Private Schools

Students at MICDS [Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School] formed a human “Turkey Train” during a special all-school Thanksgiving assembly on Monday, Nov. 25.

Ameren Corporation's Skilled Craft Education Program partnered with South Tech High to provide a real-world learning experience.

More than 100 local educators were honored during Emerson’s 30th annual Excellence in Teaching Awards ceremony on Nov.17 at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Clayton. The event recognizes classroom instructors, selected by their schools’ administrators, for their accomplishments and dedication to their students and the teaching profession.

From over 93,000 applicants, 1,928 students were selected as 2020 Coca-Cola Scholar semifinalists. Of the 30 Missouri semifinalists, five are represented from our readership area.

Chesterfield resident Pooja Marwah recently was surprised by Chancellor Dr. Angie Besendorfer with a $2,000 Legacy scholarship to WGU Missouri.

Students collected approximately 35,000 items to benefit Westminster’s Faith in Action partner agencies this year.

Kirk Day School partnered with One Heart Family Ministries this year by hosting a Pajama Day Fundraiser benefiting the organization. One Heart Family Ministry supports families during the foster care process.

Kirk Day School students raised over $54,000 through the school’s unique fall fundraiser.

As a Westminster Christian Academy freshman, Abby Johler discovered a passion for film making in Han Kim’s video storytelling class. After asking Kim where she could learn more, he guided her to a summer film festival, the Force for Good Film Festival.

Visitation academy juniors Elizabeth Craig and Kirti Madhu were selected to be on the National Association’s Ambassador Board for Girl Talk, Inc.