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SCSD Newsletter
April 19, 2024
Jefferson Love Awards
Congratulations to our incredible Jefferson Intermediate Love Award winners! Monday, April 8th marked the 8th annual Love Awards, sponsored by We Love St. Charles, and we couldn't be more proud of our Jefferson students! Each year, this event shines a spotlight on those who consistently show kindness and love towards their fellow students and JIS staff. It's truly heartwarming to see such positivity in our school community.
A huge round of applause to this year's deserving recipients! Let's give it up for (top to bottom, left to right):
Bristol P.
Louis C-K.
Adrianna E.
Selvin H-J.
Sophia G.
Carter A.
Heidi F.
Skylar H.
Gabriel R-S.
Wren G.
And a special shoutout to Emily Gurlen, recipient of the Lori Wootten Love Award for staff! Your dedication and love make Jefferson Intermediate a better place for all.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible, and congratulations once again to all the winners! Here's to spreading more love and kindness every day.
SCSD Community Celebrates Solar Eclipse
Thank you for making this incredible experience possible for us all!
Lewis & Clark Students Dominate Skills USA Competition
We're bursting with pride for our SkillsUSA state competitors! Lewis & Clark Career Center has had a record-breaking year, with our students bringing home a whopping 36 medals from the 2024 SkillsUSA Missouri Leadership and Skills Conference: 22 Gold, 5 Silver, and 9 Bronze. But that's not all— a remarkable 16 students have earned invitations to compete in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, GA this summer, where they'll go head-to-head with the best of the best from across the United States. Congratulations to all our talented competitors!
Name - Program - School - Contest - Place
Matthew Baur - BSM 1 PM - FHN - Masonry Tech. Info - 1ST-GOLD
Bryce Merli - BT 1 AM - FHC - Teamworks - 1ST-GOLD
Ian Edmonds - BT 2 AM - FHC - Teamworks - 1ST-GOLD
Will Worobec - BT 2 AM - FH - Teamworks - 1ST-GOLD
Elijah Vandyne - CSD 2 AM - FHN - Computer Programming - 1ST-GOLD
Lynette Larsen - CSD 2 PM - P/S - Computer Programming- P/S - 1ST-GOLD
Harmonie Knaup - ECC 1 PM - FHC - Leadership Essay (MO Only) - 1ST-GOLD
Kyle Bangert - ET 2 AM - FH - Electrical Construction Tech. Info - 1ST-GOLD
Caiah Stull - ET 2 PM - FZS - Industrial Motor Controls - 1ST-GOLD
Kyle Bangert - ET 2 AM - FH - Teamworks - 1ST-GOLD
Adyson Meinen - HO AM - FZE - Nurse Assisting - 1ST-GOLD
Ashley Dukate - HRO AM - FZE - Nurse Assisting Tech. Info - 1ST-GOLD
Anna Strother - HO PM - WZL - BHC - 1ST-GOLD
Grant Bruckerhoff - HVAC 2 PM - WZT - HVAC - 1ST-GOLD
William Bartold - HVAC 2 AM - FZN - HVAC Tech. Info - 1ST-GOLD
Austin Fairchild - HVAC 1 AM - FZW - Sheetmetal - 1ST-GOLD
Grace Burke - LE 1 PM - WZL - Criminal Justice Tech. Info - 1ST-GOLD
Hayden Hurd - PMT 2 AM - FZW - CNC 2 - 1ST-GOLD
Carlos Alarcon - PMT 2 PM - FZE - CNC 3 - 1ST-GOLD
Alec Gittemeier - WE 2 PM - WZN - Welding Fab. Team - 1ST-GOLD
Austin Kozinski - WE 2 PM - FZE - Welding Fab. Team - 1ST-GOLD
Matthew Clark - WE 2 PM - WZT - Welding Fab. Team - 1ST-GOLD
Chase Just - ET 2 AM - FHN - Electrical Construction Tech. Info - 2ND-SILVER
AJ Kime - HO PM - FHN - Medical Terminology - 2ND-SILVER
Anna Strother - HO PM - WZL - Nurse Assisting Tech. Info - 2ND-SILVER
Coy Melvin - PET 1 AM - FHN - Power Equipment Technology - 2ND-SILVER
Ethan Holmes - PMT 2 AM - SCW - CNC 3 - 2ND-SILVER
Harmonie Knaup - ECC 1 PM - FHC - Early Childhood Careers Tech. Info - 3RD-BRONZE
Joshua Carnes - ET 2 PM - SCW - Electrical Construction Tech. Info - 3RD-BRONZE
Maia Stamer - HRO PM - FH - Nurse Assisting Tech. Info - 3RD-BRONZE
Kemper Kruse - HO AM - FZN - BHC - 3RD-BRONZE
Isabella Bray - HRO AM - FZN - Nurse Assisting - 3RD-BRONZE
Sterling Holloman - HVAC 2 PM - FH - HVAC Tech. Info - 3RD-BRONZE
Tyler Dickey - LCCA AM - FH - Computer Maintenance & Repair Tech. Info - 3RD-BRONZE
Evan Harris - LCCA AM - FZW - Information Technology Services - 3RD-BRONZE
Alex Gilmore - PMT 1 AM - FH - Machining Tech. Info - 3RD-BRONZE
SCHS Students Excell at FBLA State Leadership Conference
The recent FBLA State Leadership Conference saw SCHS' brightest minds stepping into the limelight and showcasing their talents.
