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August 28, 2009
Chickens Take Up Residency at MRH Early Childhood Center
In August, 14 young chicks became the newest residents of the MRH Early Childhood Center. Soon they will have their own coop, which will be connected to a new fruit tree orchard on the center’s grounds...

August 21, 2009
Brooke Rintoul Named to MRH Board of Education
Brooke Rintoul has been named to the MRH Board of Education, filling a seat vacated by Cindy Blankenship. Brooke Rintoul lives in Richmond Heights with her husband, Jim, and their two daughters, Mia and Annalee. Brooke’s term on the...

August 21, 2009
MRH to Host 5K Family Fun Run/Walk to Benefit Mosaic Services
On Saturday, Sept. 12, MRH High School will host a 5K Family Fun Run/Walk to benefit Mosaic Services. Mosaic Services is a new non-profit that will be helping at-risk children at the ECC by partnering with their families. This group will be...

August 20, 2009
District Prepares for Flu Season
With the flu season approaching, the MRH School District administrators and health services staff have been busy. They have been keeping in touch with local health officials and working with staff to be best prepared for the flu...

August 15, 2009
Test Drive a New Ford to Raise Funds for MRH Athletics
Parents, families and MRH staff are encouraged to participate in the “Drive One 4UR School” program through Auto Ford Plaza. For every test drive of a new Ford car, Ford Auto Plaza will donate $20 towards the MRH athletics program....

August 14, 2009
Tax Rate Hearing Scheduled for August 20
A tax rate hearing will be held at 6:30 pm on Thursday, August 20, 2009, in the Maplewood Richmond Heights High School library, 7539 Manchester Road, Maplewood, at which time citizens may be heard on the...

August 4, 2009
MRH's Role in Collaboration Featured at Dedication Ceremony at SLU
When students in the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District return to school in a few weeks, they’ll notice some new, healthy changes to their lunch menu. Many processed, frozen and canned foods will be replaced with locally grown, fresh...

August 3, 2009
Back-to-School Events at MRH
Each of the schools in the Maplewood Richmond Heights district is making the transition from summer to school year a bit easier by hosting social events the week before school starts...

July 15, 2009
MRH Early Childhood Center to Host Grand Opening Celebration
The public is invited to attend the grand opening celebration of the MRH Early Childhood Center’s expansion on Wednesday, August 12 from 6:00-7:00p. At the grand opening celebration the new and existing spaces will be open for touring...

July 13, 2009
Applicants Sought to Fill MRH Board of Education Vacancy
Due to a resignation this month, a vacancy exists on the MRH Board of Education. Anyone interested and qualified to fill the vacancy should submit a letter to the Secretary of the Board of Education, MRH School District, 7539...

June 4, 2009
Joe's Place Fundraiser Is Set for June 20
A wine tasting and auction to benefit Joe’s Place is set for Saturday, June 20, from 6-10:00 p.m. at Saint Louis Wine Cellars, 2640 S. Big Bend in Maplewood. The event is called “The Art of Living,” and guests can enjoy scrumptious appetizers...

June 2, 2009
MRH Newsletter Now Available On Line
The district-wide newsletter School News, which is mailed to each resident in the Maplewood Richmond Heights district, is now available for download on the MRH website. The downloadable version is also accompanied by links to other...

May 29, 2009
Class of 2009 Earns Over $1.5 Million in Scholarships
From a faculty award to a state scholarship to a full athletic ride, the members of the class of 2009 earned more dollars in scholarships than any previous graduating class. Over 100 separate awards totaled over $1.5 million...

May 25, 2009
New Middle School Principal Named
MRH is excited to announce Bob Dillon as the new principal at the Middle School, replacing outgoing principal Steven Lawler, who is moving on to another district. Dr. Dillon has 10 years experience as a middle school assistant principal, three...

May 23, 2009
Boys Track Wins State Championship
At the Missouri Track and Field Championship in Jefferson City today, the MRH boys track team took a solid lead to claim the Class 2 state title. Congratulations to the team and coaches for a very successful season! Read more...

May 1, 2009
Summer Programs Announced
Summer is almost here, so now is the time to start planning for what happens after school gets out in May. Maplewood Richmond Heights School District makes it easy by offering various summer programs: half- and full-day programs that vary...

May 1, 2009
Preschool and Kindergarten Registration Set for June 24
Parents and guardians of youngsters in the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District should mark their calendars for the upcoming preschool and kindergarten registration event at the Early Childhood Center. On Wednesday, June 24...

April 30, 2009
MRH Monitors Influenza
Due to the evolving situation of swine flu spreading in parts of the United States, the MRH School District wants to assure families that we are monitoring student and staff health in our schools and keeping in touch with local health...

