Breaking News: Coronavirus in Kirkwood
Amelia Hurley, features + in-depth editor
March 30, 2020
A fourth grade student at Keysor Elementary was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Friday, March 27. After returning from a trip to London over spring break, the student developed a 100.9-degree fever for over 24 hours, which led the family to get tested at the Chesterfield Mercy drive-through clinic. The stu...
E-Learning cannot hurt prior grades, and other online learning updates
Olivia Silvey and Kate Schreiber
March 26, 2020
As KSD transitions to online school, the administration decided that grades received during this period of “e-Learning” can only help, not hurt, students’ overall class grades. In a document outlining these grading instructions, teachers are instructed to put all online grades into a certain e-...
COVID-19 update: School cancelation, grading changes, event changes and more
Emma Lingo, editor-in-chief
March 23, 2020
As of March 23, KSD has officially closed until Wednesday, April 22. TKC spoke with KHS Principal Michael Havener about updates. Food provisions Until school resumes, students and families that qualify for free and reduced lunches can pick up meals from KHS and Nipher Middle School; meals wi...
St. Louis stay at home order Monday, KHS item pickup
Olivia Silvey, opinions writer
March 21, 2020
Residents of St. Louis City and County will be under a mandatory stay at home order effective Monday, March 23, announced Mayor Lyda Krewson and County Executive Sam Page Saturday, March 21. Basic needs such as visits to the grocery store and the pharmacy, as well as walking in public parks, will still be allowed. ...
COVID-19 impacts AP exams and statewide tests
Kate Schreiber and Olivia Silvey
March 20, 2020
The College Board announced Advanced Placement (AP) exams will take place online for the 2019-2020 school year due to COVID-19. The College Board stated on their website Friday, March 20 that students will be able to take a 45-minute test at home through any device, including phones. Exams will only test over content that was covered by early March. Th...
COVID-19 update: First death in Missouri, and news for local business
Kate Schreiber and Lily Bartin
March 19, 2020
St. Louis City announced its first case of coronavirus after a St. Louis University (SLU) student that came back from abroad tested positive. An employee of the Wuller Hall building on the SLU campus has also been tested for COVID-19 and is still awaiting results. Additionally, Mayor Lyda Krewson announced a ...
Online school to begin Thursday, March 26
Lydia Cohen, Kate Schreiber, and Olivia Silvey
March 16, 2020
In an email to TKC, Dr. Michele Condon, KSD superintendent, outlined further steps the district will take to ensure stability and health in the coming weeks. There will be two “snow days” on March 24 and 25 to give teachers time to prepare their classes. Online school is scheduled to begin Thursday,...
Spring break, basketball championships and more affected by coronavirus
March 16, 2020
Seaside Beach, popular Florida spring break destination for Kirkwood families and students, will close to the public March 16 at 5 p.m. Many people have continued their vacation plans even with strong recommendations against travel and social events. Celebrities such as Ariana Grande are making calls ...
Missouri governor declares state of emergency in response to COVID-19
Olivia Silvey and Kate Schreiber
March 13, 2020
Missouri Governor Mike Parson declared a state of emergency at a press conference Friday, March 13. He spoke and then took questions from the press for around 20 minutes about changes in state funding regarding the virus as well as testing, public schools and future state actions. SCHOOLS ...
KSD announces action plan for coronavirus
Sophie Chappell, web editor
March 12, 2020
Dr. Michelle Condon, KSD superintendent, sent an email showcasing the school district’s plan in response to COVID-19 at 6 p.m. As of now, KSD will resume school Tuesday, March 24. KSD advises families to contact the school office if plans have been made to travel outside the U.S., since it is consider...
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