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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.
Singleton-Clark Hazelwood Teacher of the Year
Latricia Singleton-Clark, family and consumer science teacher at Hazelwood East High School, will enter her 11th year at the school as the 2023-2024 Hazelwood School District Teacher of the Year. “I wanted to be an educator. I had teachers who shaped my future, and I wanted to impact my students...
Mason Ridge wordsmiths earn highest honors
A team representing Parkway’s Mason Ridge Elementary earned the highest honors in the 2023-2024 WordMasters Challenge – a national vocabulary competition involving nearly 125,000 students annually. The fifth-grade team scored an impressive 197 points out of a possible 200 in the last of three meets this year, placing first in the nation.
Logos School honored as national School of Excellence
Logos School has been recognized by the National Association of Special Education (NASET) with a School of Excellence Award. NASET is a professional organization dedicated to supporting special education teachers, and its School of Excellence Award is awarded to schools that meet rigorous standards. The award process involves an evaluation...
Mizzou Chancellor Choi says remote classes are here to stay, but won’t replace the physical classroom
The pandemic may be over, but remote classes are here to stay, according to Mizzou chancellor Mun Choi. He believes they don’t pose a threat to the in-person classroom experience. “You know, the thought that online education would be – will create the death of (the) in-person, residential higher...
Inspiring the Next Generation of Aviators as Students Take Flight at St. Louis Downtown Airport
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS – Eighteen area high school juniors and seniors were introduced to the fascinating world of aviation during Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC)’s inaugural Aviation Summer Sampler Camp held July 11 through July 13. During the three-day camp, they learned about all aspects of aviation through a combination of hands-on experiences, panels with students and professionals, and presentations by special guest speakers. The highlight of the camp came on the final day, when campers and their families gathered at St. Louis Downtown Airport to close out their experience with a flight in the cockpit of a real plane.
Pre-med tips and tricks for the summer… and the upcoming school year
Being a pre-med student in college can be challenging. Because of this, I wanted to share a few tips and tricks that I’ve learned or have been advised about throughout my time as a pre-med student at Saint Louis University (SLU) so that fellow students who may have not learned about them yet or upcoming pre-meds who are about to start on their college journey, can best prepare themselves for future medical school applications.
STLCC And SIUE Sign Nursing Articulation Agreement
EDWARDSVILLE - 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. The agreement streamlines...
Webster Groves School District’s Kara Siebe Wins National Award
Kara Siebe, who serves as program coordinator for the Thrive entrepreneurial incubator program in the Webster Groves School District, is one of three high school teachers in the nation being recognized for excellence. Siebe is among the recipients of the Wolfe Teaching Excellence Award from the University of Kansas, which...
Nursing And Health Care Camp
For nearly two dozen area high school students, summer camp looks like the inside of a helicopter rather than sitting around the fire roasting marshmallows. That’s because these 20 students are enrolled in Webster University’s inaugural “Explorations in Nursing and Health Care” summer camp, a five-day program for students in high school who are interested in pursuing careers in nursing.
Kirkwood-Des Peres Chamber Hosting School Supplies Drive
The Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce is collecting notebooks, pencils, backpacks and other new school supplies through Aug. 13 to support students in the Kirkwood School District. New school supplies may be dropped off at:. • Orthopedic Associates: 1050 Old Des Peres Road, Ste. 100. • Royal Banks Kirkwood:...
New Scholarship For Theater Students
Jest Murder Mystery Co. recently launched the Jest Laugh Scholarship, which aims to remove financial obstacles for those pursuing their passion for comedy and theater. The scholarship is open to undergraduate students currently enrolled in a theater program. Ideal candidates will have a knack for improv and a strong sense of humor. Applicants will share their personal experience with humor, as well as their experience in theater and how a theater degree will benefit them.
Other Area Finishes at Jr Gold:
15u Girls (300 Competitors) 12u Boys (208 Competitors) 12u Girls (117 Competitors)
Renovations for CUSD 10 facilities to take place beginning this summer
COLLINSVILLE — During the regular Board of Education meeting for the Collinsville Community Unit School District 10, Board members approved all items on the agenda including renovations, contract agreements. On July 15, CUSD 10 held their monthly district school board meeting where staff advocated for the approval of several...
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