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The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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One former EHS student remembers Greg Ahart’s soaring basketball years

To Bill Craft, Ahart was the Michael Jordan of high school basketball.

Edwardsville, IL · 2d

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Refreshed Marine Elementary School opens for students, faculty

By Ray Popkess • Collinsville wasn’t the only school district unveiling newly completed projects in the Metro East last week. On Monday, Oct. 26, Marine Elementary School had its ribbon-cutting ceremony for an expansion of its building that was erected in 1955. A freshly constructed entrance with pillars...

Collinsville, IL · 2d

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Hillsboro R-3’s Prop H fails

A $1.39 operating levy increase for the Hillsboro R-3 School District has been rejected by voters. According to complete, but unofficial results from the Jefferson County Election Authority, the increase, known as Proposition H, failed with 4,745 no votes (56.84 percent) to 3,603 yes votes (43.16 percent). Superintendent Jon Isaacson...

Jefferson County, MO · 3d

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New $25 million CAVC expansion unveiled at Collinsville High School campus

By Ray Popkess • A massive state-funded investment in the Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC) was revealed to the public on Oct. 30 across Caseyville Road from Collinsville High School. The CAVC caters to high school students seeking career paths in the trades, healthcare, education and service industries. The...

Collinsville, IL · 2d

The Telegraph

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November school board meetings for Alton, Bethalto, Wood River, Jersey and nearby areas

November school board meetings for Madison, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, and Macoupin counties

Alton, IL · 2d

The Telegraph

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Staunton High students dismissed early Friday due to potential gas smell

Early dismissal "out of an abundance of caution," the school district posted on Facebook.

Staunton, IL · 18h

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SLU puts African American Studies department under review, students say gutting is not an option

Students and alumni are demanding that St. Louis University not eliminate or downsize its African American Studies department, just five years after its creation. The university had put the department under review in September, along with 10 other arts and sciences majors. Over 150 students, staff, faculty and alumni gathered...

St. Louis, MO · 14h

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WashU Transgender Clinic Whistleblower Jamie Reed Sues, Alleges Forced Resignation

Jamie Reed, the former case manager who touched off a national controversy over a St. Louis youth gender clinic, has filed a lawsuit against Washington University, alleging the school harassed her and pushed her out after she raised concerns about patient care. The suit includes whistleblower-retaliation claims and allegations that the university failed to provide required COBRA notice.

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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Unpaid Triad student meal balance reset for 2026-2027

By Tribune Staff • During the week of Oct. 19, Triad School officials started notifying parents of outstanding fees or unpaid meal charges greater than $25 through text messages on Tuesday afternoons. “Since we provided families till the end of first quarter, or Oct. 9, as the due date to pay their school fees, it was the right time to begin this process, which we first started last spring,” said Associate Superintendent Dr. Rodney Winslow during the Oct. 26 Triad School Board Meeting.

Collinsville, IL · 2d

The Telegraph

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Roxana, Monticello bring playoff pedigrees to Class 3A matchup

Roxana and Monticello meet in the IHSA Class 3A playoffs, with Mekhi Shorter and the Shells facing the Sages' stout defense.

Roxana, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

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Private vs. public school question getting closer look from IHSA

The IHSA is reviewing proposals that could separate private and public schools in playoffs starting in 2027-28.

Illinois · 21h

The Telegraph

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'Team 102' gets Jersey football back in playoffs, raises bar for future

With senior Trevor Tucker posting the third-best rushing season in Jersey football history, the Panthers overcame a 1-5 start to make the playoffs and finish 5-6.

Jerseyville, IL · 20h

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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Hamel teachers prepare for conferences with data, student work and goals

The work behind parent-teacher conferences.

Hamel, IL · 1d

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Second pilot text added to Triad’s new math curriculum

Editor • Amy Van Hoose, director of curriculum and financial projects, updated everyone at the Oct. 26 Triad School District Board Meeting about the latest with the district’s Reveal Math pilot. “We held a math pilot meeting to discuss the strengths and challenges of Reveal Math,” she said....

Troy, IL · 2d

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Middle School Basketball Recap: Rockets, Patoka, SC & Citians Earn Wins

Selmaville continued to roll as they beat Iuka 54-23 on the road in a game where the Salem Wildcats basketball team attended to support both feeder schools. Isaac Knapp had 20, Kasen Harris 10 in the first quarter. Eli Sutherland had 10 points and 5 rebounds. Eli Bookhout had 10 in the loss. Iuka won the JV game 31-27 with Jayce Bopp scoring 11 in the win.

Patoka, IL · 1d

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Twelve Years Later, Eureka Is State-Bound

The varsity softball team is headed to the state Final Four for the first time in 12 years, carrying the momentum of a dominant postseason run into Springfield this Thursday. The Wildcats secured a spot in the MSHSAA Class 5 state semifinals after tearing through the bracket, concluding in a 14-0 shutout victory against Jackson High School in the quarterfinals.

Eureka, MO · 3d

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Farmington, Fox Meet in Class 5 District 1 Football Semifinals

(Arnold) The Farmington Knights football team visits Arnold Friday night to face Fox in the Class 5 District 1 Semifinals. Farmington is 5-5 on the season and fresh off a 48-8 win over Poplar Bluff in last week’s district quarterfinals. Fox is 5-4 and had a first round bye. Their last game was a big win over Parkway Central.

Farmington, MO · 2d

Columbia Daily Tribune

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UMSL taps Georgia academic leader as next chancellor

Ashwani Monga will become chancellor of the University of Missouri-St. Louis on Jan. 1, 2027, bringing higher education leadership experience in Georgia and New Jersey to the St. Louis campus. Mun Choi, president of the University of Missouri System, named Monga to the position, according to a community announcement. Monga currently serves as executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer of the University System of Georgia. “Dr. Monga is a dynamic leader with deep experience in higher education at some of the nation’s top public universities,” Choi said in the announcement. “He understands the importance of increasing enrollment, graduation rates, corporate partnerships and philanthropy.” At the University System of Georgia, Monga serves as the top academic liaison to the chancellor and Board of Regents for a system with 382,000 students and 20,000 faculty members at 25 universities. His responsibilities include academic programs, accreditation, athletic compliance, international education, student success, faculty affairs, academic innovation, enrollment management, student affairs, library services and academic collaborations. Todd Graves, chair of the UM Board of Curators, pointed to Monga's experience with strategic initiatives, academics and financial management. "We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Monga to UMSL and the UM System," Graves said in the

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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Harris-Stowe’s new $62 million STEM academic center aims to prepare St. Louis’ future leaders and workforce

At Harris-Stowe State University, work is well underway on the new $62.3 million STEM academic building, which marks the largest capital campaign initiative in the school’s history. The four-story facility is designed to expand access to science and technology education, prepare students for careers in growing and emerging industries,...

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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‘I thought that would never happen’: Columbia students react to election results

Columbia student Joe Pierce, a first-year illustration major from Texas, was “blown away” when his state turned blue last night, one of the midterm election’s biggest political surprises. Texas Democrats also swept statewide offices and flipped the governor’s seat and a U.S. Senate seat. Gina Hinojosa defeated...

Columbia, IL · 3d