Selection as a NASET School of Excellence is the highest level of recognition a private special education school can achieve through this professional association.  This honor is presented to private special education schools that meet rigorous professional criteria and have demonstrated truly exceptional dedication, commitment and achievement in the field of special education.

The National Alliance for Secondary Education and Transition (NASET) is a national voluntary coalition of more than 40 organizations and advocacy groups representing special education, general education, career and technical education, youth development, multicultural perspectives, and parents.

The NASET recognition is in addition to Marygrove’s designation as a Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education Approved Private Agency, an Illinois State Board of Education approved private school, and COA approved Day Treatment Program, all which have rigorous qualification standards.

Hiking for a Cause

Michael McLaughlin, a Marygrove Ambassador, and his team at Unite4Kids came together and organized a fun-filled day for a group of Marygrove Kids. On Saturday, April 13, many gathered at Castlewood State Park for a day of hiking, games, and, of course, a delicious BBQ lunch. From hiking one of two off-road trails followed by a delicious BBQ lunch, to playing volleyball and football, to a water balloon toss and a mummy wrap game, everyone had a blast! A very special thank you to Unite4Kids for a memorable day and thank you to everyone who came out to show their support.

Check out Marygrove’s Facebook page to see pictures from this fun-filled day. https://www.facebook.com/Marygrove.org

SAINT LOUIS, MO (APRIL 2013) – Marygrove has been awarded recognition as a “2103 Leader in Child Abuse Prevention” for the impact they have had on promoting healthy child development and the prevention of child abuse and neglect. During April, Child Abuse Prevention Month, a select number of organizations within the state of Missouri are being recognized for their exemplary leadership in accepting the responsibility of child abuse prevention and taking steps to protect children in their communities.

Marygrove will be recognized for achievements during the Pinwheels for Prevention^TM Community Pinwheel Garden Ceremony at noon on April 17, 2013 at the State Capitol.  Representatives from Marygrove will attend the Community Ceremony in honor of the children they serve.

The Missouri Prevention Partners believe that child abuse can be prevented and each of us has a role to play to help children live free from abuse and neglect.  “Marygrove has been committed to helping children in need for over 150 years.  We consider it a privilege to help the children in our care overcome childhood traumas and move toward a brighter future, and to help families break the cycle of abuse and neglect”  says Sr. Helen Negri, Marygrove’s Chief Executive Officer.

Marygrove helps over 170 children and young adults each day recover from abuse, neglect and other childhood traumas and develop life skills that will help them move toward a more healthy and productive future.    Marygrove is one of the largest therapeutic residential treatment programs in Missouri, and also enriches the lives of young people through its transitional and independent living, and crisis services programs.

Learn more about the Missouri Prevention Partners at http://missourikidsfirst.org/?page_id=8176

For more information about the Pinwheels for Prevention^TM Community Pinwheel Garden Ceremony at noon on April 17, 2013 at the State Capitol please visit: http://missourikidsfirst.org/ or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Missouri-KidsFirst/132392254931?sk=wall

Event To Be Held At Norwood Hills Country Club on Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Marygrove is having the 20th annual Jeff Clinton Memorial Golf Classic at Norwood Hills Country Club on June 11th. Tournament format is a four person scramble with registration beginning at 10:30am and lunch shortly after; shotgun start at noon. Bids for silent auction items can be placed all day. Plan on registering before the tournament as it will be limited to 32 teams to ensure brisk play. Registration can be completed online HERE or contacting Laura Rau at (314) 830-6286 or lrau@mgstl.org.

This tournament was started by its namesake, Jeff Clinton, and all the proceeds go towards the continuance of Marygrove’s mission. Clinton was on the Board of Directors of Marygrove for 12 years. In 1994 he became the Chief Operating Officer of Grey Eagle Distributors, and despite all of his business responsibilities he continued his involvement in Marygrove. Clinton passed away in 2002, and since then the tournament has been held in his honor. Marygrove board member and Chief Marketing Officer of Gateway CDI Conrad Franey says, “Marygrove was always a special place to Jeff, and I know that the golf tournament was one of his favorite events. Year after year Jeff would call all of us to enlist our support for the tournament. We enjoyed great golf, good friends, cold beer and many laughs with Jeff. I’m certain he wants this tradition to continue.”

Sponsorships are available starting at $250.00. For more information, please contact Kathryn Feldt at 314-830-6249 or kfledt@mgstl.org.