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Wentzville high schools put technology to use
Romeo clutches his wounded friend Mercutio, who jokes with his last breath, "Ask for me tomorrow and you shall find me a grave man."
Feb 21, 2012 | 8:12 am | Loading…
Board OKs new fields at Francis Howell High
The Francis Howell School District is moving forward with plans to create a $2.4 million athletic complex at Francis Howell High School.
Feb 20, 2012 | 4:51 pm | Loading…
Francis Howell ending 50 years of playing at C&H Ballpark
After a 50-year relationship, a decision by the Francis Howell Board of Education eventually will end the school district's use of C&H Ballpark.
Feb 20, 2012 | 4:42 pm | Loading…
St. Charles school board rejects resolution against 'Everything Tax'
The St. Charles school board Thursday night rejected a resolution that would have urged voters not to sign petitions in support of replacing Missouri's income tax with a higher sales tax.
Feb 10, 2012 | 8:34 pm | Loading…
New principal chosen for school in St. Charles
The St. Charles Board of Education on Thursday approved the selection of Beth Bartell as principal of Jefferson Intermediate School.
Feb 10, 2012 | 3:13 pm | Loading…
St. Charles School District looks to cut $2.6M from budget in next 2 years
The St. Charles School District will need to cut $1.5 million from its budget in 2013 and $1.1 million for the 2014 fiscal year, Superintendent Randal Charles said.
Feb 10, 2012 | 12:33 pm | Loading…
Fort Zumwalt growing its own teachers
The Fort Zumwalt School District is about to harvest its first crop of home-grown teachers.
Feb 07, 2012 | 8:56 am | Loading…
Francis Howell board debates plan for athletic complex
Discussion of a planned athletic complex turned into a long debate on safety versus practicality Thursday night during a Francis Howell Board of Education workshop.
Feb 06, 2012 | 12:31 pm | Loading…
Francis Howell staffing plan calls for more positions
The Francis Howell School District plans to add 10 certified staff positions next year to keep class sizes within the state's optimum standards.
Feb 03, 2012 | 4:43 pm | Loading…
St. Charles West to host 'pink out' charity game
The St. Charles West girls basketball team will play its annual "pink out" game at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 against Fort Zumwalt South.
Jan 26, 2012 | 10:34 am | Loading…
Lindenwood receives $280,000 gift for NCAA campaign
Lindenwood University has received a $280,000 gift from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation Inc. to help fund completion of a new 43,000-square-foot student-athlete center as part of the university's transition to NCAA Division II membership.
Jan 24, 2012 | 4:56 pm | Loading…
St. Charles Community College enrolling for late-start classes
St. Charles Community College is now enrolling for 12-week late-start classes until Feb. 2. Those who are looking to pick up general education requirements can take advantage of these shorter and alternative scheduling and delivery options. Classes begin Feb. 4.
Jan 24, 2012 | 10:02 am | Loading…
St. Cletus School sets open houses
St. Cletus School, 2721 Zumbehl Road in St. Charles, has scheduled open houses from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jan. 29, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8 and 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 12 for parents of preschool and school-age children in preparation for the 2012-13 registration. For more information, visit www.saintcletuss…
Jan 23, 2012 | 5:33 pm | Loading…
Fort Zumwalt board rejects change in ID badge policy
High school students in the Fort Zumwalt district must continue wearing identification badges, at least through this school year.
Jan 23, 2012 | 3:32 pm | Loading…
Wentzville school board sets new attendance boundaries
The Wentzville School District has adopted new attendance boundaries, assigning some students to different schools in preparation for the planned opening of a new high school in 2013.
Jan 23, 2012 | 11:42 am | Loading…
Liberty Christian Academy second quarter honor roll
Golden Eagle High Honors
Jan 20, 2012 | 1:01 pm | Loading…
Orchard Farm Elementary School second quarter honor roll
"A" Honor Roll
Jan 20, 2012 | 12:45 pm | Loading…
Discovery Elementary School second quarter honor roll
"A" Honor Roll
Jan 20, 2012 | 12:42 pm | Loading…
Wentzville district to proceed with new high school
The Wentzville School District plans to move forward with building its new high school, despite being denied a permit by the O'Fallon City Council.
Jan 20, 2012 | 12:34 pm | Loading…
Francis Howell raises tuition for daycare, preschool programs
The Francis Howell Board of Education on Thursday approved tuition increases for the district's Vacation Station and preschool programs in 2012-13.
Jan 06, 2012 | 3:32 pm | Loading…
Fort Zumwalt faces projected $3M deficit
The Fort Zumwalt School District faces a projected $3 million deficit by the end of this school year.
Jan 06, 2012 | 11:10 am | Loading…
New Wentzville high school to include Freshman Academy
The Wentzville School District's third high school will include a section designed to help freshmen transition to high school life, plus classrooms equipped for the district's advanced science curriculum.
Dec 21, 2011 | 10:02 am | Loading…
Is there a doctor in the house?
Varsity football players in the St. Charles School District could be diagnosed and treated for injuries quicker if a plan to have a doctor on the sidelines works out.
