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Estimated at $31.4 million, the Simon Athletic complex being built at Principia includes a high-performance athletic training field house, an expansive lighted baseball field, and several top-of-the-line multi-purpose fields.

Two local teachers--Lisa Shipley and Julie Haddock--were awarded Inspiring Teacher award.

Dr. Daniel Zepp has been selected as De Smet Jesuit High’s next president. Zepp will begin his tenure on July 1.

St. Joseph’s Academy senior Bella Buebendorf was announced as the school’s first “CSJ Justice for the Dear Neighbor Award” recipient.

Westminster Christian Academy’s student newspaper, 800News - The Wildcat Roar, was recognized nationally as one of only 15 school newspapers during the fall semester to achieve the Distinguished Site Distinction by School Newspapers Online.

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes announced the launch of its 2021 awards. The online application system opened this month and submissions are due by April 15 and the winners will be announced in September.

“Father Ralph”, as he is affectionately known among the Chaminade community, has served in the role of president for more than 30 years.

Five students in the readership area have been named semifinalists in the Coca-Cola Scholars program. Coca-Cola scholars receive a $20,000 scholarship for college and attend a leadership development institute and awards banquet at the company's Atlanta headquarters over the summer.

Saint Louis Priory junior Peter Sumner was named the winner of the VFW Voice of Democracy audio-essay program in the Missouri VFW’s 12th district (St. Louis metro).

More than 100 local educators were recognized by Emerson’s 31st annual Excellence in Teaching Awards program. The award recognizes classroom instructors, selected by their schools’ administrators, for their accomplishments and dedication to their students and the teaching profession.