FAFSA Completions Down In MO: How St. Charles Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for St. Charles area high schools.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on St. Charles Patch.

St. Charles Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for St. Charles area high schools.

In St. Charles Area, Share Of College Grads Rises

The percentage of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. Here's how it’s changed in Saint Charles County.

Francis Howell School District Receives Prestigious Honor

Hundreds of school districts were recognized for increasing access to Advanced Placement programs for “underrepresented students.”

St. Charles School Calendar 2018-19: First Day Of School, More

When's the first day of school in St. Charles? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.

School Segregation In Saint Charles: What The Data Shows

Using zoning policies, districts can decrease racial segregation at their schools. Some argue they don’t go far enough.

Man In Custody After Teacher Shot Near Francis Howell High

A man is in custody in connection with the shooting of a teacher after a tent was spotted in the woods near Francis Howell High School.

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.

Duchesne High School Hosts Food Truck Fling

Food Truck Fling will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 26.

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.

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.

Community Night Brings Groups to Schools

Girl and boy scout troops, local sports teams and churches set up booths for first community night at Jefferson Intermediate.

Mental Health Training For Teachers Proposed to Improve School Safety

A St. Charles County taskforce looked at the readiness of local schools to respond to violence in schools.

St. Charles School District to Focus on Attendance in 2013

St. Charles School District Superintendent Jeff Marion talks about the district's newest state accountability score.

St. Charles School District is Accredited Under New System

St. Charles School District received 86.8 percent of points available under the new accountability system. Districts must score 70 percent or higher to be accredited and 90 percent or higher to be accredited with distinction.

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.

Did You Know? A Look At Missouri Education Requirements

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

Student Transfers: How Many In St. Charles Schools?

A handful of students have asked to transfer into St. Charles and Orchard Farm School Districts.

Transfers to Francis Howell Prepare for Start of School Year

St. Charles Schools Get Upgrades Over the Summer

Check out eight improvements to local schools that happened over the summer.

Ask the Patch Pro: Local Montessorian Answers Questions about Education and Parenting

Patch is teaming up with Paul Gutting, executive director at Campbell Montessori School, to get your questions answered this Wednesday.

School Starts Aug. 14 for St. Charles School District Students

Students head back to class on Aug. 14, 2013.

St. Charles Participates in Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

Clothing, school supplies and computers are eligible for a state sales tax break and from a local sales tax break in participating cities Aug. 2-4.

Francis Howell Addresses Potential Normandy Student Transfers

Many questions were raised about how the district will handle the influx of students. Few will be answered until just before the first day of school, which for students in the Francis Howell district is Aug. 8.

Null Elementary Recognized for Bus Behavior Program

Best Bus recognizes and supports positive and safe bus behavior for elementary students in grades kindergarten through fourth.

When Are Graduation Ceremonies for St. Charles, Francis Howell, Duchesne High Schools?

It's cap and gown time—post your grad's photo here and tell him or her how proud you are!

DWI Demo is Reminder for Young Drivers During Prom Season

The demonstration was held on the parking lot of St. Charles West High School.

Op-Ed: Closing St. Charles High School Would 'Only Cost More Money'

Neither St. Charles School District high school has the capacity to accommodate students from both schools if the district wanted to continue to offer the same level of education, analysts said.

St. Charles School Board Votes to Raise Lunch Prices

The St. Charles School Board also voted to approve summer projects such as restroom renovations, leak repairs and Asbestos removal.

Rapper Nelly Coming to St. Charles

Famous St. Louis rapper Nelly will present this year's Black and White Ball scholarships at Lindenwood University today on the college's St. Charles campus.

State Rep. Spencer Fired From Howell North Teaching Job

Bryan Spencer, a teacher with the Francis Howell School District for more than 20 years, was fired this week by the district's board of education. Spencer says the termination is politically-charged and is planning to sue.

Towers, Malone Win St. Charles School Board; Incumbents Win Francis Howell

Voters pick one incumbent and one newcomer to St. Charles School Board; voters in Francis Howell keep on the incumbents.

Track Monday's School Closings in St. Charles County

Patch is partnering with Fox2 to bring you a list of school closings for March 25 after a major winter storm rolled through the area Sunday.

Lindenwood, SCC to Open Nursing and Allied Health School

Colleges partner to open a Center for Nursing and Allied Health Sciences at the former Barat Academy building in Dardenne Prairie. Lindenwood will offer an RN to BSN completion degree starting in the fall.

Students Raise Money for Three AEDs for Local Schools

Katelynn Houghton's brother died of sudden cardiac arrest while at school. She was motivated to try to get one in her school's gymnasium.

Consolidating High Schools Could Cost $9 to $13 Million

Analysis shows that the district would have to add on to one high school to accomodate all of the district high school students.

St. Charles School District May Offer Early Retirement Incentive

Teachers with 20 years experience could get $21,000 lump sum payment for retiring.

Lindenwood Hosting Bone Marrow Donor Drive for Student With Rare Blood Disorder

Event is being held in honor of student Sean Murray and his family members who have a rare blood disorder.