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Missouri high school forfeits playoff football game for interesting reason

This season has been one to forget for The Principia School's high school football team (St. Louis, Missouri). Now, the Panthers' 2026 season is over despite still having a playoff game on the schedule. According to a report from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the team forfeited its second-round postseason game against Crystal City (MO). The reason for the forfeit? To address culture issues. “While we’re disappointed with how the season ended, we believe this was a necessary step in moving our program forward,” The Principia School athletic director Shawn Brown told the Post-Dispatch. With the loss, the Panthers finish the season with a 2-7 record. The team gave up 54 or more points five times and 60 or more points four times. In their six on-field losses, the Panthers lost by an average of 29 points. In their two wins, the Panthers did put up a ton of points, scoring 70 against Veritas Christian Academy (MO) and 66 against Confluence Prep Academy (MO). This year is just the latest what's been a trying near-two-decade stretch for the Panthers. Principia School last won more than five games back in 2009. Since that season, the Panthers have compiled an overall record of

St. Louis, MO · 3h

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Lotta Pals: The Local Internet Sensation

Lotta Pals is quickly becoming Farmington High School’s online sensation, having Evan, Easton, Ben, and Leylan’s antics blow up in popularity. “Lotta Pals” is a group of four Farmington Seniors, Evan Clowdus, Ben Talley, Leylan Stone, and Easton Lashley that have been creating videos since September 20th. They have been filming videos all around Farmington.

Farmington, MO · 2d
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Hillsboro Schools making changes after Proposition H fails at the polls

(Hillsboro) The Hillsboro R-3 School District is having to make some cuts and adjustments after Proposition H was voted down during Tuesday’s general election. 56 percent of voters cast NO votes on the proposition. Hillsboro Superintendent Dr. Jon Isaacson says one of the things they plan to do to save money is not replacing certain staff members if they leave the district or retire.

Hillsboro, MO · 1d
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Zalma R-V School District closes for three days due to widespread illness

ZALMA, Mo. (KBSI) – The Zalma R-V School District will close for three days this week due to widespread illness. According to a district announcement, schools will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Friday, Nov. 13. Thursday and Friday will be designated as alternative methods of instruction (AMI) days,...

Zalma, MO · 1d
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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Neuwoehner High School given all clear after evacuation

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Students and staff at Neuwoehner High School were evacuated Monday morning after a safety concern prompted a police investigation in Town and Country. Shortly before 10 a.m. police determined the threat was not credible. The incident occurred Monday morning at the Special School District of St. Louis County’s Neuwoehner High […]

St Louis County, MO · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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From Kirksville to St. Louis, A.T. Still University is shaping the future of dentistry

A healthy smile can change more than someone’s appearance: It can restore confidence, make it easier to communicate, improve quality of life, and open doors that may have felt closed for years. At A.T. Still University’s Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH), those possibilities are at the...

St. Louis, 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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Incarnate Word Academy Stays in Bel-Nor, Scraps St. Charles Campus Plan

Incarnate Word Academy's Board of Trustees has decided against opening a second campus in St. Charles County, keeping the all-girls Catholic school in its historic home in Bel-Nor, where it has operated for nearly 100 years. The decision ends consideration of a second campus in St. Charles County. The board's...

St Charles County, MO · 2d

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Senior Qualifies For All-State Choir

As Evie Dean, senior, came home from walking her dog on Sunday, Nov. 8, she unlocked her phone to the email that named her 1 of 192 students who qualified for the Missouri All-State Choir. “I was with my dad when I found out, and I was just like ‘oh...

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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St. Louis Public Schools board to vote on plan to close several schools

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – A major decision Tuesday night could change where thousands of students in St. Louis go to school. The St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education is scheduled to vote on its Future Ready plan, which calls for closing nine schools as soon as the 2027–28 school year. The proposal comes as […]

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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District 7 reviews 2027-28 calendar with earlier semester end, full spring break

“Our goal is for all of the students of District 7 to be performing at grade level,” Superintendent Allen Duncan said as the district reported plans to focus more heavily on math proficiency.

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

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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 · 4d

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What to Look for When Choosing a Private High School That Fits

Choosing a private high school requires more than comparing tuition and test results. Families should examine each school’s academic expectations, teaching style, student support, community values, and daily logistics. The right choice matches a student’s abilities, interests, personality, and long-term goals with a school’s actual practices. Careful research also prevents costly surprises after enrollment. Several practical checks can help families compare schools more clearly.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Seckman Football Dominates Northwest, Advances to Class 6 District 1 Title Game

(Cedar Hill) The Seckman Jaguars football team pulled off a decisive 38-7 victory against Northwest Friday night in the Class 6 District 1 Semifinals. It was a revenge game of sorts, as Seckman’s season was ended by Northwest last year. Northwest started the game with the ball, but they...

Imperial, MO · 4d