COVID-19 and class of 2020: delayed graduation, canceled finals and grade freezes
Emma Lingo, editor-in-chief
5 hours ago
Dr. Michael Havener, KHS principal, sent out a letter confirming that school has been canceled for the rest of the year Apil 10. In addition, it was announced graduation will not take place May 9, and the school has reserved June 20 and July 11 as backup dates at Chaifetz Arena. The decision was also made to not have senior finals. For th...
Missouri schools move to e-learning for the remainder of the year
Emma Lingo, editor-in-chief
23 hours ago
Gov. Mike Parson announce all schools in Missouri will move to e-learning for the rest of the year as of April 9. Michael Havener, KHS principal, will send out more information specific to KHS tomorrow April 10.
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...
The 1619 Project
Emma Lingo, Maddie Meyers, Malcia Greene, Kiden-Aloyse Smith, Rachel Finan, and Charlotte Heinrich
March 27, 2020
"The 1619 Project is an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine that began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very cen...
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 ...
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