Winter 2025 SOAR Magazine

Empowering Girl Scouts In and Outside the Classroom

T hroughout Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s 28-county jurisdiction, more than 500 schools open their doors to our organization each year. The Parkway School District supports 28 schools with GSEM members and has embraced Girl Scouts through its volunteer-led troops, Girl Scout Robotics teams and a legacy of Gold Award Girl Scouts. Parkway’s mission is to ensure that all students are capable, curious, and confident learners who understand and respond to the challenges of an ever-changing world, and Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri helps Parkway’s female students expand their horizons through critically important activities outside of the classroom. These activities include camping, community service, and entrepreneurship to complement educational opportunities, expanding a girl’s potential. “For a long time, Parkway has supported Girl Scouts, and Girl Scouts have added to the work Parkway stands for,” said Dr. Keith Marty, Superintendent of Parkway School District. “We’re proud to have community

organizations who support the development of young people.”

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri and Parkway are both committed to preparing today’s youth for success in an evolving workforce. Through programs focused on STEM, money management, and socio-emotional well being, GSEM and Parkway collaborate to help students build a foundation of problem-solving, teamwork, and communication. These essential skills are vital for girl’s future careers and personal growth. Parkway encourages its students to take advantage of opportunities from organizations like Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. Their support is evident as Dr. Marty has served on GSEM’s Board of Directors for the last six years. “As the world continues to change, one constant is our relationship with organizations like Girl Scouts who continually work with a wide range of ages, skills, and backgrounds to develop young citizens,” said Dr. Marty.

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