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• New assistant superintendent brings equity to WGSD

  By Ethan Weihl on March 26, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  At its meeting on Feb. 10, the Webster Groves School Board announced Dr. Jason Adams would become the new assistant superintendent of teaching and learning for the district.

• Teachers work to fight inequity

  By Ethan Weihl on March 3, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  For the past decade, teachers and administrators have been working to provide equal opportunities for all students.
  “We started talking about equity as a building… 15-16 years ago,” assistant principal John E. Thomas said.

• Climate can inhibit political viewpoints

  By Ethan Weihl on February 10, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  In 1969, the Supreme Court ruled in Tinker v. Des Moines that students maintain their First Amendment rights while in school. However, some students feel that their speech isn’t being respected.

• Impeachment should be larger focus in classrooms

  By Ethan Weihl on February 5, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  On Dec. 18, 2019, President Donald Trump was impeached, becoming the third president in history to be accused of violating their oath of office.
  This is a historic event, and, regardless of what your political leanings are, Trump is only the third president ever to be impeached, and the trial will have a profound effect on the future of America.

• ‘JESUS IS KING’ shows shift in tone

  By Ethan Weihl on December 6, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Kanye West’s new album, “JESUS IS KING,” presents a shift in his music, as well as his state of being. The album is significantly different from his last solo album, “ye.”

• Women’s softball beats Marquette in sectionals

  By Ethan Weihl on October 30, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Ethan Weihl Video Editor Coming off of its Districts win last year, the women’s softball team is set to do even better. The team was 21-9, and beat Marquette in their first Sectionals win. “Webster has never won a Sectionals… Read More ›

• Women’s tennis repeats last year’s success

  By Ethan Weihl on October 29, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Women’s tennis has had a strong season. After breaking its 25 year losing streak last year, the team won its conference this year with a 9-4 record. 

  “We’ve done a great job of improving from last yea

• Teacher is finalist for Presidential award

  By Ethan Weihl on September 30, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Math teacher Jessica Haskins is one of two finalists from Missouri for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

• Changes made to VISTA, Statesmen Center

  By Ethan Weihl on May 1, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Recent changes to the Statesmen Center have raised questions among students and parents. At the school board meeting on March 11, principal Matt Irvin and assistant principal Shiree Yeggins presented their plans for an updated program.

• Schools use proficiency over growth

  By Ethan Weihl on April 17, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  The proficiency vs. growth debate has gained steam in recent years, especially after the confirmation hearing of education secretary Betsy DeVos.During her confirmation hearing, DeVos was asked by then-senator Al Franken about her ideas on the debate. However, DeVos’s response used the definition of growth to describe proficiency, and when Franken tried to ask a follow-up question, he was cut off, and the topic was changed.

• Women’s swim team places 3rd overall

  By Ethan Weihl on April 8, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Women’s swim went to State for the second year in a row and finished third overall, scoring 188 points, the highest score ever from WGHS.

• High school to have late start next year

  By Ethan Weihl on January 10, 2019 • ( 0 )

  Webster Groves High School will begin having late start days next school year. The extra time will be used by teachers to create Professional Learning Communities or PLCs. PLCs are times when teachers are able to meet in order to… Read More ›

• SSD celebrates 60 years

  By Ethan Weihl on November 26, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Special School District is celebrating its 60th year educating children with disabilities. The Special School District was created in 1957, after a St. Louis County tax levy was passed to fund the program. The program began holding classes in 1958… Read More ›

• Pledge debate goes to court

  By Ethan Weihl on October 22, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  The Pledge of Allegiance has been a source of controversy ever since its creation. These debates have continued on into the present day. Recently, India Landry, a 17-year-old Windfern High School senior, was expelled for refusing to stand for the… Read More ›

• Parking lot ban causes controversy

  By Ethan Weihl on September 26, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  A few weeks ago, students were banned from parking in the old YMCA parking lot. Those who used the lot were confused and angry. “I’m livid,” junior Caleb Miofsky said about the closure. The decision was heralded with only an… Read More ›

• Jenna Michalski runs, raises money for victims of sex trafficking

  By Ethan Weihl on September 9, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Senior Jenna Michalski recently raised money for and ran in the Race for Refuge, a 5K, to support victims of sex trafficking.

  “I raised over $400.00,” Michalski said. The race was sponsored by an organization called the Covering House, which provides therapeutic housing, community programs and other services in order to educate people about sex trafficking.

• Men’s soccer team learns important skills on Netherlands trip

  By Ethan Weihl on August 27, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Men’s soccer took a trip to the Netherlands over the summer, but it was no vacation. This trip prepared the team for the season to come.