Ally Ortmann, associate editor
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The Enterprise Center has implemented a new clear bag policy in an attempt to increase visitor safety.
September 15, 2019
The Raptor Visitor Management System was implemented throughout KSD Sept. 3. The system will now require visitors to present a state issued ID when signing in.
September 1, 2019
In this preview, take a look inside the KHS fall play "Blood at the Root," premiering October 10-12.
August 30, 2019
In light of school districts, states, and countries reevaluate their policies about a phone's place in the classroom, this piece examines KHS' unchanging phone policy.
Emma Patt, entertainment writer
September 17, 2019 • No Comments
Some students have compared KHS to a bubble, with everything in one place. But with the community being as condensed as it is, what do people think of KHS from outside the bubble?
August 31, 2019
Levi, a 9-month-old Rough Collie, is a dog. However, his purpose strays far from merely chasing a ball—Levi is training to be a service dog.
August 29, 2019
The french department took part in the FRAME program this summer which sent 20 KHS students over to Lyon, France for a week for the ultimate summer vacation.
August 26, 2019
The KHS Spanish department hosted an exchange program for students to travel and volunteer in Mexico. The Kirkwood Call goes in depth and covers the trip.
Wolfgang Frick, design editor
September 10, 2019
The media likes to say that Obama's record was scandal-free. It wasn't. Here are a few of his most prominent failures.
September 2, 2019
The Amazon rainforest isn't actually Earth's lungs, and it's not in any imminent danger. So why is everyone outraged?
August 26, 2019
When it comes to one’s true feelings for me, there’s only one form of communication I trust: body language.
August 19, 2019
The U.S. women's national soccer team won the 2019 World Cup and it is more successful than its male counterparts, but there is a huge pay disparity.
Catherine Butler, copy editor
September 10, 2019 • No Comments
Remember watching your favorite DCOMs back in elementary school (or last week)? Now, you can find out which of these classics matches your personality.
How to Become an Instagram Influencer
August 29, 2019
Only 500 followers? You've got to be kidding me. Now is your chance for fame, and don't let it slip through your thumbs. Here is how to become an Instagram Influencer...
August 27, 2019
From its popular radio hits to its emotional slow jams, here's a review of explosive and culture-changing rapper, Tyler, The Creator's, fifth studio album.
“47 Meters Down: Uncaged” Review
August 20, 2019
“47 Meters Down: Uncaged” was quite possibly the worst shark movie I’ve ever seen, and it has a lot of competition, considering “Sharknado” 1-6 exist.
Tom Mueller and Hayden Davidson
September 16, 2019
KHS varsity football lost their home opener against Marquette 42-23 on Sept. 13. Find out how the game unfolded here.
Sept. 6 Game Recap: Francis Howell 24, Kirkwood 14
September 8, 2019
KHS varsity football endured their first loss of the season at the hands of Francis Howell Sept. 6. Read about the biggest moments in this breakdown of the second game of the season.
Aug. 31 Game Recap: Kirkwood 61, Jefferson City 35
September 1, 2019
KHS's varsity football team traveled to Jefferson City for the first game of the year Aug. 31 and brought home a 61-35 victory. Read about the game's highlights and biggest contributors here.
10 teams, 10 stories: Fall Sports
August 22, 2019
TKC spoke with a leader from each of the 10 varsity fall sports teams. Read here to find out what they had to say about their upcoming seasons.
Celia Bergman, archives editor
1 minute ago
Students recreated old pictures from previous Pioneer yearbooks pulled from the journalism archives. The archives house yearbooks dating all the way back to 1938 and preserve the history of KHS.
September 16, 2019
Check out this photo gallery to see what the average high school study session looks like.
Photo Gallery: Kirkwood falls to Francis Howell in varsity football
September 9, 2019
Check out this photo gallery to see Kirkwood play Francis Howell in varsity football.
Girls Volleyball Photo Gallery
September 9, 2019
Kirkwood Girls Volleyball played Ursuline Academy on Thursday, September 5th. Kirkwood beat Ursuline 2-0.