In the fiercely competitive Partnership with a Business category, Chris Kimsey, Mukhil Kumar, and Gavin Vaughn emerged triumphant, securing the coveted 3rd place. With this remarkable achievement, they are now set to represent our school at the Nationals in Orlando, a testament to their dedication and skill.
In Organizational Leadership, Sarah Gingras displayed exemplary leadership qualities, securing an impressive 5th place. Gavin Vaughn's exceptional performance in Advertising earned them a well-deserved 8th place. The realm of Digital Animation witnessed Anjelia Philogenes talent shine through as they secured 9th place. Last but not least, Monica Ferguson,Sarah Gingras, Charlotte Kulma, Lana Usery, and Caiden Wright showcased their prowess in Parliamentary Procedures, clinching the 9th place.
As we celebrate these remarkable achievements, let us extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our students who participated in the State Leadership Conference. Your hard work, dedication, and passion serve as an inspiration to us all, and we eagerly anticipate your continued success as you represent our school on the national stage in Orlando.
SCWest FBLA Shines at State Leadership Conference
This month SCWest FBLA traveled to Springfield, MO for the annual FBLA State Leadership Conference. At this conference multiple members competed in a variety of business related competitions against the best students in the state. Three of our members placed in the top 10 of their respective competitions:
Andro Sprague: Intro to Programming 8th out of 30 competitors
Brooke Houston: Future Business Leader 10th out of 50 competitors
Megan Johnson: Personal FInance 10th out of 100 competitors
We are incredibly proud of these competitors, as well as all the members who competed and worked hard to get here. Our members had a blast interacting with all the different schools from around the state and experiencing this conference. Networking with other schools, creating new relationships, and deepening existing relationships just added to this incredible experience.What a magnificent way to end our FBLA season!
Optimist Club Essay Winners
During their weekly luncheon on April 9th, the Optimist Club of St. Charles proudly honored the winners of their 2024 essay contest. Congratulations to Marcella Sheils for clinching first place, followed by Elyse Boesch in second place, and Austin Chappell securing third place. All three remarkable talents hail from Hardin Middle School.
Marcella's outstanding essay has now advanced to the East Missouri District essay contest, where she could potentially earn a college scholarship. Accompanied by their proud parents, these students lit up the room with their inspiring words.
The essay prompt, "Optimism: How it Connects Us," sparked profound reflections and meaningful connections.
Lewis & Clark's Lober Wins Award
Let's give a huge round of applause to Casey Lober, counselor extraordinaire at Lewis & Clark Career Center, for clinching the prestigious 2024 MO ACTE Counseling and Career Development Professional Award! This award is a testament to Casey's dedication in connecting students with opportunities, innovating career exploration, and championing CTE for all students.
Casey will be receiving the physical award at the MO ACTE Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, July 23. Not just that, Casey's stellar performance has earned her an automatic nomination by Missouri to the ACTE Region III Awards Committee. If she secures victory at this level, she'll be heading straight to the National level!
Optimist Club Oratorical Contest Winners
We're thrilled to announce the outstanding winners of the 2024 Oratorical Contest, celebrated during the club's weekly luncheon on April 16th!
Taking the top spot is none other than Elyse Boesch! Followed by the remarkable Sabrina Villar in second place! And rounding off the podium is the talented Lilly Martin, who unfortunately couldn't join us.
