
201 West Capitol Avenue
Room 320
Jefferson City, MO 65101
[email protected]
573-751-2853
Rep. Timothy W. Jones, district 110
201 West Capitol Avenue
Room 308
Jefferson City, MO 65101
[email protected]
573-751-0562
Sen. Brian Nieves, district 26
201 West Capitol Avenue
Room 423
Jefferson City, MO 65101
[email protected]
573-751-3678
Rep. Andrew Koenig, district 99
201 West Capitol Avenue
Room 312
Jefferson City, MO 65101
[email protected]
573-751-5568
Rockwood School District Website
www.rockwood.k12.mo.us
The Rockwood School District provides you with the most up-to-date information concerning your child’s education
via the Internet.
You may access the Rockwood School District website at: www.rockwood.k12.mo.us.
While visiting the site, you will find information that is organized in an easy and helpful manner. Click on one of the
site’s five tabs for links to specific information in the areas of:
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Rockwood’s website is the first place to
check for the latest information concerning
districtwide events, school closing dates,
Board of Education updates and much more.
eNews
eNews is an electronic newsletter developed especially for parents of the Rockwood School District. The focus is on
keeping you connected to the latest school news and information.
You will receive regular news updates on important educational issues in the Rockwood community. We hope you
find Rockwood eNews to be a valuable source of school and district information.
Rockwood App
The Rockwood App provides easy access to
information including district news, school
announcements, lunch menus, driving
directions and more. The Rockwood App is
available on the Google Play and Apple App
Store. Visit www.rockwood.k12.mo.us to
learn more.
You can find
Rockwood School District
in the app store.
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Special School District
*Rockwood Superintendent:
Dr. Eric Knost 636-733-2005
Contacts
*SSD Autism Effective Practice Specialist (EPS)
John Bruno- 314-989-8330
*SSD Superintendent: *SSD Diagnostic Effective Practice Specialist (EPS):
John Cary - 314-989-8281
Sarah Kline - 314-989-8126
*SSD Board of Education:
Dr. James Westbury - 314-989-8419
*SSD Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP):
Laura Isom - 314-989-8571
*SSD Associate Superintendent Learning & Assessment:
Dr. Joan Zavitsky - 314-989-8327
Administrative Assistant
Jana Wakeman - 314-989-8327
*SSD Social Emotional Behavioral (SEB) / Social Work (SW):
Heather Davidson - 314-989-8577
*SSD Assistant Superintendent Special Education:
Lynn Midyett - 314-989-8518
Administrative Assistant
Cyndy Prueitt - 314-989-8151
*SSD Special Education Director
For Rockwood School District:
Dr. Virginia Bender 314-989-8268
Administrative Assistant
Georgia Davis - 314-989-8249
*Coordinator of SSD, 504, and Homebound
for Rockwood School District:
Dr. Jamie Smith
636-733-2153
*SSD Transition/Vocational Skills Program: Jeff Schneider - 314-989-8365
*Parent Ed & Diversity Awareness – Family & Comm.
