KHS alumni share stories of sexual abuse
Molly Higgins, print editor
August 22, 2020
The Kirkwood High School Alumni Facebook group exploded with shares, comments and outrage. Katie Pappageorge, 1999 KHS graduate, began the conversation on July 7 by sharing a haunting story – her experience as a victim of sexual abuse by a former KHS teacher, who will remain unnamed as they have not...
How e-learning has affected teachers and students
Maya Kim, features writer
May 19, 2020
March 13, 2020. This Friday wasn’t categorized by scares, screams or gore — but it was the final day before a frightening reality for KSD students began: the end of normalcy. This was the last day students physically walked onto campus for the 2019-2020 school year. Since then, it has been announc...
Missouri schools move to e-learning for the remainder of the year
Emma Lingo, editor-in-chief
April 9, 2020
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.
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. ...
KHS discusses action plan for coronavirus
Emma Lingo, editor-in-chief
March 11, 2020
The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a pandemic Wednesday, March 11. After a confirmed case in St. Louis and multiple St. Louis high schools such as Villa Duchesne, Oak Hill School and New City School shut down in an effort to stop the spread of the virus, KHS began to discuss...
KHS roof tour
Jack Anderson and Naomi Thomson
March 11, 2020
Watch as Mike Wade, KHS sophomore principal, gives TKC an exclusive tour of the many sections to KHS' roof. Students are reminded that any unauthorized access to the roof is illegal and can lead to punishment from the school and local law enforcement. ...
Call Ed: The case for finals
February 11, 2020
Final exams have always been used in higher education to test for overall understanding of course content. But each year the testing season raises controversy. The grades on these crucial exams have the potential to significantly sway a cumulative grade that a student has earned over the course of the ...
Places to study during finals week
Sophie Chappell, web editor
December 19, 2019
It’s the most stressful time of year, again. I understand how unappealing that AP Psych packet looks when it’s sitting on your desk, but what about if it was next to a pot of tea and scones at a coffee shop? Sometimes, where you study is just as important as how motivated you are to do the work. He...
No school on Monday, Dec. 16
Sophie Chappell, web editor
December 15, 2019
As of 7:30 pm, KHS announced that there will be no school tomorrow due to inclement weather. KSD is watching the weather for Tuesday. Sleep in and enjoy the day off!
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