Dec 19, 2011 | 3:09 pm | Loading…
Wentzville School District realigns attendance boundaries
The Wentzville School district is assigning students to different middle schools next fall, directing some to the expanded South Middle School while alleviating overcrowding at Frontier Middle School.
Dec 02, 2011 | 2:15 pm | Loading…
Fifth-graders invited to enter CREC Safety Poster Contest
Cuivre River Electric Cooperative invites the fifth-grade students of St. Charles, Warren, Lincoln and Pike counties to participate in its eighth annual CREC Safety Poster Contest.
Nov 28, 2011 | 3:34 pm | Loading…
St. Charles honors former hoops star
While eagerly awaiting the end of the NBA lockout, Josh Harrellson was in St. Charles Wednesday as his alma mater honored him by retiring his No. 55 jersey that night.
Nov 25, 2011 | 12:45 pm | Loading…
SCC to celebrate AIDS Awareness Week
St. Charles Community College will celebrate AIDS Awareness Week Nov. 28-Dec. 1 in honor of World AIDS Day Dec. 1.
Nov 25, 2011 | 12:03 pm | Loading…
Francis Howell to add 13 positions
The Francis Howell School District will add 13 positions this school year and give high school department chair people an extra hour of planning time.
Nov 07, 2011 | 3:02 pm | Loading…
Orchard Farm Elementary School first quarter honor rolls
"A" Honor Roll
Nov 03, 2011 | 10:55 am | Loading…
Discovery Elementary School first quarter honor rolls
"A" Honor Roll
Nov 03, 2011 | 10:52 am | Loading…
School menus: less taste, more nutrition
Brian Headrick, a 17-year-old senior at Wentzville Holt High School, used to buy his lunch at school, but this year he started bringing his own. The school lunch, he said, "just doesn't cut it anymore."
Oct 10, 2011 | 3:33 pm | Loading…
Most Francis Howell taxpayers will see lower bill
Even though the Francis Howell School District's 2011 property tax rate has increased from last year, most homeowners likely will see their tax bill decrease, said Kevin Supple, the district's chief financial officer.
Oct 07, 2011 | 5:10 pm | Loading…
Francis Howell board reduces tax increase
For the second time in two weeks, the Francis Howell School District has a new tax rate.
Sep 29, 2011 | 10:09 am | Loading…
Ranken considers satellite campus in Wentzville
Ranken Technical College could open a satellite campus in Wentzville as early as January 2012, said Stan Shoun, the college's president.
Sep 22, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Cheerleading event in O'Fallon to raise money for 2 charities
The Fort Zumwalt North varsity cheerleading squad will host a cheerleading competition from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 5 in the gymnasium of the school, 1230 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O'Fallon, to raise money for the Megan Meier Foundation and the Jake Sebestyen Fund.
Sep 20, 2011 | 8:30 am | Loading…
Francis Howell tax rate going up
The Francis Howell Board of Education voted 4-3 Thursday to approve the school district's 2011 property tax rate of $5.1852 per $100 assessed valuation, up from the 2010 rate of $5.0008.
Sep 19, 2011 | 7:15 am | Loading…
Wentzville school board OKs plan for new high school
The site plan for the Wentzville School District's third high school calls for the building and stadium to be centrally located on the property, thereby minimizing the impact on neighboring subdivisions.
Sep 16, 2011 | 1:13 pm | Loading…
Volunteers help ready Barat Academy at new address
The hallways were filled with supplies and file cabinets and the walls needed a coat of paint. At a glance last week, Barat Academy didn't look like a school that will be ready to open Aug. 31.
Aug 22, 2011 | 7:09 pm | Loading…
Wentzville schools lead county in enrollment growth
The Wentzville School District is serving nearly 600 more students than it did last year.
Aug 22, 2011 | 6:10 pm | Loading…
Fort Zumwalt sets priorities for school year
The Fort Zumwalt Board of Education has a new "to do" list of its own for the 2011-12 school year.
Aug 22, 2011 | 4:13 pm | Loading…
Campus notes for Aug. 24
The Fort Zumwalt School District is scheduling screening appointments for children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2012. Early screening is beneficial toward preparing children for kindergarten.Â
Aug 22, 2011 | 2:21 pm | Loading…
Francis Howell adds three teaching positions
Six months after the Francis Howell Board of Education was prepared to cut as many as 65 teaching positions, the district is now hiring teachers.
Aug 22, 2011 | 1:34 pm | Loading…
SCC names finalists in presidential search
The six finalists vying to become the next president of St. Charles Community College include two candidates with ties to the St. Louis area.
Aug 22, 2011 | 12:23 pm | Loading…
St. Charles County's ACT scores top state's average
Students in St. Charles County's five school districts scored above the state and national averages on the 2011 American College Test (ACT).
Aug 19, 2011 | 5:46 pm | Loading…
St. Charles County schools score high on state report
The report card is in for Missouri schools, and five St. Charles County school districts passed with flying colors.
Aug 19, 2011 | 12:34 pm | Loading…
SCC narrows presidential search to six finalists
First there were four, then there were three, now there are six finalists in the search for a new president of St. Charles Community College.
Aug 17, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
The Art & Science of Scheduling Classes
"Sometimes it seems like colleges are conspiring to keep kids in school longer," lamented a local parent. Her older daughter graduated from a publi…
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