Schools closed Tuesday, Sept. 2
Due to severe weather, all WGSD schools and district offices will be closed today, Tuesday, Dec. 2. Adventure Club, are also closed. Continue reading Schools closed Tuesday, Sept. 2
Category: News
Taste of Webster raises funds for marketing trip
Contributing writer Connor Spellecy reports on the Taste of Webster and the local restaurants who helped to raise funds for the marketing trip to New York. Continue reading Taste of Webster raises funds for marketing trip
Chelsea Center coordinator receives award
Kerry Arens was named as a recipient of the Outstanding Leader in Experiential Education: K–12 Award. She will receive the award at the 54th annual Society for Experiential Education Conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Continue reading Chelsea Center coordinator receives award
Webster hires new assistant principal
Dr. Samantha Smith was hired as the new assistant principal for the 2025-26 school year to replace Dr. Tony Gragnani.
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Webster remembers former principal
“He was great at really caring for his students and looking for the best in everyone he worked with,” math teacher and assistant baseball and softball coach Jacob Clark said about his father, Jon Clark.
Continue reading Webster remembers former principal
Drama department casts roles for ‘Romeo and Juliet’
Theater teacher Todd Schaefer has released the cast for the upcoming show of “Romeo and Juliet,” which is being shown Nov. 13-15, 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Continue reading Drama department casts roles for ‘Romeo and Juliet’
Wall of Fame ceremony honors 14 alumni
Fourteen alumni will be honored in the Wall of Fame Ceremony Oct. 24, at Twisted Tree in the Sunset Event Space. Continue reading Wall of Fame ceremony honors 14 alumni
Band students perform at Mizzou football game
Mizzou Band Day is when all of the high schools in Missouri are invited to perform with Marching Mizzou at a Tigers football game. Continue reading Band students perform at Mizzou football game
Seniors named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists
Seniors Jonas Fagin and James Harleman were named Semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Continue reading Seniors named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists
Band raises funds with mattress sale
Webster band will have a mattress sale fundraiser Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event will be run by Kevin Cole, Jill Young, band members and Band Aides. Continue reading Band raises funds with mattress sale
Run for Webster cancelled
Webster Groves School District Foundation has announced the Run For Webster will be “taking a break” this year, according to its website. Continue reading Run for Webster cancelled
Webster Groves Garden Café set to close at end of the month
Webster Groves Garden Café will close at the end of September 2025. The café has been a staple in Webster for more than 40 years. Continue reading Webster Groves Garden Café set to close at end of the month
Social studies teacher named MSHSAA Track, Field Coach of the Year
Cross country, track and field coach, and psychology teacher Jon Petter, who has worked for the district for 21 years was just awarded the title of Track and Field Coach of the Year through Missouri State High School Activities Association. Continue reading Social studies teacher named MSHSAA Track, Field Coach of the Year
Music lovers gather for 24th annual Jazz, Blues festival
Thousands will gather for the Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival located in Old Webster on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 1 to 11 p.m. Continue reading Music lovers gather for 24th annual Jazz, Blues festival
Candidates compete for Board of Education seats
Webster School District’s Board of Education is having its election on April 8, with two seats open. The candidates up for election are Fran Petruso, Allen Todd and Justin Hauke. Continue reading Candidates compete for Board of Education seats
Journalism organizations recognize students
Echo, journalism and yearbook students earned recognition from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Quill and Scroll, National Scholastic Press Association and the Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association. Continue reading Journalism organizations recognize students