Resource Ctr.:
Michelle Levi-Perez - 314-989-8438
Joann Noll - 314-989-8108
LaTrisha Morgan - 314-989-8194
*SSD Instructional Resource Ctr.:
Tracey Byrd - 314-989-8308
*SSD Comm. Department:
Nancy Ide - 314-989-8434
Jessica Caldwell, Administrative Assistant - 314-989-8288
*SSD Assistive Technology - Computer Access Facilitator:
Katie Stuhlsatz - 314-989-8324
*Rockwood Liaisons to SSD for Early Childhood:
Kristin Clemons (Early Childhood) – 636-891-6214
*SSD Assistive Technology – Augmentative Comm. Facilitator:
Cheryl Livingston - 314-989-8838 *SSD Area Coordinators for Rockwood School District:
Christine Carter - 314-989-8373 (Eureka, Rockwood
Summit High, & Individualized Learning Center)
*SSD Assistive Technology – Assistive Listening Device
Facilitator for Students Who are Non-Hearing Impaired:
Debbie Quick - 314-989-8855
Tara Battle - 314-989-8811
Carmen Harris Ed.D. - 314-989-8226 (Babler & Fairway
Elementary, Crestview Middle)
Kathy Nelson - 314-989-8384 (Bowles, Kellison, Stanton
& Uthoff Valley Elementary, & Rockwood South Middle)
Peggy Martin Lockhart - 314-989-8222 (Ballwin,
Chesterfield, Woerther & Wildhorse Elem., & Selvidge
Middle)
Julie Powers - 314-989-8583 (LaSalle Springs, Rockwood
Valley & Wildwood Middle)
Lauren Rayfield - 314-989-8573 (Ellisville, Green Pines,
Kehrs Mill, & Westridge)
*SSD Assistive Technology – Early Childhood Augmentative
Communication Facilitator:
Ginny Scognamiglio - 314-989-8342 VM 6361
Daniele Cerone Griffin - VM 4174
Chrissy Manolo - VM 2843
*Rockwood School District – SSD
Parent Advisory Council Members:
Claudia Millonas - 314-713-6827
Veronica Leach - 636-346-1863
Amy Blumenfeld - 314-989-8452 (Lafayette &
Marquette High)
*Rockwood Governing Council Representative
Sherri Rogers - 314-808-5600
Shannon Seger - 314-989-8572 (Blevins, Eureka, Geggie,
Pond & Ridge Meadows Elementary)
*Parent Education and Diversity Awareness
Michelle Levi Perez - 314-989-8460
Rockwood Transportation Services
In Rockwood, we understand that school buses are an extension of the classroom. The mission of the Rockwood
Transportation Department is to provide safe, reliable and efficient transportation services for our students.
Working together with First Student, Inc. (formerly Laidlaw) and Durham bus services, the district transports more
than 10,000 students each day, traveling more than 5 million miles per year. The goal is to provide dependable, safe
transportation for all children entrusted in our care.
Parents can find information about the following on the Rockwood Transportation Web page at
www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/transportation
Students: Safety
District: Guidelines for Routes
Parents: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Online Transportation Information System
eLink is Rockwood’s online Transportation Information System. This program allows parents
to determine which bus their child will ride, the bus stop times and more. Visit the system at
elink.rockwood.k12.mo.us/elinkrp/
USERID: parent
PASSWORD: parent
Bus Services
Call bus services at the following phone numbers:
First Student - Wildwood: (636) 458-2044
First Student - Fenton: (636) 677-7711
Durham- VICC/DEED: (314) 721-8657
Rockwood Transportation Services
Contact Bill Sloan, director of purchasing and transportation, at the Rockwood Administrative Center
111 East North Street
Eureka, MO 63025
Phone: 636-733-2032
Fax: 636-938-2251
Child Nutrition Services
Child Nutrition Services offers breakfast and lunch daily and is available to all Rockwood students. We welcome parents to
purchase a meal and enjoy eating breakfast or lunch with their child during the school year. For more information, please visit the
Child Nutrition Services web page at www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/childnutrition
Free and Reduced Price Meals
Families are given the opportunity to apply for free and reduced price meals. To apply, a family must complete a free and reduced
price meal application form and return a signed copy to the school. Eligibility is based on household income, which will be verified.
Smart Snacks
Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards are being implemented during the 2014-2015 school year. Here are a few things
parents need to know:
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mart Snacks will apply to all foods and beverages sold to students outside of the school meals programs - including vending
machines, a la carte, school stores, snack carts and in-school fundraising.
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mart Snacks will be in effect all school day - including before school and 30 minutes after the end of the school day - across the
whole school campus.
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In addition, our school administrators will be able to help our school volunteers with the implementation of these USDA standards
at our schools. For more information, contact Rockwood Child Nutrition at (636) 733-3250.
