Webster’s 22nd Annual Chili Fest will be Wednesday, Nov. 27, from 5-7 p.m. Hosted by the Parents Club, this is one of their largest fundraisers of the year.
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Webster crowns Friendship King, Queen
STUCO nominee, Quinton Nehring, and band nominee, Lillian Ortinau were crowned King and Queen of the 81st annual Friendship Dance on Nov. 2.
Breaking News: School start delayed
Webster Groves School District schools will begin an hour and a half later than usual due to inclement weather, according to a message from superintendent Dr. John Simpson.
Breaking News: Board announces finalists to fill vacancy
Superintendent John Simpson announced the three finalists to fill the vacancy left by Arnold Stricker. Those candidates are Joel Oliver, Brian McQueary and Erin Gunn.
Veterans share experiences with students
Veterans Day is a big event for Webster Groves High school, 60 veterans will speak to students on Nov. 7, as part of the Veterans Day celebration. Each social studies room will have five different veterans from each era to share their stories.
All Write shortened to 3 days
All Write will be shortened to three days, running March 4-6 of 2020. This is two days fewer than the typical five-day run of the festival.
Fall musical features ‘Chicago’
“Chicago the Musical” will be directed by drama teacher Todd Schaefer and assistant director senior Zia Massena.
WGHS will host Friendship Dance this year
Students look forward to shopping for outfits and making plans with friends, in preparation for the annual WGHS and Kirkwood High Friendship Dance. Since 1939, the two “rival” schools have come together to celebrate the dance.
Race earns funds for scholarships, grants
Michael Blessing Contributing Writer Area athletes will gather for Run 4 Webster, aka. the Ivory Crockett Run Oct. 19. The event is sponsored by Webster Groves School District Foundation, and the money earned goes to grants and scholarships. New this… Read More ›
Orchestra to perform fall concert
Ava Musgraves Contributing Writer Orchestra has an upcoming concert for all three orchestras, Fresh Strings, Symphonic Orchestra and Silver Strings. Directed by Andrew Pulliam, the concert is on Tuesday, Oct. 22, and is free of cost. This is the first… Read More ›
New space merges coffee, school spirit
When students run in to grab their morning caffeine fix, they can now browse shelves and racks of spirited clothing and merchandise. The collaboration between the Parents Club and Special School District (SSD) combines the Spirit Store and Coffee Shop into one place near the Drama Hallway.
Webster Tackles Cancer game experiences changes
The annual Webster Tackles Cancer game will be Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. on Moss Field. It may be different than in the past because it will not be sponsored by the Scott Harris Oliphant Foundation this year.
Teachers meet with parents for progress reports
Parent-teacher conferences will be the week of Oct. 7. Parents will visit WGHS and get a summary of how their children are doing this school year so far.
Rock Hill celebrates season with festival, parade
Rock Hill will have its Fall Festival and Parade Oct. 5. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. and end about 12 p.m., and the festival will be at Hudson School once the parade concludes. The festival will offer several attractions from food trucks, face painting and pony rides. The free event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Law requires change in school calendar
State legislators have moved the school starting day to later in the year. Next year class will begin Aug. 24.
Caleb Nehring remembered with 13th annual blood drive
The 13th annual Caleb Nehring Blood Drive is Oct. 1, at the Shrewsbury City Center from 12 to 7 p.m.
The drive is held in memory of Caleb Nehring, who was seven years old when he was diagnosed with stage four rhabdomyosarcoma, one of the most common forms of soft tissue cancer in children.
Updated: Students walkout to raise climate change awareness
Jaden Fields Junior Editor Students held a walkout to raise awareness of climate change during fourth hour at 10 a.m. on Sept. 20. The walkout was organized via a GroupMe created by the student organizers, seniors Ashley Cimerolli and Patrick… Read More ›
Breaking News: Students walkout to raise climate change awareness
Students held a walkout to raise awareness of climate change during fourth hour at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 20.
