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Crestwood Elementary celebrates Super Bowl by giving back

Crestwood Elementary celebrates Super Bowl by giving back

February 13, 2024

Students and staff at Crestwood Elementary School came together to celebrate this past Super Bowl weekend, and the school’s “Souper Bowl of Caring’ week. This year, Crestwood Elementary collected...

Photo courtesy of Lindbergh Schools.

Crestwood Elementary teacher named PE Teacher of the Year

September 19, 2023

The 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year and Lindbergh Schools physical education teacher Darrion Cockrell was named MOSHAPE St. Louis and Missouri State Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year...

Lindbergh students share what they are grateful for in a unique year

Lindbergh students share what they are grateful for in a unique year

November 24, 2020

I am grateful for…. Concord Elementary School: Korie A., 4th — I am grateful for having a family who cares about me with their love. I am grateful for having a cousin who is like a sister to me....

The ribbon cutting ceremony for the secure vestibule at Sperreng Middle School.

Lindbergh school buildings get secure vestibules

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor November 10, 2020

  As part of Lindbergh Schools’ Proposition R no-tax-rate-increase bond issue in April 2019, voters approved funding safe, future-ready campuses across Lindbergh with single, secure main entrances...

Crestwood Elementary surprised Mr. DC with a socially-distanced parade and celebration Friday, Sept. 4, for winning 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year.

Darrion Cockrell, Lindbergh’s ‘Mr. DC,’ named Missouri Teacher of the Year for 2021

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor September 22, 2020

Darrion Cockrell, the Lindbergh Schools educator named 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year, sees the statewide honor as an opportunity to continue his mission of connecting with children in positive and...

Lindbergh begins offering free meals to every student living in the district starting next week

Lindbergh begins offering free meals to every student living in the district starting next week

September 11, 2020

Starting next week, Lindbergh Schools will begin providing breakfast and lunch free of charge to all students and district residents below age 18, both in and out of school, through the end of the year....

Darrion Cockrell is the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year

Lindbergh teacher ‘Mr. DC’ is named Missouri Teacher of the Year

September 4, 2020

A Lindbergh Schools teacher at Crestwood Elementary was surprised Friday with the news that he is the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year. Darrion Cockrell, who is better known as “Mr. DC” to his...

Crestwood Elementary School physical education and health teacher Darrion Cockrell was honored as Lindbergh Schools Teacher of the Year during a surprise announcement April 14.

Lindbergh teacher is named a finalist for 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year

August 27, 2020

A Lindbergh Schools teacher at Crestwood Elementary is a finalist for 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announced Thursday the seven finalists...

Sappington Elementary School celebrates its graduates.

Lindbergh elementary, middle school students celebrate graduation

June 12, 2020

Several Lindbergh elementary and middle schools celebrated their 2020 graduates in a special, socially-distanced parade.

Crestwood Elementary School physical education and health teacher Darrion Cockrell was honored as Lindbergh Schools Teacher of the Year during a surprise announcement April 14.

Chance the Rapper honors Crestwood Elementary teacher Darrion Cockrell, donates $30,000

May 11, 2020

Grammy Award-winning artist Chance the Rapper recognized the Lindbergh Schools 2020 Teacher of the Year Darrion Cockrell Friday for going above and beyond to help his students thrive.  “Mr. DC” teaches...

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