Private Schools

St. Joseph students, Julia, Addie, Jasmine and Alyssa were selected to attend the prestigious Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar.

MICDS first-grader Nora Lurk was champion in her class at The Kirkwood Show at the National Equestrian Center.

Students at Rossman School placed first among fourth, fifth and sixth graders in the 2020 National Geography Challenge.

Visitation Academy teacher Heather Essig was named the 2020 recipient of the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA) for the state of Missouri through the National Association of Biology Teachers.

Five new members join the De Smet Jesuit High staff this fall.

Students from kindergarten to 12th grade showcased their Chinese language skills while engaging in friendly competition at the Webster University Confucius Institute's 12th Annual Chinese Bridge Competition. Three local students place high in the competition.

In total, more than 24,000 students receive special education services or technical education from the Special School District, which will be operating virtual this fall alongside Rockwood and Parkway.

St. John School in Ellisville named Doug Mauss as its executive director on July 1, which is a new role at the school.

The Fabulous Fox Theatre will broadcast its 10th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition, produced by the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation, on Nine PBS at 8 p.m. on Aug. 10.

Chip Clatto has been named the new principal at Barat Academy