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Duello Elementary

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Jennifer Gorton Named Wentzville Teacher of the Year

Gorton teaches 4th grade at Duello Elementary School.

(The following press release was issued by the Wentzville School District.) Jennifer Gorton, a 4th grade teacher at Duello Elementary, has been selected as the Wentzville School District Teacher of the Year for 2013. Candidates are judged on the respect and admiration of students, parents and colleagues. Selection is also based on their ability to inspire and educate students of all backgrounds and abilities. “It’s a great honor, because we have so many wonderful teachers here in the District,” said Mrs. Gorton. “Teaching children has always been my passion.  It affords me the privilege of touching lives and making a difference in the world in the way that I enjoy most.” Mrs. Gorton started working in the District eight years ago as a …

Friday, March 30, 2012

On Schedule: School Construction Update

The weather has been favorable for outside grading and exterior work, keeping construction on or ahead of schedule.

Things are rolling right along with construction in the Wentzville School District, Chief Financial Officer Kari Monsees has reported to Patch. "Knock on wood, we've been very fortunate with the weather," Monsees said. At Duello Elementary School, construction is nearly complete on an addition which will be in use this spring. "We're waxing the floors," Monsees said. Three other projects are close to completion, but Monsees said that those will not be in use until the fall.

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