MySchoolBucks
Rockwood Child Nutrition has a family-friendly system called MySchoolBucks, which offers parents a secure system for school
meal payments or for viewing student meal account information. Program features include:
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n One meal account per family will allow for easy management of funds (Child Nutrition recomends parents deposit money
into their child’s account monthly to prevent the district from paying additional fees to MySchoolBucks).
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utomatic notification sent to e-mail when balances are low
Parents will need to log-in and create an account on myschoolbucks.com in order to use this system.
School Meal Prices
Breakfast
Lunch
Super Lunch
8 oz. Milk
4 oz. 100% Juice
Elementary
$1.55
$2.40
$2.55
$0.60
$0.60
Secondary
$1.55
$2.55
$2.85
$0.60
$0.60
Healthy Alternative Birthday Treats
Adult
$1.80
$3.00
$3.20
$0.60
$0.60
Child Nutrition Services can help eliminate a trip to the store to purchase a birthday snack for the class. Snacks can be ordered
and will be delivered to your child’s classroom on a mutually agreed upon time with the teacher. The birthday child will receive a
small gift. Complete the order form located on our Web page and return it to your school cafeteria five days prior to date needed.
Healthy Alternative Birthday Treats include class parties.
Rockwood Connect
Rockwood informs parents of school news and district emergencies through an automatic notification system called Rockwood
Connect.
Parents will receive two types of information:
1) Emergency Messages: The Rockwood School District will make every attempt to contact parents via phone
(household, cell and work) in case of a crisis situation at the district or school. The safety of our students is our priority, and we
will keep parents informed through regular updates via phone, email and text using our automatic notification system.
Parent Procedures
In order for our emergency response plans to be effective, we must depend on the cooperation and assistance of many people, such
as local police and fire departments. We also depend upon the parents of our students to support our efforts. Your cooperation
is vital to helping us protect the safety and welfare of all children and school employees. Therefore, we ask parents to observe the
following procedures during a crisis situation:
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Visit the district and/or school websites for the most up-to-date information. Also check Facebook and Twitter for
situation updates.
Tune in to local TV and radio stations. Check KMOX 1120 or KTRS 550, or stay tuned to TV channels KTVI Ch. 2,
KMOV Ch. 4, KSDK Ch. 5 and KPLR Ch. 11 for emergency announcements and status reports.
Talk to your children. Emphasize how important it is for them to follow instructions from their teachers and school officials
during an emergency.
Carefully read all information you receive from the school, as you may receive updates about Rockwood safety precautions from time to time.
Do not:
n Do not telephone the school. We understand and respect your concern, but it is essential that the telephone system be
available for emergency communications.
n Do not come to the school or evacuation location until you are instructed to do so. It may be necessary to keep the streets
and parking lot clear for emergency vehicles. If an evacuation is required, students may be transported to a location away
from the school. You will be notified of this through a variety of emergency message methods
2) Outreach Messages: Schools keep parents connected to news and information using the options provided by the
district’s automatic notification system. Parents receive these informational phone calls to their cell phones (primary and secondary
cell phone numbers as listed in their child’s contact information on Infinite Campus):
The successful delivery of information is dependent upon accurate contact information.
Check your family’s phone numbers and email addresses on the Infinite Campus Portal. If you do not have an Infinite Campus
account, please contact your school’s administrative office.
If your contact information changes, please notify the school registrar immediately. Rockwood’s automatic notification system
receives an upload of student contact information each evening to ensure we have the most up-to-date contact information for
our students.
