October 3: Strategic Plan Feedback, Stop Bullying, Boat Races & More!

Your Feedback For Our Next Plan!

MRH is partnering with Insight education group to craft a new Strategic Plan. We are asking you to share your thoughts on areas the district should prioritize over the next 5 years. Your responses will inform the district’s next strategic plan.

The survey will ask for your feedback on priority areas as well as what the district should start, stop, or continue moving forward. Students; parents, caregivers, and guardians; community members; and district employees are encouraged to participate. All responses will be kept confidential.

Please note your responses will not be recorded until the 'submit' button is clicked. Only one survey per stakeholder, please.

School Plan Survey

Thank you for your participation!

Christopher R. McGee, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

MRH has no tolerance for bullying. Throughout the month, we will share key information and resources which students, parents and educators can turn to for information and guidance.

Please visit our website to review our brand-new anti-bullying resources page for parents and students.

Regarding the Regatta...

MRH Middle School's Cardboard Boat Regatta was a resounding success. For the 5th year in a row, Sunnen Products Co. sponsored the event by providing cardboard for kids to test their muster building the sleekest and most seaworthy vessels that ever sailed the Maplewood Family Aquatic Center.

For adults, the Professional Firefighters of Maplewood emerged victorious a 2nd time. The regatta plaque will bear their name on the school wall for another year.

For the students, the glory goes to Haley Ganey, Stephanie Dickerson, Luke Shore, and Allie Aubuchon who crewed the bright red Lightning McQueen to a vigorous win. It should be noted that they were doggedly pursued by many worthy opponents. Most did not quit when they fell into the water or even lost their paddles. All enjoyed the beautiful weather and were roused by the cheering crowds of teachers, rival first responder professionals, and students alike.

Happening November 7 at MRH:

Help Us Help You: Free & Reduced Lunch Applications

This chart explains why it is vitally important for EVERYONE to complete a Free/Reduced Lunch application... even by those who are certain that they do not qualify:

The Return of the ECC Fall Family Picnic

Thanks to the hundreds who turned out last Thursday at Ryan Hummert Park, and thanks to the Professional Firefighters of Maplewood for keeping everyone well fed. And, the best PTO around provided all sorts of great MRH apparel and gear.

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Progress Updates

Honoring Latinx Culture with a Traditional Craft

MRH 5 Things You Can Do to Prevent Suicide

MRH eSports Picks up Speed

MRH Middle School Cardboard Boat Regatta

Raising Awareness- Suicide Prevention Month

Racial Healing + Justice Fund

Are you or do you know someone making an impact in the community for black and brown people in the St. Louis region? Do you need funds, partners, and support to sustain your mission?

The Racial Healing + Justice Fund combines local and national philanthropy with community-led grantmaking. The Fund is committed to changing the conditions of systemic racism and to healing our community by providing funding to worthy organizations led by persons of color. The third cycle of the Fund was recently launched with the goal of reinvesting $800,000 into the community.

You can apply or learn more by visiting bit.ly/healingjusticestl, the application will remain open until October 5, 2022. There is a Community Voice and Learning Meet-and-Greet event sponsored by the Community Governance Board that oversees the fund on Saturday, September 24 from 1-4 pm at the Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being (1000 North Vandeventer Ave). Please use this link to RSVP for the event.

A Message from the Maplewood Salvation Army

The Christmas Red Kettle fundraiser campaign is gearing up to start soon. We are looking for individuals to volunteer hours to ring for a worthy cause.

For those who are musical, the Des Peres Dierbergs is asking for performers every Friday at 5 p.m. for an hour of holiday cheer. Salvation Army is looking to enlist some of MRH's musical talent for a night (musicians or vocalists welcome).

Any teachers or students interested in ringing or live performance should see the contact below:

Captain Jeanette Jensen

The Salvation Army

Office: (314) 875-0550

Cell: (314) 591-3414

jeannette.jensen@usc.salvationarmy.org

The Maplewood Richmond Heights School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation and/or perceived sexual orientation, or genetic information in its programs and activities. View Notice of Non-Discrimination or Board Policy AC .