We are excited and proud to announce that
@CrestwoodFlyers
physical education teacher Darrion Cockrell has been named the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year!
Plenty of family and friends were on hand Friday to surprise Crestwood Elementary School physical education teacher Darrion Cockrell as the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year. Congrats, Mr. DC!
#WhyWeFly
Last Friday, Grammy Award-winning artist
@chancetherapper
surprised
@CrestwoodFlyers
physical education teacher Darrion Cockrell for going above and beyond to help his students succeed. This video is sure to lift your spirits. Enjoy!
What's more exciting than a Stanley Cup championship parade? How about a Stanley Cup championship parade featuring the Lindbergh High School Spirit of St. Louis Marching Band! See you tomorrow at noon! 💚💛💙
Congrats to
@zimmtv
for being promoted to Chief Meteorologist at
@FOX2now
! The 1982
@LHSFlyers
graduate (and tuba player) took a trip down memory lane in celebration of his new role, so we had to dig up an old yearbook photo!
#CongratsZimm
"Today is all about welcoming our students back, making sure they feel safe and see a smile on our face, and answering any questions they have." --
@Dr_TParker
at Sappington Elementary School
#firstdayflyers
@KMOV
Lindbergh is pleased to welcome DeAndre Thomas, a leader is project based learning, as the next principal of
@KennerlyFlyers
! Learn more about Mr. Thomas here:
Rich Florez, LHS mathematics teacher and VP of LNEA, is our next Lindbergh Leader! Rich has spent countless hours supporting and representing teachers through the pandemic. He also serves on the district’s Gating Metrics committee.
#WhyWeFly
Lindbergh High School senior Logan Kopp earned a spot in the 2020-21 Post-Dispatch preseason Super 30 of the area’s top senior college football prospects! Learn more here:
Happy American Education Week! All of us have the power to change the trajectory of someone’s life. All it takes is one person, one interaction, one kind word to make a difference. Just ask Mr. DC.
#WhyWeFly
.
@SappFlyers
Principal Dr. Ta’Keshia Parker was selected to participate in the
@NAESP
Center for Innovative Leadership Principals Circle, where she will meet monthly with principals across the nation to discuss transformative practices. Congratulations,
@Dr_TParker
!
#WhyWeFly
Kit Norton, assistant principal at Crestwood and Sappington, is our next 2020 Lindbergh Leader! Kit has been a Lindbergh community volunteer for 14 years, and coworkers say he is always willing and excited to lend a helping hand. Congratulations,
@APMrNorton
#whywefly
Congratulations to Blended Learning Coordinator Colin Davitt for being named the Central Office support staff person of the year! Colin supports teachers in implementation of instructional technology and has led the way in rolling out Canvas and supporting teachers and families!
Happy Friday! Central Office was greeted with these encouraging messages this morning. Thank you for taking time to show appreciation for our staff. 💚💛
#WhyWeFly
Our very own 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year Mr. DC will be on
@CBSThisMorning
at 8:40 a.m.! We can't wait for the nation to hear his inspiring story. You can tune in locally on
@KMOV
Channel 4.
#WhyWeFly
Lindbergh High School senior Ally Forbes did the unthinkable. She overcame a cardiac condition, and 171 days after open-heart surgery, ran 3.1 miles in a high school cross country meet.
Darrion Cockrell, our 2020 Teacher of the Year, was featured with his new coworker on
@ksdknews
this morning for using virtual workouts to engage his students!
#FlyersAtHome
Truman Middle School Principal Dr. Mike Straatmann has been named Middle School Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals!
#WhyWeFly
Thank you to our custodians for working hard to make sure our buildings are clean and safe, and to SFE for ensuring our
#FlyersAtHome
get food each day! Their dedication to our students and community is
#WhyWeFly
.
Prop R is a no-tax-rate-increase bond issue on the April 2 ballot to improve safety and security for all Lindbergh students. Check out the video below to learn more about Prop R️.
Final Four! The
@LHSFlyers
men’s soccer team earned a trip to the state semifinals by blanking Kirkwood 1-0 on Saturday night. Read the match recap here:
.
@CrestwoodFlyers
physical education teacher and Lindbergh Schools 2020 Teacher of the Year Darrion Cockrell has been named one of 10 Missouri Regional Teachers of the Year for the St. Louis area. Congratulations, Mr. DC! Learn more here:
Congratulations to our next 2020 Lindbergh Leader, Dr. Jill Lawson. Jill serves as the chair for Lindbergh Lights the Way, which is dedicated to ensuring all Lindbergh families get the support they need. She also started Lindbergh Life and Lindbergh's Unity Day.
#whywefly
Thank you to our technology department for working around the clock to help our families with virtual instruction! They have distributed more than 600 devices, monitor the help desk, and make sure everyone has what they need. This would not be possible without them!
#FlyersAtHome
Congrats to the Lindbergh Technology Department, 2021 MidwestTechTalk Excellence Award winner! This team worked tirelessly to ensure student access to devices and Wi-Fi during the pandemic, and implemented significant changes following a comprehensive tech audit!
