Loogootee
Loogootee, IL · Education
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FHN Choirs Perform for District Administrators [Photo Gallery]
On Wednesday, Sept. 30, during 7th hour, Knight Sound and Bella Voce performed for Francis Howell district administrators from both Francis Howell High School and Francis Howell Central High School. Mrs Oncken’s 7th hour ‘Auroras’ came out to watch the performance as well as Mrs. Doverspikes english class. The group performed two songs they are premiering at performances later this year. The performance was preparation for their upcoming concerts in December, as well as an opportunity to show off their talents to district administration. (Photos by: Addi Wilson)
marquettemessenger.com
Opinion: Maximize Learning – Take Notes by Hand
In my time at MHS, I have seen students reach for their Chromebook far more often than their notebooks when it’s time to take notes. Note-taking isn’t a skill directly taught in all classes, so a lot of the time, students learn through trial and error. We figure out what works for us and what actually helps us learn.
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Vantage Credit Union Fox 2 Prep Zone | Oct. 2, 2026
St. Louis area high school football highlights and scores.
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All 5 Mascoutah School District Schools Earns Illinois Purple Star School Designation
MASCOUTAH – Mascoutah CUSD 19 is incredibly proud and honored to announce that every school in the school district has been recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education on its inaugural list of Purple Star Schools! The prestigious Purple Star School designation is in recognition of district schools’ commitments to serving military-connected students and their families.
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St. Louis Community College Gets $10.8M to Expand Aid Eligibility for 44 Programs
St. Louis Community College is getting a $10.8 million infusion from the U.S. Department of Labor to help 44 existing short-term career programs, from truck driver certifications to medical technician training, qualify for federal financial aid aimed at low-income students. The $65 million funding round was announced September 23 by the Department of Labor, and the college's award comes as it has spent years retooling its campuses and course offerings to pursue workforce funding.
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High School Football Preview – Week 6, 2026
An abundance of conference games highlight the Parkland’s Week 6 football slate. But first, it’s a big matchup in Class 4 District 1 when the Hillsboro Hawks face the Windsor Owls. Hillsboro lost 20-0 to rival Festus last week. Hawks head coach Bill Sucharski said his team is dealing with injuries, which limits what they can do.
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Noa Grace Welborn Builds Impressive Resume at Althoff Catholic High School
BELLEVILLE – Noa Grace Welborn is a dedicated member of her school community. For her accomplishments, Noa Grace Welborn is a Student of the Month for Althoff Catholic High School. Welborn, a senior, is a creative force. She has participated in the school theater program and the choir since...
Student Life
WashU ends Faculty Fellows Program
The Faculty Fellows Program, which placed faculty members in apartments in residential colleges, is being phased out due to “a significant inconsistency in residential engagement between residential communities,” Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success Sheryl Mauricio told Student Life in an email. The decision to sunset the program...
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Behind the scenes: Longhorn Council connects the West community
High school can be a scary place for anyone and everyone. From the new class of freshmen, who spend weeks wandering around the building lost, looking for classes or anyone they recognize, to the teachers who have just graduated and are hoping they don’t regret choosing to teach high school students over sweet elementary kids. Many high schools live up to the scary expectations people have; however, West High is not one of those schools because of our Longhorn Council (LOCO) members, like sophomore class president Sam Swiezynski, who work to make West a hospitable community for all.
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West Newsmagazine
Parkway South junior wins three consecutive cross country meets
After breaking his leg in his first cross country meet as a freshman, Parkway South junior Will Leary has shown the ability to be considered among the area’s top runners. “Will is learning what it takes in training to rise to the top tier of Missouri cross country running,” Patriots coach Blair Porter said. “It's a challenging path, the training is exhausting and the competition is deep.
Collinsville Daily News
Granite City School Board Recognizes Sub for Saving A Student's Life
Granite City Community School District 9 Board of Education opened its regular meeting on September 22, 2026, with Pastor Sam Hart of City Temple Church giving the invocation. After the prayer and pledge, members of the community were invited to speak. Kyle Thompson and Chris Kilmer from the Young Warriors Wrestling Association addressed the board members about athletics, amongst others. Concerns were raised over the wrestling and soccer programs. Kyle and Chris asked the board to consider waiving facility rental fees under certain requirements. The board then moved to recognize substitute teacher Mrs. Krysten Stockman who saved a student’s life when they began choking on candy. Stockman stayed calm under pressure and showed courage and attentiveness, and the entire district is extremely grateful to her for acting so quickly. The board also moved to recognize 7th grader Sidney Roseman for the incredible finish to her golf season. Representing Coolidge Junior High, she took 1st place at the IESA Sectional Championship with a 1 over par 73. Advancing to the State Tournament, she topped off her season in 5th place at the IESA Girls Golf State Tournament, shooting an 8 over par 79. The board reviewed and approved everything on their
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Retiring Ritenour leader Chris Kilbride reflects on challenges facing St. Louis area schools
Ritenour School District Superintendent Chris Kilbride has announced he will retire in June 2027. He’s spent 28 years as an educator with Ritenour — nearly 15 years as the head of the district, which will make him one of the longest serving superintendent in the St. Louis region in recent history. Kelvin Adams, who retired in 2022, served St. Louis Public Schools as superintendent for 14 years. Hancock School District Superintendent Kevin Carl has led his district for 16 years.
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Shop to Support Local Education at Ditto
Whether you’re looking for a gift for a loved one or a way to treat yourself, the only thing better than finding a good deal is knowing your money is going to a good cause. You’ll find both at Ditto Family Resale, a local boutique-style resale shop with proceeds benefiting area students.