Winter Wonderland, the yearly holiday light spectacle at Tilles Park, will open its doors on Nov. 20, despite the ongoing pandemic. It is expected to have more lights than usual, which may be compensation for the lower turnout.
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Assistant principal receives ‘Excellence in Education’ award
Natalie Lescher Contributing Writer Assistant principal John E. Thomas has received a St. Louis American Foundation Excellence in Education Award at the St. Louis American Foundation’s 33rd Annual Salute to Excellence in Education on Scholarship and Awards Virtual Gala. This… Read More ›
Cafe offers outside, socially-distanced entertainment
Each weekend The Garden Cafè has some sort of live performance. Oftentimes the music occurs at 6-8 p.m. located behind the building. Sometimes the performances are held in the front during the morning.
3 seniors named ‘National Merit Semi-finalists’
Three seniors have been named National Merit Semi Finalists. Invented in 1955, the National Merit Scholarship Program is conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), a not-for-profit organization.
Friendship Dance is cancelled
Friendship Dance, which would have taken place Nov. 7, has been cancelled due to concerns about Covid-19.
Slideshow: Kirkwood Market offers autumn goods, activities
Kirkwood Market is a hub of baked goods, jams, jellies, spices and herbs. The market has been around since 1976 and is the site of the Kirkwood Pumpkin Patch and the Kid’s Fun Zone in October.
Ivory Crockett Run goes virtual
Webster Groves School District Foundation’s Ivory Crockett Run for Webster has gone virtual this year.
Because the run has gone virtual this year the Run for Webster Committee has added more events and fun things to do around Webster.
Haskins wins Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Math teacher Jessica Haskins recently was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Prom planners hope for June or July event
Zora Thomas Business Manager WGHS faculty has been working to schedule a Senior Prom for Class of 2020 sometime this year. No information has been finalized yet; however, the current possible dates were based on when senior graduation is. Clifford… Read More ›
College Board changes AP tests
COVID-19 has affected what school looks like, with most schools leaving campus and moving online. This makes it difficult to take any sort of test, and Advanced Placement (AP) tests are no exception.
On April 2, College Board, the creators and distributors of AP tests, released information regarding the adjustment to 2020 AP tests, after previously sending out a survey that garnered 18,000 respondents.
Local life changes due to COVID-19
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a number of local events have been postponed, including local elections and the Jim Schoemehl run.
School closure brings change to spring events
Elise Keller Editor-in-Chief Students are yet to return to school following spring break due to the health concerns brought about by COVID-19. The closure began on March 15 and will last through the end of the school year. This spring… Read More ›
Breaking News: New assistant principal joins staff
Alumna Maddy Raimondo will join the Webster Groves School District as an assistant principal for the 2020-2021 school year.
STUCO elections will continue
Even though the coronacation is in full effect, all STUCO members are still trying their best to continue to uplift spirits and encourage Statesman positivity through social media and the use of technology.
New assistant superintendent brings equity to WGSD
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.
District extends building closure
Webster Groves School District will extend building closure through April 22.
The extension follows Stay at Home Orders issued in St. Louis County and St. Louis City to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Breaking news: Webster schools closed due to novel coronavirus
Webster Groves School District will be closed through Apr. 3. The decision was made on Mar. 15 following a suggestion from St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson to close all schools in the St. Louis area until further notice. The district… Read More ›
Teachers show passion for black history
Social studies classes are celebrating Black History Month with the decorating of classroom doors.
The idea was proposed by social studies department head, Betty Roberts. The concept was to decorate classroom doors in honor of Black History Month and the many black activists, athletes, scientists and artists from history and present day.
Update: Students, staff dismissed after electrical panel shorts out
Students were dismissed at about 10 a.m. from school after a first-hour evacuation of all students and staff yesterday morning. Classes resumed as normal today. According to a district email, everyone was safe, and first responders as well as Ameren… Read More ›
Drama to perform Shakespearian parody
“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” is the first of two spring plays to be performed by the drama department this year.
Breaking News: Students, staff evacuated due to smoke
Students were dismissed at about 10 a.m. from school after a first-hour evacuation of all students and staff, which was caused by reports of smoke. According to a district email, the smoke was caused by an electrical panel shorting out… Read More ›
Breaking News: Trip to Italy, Greece cancelled
Students were told today that the upcoming trip to Italy and Greece March 13-21, has been cancelled due to concerns regarding student safety.
Redistricting to take place at elementary level
Webster Groves School District is looking to reassign attendance zones to accommodate the six elementary schools. The district states the priorities for the new zones are enrollment balance, diversity, distance and safety.
Student Council holds annual blood drive
Elise Wilke-Grimm News and Opinion Editor STUCO’s blood drive will take place on Feb. 20, in the secondary gym from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The club works with the Red Cross Foundation to collect as much blood as possible to donate… Read More ›
News Brief: Football players sign letters of intent
Six seniors signed letters of intent to play collegiate football on the morning of Feb. 5. The athletes are Jerqon Conners, Cole Schnettgoecke, Greg Birkhead, Maurion Clemons, Noah Arinze, and Kameron Yancey. Jerqon Conners committed to University of Nebraska Kearney,… Read More ›
