top of page
ROE #30 school story.png

A community engagement initiative of ROE #30

NEW

LATEST ISSUE

Spring | 2026

"I wouldn't want to live anyplace else."

“They become the superstars.”

Substitute Teachers Wanted and Students Experiencing Homelessness Have Rights

“For generations, students have looked forward to the event every year.”

“Students are the ones who benefit the most.”

“There might be a time when you have to take care of a relative.”

"I probably wouldn't be sitting here right now if it hadn't been for basketball."

“Their contributions were not just welcomed—they were influential.”

“We try to give to the community with everything that we do.”

"Success has no zip code.”

“Every student has the potential to grow.”

“We want them to be as independent as possible.”

“They don’t need a perfect reader.”

“They’re starting to understand how nutrition affects how they feel.”

“The most important thing for us is getting kids in the soil and connected with their food.”

“The goal is simple: honor the school’s history while creating a look that reflects its future.”

“Theater gives students another way to belong.”

“The initiative is about 'moving beyond self-care to collective care.’”

“The grant makes it accessible and easy to operate.”

“The goal is to support early literacy while building relationships.”

The Stories of Us.

Hover to preview, click to read.
Where the Roads Came Together
Where Every Player Finds Their Place on the Court
Two Ways the ROE is Working for You
Traditions That Bring Community Together
Strengthening Classrooms Through Collaboration
Stepping Into Care Before Graduation
Something They Can Hold Onto
Shaping Tomorrow from the Student Chair
Rooted in Service, Growing Leaders for Life
Reviving Sound in the Shadow of the Shawnee
Momentum Takes Root at Elverado
Miles of Dedication, Lifetimes of Impact
High School Voices Bringing Books to Life
Harvesting Health, Learning, and Hope in Cobden
Growing a Garden, Growing a Community
Fresh Look for the Wildcats
Creating Space for Every Student on the Murphysboro Stage
Circles of Connection Strengthen the Meridian Community
Carrying More Than Homework Into the Weekend
A New Chapter for Carbondale’s Young Readers
bottom of page