The Book Battle gives middle school students the opportunity to meet and discuss current books of interest that include a variety of genres and reading levels. The event is sponsored by the Pattonville School District with generous support from Scholastic Book Fairs and the St. Louis County Library. Thirty- two middle schools were represented to participate in the contest. The Battle is a trivia contest where students answer a series of questions about twenty books selected by the sponsors to be read by the participants.

“This was the first year that our MRH sixth graders entered the Battle! It gave them the opportunity to meet Heather Brewer,” said MRH Elementary Librarian, Teri Watkins. “Ms. Brewer is the author of The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series.  The first book in her series, Eight Grade Bites, was one of the twenty books that were read by students who participated in the battle.”  Watkins organized the small band of sixth graders who included Juanita Fiddmont, Yazmin Rivera, Alyza Clark, Hannah Wright, Lily Merello, Dougie Eilermann, Christopher Skaggs, and Robert Jackson. 

For more information, contact MRH School District at (314) 644-4400.

MRH has planned summer programs to challenge the imagination of your child.

Click here for descriptions of the programs being offered for Summer Enrichment at MRH Elementary. , Fill out the registration form (front and back) and return to MRH Elementary with payment. Make checks payable to MRH School District.

Do you want to sign up for multiple programs and spend the day at summer enrichment? Just bring your lunch and we will provide a lunch area.

If you have any questions please contact:  

Dan Lyons, Coordinator, MRH Summer Programs
MRH Elementary School
1800 Princeton Place
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
314-644-4403 FAX: 314-644-0315
 

For more information, contact MRH School District at (314) 644-4400.

The new alignment splits the 32 high schools into three conferences, each with two divisions. Teams will compete for either a Division or Conference championship depending on the conference and sport. Member schools will also compete across Divisions and Conferences to promote interleague play.

The new plan will go into effect for the 2014-2015 school year because athletic schedules have already been finalized for the next two school years.

New Conference Alignment (effective 2014-2015 school year):

Suburban Conference 1

Division I   

• Affton      
• Jennings     
• Maplewood Richmond Heights 
• McCluer South-Berkeley    
• Normandy    

Division II 

• Clayton
• Ladue
• Parkway Central
• Parkway West
• University City
   

Suburban Conference 2

Division I

• Kirkwood
• Parkway North
• Pattonville
• Ritenour
• Rockwood Summit
• Webster Groves

Division II

• Hazelwood Central
• Hazelwood East
• Hazelwood West
• McCluer
• McCluer North
• Riverview Gardens

Suburban Conference 3

Division I

• Eureka
• Lafayette
• Lindbergh
• Marquette
• Parkway South

Division II

• Fox
• Mehlville
• Northwest
• Oakville
• Seckman

For more information, contact MRH School District at (314) 644-4400.

The Novus Art Walk is a fun-filled evening of art, live music, and hors d’oeuvres. Over 30 local visual and performing artists and arts organizations will be onsite to exhibit and sell their amazing work. Guests will enjoy live demonstrations of dancing, acting, print-making, painting and more – including the unveiling of Novus’s newest outdoor artwork – the recently completed Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) landscaping project.

Free Admission! Friends and family welcome! Prizes and Raffle!

Location
Novus Headquarters
20 Research Park Drive
St. Charles, MO 63304

About the Blue Devil Bees
Like the MRH chickens, the bees are helping students learn about the natural world and about where food comes from, but they’re also learning about science and how to make and market products like honey, beeswax lip balm, and candles. The bees, located on MRH grounds at the Student Success Center, are managed by a Middle school student Bee Club.

MRH Bee Reference Guide

For more information, contact MRH School District at (314) 644-4400.

The exhibit will be held at the Regional Arts Commission located at 6128 Delmar Boulevard on May 24, 2012, from 5:00-7:30 p.m. A short program will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with light refreshments to follow.

Download the flyer.

For more information, contact MRH School District at (314) 644-4400.

Their projects and awards:

Jaszmyn Epps
In Plain Sight: The Effect of Inattentional Blindness on Sexual Harassment Intervention
Award: American Association of University Women Ballwin $100, MEMC $300
Missouri Academy of Science – State Competition – First Place in Behavioral Science

Daniel Jamrozik
The Effects of Geometric Modifications on Wingtip Vortices
Award: American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics - St. Louis Section
Award: LMI Aerospace, Inc. $200, MEMC $100

Jena Doering
The Effects of 6-Hydroxydopamine-Desipramine Lesions of the Substantia Nigra on Rat Sleep
Missouri Academy of Science – State Competition
Award: MEMC $300

Sam Martin
Burning Down the House: The Effect of Paint Additives on Combustion
Award:Society of Fire Protection Engineer $100, MEMC $300

Brandon Vasquez
Harder, Better, Lighter, Stronger
Award: Air Force Award; LMI Aerospace, Inc. $100

Kyle Rieger
Calcium through a Serpent
Award: MEMC $300

Red Ribbon: Essence Daniels Brewer and Beth Robberson
What’s Up Chick? A Study of Chicken Light Color Preference

Red Ribbon: Marquise White
Stroop Effect Differences Between Genders

Red Ribbon: Mariah Russell

Green Ribbon: Thomas Barron

For more information, contact MRH School District at (314) 644-4400.

