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. Continue reading New assistant superintendent brings equity to WGSD
Missouri Scholastic Press Association announced its 2020 winners March 25. This usually occurs at the MIPA J-Day at Mizzou, but … Continue reading News Brief: Echo staff earns MIPA honors
Douglass High School was among the only black high schools in the St. Louis and Jefferson County area. Established in 1926, the school closed in 1956 following integration. Continue reading Douglass history remains unforgotten
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. Continue reading District extends building closure
Jaden Fields Junior Editor With the population of media services like TikTok, teens becoming famous is easier than it’s ever … Continue reading Op-Ed: Cancel culture causes controversy
Women’s swim competed for State on Feb. 20-21, at the Saint Peters Rec Plex.
The team placed fifth at State, following Parkway West (first), Parkway Central (second), Ladue (third) and Nerinx Hall (fourth). Continue reading Women’s swim competes at State
During the month of February, students walked the halls surrounded by decades of black history and culture.
In honor of Black History Month, the social studies department held a friendly door-decorating competition, complete with the celebration of black activists, athletes, artists, scientists and alumni. Continue reading Black alumni recall stories of success, lasting impact of community
Authors and poets shared insights, and musicians and dramatists performed at the All Write Festival March 4-6.
The first day was interrupted by a school evacuation and early dismissal. Continue reading Slideshow: All Write Festival offers authors, poets, musicians, dramatists
Members of spring sports teams, groups and activities were recognized at the seventh period Spring Activities Assembly March 12, in Roberts Gym.
Photos by Jaden Fields and Maeve Taylor Continue reading Slideshow: Spring Sports Assembly recognizes teams, groups
Montero Lamar Hill, known in the music industry as Lil Nas X, recently made Grammy history as the first black openly gay artist nominated in top categories and winning two awards. Continue reading Stisser’s Scoop: Lil Nas X inspires change within industry
Webster Groves School District will be closed through Apr. 3. The decision was made on Mar. 15 following a suggestion … Continue reading Breaking news: Webster schools closed due to novel coronavirus
Editor-in-chief Elise Keller shares this week’s headlines: spring break and student council elections, and contributing writer Addie Palmquist reports on students’ spring break plans. Continue reading Newscast: March 13, 2020
Justin Bieber is back, releasing his newest album, “Changes,” on Feb. 14.
This is the 25-year-old artist’s first album since 2015, cultivating much fan anticipation for his return. Continue reading ‘Changes’ fails to meet fans’ expectations
Scholar Bowl competed in two separate events. On Saturday, Feb. 8, the team attended the History Bowl as semi-finalists. The … Continue reading News Brief: Scholar Bowl team competes in tournaments
Junior editor Jaden Fields shares an opinion on cancel culture. Continue reading Voices of Webster: March 11, 2020