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The Kirkwood Call

Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

Dr. Mike Havener announced his retirement on Oct. 14 after 12 years employed as KHS principal.

Q/A with Dr. Ulrich on hiring new KHS principal

Ian Reno, news editor January 18, 2023

Q: Do you choose the candidate for principal that is brought to the board of education? A: “It is my decision, however, it’s important for me to say that [the district] is committed to a process,...

In Sept. of 2022, the BOE voted to reduce the incentive plan for retiring teachers by more than half.

BOE cuts incentives for retiring teachers

Khadija Khan, copy editor January 13, 2023

At the beginning of the school year, the Kirkwood Board of Education (BOE) voted to approve KSD's recommendation to reduce the incentive package for retiring teachers. According to the KSD handbook, this...

2023 will be a fun filled year with many events to look forward to.

A (fun) to-do list for 2023

Nicholas Copeland, sports writer January 9, 2023

2023 is finally here. It will be an eventful year with a new Hunger Games movie, Taylor Swift tour and an international tournament for soccer and baseball. Here is one event that you can look forward to...

Halloween adventures through art, art by David Gaither

Top five art visuals of 2022

Maya Rubin and Audrey Turley December 31, 2022

The Kirkwood Call art staff works throughout the school year to create their own individual art pieces to enhance TKC's stories. Here are The Kirkwood Calls top five art pieces of 2022.   ...

Since pumpkin spice products are now in season, here is a review of some of these fall-themed grocery items.

Top five entertainment stories of 2022

TKC Staff December 30, 2022

'Tis the season... for pumpkin spice - Sim Khanuja Biggest red flag: Country music - Kinley Bokermann A new look at old clothes - Anna Newland and Elizabeth Niedringhaus Five things to look...

On Thursday, Nov. 24, the Kirkwood Pioneers look to cap off their season with their ninth straight win against the Webster Groves Statesmen at Moss Field.

Top five sports stories of 2022

TKC Staff December 29, 2022

This year was full of sport-filled events, from the annual Turkey Day game to the Men's FIFA World Cup. TKC did not shy away from covering, as well as voicing their opinions on various activities in the...

Pommies have been told to “make it work” when trying to fit into a uniform made for a different body.

Top five opinions stories of 2022

TKC Staff December 27, 2022

Everyone has an opinion about something, whether it's controversial or not. Here are the 2022 top five opinions stories on the TKC website.     Call Ed: Mind over Matter - TKC staff Everyone's...

Top five news stories of 2022

Top five news stories of 2022

TKC Staff December 26, 2022

From an execution, to incident reports, to a visit from the governor. There was a lot of news in 2022. Here is a list of the top five news stories from TKC this year. Prop R: overcrowding &...

The Kirkwood Varsity Poms team strikes a final pose at the end of their pep rally dance.

Top five photos of 2022

TKC Staff December 23, 2022

Throughout 2022, TKC's photo staff has expanded their photography skills and worked hard to provide visuals to accompany TKC's stories and galleries. Here are the top five photos of the year.

Selma Dahms, junior, said she was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia in early elementary school.

Top five features stories of 2022

TKC Staff December 22, 2022

TKC believes everyone has a story, and our staff is here to tell them. From honest accounts of daily struggle, to inspirational stories of those who never give up on their goals, here are the top five...

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