As the school year winds down, students at the High Road School of Wright City have been treated to presentations on several important topics. Destiny (Mantia) Klimaszewski shared her powerful story about the dangers of drinking and driving, following her tragic experience as a childless widow at 21. Also helping highlight the dangers of driving under the influence were Christopher Pate, an underage drinking prevention specialist with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and his mother, Patsy Walker Pate. Christopher shared how his life changed after being hit by a drunk driver in 2009, while Patsy offered a moving perspective as a [...]

Students at the High Road School of Wright City met with Amy Lesch of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office to learn about careers in forensics and how crime scene investigations are conducted.

During Black History Month, High Road staff and students engaged in a variety of learning activities focused on acknowledging and appreciating the contributions of African Americans to our society, history, and culture. In learning about these individuals and their legacies, we recognized the struggles and sacrifices faced by African Americans throughout history, while also celebrating their resilience, achievements, and cultural heritage. Here are some of the highlights: In the elementary classrooms, Ms. Tiffany’s students enjoyed watching "The Princess and the Frog," a Disney movie notable for its strong Black female representation, providing valuable representation and [...]

The Child Advocacy Center (CAC), an organization whose mission is to deliver excellence in child abuse response, offer a path toward healing, and educate the community, recently chose to honor High Road's social worker, Kathryn Zoellner, for her outstanding partnership over the years. Over the past five years, Kathryn has invested herself in providing not only resources for families but also tools for our students to protect themselves from abuse. In collaboration with Karen Loesche, the Prevention Education Program Coordinator at the CAC, Kathryn has facilitated multiple educational workshops for students and staff alike and put a special focus [...]

Casey, Teacher, High Road School of Wright City High Road School of Wright City would like to acknowledge Casey Hutchison for his notable contributions to our school. Casey came to High Road ready to learn and do. He humbly welcomed any experience available to him, quickly establishing himself as a flexible and enthusiastic member of our school community. Casey's quest to learn and his openness to feedback have also enabled him to make incredible professional growth in just under a year. Casey recently began the process of transitioning to leading an academic elementary room while he completes an alternative [...]

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