College Financial Aid Applications In Kirkwood Area: Compare To MO

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Leadership/Board Briefs Of Special School District Of St. Louis County

Agenda items are linked, where applicable, to the meeting items on BoardDocs. Official meeting minutes will be posted on BoardDocs.

A Science Identity: A Cohort Of University Of Missouri-St. Louis Doctoral Graduates Benefits Science Education

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University Of Missouri-St. Louis: Infographic: College Of Education's Impact By The Numbers

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University Of Missouri-St. Louis Grad Hunter Campbell Headed To UMKC Medical School With Early Acceptance

The village, a suburb of Hillsboro, is that small.

Recognize Your 2021 Graduate On Kirkwood Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Kirkwood Patch.

FAFSA Completions Down In MO: How Kirkwood Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Kirkwood area high schools.

Kirkwood Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The share of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been rising in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in St. Louis County.

University Of Missouri-St. Louis: PhD Alieu Sanneh Gets A ‘Lifeline’ To Achieve His Dreams At UMSL

As a boy, Alieu Sanneh was incensed watching his parents toil for little money in The Gambia.

University Of Missouri-St. Louis: Jennifer Fisher Wins Missouri Art Education Association Art Educator Of The Year

Jennifer Fisher opened the envelope from the Missouri Art Education Association last month and felt a rush of excitement.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Keysor Named Blue Ribbon School

The national recognition was announced Tuesday for Keysor Elementary in the Kirkwood School District.

First-Grade Girl Bullied Over Star Wars Thermos

Why should a child be afraid to go to school because of what's in her lunchbox?

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Five Kirkwood-Area Students Make National Merit Semifinals

Students from Kirkwood High and Vianney are in the running for a National Merit scholarship.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

School Playground Closed After Worker Drops Bottle of Pills

A daycare worker accidentally dropped a medicine bottle in the play area at a Kirkwood school, KMOV reports.

Kirkwood School District Scores High in State System

See how Kirkwood schools compared with other area districts.

Kirkwood High Will Get Building Improvements

The Kirkwood School Board approved plans this week for enhancement projects at the high school.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Riverview Gardens Transfers Will Ride First Student Buses To Kirkwood, Mehlville Schools

With the first day of school at Mehlville on Thursday, and Kirkwood next Tuesday, the School Board faced a tight deadline to establish how its students would be transported to the district's chosen accredited alternative schools.

All Student Transfers Have Been Placed, CSD Says

Final numbers have not yet been released, but Cooperating School Districts said all students requesting transfers are placed for the school year.

Police Beef Up Patrols, Enforcement For Back-to-School

As kids head back to class across St. Louis County, police are taking to the streets to keep students as safe as possible. Plus, parents are advised to check for sex offenders in the area and near the bus stop.

ACLU: It’s Unconstitutional for Kirkwood, Mehlville to Limit Transfer Student Acceptance

The group sent letters to Kirkwood and Mehlville School superintendents on Friday, stating that if the districts don’t have space, need to make some for students..

Back to School! Five Reasons To Look Forward To The New School Year

The beginning of the school year means the start of class, homework, tests and grades, but there's also a whole list of things for Kirkwood students to look forward to!

Did You Know? A Look At Missouri Education Requirements

What are Kirkwood area students required to learn? As the 2013-14 school year draws near check out Missouri's education requirements, which have recently come under the spotlight with student transfers.

When Does School Start in Kirkwood?

The start of school is just around the corner. Find out when area schools kick off the 2013-2014 school year.

Kirkwood Transfer Students Info Meeting Tuesday

An informational meeting regarding transferring students from unaccredited districts to Kirkwood is scheduled for Tuesday night.

CSD On School Transfers: "We have room for everybody"

The process of finding new school districts transferring out of the unaccredited Riverview Gardens and Normandy districts stretched into the weekend.

Missouri Tax Free Weekend Begins Friday Aug. 2

Here are five things you should know if you are heading out this weekend to buy school supplies, clothing or electronics as the kids in and around Kirkwood head back to school.

Kirkwood Chosen as Second Option For Riverview Gardens Transfer Students

The Kirkwood School District has become another option after Mehlville for Riverview Gardens students wanting to transfer.

Kirkwood School District Seeks Millions in Funding For Renovation Projects

The Webster School District may borrow more than $4 million from expected bond revenue to complete three renovation projects.

Greentree Book Donations Benefit Kirkwood Band Members

Drop off your books at the Kirkwood Train Station starting today. Proceeds benefit the Kirkwood School District instrumental music program.

School Bus Safety: How Does Your District Stack Up?

The Missouri State Highway Patrol recently released the results of its 2013 annual school bus inspection program.

Superintendent Will Recommend Interim Band Director for Kirkwood High

Former band director Jason Rekittke resigned earlier this week over inappropriate conduct with a student.

Kirkwood High Band Director Reportedly Resigns Over Inappropriate Conduct with Student

FOX2 reports Kirkwood High School Band Director Jason Rekittke resigned Monday, however, police say it does not appear a crime was committed and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Project IDEA Launches at Kirkwood's Keysor Elementary

After four years from concept to reality, the project opened as a community outdoor space this week.

Upcoming Graduation Ceremonies in Kirkwood

Students are getting ready to graduate from high schools and universities in the Kirkwood area.