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Voter registration can be completed by visiting vote.org, which will direct visitors to the correct form based on state of residence. Wednesday, Oct. 9, is the last day to register to vote before this November's presidential election.

Editorial Board: Your Registration Counts

Editorial Board
October 2, 2024
Many teachers use surveys such as the one pictured at the start of a course so they know students' preferred pronouns. A proposed Missouri bill would make it a felony for teachers to support students in social transitioning, including the use of pronouns other than the students' assigned pronoun at birth.

Editorial Board: Staff Shouldn’t Be Punished for Supporting Students

Editorial Board
April 15, 2024
Shelly Justin's Black Literature class creates posters for Black History Month. Throughout the semester, the students will read literature written by Black authors. A similar class is the topic of controversy in the Francis Howell School District.

Editorial Board: In Defense of Black Literature

Editorial Board
February 12, 2024
Canvas is one of the most used college interfaces and is seen in many Missouri universities, such as MIZZOU and St. Louis University. Blackboard is another popular site, while Google Classroom is rare to see in postsecondary institutions.

Opinion: RSD Canvas Investment is Valid

Editorial Board
January 4, 2024
Instead of fighting, consider talking to a trusted teacher or counselor.

Editorial Board: End the Fights

Editorial Board
November 2, 2023
Editorial Board: End the Attacks on Transgender Youth

Editorial Board: End the Attacks on Transgender Youth

Editorial Board
September 21, 2023
Ed Board: Let Transgender Women Play

Ed Board: Let Transgender Women Play

Editorial Board
May 12, 2022
Ed Board: Schools Should Be Mask-Optional

Ed Board: Schools Should Be Mask-Optional

Editorial Board
December 25, 2021
EdBoard: 'Devious Lick' Disrupts Learning Environment

EdBoard: ‘Devious Lick’ Disrupts Learning Environment

Editorial Board
October 22, 2021
On Tuesday, March 16, Superintendent Mark Miles sent out this message to the Rockwood community regarding Eureka's baseball uniform decision.

Editorial Board: Eureka High School Uniform Decision

Editorial Board
March 21, 2021
The Messenger staff engages in various activities with their extra time before and after classes on virtual learning days. We applaud RSD for sending a waiver to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to extend virtual learning days into fourth quarter.

Editorial Board: Virtual Learning Days in 4th Quarter

Editorial Board
February 25, 2021
President Donald Trump pushed his supporters to fight the election results that confirmed Joe Biden as winner of the presidential race. As this words instigated anarchy, social media platforms barred Trump from posting on their platforms indefinitely.

Editorial Board: Media Can Censor Inappropriate Speech

Editorial Board
January 17, 2021
RSD has begun to offer mental health awareness courses as well as suicide prevention courses. However, making parents and RSD community members aware of these classes still remains a challenge.

Editorial Board: Mental Health Help Still Matters

Editorial Board
November 24, 2020
On Thursday, high school students in RSD returned to in-person learning, despite the ongoing rise in COVID-19 cases. Students are spaced out three to six feet apart and must wear a mask at all times.

Editorial Board: Keep the Quarantine

Editorial Board
November 13, 2020
Principal Dr. Steve Hankins and Lafayette Principal Dr. Karen Calcaterra stand at the podium during the Board of Education (BOE) meeting Thursday, Oct. 22. Dr. Hankins said spacing would allow MHS to have about three to six feet of spacing should many of the students opt to return to school. “We’ll have to use the rooms we have,” Hankins said. “In my building, every room is taken every hour, but we will follow the protocol.”

Editorial Board: RSD: Hear Us Now

Editorial Board
October 28, 2020

Editorial Board: Parking Lot Etiquette Review

Editorial Board
February 6, 2012

Editorial Board: Finals are useless with SBG

Editorial Board
December 20, 2011

Editorial Board: Teachers need to be better appreciated for the job they do

Editorial Board
December 1, 2011

Editorial Board: Students are slipping into an extreme state of apathy

Editorial Board
October 14, 2011

Editorial Board: District loses sight of purpose with proposed budget cuts

Editorial Board
May 21, 2011

Renovations prove a nuisance

Editorial Board
April 8, 2011

Editorial Board: Progress reports prove obsolete

Editorial Board
November 12, 2010
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