On Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Renfro Elementary hosted a Family Reading Night with the theme “All You Need is Love.” Families visited “Love the Arts” “Love of Writing” “Love You Math” “Love to Be Safe Online” and “Love S-more Reading at Renfro Campground” – earning stamps on pretend passports for prizes: Love the Arts Students […]
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Two Collinsville Students Recognized with 2019 Racial Harmony Awards
On Sunday, February 24, 2019, Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 students Rocio Romo and Kaytlynn Bray were recognized at “The Gathering: Our Youth Changing the World” sponsored by Center for Racial Harmony – a St. Clair County-based community organization dedicated to “promoting understanding, cooperation and communication among all races and ethnic groups.” The students […]
Virtual Reality Technology Helps Elementary Students Explore
February 2019 – Third Graders at Renfro Elementary School use virtual reality headsets to explore animal habitats and adaptations. The VR headsets are new technology acquired by CUSD 10 to allow students to take virtual field trips. Lessons are planned and guided by a teacher from a central computer control screen. The headsets are currently […]
Renfro’s Mrs. Maloney is January 2019 Staff Member of the Month
Edward Jones representative Jason Rehg presented the January 2019 CUSD 10 Staff Member of the Month Award to 4th grade teacher Mrs. Kristi Maloney at Renfro Elementary School on Friday, January 25, 2019. Renfro Principal Laura Bauer chose Maloney “because of her constant efforts to connect with her students.” “Mrs. Maloney is always looking for ways to have […]
Elementary Schools Celebrate 2018 Grads with Clap Out
The "Clap Out" Tradition At the end of every school year, all CUSD 10 elementary schools invite their alumni back to participate in the "Clap Out" tradition. Recently graduatied seniors arrive in caps and gowns to escort the "graduating" 4th graders through the school. This year, Kreitner Elementary School, Renfro Elementary School and Maryville […]