Elyse and Sabrina wowed us all with their speeches on "How to Change the World with Optimism." Their eloquence and passion earned them a spot in the Zone 7 contest, where Elyse clinched second place! Now, she's gearing up to represent us at the East Missouri District contest on May 4th, competing for a college scholarship!
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and supported this inspiring event! Let's continue spreading optimism and making a difference together!
Coverdell Oasis Breakfast
On Monday, April 15, our incredible students went above and beyond to show their appreciation for our amazing Oasis tutors! They treated them to a delightful breakfast filled with donuts, bagels, and refreshing drinks. But the sweetness didn't stop there! The students surprised their tutors with a thoughtful gift: beautiful succulent plants nestled in hand-painted pots.
A huge shoutout and thank you to our dedicated Oasis tutors for the invaluable support and guidance you provide to our students. Your impact goes beyond measure, and today's gesture is a testament to the special bond you share with our community
SCHS FACS Students Unveil Restaurant
In the culmination of their culinary journey, students at Intro to Foodservice unveiled their very own restaurant for their final unit project. The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as the class competition concluded, revealing two standout students who clinched the top spots.
But the excitement didn't stop there! On Friday the 12th, the entire class banded together to bring their restaurant vision to life, taking charge of all lunch shifts. Teachers, eager to support their students, dropped by during their designated lunch breaks to savor the delectable dishes prepared by the budding chefs.
It was a day filled with teamwork, creativity, and delicious food as the students showcased their culinary skills to the school community. Kudos to everyone involved for making the Intro to Foodservice restaurant day a resounding success!
Null's Fun Run: Building Character and Making a Difference
Null’s Fun Run was not only a fun way to earn money for the school but a great lesson in character education for Null’s students and families. The program was centered around a World-Changer character theme that paralleled the 8 Habits that Null students and staff follow each day.
The program taught the students how to make a difference through the power of teamwork and creativity. Students learned about other children who created apps, charities and programs that helped others. Students and staff used all of these habits to help them complete the Fun Run and make it a successful day.
Thanks to Stacy Garner, Andrew Cagle and Null PTO for spearheading this event and helping Null exceed their goal, while learning and having fun in the process.
Monroe Kindergarteners Shine for their VIPs
Music filled the air on April 16th as our youngest Mustangs, under the guidance of music teacher Rebecca Rich, dazzled their 'Very Important People' with a delightful concert and dinner.
For months, the Monroe Kindergarteners poured their hearts into perfecting their program, eagerly anticipating the chance to showcase their talents for those closest to them.
Families gathered to enjoy a delicious catered meal from Tony’s, adding to the festive atmosphere of this special almost end-of-year celebration for our littlest learners.
A huge round of applause to our dedicated students, supportive families, and the talented Rebecca Rich for making this evening an unforgettable one!
Don't Miss "The Wizard of Oz" Presented by the St. Charles West Players!
Mark your calendars for a spectacular journey down the yellow brick road! The St. Charles West Players are thrilled to bring you their enchanting rendition of "The Wizard of Oz" on:
- Friday, May 3rd at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, May 4th at 7:00 PM
- Sunday, May 5th at 2:00 PM
Prepare to be whisked away to the magical land of Oz as Dorothy, Toto, and their friends embark on a timeless adventure.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or conveniently in advance using the Schoolbucks QR code. Join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience!
2023-2024 All District Art Show
Discover the creativity and talent of our students at this year's K-12 SCSD Art Show! Join us for an inspiring exhibition featuring over 80 captivating pieces of art, on display at the Children's Gallery of the St. Charles Foundry Art Centre (N. Main Street) from May 3rd to May 21st.
Event Details:
- Exhibition Dates: May 3rd - May 21st
- Location: Children's Gallery, St. Charles Foundry Art Centre
- Special Reception: Friday, May 3rd, 5-7pm
- Enjoy: Cookies, lemonade, and the opportunity to mingle with the talented artists!
All are warmly invited to attend the special reception on May 3rd, where you can indulge in delicious treats while admiring the remarkable artwork created by our students. It's a celebration of creativity, imagination, and artistic expression!
The SCSD Art faculty extends a heartfelt invitation to the entire community. We're excited to share our students' exceptional talents with you all. See you at the show!
SCHS Basketball Camp
SCW Summer Activities Camps
St. Charles West Summer Camps are now open for enrollment. Please visit www.scwwarriorcamps.com to sign up today!