“I’ve really enjoyed the process so far. I’m really excited to be a part of this,” Arianna Peper, junior, said about her role in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Continue reading Students work to help fund blood cancer research
“I think all students deserve a class that supports their brain and their heart,” Gwyndolyn Savens, Gifted English teacher, said via email. Continue reading Gifted program to experience major changes
Science teacher Collin Todd woke up on Nov. 5, to a flooded basement due to excessive rainfall. Students decided to raise money to help. Continue reading WGHS community helps teacher with flood relief
Webster held its annual Veterans’ Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 4. There was a ceremony in the morning to honor veterans, and in the afternoon veterans shared their stories in students’ history classes. Continue reading High School holds annual Veteran’s Day celebration
“Statesmen Preschool has been an integral part of [our] FACS program for over 40 years,” FACS teacher and Statesmen Preschool director Alissa Griffing said via email. Continue reading Statesmen Preschool reopens after construction
There is a small asteroid joining earth’s atmosphere until Nov. 25, nicknamed the new “mini-moon.” While it can not be seen by the naked eye, larger telescopes may be able to pick it up. Continue reading Earth gains temporary ‘mini-moon’
Friendship Dance is approaching, as is the need to buy a dress for the dance. There are many different styles, but what is the most common, and what is the style for this year? Continue reading Students make Friendship Dance predictions
Senior Tony DeArmitt recently developed his own newspaper, “Red Leather Talks,” which plans to be distributed weekly. Continue reading Senior brings students together with handmade newspaper
This ECHO Podcast is introduced and outro’d by print/podcast editor Margaret Korte and edited by contributing writer Isaac Choi. Continue reading Voices of Webster: New English teacher brings fresh take
With the introduction of new technology to the classroom, schools have had to adapt their phone policies. Both Webster Groves High School and Kirkwood High School are enforcing stricter rules around phones. Continue reading Webster vs Kirkwood Phone Policy: Kirkwood parents push for stricter policy
Corey Toenjes, new assistant athletic director and assistant football coach, has spent 13 years both teaching and coaching before coming to WGHS. Continue reading Voices of Webster: Toenjes joins staff as assistant athletic director
Firearms were the leading cause of death for children in 2020 and 2021, and according to Everytown research, over 120 people in the United States are killed with guns daily. Continue reading Op-Ed: Voters should consider gun laws in upcoming election
“I’ve enjoyed doing it; I’ve always come to work feeling it was important. The work that all of us do in the Webster Groves School District, whatever role, is important,” superintendent John Simpson said. Continue reading Superintendent reflects on time at Webster
Instagram, owned by Meta, added a new update in March that automatically restricts the amount of political content users see on their feed, unless manually changed by the user in settings. Continue reading Instagram settings censor political content
Spanish teacher Patrick Bommarito is moving to work in the Chelsea Center beginning in the 2024-25 school year. Continue reading Spanish Teacher moves to work at Chelsea Center