April 10, 2009
MRH Welcomes Two New Board Members
Results from the April 7 school board elections are in, and the MRH Board of Education now has two new members. Lamar Agard and Ralph Posley, both of Richmond Heights, will start their three-year terms beginning at the...

April 9, 2009
MRH Band and Choir Spring Concert is Set
On Thursday, April 30 at 7:00p, MRH’s talented students will perform in the spring concert, Escape. Members of the MRH Concert Band (grades 7-12), the High School Jazz Band and the Middle and High School Choirs will perform a free concert...

April 8, 2009
Board to Host Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
The MRH Board of Education is hosting a fundraiser pancake breakfast and you're invited! The event is Saturday, April 18 from 8:00-10:00a at the Maplewood Applebee’s...

March 25, 2009
MRH Hosts All-School Open House
The Maplewood Richmond Heights School District invites the public to tour each of its schools at a district wide open house on Sunday, April 5 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Visitors will be able to meet with school principals and members of the faculty...

March 23, 2009
Basketball State Championship Celebration Announced
Students, families and the community are invited to help celebrate the MRH High School Boys Basketball’s Class 3 State Championship! On Friday, March 27, starting at 5:30, the celebration will include a BBQ and...

March 21, 2009
Boys Basketball Takes State Championship
For the second year in a row, the Maplewood Richmond Heights boys basketball team claimed the Class 3 state title. Saturday afternoon's final game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia – a 73-55 defeat over Whitfield – was the culmination of a strong...

March 13, 2009
Public Invited to "Meet the Candidates" for School Board
The Maplewood Richmond Heights School District invites the public to “meet the candidates” on Monday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the MRH High School Theater, 7539 Manchester Road. Read more...

February 23, 2009
MRH High School to Host Grand Opening of New Theatre
March 5-7 marks the opening weekend of the new Maplewood Richmond Heights High School theatre. The school’s theatre department will present the comedy Noises Off each night at 7:00 p.m. The Saturday performance incluces a special...

February 11, 2009
Early Childhood Center to Offer Workshop for Educators April 4
The Maplewood Richmond Heights Early Childhood Center will present a workshop entitled, “Fundamentals of the Reggio Approach in an Urban Public School.” The April 4 workshop is available to area educators. Spaces are limited....

December 4, 2008
Board of Education Filing Open December 16 - January 20
Two positions for a three-year term are open in the April 7, 2009 MRH Board of Education election. Filing for the election will begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16 at the MRH Central Office and will run until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20...

November 26, 2008
MRH Wrestling Hosting Chili Dinner
The MRH Wrestling Club is hosting a Chili Dinner before their first home match on Thursday, December 4. The dinner is from 4:30 to 6 pm in the MRH High School cafeteria, 7539 Manchester Road in Maplewoo. Tickets are $5 in advance...

November 24, 2008
Board of Education Hosting 'Coffee Talk' on Saturday, Dec. 6
The MRH Board of Education will host an informal coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 6 at Cooper Ella, 2743 Sutton Avenue in Maplewood. This is your opportunity to have an informal conversation with MRH Board members...

November 17, 2008
Blue Devils to play in State Semifinals on Saturday
Congratulations to the Blue Devils, who defeated Caruthersville 44-0 in a state quarterfinal football playoff game on Saturday. The Blue Devils will play this Saturday, November 22, in a state semifinal playoff game against Clark County. The game will be at 1:30 pm at Mehlville High School. Mehlville is located at 3200 Lemay Ferry Road in St. Louis, 63125. For driving directions, visit our sports site.

November 13, 2008
Maplewood Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast is November 22
The Maplewood Kiwanis Club will host its annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 22 in the MRH High School Cafeteria, 7539 Manchester Road in Maplewood. The cost is $6 for adults ($5 if tickets...

November 11, 2008
MRH High Yearbook Trivia Night Postponed
The MRH High Yearbook Trivia Night, which had been scheduled for Friday, November 14, has been postponed. It will take place in Spring 2009. Check back to mrhsd.org for more information.

November 5, 2008
MRH Students Go to the Polls on Election Day: Kids Voting Results
On November 4, MRH students in all schools visited the polls to take part in Kids Voting, a non-partisan program that teaches students about citizenship and becoming an informed voter. After filling out their voter registration cards...

October 31, 2008
Famous People of the Renaissance Collector Cards Now Available
All your favorite characters of the Renaissance are beautifully captured for all time in Famous People of the Renaissance collector cards! These cards were a hit at the Renaissance Faire among kids and adults alike - and they can now be yours...

September 3, 2008
Take a Trip Back in Time! Visit the MRH Renaissance Faire on Saturday, Oct. 18
Please join us on Saturday, October 18 for the 2008 MRH Renaissance Faire at the MRH High athletic complex. We’ll get things kicked off at 11 a.m. with the Renaissance Faire’s opening parade, to be followed by a full day of activities...