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SLPS superintendent placed on temporary leave of absence after board holds closed-session meeting
ST. LOUIS — The superintendent of Saint Louis Pubic Schools was placed on a temporary leave of absence by the district's board of education. In a statement, the board said Superintendent Keisha Scarlett was placed on leave, and Deputy Superintendent Millicent Borishade will be acting superintendent. The statement did not provide a reason for the change.
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.
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...
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.
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...
WAAY's 31 Teams in 31 Days high school football spotlight: Columbia Eagles
Let’s meet the 2024 Columbia Eagles. The longest losing streak in the state of Alabama stands at 81 games. It’s 27 times longer than Columbia’s longest winning streak (three games). On Oct. 16, 2015, the Eagles defeated Ardmore, 34-16. They have not won since. Columbia dropped the...
Festus freshmen win American Legion title
Josh Taylor now occupies a unique niche in the storied history of Festus American Legion baseball. The first-year manager of Post 253’s freshman (A) ballclub led the team to the state championship July 19 at Cape Girardeau Central High, with Festus edging hometown Post 63 2-1. Taylor played for manager Pat Bone when Festus won the senior (AAA) state championship in 2005. That makes Taylor the first person in Post 253 history to win state crowns as both a player and manager.
Maryville University’s Kids Rock Cancer receives statewide honor
Maryville University is pleased to announce that Kids Rock Cancer received the 2024 Community Service Award from the Missouri Rehabilitation Association. The Missouri Rehabilitation Association holds an annual conference for certified rehabilitation counselors and vocational rehabilitation counselors. The conference is an opportunity to learn, engage, and celebrate the efforts of professionals and non-profits who support individuals with disabilities throughout Missouri.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Local Students Receive Inaugural Saint Louis Science Center Science Communicator Awards at the STEM STL Project Lead the Way Showcase
Double your impact with the Crawford Taylor Foundation’s Matching Gift Challenge! Support the Science Center’s STEM programs when you make a gift to our Curiosity Fund. Each spring, high school seniors gather at the STEMSTL Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Showcase to exhibit capstone projects from their Project Lead the Way courses in engineering and biomedical science. The Saint Louis Science Center was proud to welcome back the Showcase and the students demonstrating innovative STEM projects. Science Center education and exhibit team members were thrilled to attend and present the inaugural Saint Louis Science Center Science Communicator Award to three outstanding students.
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