Acronyms and Abbreviations
A-E
ALA
APE
APR
AYP
AP
BIP
BOE
BYOD
CA
CAC
CAS
CCL
CCO
CCSS
CEI
CFA
CFO
CIO
CSA
CSD
CSIP
CWC
DCA
DEED
DESE
ECA
ED
ELL
EOC
ERC
ESOL
Application Level Assessment
Adaptive Physical Education
Annual Performance Report
Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Behavior Intervention Plan
Board of Education
Bring Your Own Device
Classroom Assistant
Curriculum Advisory Committee
Core Academic Standards
Center for Creative Learning
Core Conceptual Objectives
Common Core State Standards
Counselor Evaluation Instrument
Common Formative Assessment
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Information Officer
Common Summative Assessment
Cooperating School Districts
Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
Class within a Class
District Common Assessment
Department of Educational Equity and Diversity
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Extracurricular Activities
Emotionally Disturbed
English Language Learners
End of Course Assessment
Education Resource Counselor
English for Speakers of other Languages
Acronyms and Abbreviations
F-O
FA
FERPA
FIP
GLA
GTAC
GLE
HR
IC
IDEA/504
IEP
IFAS
ID
ILC
ILP
ISS
KUD
LEI
LLI
LD
MAP
MCDS
MOASBO
MSHSAA
MSIP5
NBCT
NCLB
NEA
NRSP
OSS
OT
Facilitating Activities
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Focused Improvement Plan
Grade Level Assessment
Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee
Grade-Level Expectation
Human Resources
Infinite Campus
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act/504
Individualized Education Plan
Integrated Financial and Administrative Solution
Intellectually Disabled
Individualized Learning Center
Individualized Learning Plan
In-School Suspension
Know, Understand and Do
Library Media Specialist Evaluation Instrument
Leveled Literacy Intervention
Learning Disabled
Missouri Assessment Program
Missouri Comprehensive Data System
Missouri Association of School Business Officials
Missouri State High School Activities Association
Missouri School Improvement Program
National Board Certified Teacher
No Child Left Behind
National Education Association
Nonresident Service Plan
Out-of School Suspension
Occupational Therapist
Acronyms and Abbreviations
P-W
PBTE
PLC
PCL
PDC
PDP
PIE
PT
PTO
PTSO
RAAP
RAP
RI
RNEA
ROSE
RTI
SAT
SBGR
SER
SIP
SLP
SNAP
SRO
SSD
SSDAC
TA
TAG
TEI
TLD
TOY
UDL
VICC
VTS
WEB
Performance-Based Teacher Evaluation
Professional Learning Community
Professional Certified Level One
Professional Development Committee
Professional Development Plan
Partners in Education
Physical Therapist
Parent Teacher Organization
Parent Teacher Student Organization
Rockwood African American Parent Group
Recognition and Awards Program Committee
Reading Intervention
Rockwood National Education Association
Rockwood Outstanding Service in Education (Awards Program)
Response to Intervention
Scholastic Aptitude Test
Standards Based Grading and Reporting
Summative Evaluation Report
School Improvement Plan
Speech Language Pathologist
Special Nonpublic After School Programming
School Resource Officer
Special School District
Support Staff Development Advisory Committee
Teacher Assistant
Talented and Gifted
Teacher Evaluation Instrument
Teacher Leadership Development
Teacher of the Year
Universal Design for Learning
Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corporation
Voluntary Transfer Student
Where Everyone Belongs
History of RSD
1900s
1908 • Consolidated School District Forms.
Consolidation of Eureka, Minche, Crescent and
Augustine school districts.
1950s
August of 1950. Miss Margaret Sutton was
principal at Ballwin when the school was
incorporated into the District.
1909 • Eureka High School built. Took place of
the original high school that was in the “Opera
House.” First principal is J. Varnum Jones.
1910s
1920s
1930s
1912 • First graduating class ~ Eureka High School.
Seven members of the graduating class.
1932 • District purchased its first (2) buses.
State law provided aid for bus transportation.
1934 • Administrative Annex building built.
Formerly Eureka High School and Eureka Junior
High School.
1949 • District changed name to Re-Organized
District No. 6. • Morgan Selvidge becomes
Superintendent of Schools. Served until 1970.
1950 • Early Childhood Center at Vandover built.
