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At MRH, we value highly trained, committed employees who always put the students first. Are you looking for a rewarding job in public education, or do you know someone who is?

Click the image (right) and listen to our team members tell the story.

Stay Informed, Engaged With Your School Board

Did you miss the latest meeting of the MRH Board of Education? ALL open meetings are streamed live and then archived on the Board's webpage.

There, you will also find a new feature called Board Briefs, a synopsis of Board activities of interest to families, students, and staff.

Upcoming Dates/Events

March 27-31 Spring break; no school for students

April 11: Early release day

April 26: Snacks With the Supt.

May 1: No school for students/teachers

May 9: Early release day

District Open House is Back!

On April 15, we invite everyone in the community to come explore our spaces, meet our educators, learn about our programs and experience the MRH way.

No registration necessary. Light refreshments will be available at all of our buildings.

More details coming soon!

Give a Cheer for our Teacher and Support Staff of the Year!

On Friday, MRH staff gathered in the Research & Design Center for the surprise announcement of high school math teacher Dr. Ryan Rzeszutko as our new Teacher of the Year. Many colleagues and selection committee members voiced enthusiastic congratulations with cheers and applause. Dr. Rzeszutko was selected in part for his efforts to make math instruction novel and practical with unusual lesson topics and a flipped

classroom approach to engage students. He has also advocated for keeping the ratio of teachers to students high and allowing for additional help to students in need. This really helps the math department to have resources for both AP students and those who struggle, and to tailor math offerings according to each class's needs. Dr. Rzeszutko, in his eleventh year at MRH, also enriches student extracurriculars by coaching Cross Country and Track & Field.

Later in the day, many teachers surprised our other awardee at Saratoga Lanes in Maplewood. Our District Support Staff honoree, head custodian Ernest Jones, was surprised with many hardy accolades at the bowling alley by his happy colleagues. This is Ernest’s fifth year with MRH. His two daughters came into the District as students, and he says he loves that his job makes him feel purposeful and that the District is a nurturing environment.

From the perspectives of a team member and a parent, he values that our community as a whole understands that the well-being of our children is the top priority.

We are happy to acknowledge both gentlemen with this special commendation and look forward to additional recognition of our awardees during the MRH Employee Recognition event later in April. You can see part of Friday's announcement festivities here.

MRH'S SSD Liaison Takes Top Honor

Why, yes, that IS Ben Gleason, the special education coordinator for MRH Schools!

The SSD Distinguished Leadership Award is a new category in 2022-23, added to recognize administrators whose work has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to students, staff, families, and the community. Because the work of SSD extends throughout St. Louis County, three new leadership categories were created and Ben was honored to be a recipient. Learn more about all of the winners on the Special School District website.

Post-Dispatch Highlights MRH for "Student to Student" Jewish Awareness Program

St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Aisha Sultan and photojournalist Christian Gooden collaborated on a lengthy article published Sunday highlighting a program called "Student to Student," which brings Jewish students from across the area into various schools to talk about how they can dispel antisemitism and learn more about Judaism.

Click the image to read the article.

Donate to the Nelson Mitten Scholarship Fund

The Nelson Mitten Scholarship is named in honor of Maplewood Richmond Heights Board of Education (BOE) emeritus director, Nelson Mitten. For more than two decades on the BOE, Mitten’s service and contributions were exemplary. He successfully helped steer the District out of financial and academic hardship, was a tireless advocate of early childhood education and a staunch defender of public funding for schools.

The Nelson Mitten Scholarship is awarded to seniors who embrace the four MRH Cornerstones: Citizenship, Scholarship, Stewardship, and Leadership. Each scholarship is $500 and will be paid directly to the scholar’s college, university, community college, vocational or trade school.

To donate electronically to the 2023 Nelson Mitten Scholarship Fund, please indicate the amount and click the DONATE button.

For individuals who prefer to send a check, please make checks payable to “MRH” with “Mitten Scholarship” on the memo line. Send them to:

Maplewood Richmond Heights School District

Attn: Nelson Mitten Scholarship Fund

2650 S. Hanley Road, Suite 300

Saint Louis, MO 63144

Thank you for your investment in the MRH educational mission!

Strategic Planning:

Stay Connected

Looking to stay up-to-date with the latest news and information about our District's strategic planning process? Look no further than our website! Click the image at right. There, you'll find a wealth of resources, agendas and other materials that highlight our ongoing efforts to chart a course for the future. Whether you're a parent, teacher, student or community member, our website is the go-to destination for all things strategic planning. So why wait? Visit us today and see for yourself how we're working to build a better tomorrow for our district and our community!

FINAL WEEK: MRH Family Communications Survey, Spring 2023

At MRH, one of our goals is clear and concise communication between families and schools. It is our goal to issue surveys multiple times throughout the year as part of our continuous improvement plan.

Please take five minutes to complete THIS SURVEY no later than March 31 to let us know how we might improve our communications with you. This month, we will focus on BUILDING-LEVEL communication.

You may complete THIS SURVEY more than once, based on the number of your children attending MRH schools. Results will be shared with you in mid April.

Public Safety Benefit Basketball Game for MRH Athletics

Want to show support for MRH Athletics and have a great time doing it? Attend the first-ever city-vs.-city first responders basketball game. Police officers and firefighters from Maplewood and Richmond Heights will tear up the hardwood on May 12. For tickets, reach out to the creator and lead organizer of this benefit game, MRH School Resource Officer Fiana Smith.

Keep current on construction and facility improvements funded by voter passage of Proposition E.

Just click the Prop E badge at left to view the latest financials and fresh videos.

The Latest Photos From Around MRH

5th Annual ECC Kindness March

Women Who Look Ahead Unleash the Sparkle

Theatre Tech Learn About Movie Makeup Magic

Bravo on a Great Season, Blue Devil Players

Coffee and Cheer with Blue Devil Brew

New Videos Every Week By MRH High Mobile Journalism

Stay connected with our local libraries, which offer ongoing enrichment programs for children and adults throughout the year. Just click the images below to find schedules of upcoming events!

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