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EDUCATION
Missouri & Illinois Schools with the Most Bizarre Mascot Names
Growing up in Edwardsville, Illinois I recall as a kid being nonplussed about the E’ville high mascot “Tigers”. There were so many other schools that had that same mascot name around the area that it seemed uninspired and boring. Wasn’t there something more identifiable to the town? Something???...anyone??...please?
Granite City 4th-grader brings life to his school’s hallways months after a life-saving liver transplant
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A fourth grader in the Granite City School District is happy to be back at school eight months after he underwent a life-saving liver transplant. Orlando Bairfield, 9, is a fourth grader at Frohardt Elementary School. It’s been a long year for the...
Edwardsville High Is Off To Enthusiastic Start With New Interim Principal
EDWARDSVILLE – Alex Fox, the new interim principal of Edwardsville High School, joined other school officials outside the school to greet students on their first official day on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. The greeting by administrators and teaching staff was aimed to set a positive tone for the upcoming...
New Coach Steve Roustio Sparks Hope for Granite City Warriors Football Team
GRANITE CITY – The football team at Granite City High School had a tough time in the 2023 season going 0-9. Now, there is optimism abounding in the Warriors’ camp as preseason practice began Aug. 12. New head coach Steve Roustio, who coached the final two games of...
SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School Give their Students Red-Carpet Treatment
EAST ST. LOUIS - Some walked down the long red carpet with much excitement and flair. Others cruised along quickly, hoping to pass by without much attention. But that didn’t happen, because the order of the day was for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) to give their students a rousing welcome on the first day of classes, Monday, Aug. 12.
Grassroots Campaign Fuels Father McGivney Track Construction
GLEN CARBON - It’s been a historic year for Father McGivney Catholic High School’s track team. Over the past year they have grown to over 35 members, became the first team to accomplish a state championship in school history, earned two individual state championship medals, earned two relay state champion teams, earned two fourth place finishes, and a fifth-place finish.
Granite City’s Isaiah Ford Optimistic For Solid Season: He Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month
GRANITE CITY – Isaiah Ford in a senior returning defensive back for the Granite City football team, and is anxious and determined to help the Warriors come back from the 2023 season, where the Warriors had a difficult time in a 0-9 campaign. The Warriors open up the 2024...
Granite City Schools Foster Unity with Special Kick-Off
GRANITE CITY – The opening day celebration for educators and then what followed for students at Granite City Community Unit School District 9 was more than just a kick-off; it was an opportunity to build a strong school community. An event for Granite City School staff brought them together,...
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