Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

Upmeyer has been lifting since the fifth grade and is currently training to qualify for a team composed of the top 10 men ages 18 to 21 in the U.S.

George Upmeyer

Lila Shepard, managing editor May 10, 2023

Not attending college George Upmeyer, senior, is not going to college. Instead, he has decided to continue lifting, practice woodworking and shadow real estate agents.  “I hate school,” Upmeyer...

Pioneer Bakery is right in the middle of Downtown Kirkwood and perfect for when you dont have an overwhelming amount of homework.

Best places to do homework

Elizabeth Niedringhaus, entertainment editor March 14, 2023

Panera  Wi-Fi speed - 6/10 Snacks - 8/10 Atmosphere - 7/10 Hours: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Panera is always a reliable go-to study spot. They never disappoint me, and always have free Wi-Fi....

The fall 2022 benchmark data showed that seventh and eighth grade literacy had increased.

BOE discusses middle school “strategic plan update” and curriculum changes

Ava McGovern and Bo Maney January 17, 2023

During the KSD Board of Education held a meeting at Keating theater, Jan. 9, the KSD middle schools shared the fall 2022 middle school benchmarks. They showed how there had been a rise in students' math...

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.

A better plan for learning

Natalie Bednarski, news writer November 17, 2022

Selma Dahms has dealt with a learning disability her whole life.  Dahms, junior, said she was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD in early elementary school. She said getting this diagnosis helped her receive...

Construction continues at KHS for necessary security improvements. Construction will continue until October of 2023.

Construction at KHS

Anna Kaiser, entertainment writer September 29, 2022

Big changes have been happening on the KHS campus, and for most people are in the dark as to what is being done. The construction is on Dougherty Ferry, specifically between the language and math buildings....

As fall sports begin on campus, expect more nights like this as your Pioneers compete.

Fall sports preview

Kinley Bokermann, editor-in-chief August 23, 2022

  With the start of school comes the start of KHS fall sports. After many months of preparation, TKC spoke with a senior athlete from each sport about their upcoming season. Included are the first...

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