“We are thrilled to have been able to bring Rich to MRH,” said Superintendent Linda Henke. “He will be a stellar addition to our teaching staff, an amazing coach, and great leader for our sports program.”

Since 2005 Nixon has served as a physical education instructor at Hazelwood Central High School.  While there he also served as its head football coach (2007-2010) and its assistant football coach (2005-2006).  The Hazelwood Central football program is the second largest program in the state of Missouri and won the Missouri Class 6 State Championship in 2008 and 2009 under Coach Nixon.

“I am so happy to have the opportunity to join the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District,” said Nixon.  “Its truly an honor to work for a district so committed its students, families, and community.”

Prior to Hazelwood Central High School, Nixon served as assistant head football coach and social studies instructor other schools including Riverview Gardens High School (2004-2005) and Poplar Bluff High School (2002-2004). Additionally he was the assistant football coach at Central Missouri State University from 2000-2002.

Among Coach Nixon’s many awards and honors:
• Hazelwood Central High School Class 6 State Football Champions (2008, 2009)
• St. Louis Post-Dispatch Missouri Coach of the Year (2008)
• Missouri State Coaches Association Coach of the Year (2008, 2009)
• St. Louis Rams/U.S. Army Missouri Coach of the Year (2008)
• St. Louis Metro Coaches Association Coach of the Year (2008)
• Missouri State Associated Press Coach of the Year (2008, 2009)
• National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Coach of the Year (2009)
• Missouri Athletic Club Coach of the Year (2010)

Nixon holds a B.S. in education with a major in social studies and minors in secondary education and physical education from Central Methodist University. Additionally, he holds a Masters degree in educational administration from Lindenwood University.

“MRH has an outstanding record of academic excellence and a growing sports program with unlimited opportunities,” said Nixon. “I look forward to being a part of the MRH family.”

For more information, contact MRH School District at (314) 644-4400.

5 Years of Service

Mark Bishop, Preschool Teacher Assistant and Discover Club Lead Childcare Worker
Early Childhood Center

Dan Carnell, Head Bus Driver and Wellness Champion
Building and Grounds

Michelle Davis, Nurse and Head Start Case Manager
Early Childhood Center

James Gardner, IT Manager
District-wide

Kathryn Griffin, Speech Pathologist
Elementary/Special School District

Scott Hankley , Preschool Teacher 
Early Childhood Center

Jason Harris, Instrumental Music Teacher
High School and Middle School

Christine Henske, Social Studies Teacher
High School

Sally Hovey, Art Teacher
Early Childhood Center

Andre Howard, High School Night Custodian
Building and Grounds

Kierra Hunter, Discover Club Childcare Worker
Elementary

John Israel, Vocal Music Teacher
Elementary

Melissa Lampe, Substitute Teacher Scheduler
District-wide

William McKenzie, District Mail Courier and Bus Driver   
Building and Grounds

Ann McLaughlin, Kindergarten Teacher
Early Childhood Center

Courtney Mueller, 2nd Grade Teacher
Elementary

Denise Perry, Discover Club Childcare Worker
Early Childhood Center

Robert Rusan , HS Chef
Food Service

Abby Smith, 3rd Grade Teacher
Elementary

Lisa Weaver, 5th Grade Teacher
Elementary

Robert Welker, Social Studies Teacher
High School

10 Years of Service

Cheryl Carmon, Math Teacher
High School

Jane Hornby, Counselor
Elementary

Suzanne Rosenthal, Reading Specialist
Early Childhood Center

Derek Rowley, English Teacher
High School

Susie Smith, Special Education Teachers Assistant    
SSD

15 Years of Service

Alfred Earl, Elementary Custodian
Building and Grounds

Claudette Howell, Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent
Central Office

Tom Kulla-Abbott, Director of Alternative Services   
Student Success Center

Christopher Meyer, PE and Health Teacher
High School

Deborah Phillips, Attendance Secretary
High School

Maurice Rushing, High School 3rd Floor Night Custodian
Building and Grounds

Janet Swallow, Food Service Manager
Elementary

20 Years of Service

Carol Kon, District Food Service Coordinator
Food Service

Karen Patterson, High School Chef's Assistant
Food Service

25 Years of Service

Mary Darst, Counselor
Elementary

Therese Watkins, Librarian
Elementary

30 Years of Service

Mark Hancock, Maintenance Supervisor
Building and Grounds

Distinguished Awards

MRH Citizen of the Year – Todd Schroeder

MRH Family of the Year – The Medina Family

MRH Teacher of Year – Cheryl Carmon, Math Teacher (High School)

Spirit of MRH – Andre Howard, High School Night Custodian

Retirements

Linda Ecret (10 years) Special Education Teacher, Elementary

Linda Henke (12 years) Superintendent

Jane Hornby (10 years) Counselor, Elementary

David Roberts (17 years) Science Teacher, High School

Christina Steffen (11 years) Practical Arts Teacher, High School

For more information, contact MRH School District at (314) 644-4400.

With less than a month left in the season the MRH Track Team is staging itself for another state title. The team has moved past districts and preparing for sectionals this weekend. This segment highlights their success and what they are doing to prepare for another state championship.

For more information, contact MRH School District at (314) 644-4400.