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Reymer & Steimle Named All-State Football (video)

Dan Eyrich, APT Sports; Photos courtesy Jessie Otten. EP seniors, Caleb Reymer and Evan Steimle have both received All-State recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association for the 2026 football season. They are the first players to receive the honor since running back/linebacker Jase Grunder in 2022. Reymer...

Illinois · 18h
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Rigorous course participation rose after 2021 law, University of Illinois report finds

Since Illinois passed legislation in 2021 to automatically enroll high school students who exceed state standards in English/language arts, math or science in the “next most rigorous level of advanced coursework,” participation in dual credit and Advanced Placement has increased more than in previous years, according to University of Illinois research.

Illinois · 1d
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Missouri High School Football Team Forfeits Playoff Game Because Of Problems With Team’s Culture

A high school football team in Missouri has chosen to end its season rather than play in a postseason game. Interestingly, the team forfeiting has nothing to do with injuries or a lack of players. The Principia School in St. Louis forfeited its playoff game against Crystal City last Friday because school officials said there […] The post Missouri High School Football Team Forfeits Playoff Game Because Of Problems With Team’s Culture appeared first on BroBible.

St. Louis, MO · 1d
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The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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Edwardsville girls wrestling wins 618 Scramble with 13 top-four finishes

Edwardsville opens the season with a team championship at the 618 Girls Wrestling Scramble, led by four individual champions and 43 pins.

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

FOX 2

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St. Louis Public Schools approves closure of nine schools

The St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education approved a proposal Tuesday to close nine schools by the 2027-28 school year to address a $41 million budget deficit.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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Edwardsville Hall of Fame announces 2027 induction class

The Edwardsville High School Athletic Hall of Fame's 2027 class includes six athletes, a coach, contributor and three teams, with Barb Anderson also being re-inducted.

Edwardsville, IL · 19h

fhntoday.com

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ACT and SAT Shift Format, Bringing Advantage to Students

The ACT and the SAT are changing, giving students a shorter test and a new way to approach testing. One of the biggest changes is that the test will take less time to complete. The science section is also now optional. If students choose to take the science portion, it will receive its own score and will not count toward their overall composite score.

St Charles, MO · 2d

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High Schoolers Discover Career Opportunities at 2026 Girls in Aviation Day

Annual event at St. Louis Downtown Airport encourages female students to be curious, courageous and confident as they explore futures in aerospace and aviation. [ST. LOUIS, MO/Nov. 10, 2026] Area high school girls got an up-close look at careers in aviation on Friday, Oct. 23, as the Saint Louis University (SLU) Oliver L. Parks Department of Aviation Science and SLU’s Women in Aviation International (WAI) chapter hosted the 2026 Girls in Aviation Day at St. Louis Downtown Airport in Cahokia Heights, Ill.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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Community reacts after SLPS announces closure of 9 schools, changes to others

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Anchors of north St. Louis neighborhoods will be closing down at the end of the school year. On Tuesday, the St. Louis Public School Board voted to close nine of its schools, going from 61 to 52 schools. This comes as the district...

St. Louis, 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 · 1d

KMOX News Radio

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Parent in the Ferguson-Florissant School District files a complaint against Walnut Grove Elementary School

Concerns allege a special education student was not allowed to go outside for recess and did not receive specialized instruction time.

Ferguson, MO · 3d

West Newsmagazine

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Rockwood schools earn high marks in statewide K-8 rankings

Rockwood School District elementary and middle schools received recognition in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s Best K-8 Schools rankings, released Oct. 20 of this year. Several of the schools placed among the highest-ranked schools in Missouri based on student performance in reading and mathematics. The rankings included...

Chesterfield, MO · 2d

St. Louis American

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SLU Black Studies department faces uncertain future

Five years after Saint Louis University elevated African American Studies to a full academic department, the university is reviewing its future, raising fears that a program strengthened in the aftermath of the Ferguson uprising could lose the independence its supporters fought decades to secure. The department is among more than...

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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High School Football Recap – District Semifinals, 2026

The high school football district semifinals were loaded with lopsided results, but a few teams had to win close games to survive and advance to Friday’s district championships. Jefferson was one of the few teams that won a tight game. The Blue Jays came back to beat Montgomery County...

Jefferson County, MO · 2d

High School On SI

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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 · 1d

KMOX News Radio

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

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

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Festus High students performing ‘Red House Mystery’

The Festus High School Theater Department is staging “The Red House Mystery,” a play based on a work of author A.A. Milne. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the Festus R-6 Performing Arts Center, 501 Westwind Drive. Tickets cost $5 and must be purchased at the door.

Festus, MO · 1d

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Lafayette boys soccer season ends with district semifinal loss to reigning state champions SLUH

Lafayette’s boys soccer season came to an end with a 6-0 loss to St. Louis University High in the class four district two semifinals at Ladue Horton Watkins High School. SLUH took an early lead and added another goal just minutes later to go up 2-0. The Jr. Billikens continued to build their lead, scoring on a rebound after a missed shot to make it 3-0. Lafayette had a chance to respond when junior forward Kanin Roseman put a shot on goal, but SLUH’s goalkeeper made the save.

St. Louis, MO · 4d

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Hancock/Bayless football has record-breaking season

The Bayless Bronchos football team set a new school record with three wins in a season, surpassing the previous record of two. The achievement reflects the players’ hard work, determination, and teamwork. Through long practices and challenging games, they stayed focused and supported one another. Players on offense, defense, and special teams, as well as coaches and student supporters, all helped make history for the Bayless community.

St. Louis, MO · 4d

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Kirkwood High Senior Earns Perfect ACT Score

Kirkwood High School senior Connor Schmidt earned a perfect composite score of 36 on the ACT, an achievement earned by fewer than 1% of students who take the college entrance exam. Schmidt earned a 34 the first time he took the test, achieving the perfect score on his second attempt.

Kirkwood, MO · 4d