#WhyWeFly
District Champs! The
@LHSFlyers
men’s soccer team captured its first district title in 21 years with a 2-1 victory at Mehlville Wednesday night. Read the match recap here:
Governor Mike Parson and Missouri Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven recognized
@crestfit2021
today with a Missouri State Board of Education resolution to honor him as the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year!
#WhyWeFly
Congratulations to the
@LHSFlyers
band! The band placed 14th in the finals of the Bands of America Super Regional Competition this weekend. Overall, 62 high school marching bands competed in the event.
#WhyWeFly
Congratulations to our first 2020 Lindbergh Leader, Gary Borkowski! Gary is currently a dedicated Bandstanders volunteer, and he has volunteered with the district since 2005.
#whywefly
2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year and
@CrestwoodFlyers
teacher Darrion Cockrell was in attendance with the other state teachers of the year at the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday.
#WhyWeFly
Dr. Lake joined our new teachers this morning for a socially distanced orientation to get excited for their first year as Lindbergh Flyers! Welcome to our team! 💚💛
#WhyWeFly
.
@LHSFlyers
senior Taylor Baxter has designed a curriculum to help elementary school students build a better understanding, more empathy and embrace people of all abilities. Check out the video below to learn more about
@Projectself2018
.
#WeFly
@KMOV
Though our campuses are closed, we still have a moral obligation to create safe spaces to discuss race, inequity, and current events with our children, and now, to help parents and guardians do the same at home. For more information and resources, visit:
Our next 2020 Lindbergh Leader is retired Lindbergh educator, Joan Hereford. Joan initiated and sponsored LHS CHADS Ambassadors as a teacher, and employees say they see her just as often now as a volunteer as they did when she was an employee!
#whywefly
Today is the last day of instruction for
@LHSFlyers
seniors. This is not the way any of our seniors envisioned their high school career ending, but we are amazed by their perseverance. We are so proud of you. We can’t wait to see what you do. Congratulations, Class of 2020!
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Congratulations to Darrion Cockrell - aka "Mr. DC" - for being named the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year! He is the state's 52nd
#MoTOY
and is the second recipient from
@LindberghFlyers
in program history!
Read the official news release here:
.
@LHSFlyers
has been recognized as one of the top high schools in the country by
@usnews
, ranking ninth in Missouri and in the top 5 percent of high schools nationwide! Learn more here:
#WeFly
It’s National Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you, Lindbergh teachers, for your dedication to students and commitment to excellence in learning.
#ThankaMOTeacher
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Welcome, New Teachers! This week, we are excited to welcome these amazing educators to Lindbergh. Superintendent Dr. Tony Lake greeted these newest Flyers today, shared our success measures, and spoke about defining the student experience.
#WhyWeFly
Chief Communications Officer Beth Johnston is the next 2020 Lindbergh Leader! Beth is a
@LHSFlyers
alumna, and she now serves as a dedicated leader and volunteer in the Lindbergh community! Congratulations,
@BethJohnstonSTL
#whywefly
As we prepare for the start of the 2020-21 school year, Lindbergh Schools is pleased to announce that Doug Barton will be taking on the role of ARC Coordinator for virtual learners, their families, and ARC staff members! Learn more here:
SAFE, HEALTHY, READY TO LEARN: Lindbergh Schools is preparing to welcome students and staff back to school with our GREEN LIGHT plan for Fall 2020. Learn more, read the plan and share your feedback at
.
@LHSFlyers
has been recognized as one of the top high schools in the country by U.S. News and World Report, ranking in the top 8 percent of high schools nationwide! Learn more here:
Mr. DC was honored Monday, July 20 at
@EducPlus
along with the 10 St. Louis area regional teachers of the year! Semifinalists and finalists for the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year award will be selected in August. Congratulations, Mr. DC!
#WhyWeFly
“There is a time and a place for statewide required assessments and now is not the time. Effective immediately, Missouri will be cancelling statewide required assessments for this school year.”
-
@MoCommissioner
Students in Lindbergh High School’s 69th graduating class were awarded more than $16 million in scholarships, including 48 Missouri Bright Flight Scholarships; 14 athletic scholarships; 131 A+ scholarships and 10 music, theater and arts scholarships. Congratulations!
#WhyWeFly
Truman Middle School Principal Dr. Mike Straatmann has been named 2019 Middle School Principal of the Year by the St. Louis Association of Secondary School Principals! Learn more here:
Thank you,
@ksdknews
for capturing this beautiful sunrise over Lindbergh High School on Monday morning. We also appreciate these
@LHSFlyers
for waking up early to show their Flyer spirit on the morning news!
#WhyWeFly
We encourage our staff to be lifelong learners as an example for students. Today, we congratulate Crestwood Elementary School Principal Jodi Oliver for earning her doctorate from Maryville University. Congrats, Dr. Oliver!
#WhyWeFly