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St. Louis Public Schools students will use MetroBus, carpools and taxis to get to school
Correction: An earlier version of this story misidentified a school board member who spoke at Tuesday's meeting. Board member Natalie Vowell said she is concerned about having children ride with drivers who don't have a commercial license. The St. Louis Public Schools system does not have bus drivers to transport...
Fox, Seckman High stadiums damaged by heavy rains
The Fox C-6 School District has closed the athletic stadiums at Fox and Seckman high schools due to damage from last week’s heavy rains. Superintendent Paul Fregeau said Monday that the damage to the stadiums is significant and the cost to repair the damage at both stadiums is expected to cost more than $1 million combined.
Seven local students make dean’s list at Washington University
The following Hamilton County students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. To qualify for the Dean’s List in the College of Arts & Sciences, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units.
St. Louis Public Schools may raise taxes to cover rising costs
The St. Louis Public School District is discussing a tax levy to make up for an increase in operating costs, as the district has not needed to ask for additional money from taxpayers due to a high revenue generated from the elementary and secondary school emergency relief fund.
Parkway School District begins final high school security upgrade
The Parkway School District has been working over the past few years to provide more secure entrances at schools. Officials held a groundbreaking at Parkway North High School Monday morning, the last high school in the district to receive the upgrades.
Valley Park joins Mosaic Project
The Valley Park School District is now a member of the Saint Louis Mosaic Project Ambassador School Program. The program provides partnerships with schools throughout the region that are committed to fostering an internationally welcoming and inclusive culture. Valley Park School District is a culturally and linguistically diverse community representative...
Op-Ed: Creatives feel extra pressure to succeed
The end of spring semester is always a time filled with much to celebrate with the end of a long school year, the beginning of summer and, most exciting for seniors, graduation. While graduating college will always be a milestone to celebrate, it can also bring about much uncertainty and anxiety, especially for students graduating with degrees in creative disciplines.
East St. Louis Back To School Event Set for Aug. 3 at Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center
The East St. Louis Annual Back to School Event is set for Saturday, Aug. 3 from 11 – 2 p.m. at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center, accessible via MetroLink. The event is hosted by the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation and sponsored by Focusonthecity.org and Molina Healthcare. The event includes giveaways of clear backpacks and regular backpacks, books, clothing and sporting goods. Child must be present to receive a backpack. Backpacks donated in honor of former St. Clair County Transit District Trustee Toni Perrin and Alonzo Perrin.
SIUE, STLCC sign nursing articulation agreement
Agreement enables seamless STLCC student transfer into SIUE BSN program. St. Louis Community College (STLCC) and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) have established an articulation agreement to create a seamless transfer pathway for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). This collaboration aims to enhance educational opportunities for nursing students in the region.
UPWARD BOUND AND UPWARD BOUND MATH SCIENCE CELEBRATE A SUMMER OF LEARNING AND ADVENTURE
Upward Bound (UB) and Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of another enriching summer program. This summer, students engaged in a variety of educational and interactive activities designed to prepare them for the upcoming school year and beyond. Academic Preparation and Workshops. For the...
College hosts new student orientation sessions at Student Center
The college began holding orientation sessions for incoming first-year and transfer students on July 15 in the Student Center. The college is expecting about 1,200 new students to attend. Orientation sessions include presentations related to academic and campus resources, as well as information about navigating and staying safe while living...
Longtime North Middle principal takes lead job at Hope High
After 10 years as principal at Fort Zumwalt North Middle School, Damon Burkhart will be taking the principal’s job at Hope High effective July 1. Burkhart, who has been with the district since 2005, started his career teaching Physical Education and Health at South High. He later taught for five years at West Middle before moving to administration as an assistant principal at North Middle in 2013.
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