Reported Incidents
For Rockwood R-Vi School District
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
District contracts for race program
Alleged incident in Rockwood R-Vi School District · Missouri
A school district approved a $28,000 contract for a program targeting girls of color. The program aims to provide a safe space for students to explore their experiences and goals. Activities include meditation, yoga, and personal development.
District promotes gender identity books
Alleged incident in Rockwood R-Vi School District · Missouri
A school district committee decided to retain books on gender identity, including one with graphic content, in school libraries despite challenges. The district also introduced a plan to train teachers on using students' preferred names and pronouns. These decisions reflect the institution's stance on gender identity education.
Rockwood Classrooms: What's Going On
Alleged incident in Rockwood R-Vi School District · Missouri
The report raises general questions about educational content and practices within the district's classrooms. It suggests a need for closer examination of what is being taught.
Teacher uses unapproved BLM handout
Alleged incident at Westridge Elementary School · Rockwood R-Vi School District · Missouri
A fifth-grade teacher at an elementary school distributed unapproved materials from a Black Lives Matter co-founder to students. Parents raised concerns about the handout. The principal stated the resource was not approved and is working to ensure only district-approved curriculum is used.
Principal Condemns Parents Over Curriculum
Alleged incident in Rockwood R-Vi School District · Missouri
An associate principal at a high school sent an email criticizing parents who raised concerns about teaching materials. The email expressed dismay over parental influence and suggested that avoiding conflict with parents was a disservice to students. It also implied that teachers should hide certain lesson content from parents.
District hid lessons from parents
Alleged incident in Rockwood R-Vi School District · Missouri
A Rockwood School District official instructed teachers to conceal "Cultural Identity" unit materials from parents on the Canvas learning platform. The guidance suggested avoiding certain terms and creating simplified lesson versions for parental viewing. The district later disavowed the email, stating it did not align with their values of transparency.