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Webster Groves High School
100 Selma Ave.
Webster Groves, MO 63119

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Robert’s Gym  7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

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Runners move to the start line before the beginning of the Jim Schoemehl Run for ASL awareness, where they will ran a 5k on May 2, 7:30 a.m. at Webster Groves High School.
Varsity men’s lacrosse player, freshman Jack Arnold, gets ready to make a pass during Webster’s game against Seckman High School. The game was held at Moss Field on April 3 and ended in a 14-5 win for Webster. Photo by Karter Goskie Runners move to the start line before the beginning of the Jim Schoemehl Run for ASL awareness, where they will ran a 5k on May 2, 7:30 a.m. at Webster Groves High School. Photo by Edith Leslie Webster Groves High School students watched and participated in the Spring Sports Assembly held on Friday, March 27, in Roberts Gym. The assembly highlighted spring sports and activities, and the seniors participating in each activity. Photos by William McEneny Webster Groves High School hosted six Japanese exchange students and two teachers on Friday, March 6. The group was led on a tour throughout the school as the beginning of their stay. The students arrived as a part of the St. Louis–Suwa Sister Cities exchange program. Photos by Sam Enlund Women's basketball held its senior night on Tuesday, Feb. 10, and played against Seckman High School. The game ended in a 56-51 win for Webster. Photos by Sam Enlund Students across the Webster Groves School District walked out on Friday, Jan. 30 in protest of ICE and current events happening across the United States. Photos by Arianna Peper Webster's theater department performs "Six: Teen Edition," from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17. The performance took place in the Jerry R. Knight auditorium. Photo by Lucy Fish. Men's basketball traveled to Highland, Illinois to compete in the Highland Shootout on Saturday, Jan. 10. The Statesmen played against Inglewood High School from California. The game ended in a 76-77 loss for Webster. Photos by Sam Enlund Men’s and women’s basketball played against Kirkwood high school on Friday, Jan. 9 in Roberts Gym. The women’s team lost 27-37 and the men’s team won 66-46. The basketball program also honored past basketball alum and the men’s championship team from 1996. Photos by Sam Enlund

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District calls for AMI day due to weather
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District calls for AMI day due to weather

Due to snowy weather, today, Tuesday, Feb. 18, will be an AMI day for all WGSD schools and district offices. There will be no in-person classes, and Adventure Club will also be closed. Continue reading District calls for AMI day due to weather

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District to have AMI day Feb. 12
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District to have AMI day Feb. 12

Due to incoming severe weather, Wednesday, Feb. 12, will be an AMI day for all WGSD schools and offices.  There will be no in-person classes, and Adventure Club will be closed. Continue reading District to have AMI day Feb. 12

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Schools closed Jan. 10, due to weather
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Schools closed Jan. 10, due to weather

Due to severe weather, all WGSD schools and district offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 10. Continue reading Schools closed Jan. 10, due to weather

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Schools closed Jan. 8
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Schools closed Jan. 8

Due to severe weather, Webster Groves School District has announced that all schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 8. Continue reading Schools closed Jan. 8

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Schools closed Jan. 7
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Schools closed Jan. 7

Due to severe weather, Webster Groves School District has announced that all schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 7. Continue reading Schools closed Jan. 7

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Schools closed for Jan. 6
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Schools closed for Jan. 6

Due to severe weather, Webster Groves School District has announced that all schools and offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 6. Continue reading Schools closed for Jan. 6

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Santas on the Loose run held to support charity
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Santas on the Loose run held to support charity

“I love the joy and excitement that this race brings to the kids in our community,” Webster resident and participant in the Santa’s on the Loose Run, Abbie Enlund said. Continue reading Santas on the Loose run held to support charity

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Jazz Band performs with member of ‘The Urge’
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Jazz Band performs with member of ‘The Urge’

The high schools jazz band will perform at The Grandel with special guest Steve Ewing, member of St. Louis based band The Urge on Saturday, Nov. 23, From 6-8 p.m. Continue reading Jazz Band performs with member of ‘The Urge’

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Theater produces 1st musical in Black Box Theater
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Theater produces 1st musical in Black Box Theater

“This is an amazing cast. You’re gonna see some power players take on some roles, so it’s gonna be a very tight show,” Todd Schaefer, producer and director, said. Continue reading Theater produces 1st musical in Black Box Theater

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NHS hosts annual blood drive with Mercy Hospital
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NHS hosts annual blood drive with Mercy Hospital

The National Honor Society will host a blood drive with Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 12. It will be in the in the Auxiliary Gym at the high school from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Continue reading NHS hosts annual blood drive with Mercy Hospital

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National Merit recognizes 8 WGHS students
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National Merit recognizes 8 WGHS students

National Merit Scholarship named two students National Merit Semifinalists and six students National Merit Commended Scholars.  Continue reading National Merit recognizes 8 WGHS students

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Camp Wyman canceled due to staff changes
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Camp Wyman canceled due to staff changes

“Camp Wyman experienced significant staff changes in mid-September, just over one week prior to the first week of school camp for Hixson students,” Dr. Shenita Mayes, Hixson principal, said in a letter sent to students and families regarding the cancellation of Camp Wyman. Continue reading Camp Wyman canceled due to staff changes

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Schools join together to plan Friendship Dance
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Schools join together to plan Friendship Dance

Friendship Dance, a collaborative effort between Webster Groves and Kirkwood, is set to take place at Kirkwood High School on Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. Continue reading Schools join together to plan Friendship Dance

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DECA hosts Powder Puff game
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DECA hosts Powder Puff game

DECA will host the Webster Power Puff at the newly renovated Moss Field on Sunday, Oct. 20, at noon to raise money for its field trip to New York. Continue reading DECA hosts Powder Puff game

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Hot Dog eating contest to feature cross country coaches
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Hot Dog eating contest to feature cross country coaches

To raise money for the its New York field trip, marketing class will host a hot dog eating contest featuring teams of teachers and students on Oct. 20, at Moss Field during the halftime of the PowderPuff football game. Continue reading Hot Dog eating contest to feature cross country coaches

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