March Board Awards Ceremony Honors Rockwood Student, Staff Achievement
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March Board Awards Ceremony Honors Rockwood Student, Staff Achievement
More than 170 Rockwood School District students, groups and staff members were honored for their achievements during the Board of Education Awards Ceremony on March 5 at Lafayette High.
The Board of Education Award is one of Rockwood's most prestigious honors, recognizing students and staff members who have achieved the highest standards of excellence that embody the Rockwood spirit.
Representatives from all four high schools, Crestview and Rockwood South middle schools and Babler, Ballwin, Chesterfield and Wild Horse elementary schools earned Board Awards.
Board of Education President Lynne Midyett and Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain welcomed attendees to the ceremony, and Dr. Cain, Midyett and vice president Tamara Rhomberg helped hand out the awards to students and staff.
Eureka High seniors Sam Heacox and Jake Yallaly earned the Above and Beyond award for exemplary actions they took during a medical incident at South Tech.
View and download a copy of the program from last night's awards.
Visit our Board of Education Awards page to view and download photos from the ceremony.
Watch a video replay of the ceremony on our YouTube channel.
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