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Secure Status Lifted at All LCR3 Schools Following Possible Social Media Threat

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. — All Lincoln County R-III School District buildings were briefly placed under the district’s Secure protocol Monday afternoon following a possible threat posted on social media. The precaution was taken at the direction of Lincoln County Emergency Management. The district confirmed all students and staff...

Lincoln County, MO · 4d

fhctoday.com

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They Make The School Function

While most students are still asleep or getting ready for school, Samantha Lytle is already at her desk at 6 a.m. The halls are dead silent and she is getting ready for the day. Lytle checks who will be absent and figures out which substitutes can fill in. The process is like a puzzle when there are several teachers absent. It is a true race against the clock.

Cottleville, MO · 5d
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Marquette High School can’t squash gay ex-music teacher’s discrimination suit

(Legal Newsline) — A federal judge is allowing a gay man who was fired from his position of music and theater director at Marquette High School to continue suing the Catholic school for allegedly discriminating against him by allegedly allowing him to be subjected to anti-gay harassment, slurs and other alleged mistreatment at the school, allegedly leading to his termination.

Alton, IL · 6d
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Affton counselor receives award from St. Louis Community College

For the past 12 years, College and Career Counselor Mary Giunta has advised the students of Affton High School on their futures — whether that be enrolling in college or heading straight into the workforce — and this responsibility includes connecting Affton students with programs through St. Louis Community College (STLCC). For her work with STLCC, Giunta has been awarded the 2026 St. Louis Community College Enrollment Champion Award.

St. Louis, MO · 4d
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myleaderpaper.com

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Educators raise alarm over state funding cuts

Jefferson County superintendents are calling for community members to advocate for the state to fully fund public schools. Legislators opted not to fully fund public education this school year, and the Missouri State Board of Education is not seeking to increase education spending for next school year, instead recommending the same funding level for the 2028 fiscal year.

Jefferson County, MO · 5d

The Telegraph

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Calhoun shakes off slow start, shuts out Carlyle 46-0 in 1A playoffs

Calhoun overcame a slow start to beat Carlyle 46-0 in the Class 1A football playoffs. The Warriors play Tuscola in the second round at 2 p.m. Saturday..

Carlyle, IL · 5d

warrencountyrecord.com

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Fulton runs past Wright City to district victory

A track meet broke out in the first half on Friday and the Wright City football team couldn’t keep up. Playing in a Class 3 District 4 quarterfinal, the host Wildcats went score-for-score into the second quarter before Fulton’s two late first-half touchdowns gave the visiting Hornets the lead for good in the visitor’s 49-20 win in the programs’ first-ever meeting.

Wright City, MO · 6d

The Telegraph

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Roxana stuns unbeaten Hillsboro 55-48 in Class 3A playoffs

Roxana upset unbeaten Hillsboro 55-48 in the Class 3A playoffs as Mekhi Shorter ran for 364 yards and five touchdowns.

Roxana, IL · 5d

mymoinfo.com

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DeSoto Football Gets First Playoff Win of Russ Schmidt Era at North County

(Bonne Terre) The De Soto Dragons football team got their first playoff win in the Russ Schmidt era. It was a 34-27 win over North County in the Class 4 District 1 quarterfinals. Dragons quarterback Cannon Kisner ran for two first quarter touchdowns to give De Soto a 13-0 lead....

De Soto, MO · 6d

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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12 Edwardsville District 7 schools earn top rating under Illinois’ new accountability system

Madison County’s 2026 school framework weighs growth, attendance, graduation rates and school climate instead of using a fixed quota.

Edwardsville, IL · 7d

Student Life

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What does it take to be an RA?

From designing floor themes to checking in on residents, residential advisors, more commonly known as RAs, continually serve as a positive presence on campus. But much of the hard work behind the scenes has remained a mystery. So, what does it take to be an RA?. RAs arrive on campus...

St. Louis, MO · 15d

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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Edwardsville football season ends against No. 1 Normal Community

Edwardsville holds Normal Community to its lowest scoring output of the season but can't complete the comeback as the Tigers' season ends in the Class 7A playoffs.

Edwardsville, IL · 5d

edglentoday.com

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12 District 7 Schools Recognized as Exemplary on Illinois School Report Card

EDWARDSVILLE - The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the 2026 Illinois Report Card today, providing families and community members with information about student achievement and school performance during the 2025-26 school year. The report includes data on academic proficiency, student growth, graduation rate, attendance and other indicators of student success.

Edwardsville, IL · 7d

mehlvillemedia.com

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Meet the New Athletic Director

Tom Harper is taking on a new role at Mehlville High School as the athletic and activities director after spending several years in the same building as an English teacher. As a Mehlville graduate and longtime coach, Harper is bringing his experience and passion for sports into his new position.

St. Louis, MO · 8d

thenarrativematters.com

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Missouri’s Power Play: Private School Takeovers, Endangered Kids by Caseworker Walkout and a Corrupt Map War Explode: This Week Now In St. Louis and Missouri

From a landmark charter school court ruling to a stressed child welfare system and high-stakes redistricting fights on the ballot, Missouri’s policy landscape is undergoing rapid, consequential shifts. Overview: Missouri policy shifts into high gear as a state court upholds public charter school expansion into Boone County, child welfare...

Missouri · 8d

fhctoday.com

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Big Ideas on Big Paper

Desks gave way to the hallway as AP Literature students took their discussion outside the classroom. After finishing the short story The Cranes, Mrs. Sarah Larue’s class rotated through a gallery walk, covering large sheets of paper with ideas with skills that would later be measured on the AP test. At each stop, the students in groups had to work together to agree on a claim.

Cottleville, MO · 7d

metrosportsstl.com

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1st Round Playoff Scoreboard: High School Football

The football postseason has arrived! While several high-seeded teams earned first round byes, there are still many intriguing matchups throughout the St. Louis region. Catch a game Friday evening, then follow along between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. as the scoreboard fills in. (Home teams are on the right side....

St. Louis, MO · 8d

My Journal Courier

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Pikeland schools pause novel and review reading list after objections

Pikeland school officials put a novel on hold and launched a curriculum review after community objections to its content.

Pittsfield, IL · 8d

Effingham Radio

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High School Football Playoffs First Round Schedule

High School Football Playoffs First Round Schedule. 9 Seed Chester (6-4) at 8 Seed Newton (6-3) 7:00 P.M. 16 Seed Carlinville (5-5) at 1 Seed Johnston City (9-0) 7:00 P.M. 9 Seed Decatur MacArthur (8-2) at 8 Seed Mt. Zion (7-2) 7:00 P.M. Class 5A. South. 17 Seed Marion (5-5)...

Carlinville, IL · 9d

labortribune.com

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29 graduate from Missouri Works Initiative Apprenticeship Ready programs

Twenty-nine students recently graduated from the Missouri Works Initiative’s Apprenticeship Ready programs. The graduation, which included 18 students in the Apprenticeship Ready in Construction (ARC) program and 11 students in the Apprenticeship Ready in Manufacturing (ARM) program, was held at the IBEW Local 1 union hall in St. Louis on Oct. 16.

St. Louis, MO · 8d