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 Ellard (Cora Donaldson, sophomore) teaching Charlie (Tristan Pysar, junior) new words.

The foreigner

Grayci Branam, news writer December 12, 2023

KHS’s dark comedy play, The Foreigner, premiered Nov. 30, with sold-out crowds on Nov. 31 and Dec. 1. The play is about a shy science fiction editor, Charlie, who is brought to a cabin in Atlanta, Georgia,...

Here are the most recent updates of the construction that is taking place. 

KHS construction updates

Sanchan Khanuja, opinions writer December 5, 2023

Since the start of the 2023 school year, KHS has been undergoing a number of construction projects, some of which are interfering with students’ daily lives. Previously, there has not been a clear or...

A silhouetted skyline is burning as a plane drops bombs from the sky.

U.S. involvement in Israel vs Hamas

Grayci Branam, news writer December 5, 2023

After Israel declared war on Hamas, President Joe Biden made a clear stance on where the U.S. stands. Hamas is an Islamic militant movement and one of the Palestinian territories’ two major political...

Signs of protest at the Writers Guild of America strike.

In the writer’s room

Kiley Huang, features writer November 10, 2023

The sweltering summer heat was no friend to the group gathered outside Warner Bros. Studios. The trees provided little shade as hundreds of people marched across the concrete while news outlets watched...

As Halloween approaches, prepare for a night filled with thrills and fun.

Spooky sights and community delights

Chloe Popp, news writer October 28, 2023

As Halloween approaches, prepare for a night filled with thrills and fun. From decorations to costumes, the streets of Kirkwood turn into a spooky sight making everyone, young and old, smile. Some people...

A student stands in a crowded hallway with sick students and germs all around.

Covid making a comeback

Grayci Branam, News writer October 6, 2023

COVID-19 cases are on the rise yet again, with a daily average of 201 COVID-related hospital admissions in Missouri since Sept. 23, according to the New York Times. Patients with COVID-19 are now taking...

Tax hearing, Sept. 18

Tax hearing, Sept. 18

Ava McGovern and Emery Bowman September 27, 2023

The Kirkwood School District Board of Education met at Robinson Elementary to discuss taxes, priority goals concerning community engagement, and waivers included with the boundary adjustments on Monday,...

BOE discusses community engagement, taxes, and boundary adjustment waivers

Ava McGovern and Emery Bowman September 7, 2023

The Kirkwood School District Board of Education met at Robinson Elementary to discuss taxes, priority goals concerning community engagement, and waivers included with the boundary adjustments on Monday,...

The crowded Social Studies hall at the end of the day.

Traffic troubles

Millie Reithel, features staff August 28, 2023

Picture this; you’ve got to go from the Math building all the way to the English building, and with all the construction you take the unnecessarily long route through the Social Studies hallway. To make...

KHS Principal Dr. Mike Havener announced his retirement effective at the end of the school year Oct. 14.

Counting the days

Ian Reno, news editor April 21, 2023

So much time, but no idea what to do with it. After 29 years at KSD, Dr. Mike Havener will retire on July 1, 2023, having been a business teacher, an assistant principal, the assistant superintendent of...

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