Chesterfield Elementary Named National School of Character

The following information was provided by the Rockwood School District:

Chesterfield Elementary School and LaSalle Springs Middle School have been named National Schools of Character by the Character Education Partnership. These schools are among the 29 schools and districts nationwide to earn this distinction this year. 

In 2006, Rockwood was named a National District of Character.  Since then, 10 Rockwood schools, including Chesterfield and LaSalle Springs, have been recognized as National Schools of Character.  In fact, this is the second time for Chesterfield to earn this distinction.

“We are thrilled Chesterfield and LaSalle Springs have been named National Schools of Character,” said Dr. Jane Brown, director of differentiated services. “As so many of our schools do, these schools understand the benefits and importance of integrating character education into the entire school culture. This is an important variable as we focus our efforts on doing whatever it takes to ensure all students realize their potential.”

Chesterfield and LaSalle Springs were honored by the Rockwood Board of Education during a formal awards ceremony on May 16. In addition, representatives from these schools will have the opportunity to share their character education story at the National Forum on Character Education held Oct. 24-27 in Washington, DC.

Learn more about character education in Rockwood.