Rockwood Celebrates the Last Day of the 2023-2024 School Year
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Rockwood Celebrates the Last Day of the 2023-2024 School Year
May 24 marked the last day of the 2023-2024 school year in the Rockwood School District. All around the district, students and staff members ended another great school year with hugs, high-fives, waves and well-wishes.
Have a great summer, Rockwood!
Here are some scenes from Rockwood Valley Middle, as well as Ballwin and Woerther elementary schools.
And here is a video message from Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain, sharing his gratitude for our community and another terrific school year in Rockwood.
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