(Formerly Vandover Elementary School)
1951 • Chesterfield Elementary School built.
First principal is Miss Garlin Kellison. • Pond
Elementary School built.First principal is Allen
Crawford.
1953 • Eureka Elementary School built. First
principal is H.W. Lloyd.
1950 • Ballwin Elementary joined the district in
1957 • Westridge Elementary School built. First
principal is Robert J. Stanley.
1960s
1960 • Lafayette High School opens. Became
Crestview Junior High in 1989. First principal is
Art Keller.
1964 • District changed name to Rockwood
District R-6.
1935 • District changed name to Town School
District of Eureka.
1938 • Ellisville and Ballwin Elementary Schools
built. First Principal was Chloe Lowe, who served as
area principal until 1949.
1940s
1950s
1954 • Eureka Junior High School established.
First principal is Craig Wilson. Located in the old
elementary building (original EHS). • Crestview
Junior High School built. First principal is William
Landes. Building became Babler Elementary in
1989.
1965 • Geggie Elementary School opens. Original
principal was Mynatt Scott. Named after Robert
T. Geggie who served on the Board from the time
of reorganization until 1970. • Bowles Elementary
School built. First principal is Richard Pennycuick.
• Woerther Elementary School built Jan. 1965.
Named after Henry Woerther who had served on
the Old Ballwin School Board. First principal is
Margaret Sutton.
1966 • Kindergarten began.
1968 • Morgan Selvidge Junior High built. First
principal is Ray Eickmeyer. Named after Morgan
Selvidge, Superintendent of Schools from
1949-1970.
1970s
1973 • Eureka High School occupies new campus.
• Kellison Elementary School built. Named after
Miss Garlin Kellison, a well-known teacher and
principal in Rockwood. First principal is Richard
Pennycuick. • Westview School built. Purchased
by Rockwood from Special School District in 1983
and dedicated to Matthew E. Sullivan. Became the
Center for Creative Learning in 1997.
History of RSD
1970s
1974 • Stanton Elementary School built. Named
after Robert Stanton who worked in RSD from
1950-1975. First principal is Tom Krebs.
1975 • Preschool program begins.
1976 • Vandover becomes a Community &
Preschool Center.
2000s
2003 • Early Childhood Center at Clarkson Valley
built.
2004 • Fairway Elementary School opens. First
principal is Dr. Karen Hargadine.
2005 • Center for Creative Learning (grades 1-2)
moves to the former Kindergarten Center next to
Ellisville Elementary.
1979 • Rockwood South Junior High School built.
First principal is Charles Yates.
1980s
1986 • Green Pines Elementary School opens.
First principal is John Scatizzi.
1989 • Ridge Meadows Elementary School
opens . First principal is Carol Kottwitz. • Kehrs
Mill Elementary School opens. First principal is
Mary Riedel. • Lafayette High School builds new
campus. • Crestview Junior High moves to building
that was formerly Lafayette High School. • Babler
Elementary School established in former Crestview
Junior High School. First principal is Dave Henslee.
1990 • Uthoff Valley Elementary School opens.
First principal is Dr. Cheryl Cozette.
1992 • Rockwood Valley Middle School opens.
First principal is Mary Riedel.
1990s
1993 • LaSalle Springs Middle School opens. First
principal is Scott Francin. • Rockwood Summit
High School opens. First principal is Tom Hensley.
• Marquette High School opens. First principal is
Dan Deschamp.
1998 • Wild Horse Elementary School opens. First
principal is Dr. Karen Hargadine.
1999 • Ralph Blevins Elementary School opens.
First principal is Ms. Celestine Knox. Named after
Ralph Blevins Jr., a popular principal.
2001 • Wildwood Middle School opens. First
principal is Edward Morris.
2010s
2011 • Rockwood launches Alumni Association.
2012 • Rockwood celebrates the 100th anniversary
of the first graduating class of Eureka High.