Call Ed: Board, you have failed us
8 hours ago
Since March 13, KSD students have operated according to our Board of Education’s decisions regarding our education in the pandemic. From the announcement of online school on March 26, to the closure of the district until July 1 and our current status as an all-virtual learning environment, learning-...
Call Ed: Joe knows
October 22, 2020
Casting a vote is not equivalent to marriage. You’re not looking for a long-term partner, where you can afford to have the highest standards when reviewing their basic beliefs, their accomplishments and even their hair. In our political system, you must choose only your biggest, brightest priorities a...
Tentative plans for KHS return to on-campus learning
October 18, 2020
Dr. David Ulrich, KSD superintendent, announced the administration is planning a return for high school students during a Board of Education meeting Monday, Oct. 12. Ulrich said he would be meeting with Dr. Michael Havener, KHS principal, and his team to discuss engaging a return plan by Monday, Nov. 9. Information reg...
Fighting boredom during a pandemic
Rachel Finan, health + wellness editor
October 15, 2020
The autumn shades of orange and red have begun to speckle the leaves throughout Kirkwood, but the boredom of a six-month pandemic can take the fun right out of pumpkin spice and seasonal candles. Fall festivities may not be the usual traditions during social distancing, but here are some ways to break...
BOE approves middle school plan, superintendent sets high school return goal for Nov. 9
Kate Schreiber, features + in-depth editor
October 12, 2020
The KSD Board of Education voted to approve Superintendent Dr. David Ulrich’s recommendation for the middle school re-entry plan at a specially scheduled meeting Monday, Oct. 12. The plan gives all middle school students the choice to return to in-person learning. Students will attend school from the sta...
Call Ed: Opportunity Trumps dependency
October 7, 2020
Due to the relevance of this election, TKC has decided to include the dissenting staff opinion (9/65) to give all students a voice. A representative democracy only works when the republic’s citizens actively participate in their government. The most vital way American citizens do this is through voting for ...
KHS announces cancellation of friendship dance
October 6, 2020
The annual Friendship Dance between KHS and Webster Groves High School (WGHS) has been cancelled, according to an email sent by Dr. Micheal Havener, KHS principal, and WGHS principal Matt Irvin. The dance was originally scheduled for Nov. 7 at KHS. According to the email, the friendship dance was cancel...
Photo Gallery: virtual learning told through photos
Annie George, photographer
September 28, 2020
Virtual learning has brought on a major change to our everyday lives. Being stuck at home, learning through a screen has caused many problems for students, parents and staff. "I am very thankful that we have the tech that we do," says Cindy Koehler, KHS French Teacher. "But like I have said, this...
Photo Gallery: varsity pommie practice
De Lila Green, photo editor
September 27, 2020
Practicing for any sport is difficult with COVID-19 restrictions, but for the varsity pommie team it is extra challenging. For them, it was a given that they would not have any crowds to perform to, yet the pommies still practice every Tuesday and Thursday and learn new dances. Some, like Ella Legear,...
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