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Jefferson College president to retire in 2028

Jefferson College President Dena McCaffrey has announced her plans to retire in 2028. “I love Jefferson College, and I love the work. I do, but truthfully, it is a personal decision,” she said. In June, the Jefferson College Board of Trustees extended McCaffrey’s contract through 2029, but she did...

Jefferson County, MO · 1d

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Pair of Seneca High School athletes sign to respective colleges

A pair of Seneca athletes signed their commitment to play sports at the collegiate level this morning. Check out where they'll be headed.

Seneca, MO · 3d

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SLPS school closures could hang in the balance as residency case goes to court

This Monday, Robert Harvey, a member of the St. Louis Board of Education, will be in court, answering questions under oath about where he was living in the first 10 months of 2024. If the judge doesn’t find his answers persuasive, Harvey faces removal from the school board. And...

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Area Schools Face $5.5 Million Funding Shortfall Under State Budget Proposal

Ten area school districts could receive a combined $5.55 million less than Missouri's school funding formula calls for in the next fiscal year, according to estimates released by Crawford County R-I Superintendent Brian Witt. The projected shortfall includes $907,480 for Potosi, $835,223 for St. Clair, $755,760 for Sullivan and $338,498...

Crawford County, MO · 1d

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Four States Game Night Top 3 Plays — Week 12

FOUR STATES — Here’s a look at our top three plays from week 12 of high school football in Missouri and week 11 in Kansas and Oklahoma. Play #3 — Frontenac’s Brogan Smith (Long rushing touchdown on opening drive) Play #2 — Liberal’s Degan Swarnes (Long...

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Wilkes, Festus Defense Shines in Tiger’s District Title Win

(Festus) The Festus Tigers football team used late turnovers to push past Sikeston 33-13 in Friday’s Class 4 District 1 Championship. Sikeston quarterback Ty Murry struck first on the scoreboard with a 10 yard touchdown run. That score would hold until late in the first half, when Tigers quarterback Parker Perry went to the play action.

Festus, MO · 1d

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East Alton-Wood River district considers wearable panic badges for staff

East Alton-Wood River studies panic badges as another layer in campus security

East Alton, IL · 2d

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Saint Louis University reviewing programs; Students, staff advocate for African American Studies Department

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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Old yearbooks, familiar faces and a chance to revisit St. Louis Jewish school memories

Former Reform Jewish Academy (RJA) parents are invited to reconnect and reminisce during a special reunion Friday, Dec. 4, at Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School. The gathering begins at 12:30 p.m. with a kosher lunch, followed by an afternoon of memories, including a look through old yearbooks, a slideshow highlighting the RJA years and updates from Mirowitz Interim Head of School Brian Thomas and Board President Joe Pereles. Guests also will have an opportunity to tour Mirowitz and see how the school community and legacy continue today.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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After five years, a major leadership change is coming to Epstein Hebrew Academy

Rabbi Shmuel Miller will conclude his leadership of Epstein Hebrew Academy (EHA) on Dec. 1, following a mutual decision with the school’s Board of Trustees, according to a letter sent to the EHA community. Miller, who has led the school for the past five years, most recently served as...

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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From Grocery Store to Swim School

Converting a former grocery store into a modern swim school requires a different kind of construction thinking. In Ballwin, Missouri, the transformation of an existing retail building into Barron Sports Center called for careful coordination, creative problem-solving, and the integration of a commercial aquatic system into a structure never designed to hold a swimming pool.

Ballwin, MO · 5d

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Jerseyville middle school closes after ‘extensive’ flooding damage

Jerseyville Community Middle School in the Metro East has closed temporarily after "extensive" flooding damage.

Jerseyville, IL · 2d

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A Missouri high school forfeited its football playoff game over problems with the team’s culture, and it hasn’t said what those problems are

The Principia School in St. Louis forfeited its football playoff game against Crystal City on [date per STLToday], citing problems with the program’s culture rather than injuries or a low number of players. The decision ended the Panthers’ season, and the school has kept the specific nature of those cultural issues private, as reported by STLToday . Principia athletic director Shawn Brown said the decision was made with the future of the program in mind. “While we’re disappointed with how the season ended, we believe this was a necessary step in moving our program forward,” Brown said. Crystal City advanced automatically to the Class 1 District 2 championship game because of the forfeit. It is scheduled to face Louisiana on November 13. Not the usual reason to forfeit a playoff game The Panthers finished the year with a 2-7 record, which includes the forfeit. Their two wins came in high-scoring games against Confluence Prep Academy and Veritas Christian Academy, but the team had a tough time defensively, with on-field discipline also becoming a talking point in high school sports after an Ohio soccer player was sent off by a referee . Principia gave up 54 points or more in five

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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Alton’s Ryan Howard commits to SIUE basketball

Alton star Ryan Howard commits to SIUE basketball, giving the Cougars a high-scoring local guard for the next step of his career.

Edwardsville, IL · 2d

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Emerson names local educators for 2026 Excellence in Teaching Awards

A crystal apple awaits seven local teachers at Emerson's awards ceremony

Edwardsville, IL · 2d

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This Week in High School Sports History: The Soccer Playoff Match That Took Five Days to Finish

High school sports history is filled with remarkable moments that have mostly disappeared from the larger story of American sports. This Week in High School His

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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New Teacher Brings Fun To FHN Spanish

Francis Howell North welcomes Spanish teacher Mrs. Poertner this school year as she begins her first year teaching a new content area. Although adjusting to a new subject has come with challenges, Poertner said the experience has been exciting and has given her opportunities to learn. She is working to create an engaging classroom where students can practice Spanish while learning about its language and culture.

St Charles, MO · 2d