Villa Ridge, MO Education and More

Villa Ridge

See all locations

Customize your news

Clear

27°F

Villa Ridge, MO · Education

mymoinfo.com

website

Jefferson County Area Mourns Death of Jefferson High School Student

The Jefferson County community and area Schools are joining with the Jefferson R-7 School District in mourning the death of 16 year old student Asher Hedgecoth. of Festus. Asher died Thursday at St. Louis Children’s Hospital from injuries suffered in a two vehicle accident on Jefferson County Route “T”, October 31st at 7:55 a.m.

Jefferson County, MO · 6h

Attack of the Fanboy

partner publisher · 215.1K followers

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 · 1d

myleaderpaper.com

website

District football championships decided tonight

Eureka, Festus and St. Pius X host district championships tonight, while Crystal City, Jefferson and Seckman have tough road tests if they’re to play another week. Bundle up because playoff football weather arrived just in time for high school football’s stretch run that ends up with the Show Me Bowls in St. Joseph in December. Hillsboro, Festus and St. Pius were state finalists the last three years. That’s new territory for county teams. All that remains is closing the deal with Jefferson County’s first state title.

Festus, MO · 16h

FOX 2

partner publisher · 117.5K followers

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 · 2d

myleaderpaper.com

website

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 · 14h

pattonvilletoday.com

website

Leading the Charge into the District Final

The Pattonville Pirates started off the game hot with huge rushing plays by Aeran Collins Flemister (No. 21) getting them downfield. Trevor Beckermann (No. 3) finished off the drive by finding the end zone. The Pattonville defense shut down the Wildcats’ offense, forcing them to punt right back to the...

Maryland Heights, MO · 2d

firstalert4.com

website

SLPS issues test emergency alert same day as stabbing at school in Warren County

SLPS issued a test emergency alert Thursday, the same day a stabbing happened at a Warren County middle school.

Warren County, MO · 1d

firstalert4.com

website

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 · 2d

stlmag.com

website

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 · 20h

Sullivan Independent News

website

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 · 17h

Four States Home Page

partner publisher · 17.2K followers

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 · 2d

KMOX News Radio

partner publisher · 23.9K followers

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

St. Louis, MO · 2d

stljewishlight.org

website

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 · 1d

mymoinfo.com

website

Farmington Football Seeks Second Straight Class 5 District 1 Title Against St. Mary’s

(St. Louis) The Farmington Knights football team will play for their second straight Class 5 District 1 Championship Friday night against St. Mary’s South Side. Farmington is 6-5 on the season after a 28-7 victory over Fox last week. St. Mary’s is 7-3 following last week’s 19-14 win over Cape Central.

Farmington, MO · 18h

kfmo.com

website

MAC Museum of College & Community History Announces Expanded Hours and New Exhibits

Park Hills, Mo. (KFMO) - The MAC Museum of College & Community History is expanding its operating hours beginning Friday, November 13, 2026, allowing more opportunities for visitors to explore the history of Mineral Area College and the surrounding communities. Under the new schedule, the museum will be open whenever...

Park Hills, MO · 2d

fhntoday.com

website

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 · 1d

stljewishlight.org

website

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 · 1d

watershapes.com

website

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 · 4d

FOX 2

partner publisher · 117.5K followers

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 · 1d

The Telegraph

partner publisher · 15.0K followers

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 · 1d

Nearby Cities

See all locations