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Chesterfield Elementary Students Celebrate Character Award
The school was named as a Missouri School of Character this year and is hoping to follow-up the state-level distinction with national recognition.
The following information was provided by the Rockwood SChool District.Β
During a special ceremony on April 1, Chesterfield Elementary was honored for receiving the Missouri School of Character Distinction.Β This is the second time in five years for the school to earn state recognition.Β Β
Students, staff, district officials, parents and members of Characterplus attended the ceremony.Β In celebration of this distinction, Chesterfield was presented with a banner, which it will proudly display in the school.Β
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Principal Dr. Meg Brooks commended students and staff for their hard work and leadership.Β βChesterfield is a caring school community and itβs exciting to once again receive recognition as a state model for school climate,β said Dr. Brooks.Β βThis award is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to character education.β
Chesterfield was the first Rockwood school to be named both a Missouri School of Character in 2005 and a National School of Character in 2008. Β Schools must reapply for state titles every three years and national titles every five years. Β Β
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Currently, Chesterfield is undergoing a rigorous national evaluation process for the National School of Character Distinction.Β News of this award will be announced in May.Β
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