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The Kirkwood Call

Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

Recent technology restrictions are making it difficult for students to connect to outside WiFi networks on their KSD laptops.

SAT scaries

Megan Snyder, web editor October 24, 2025

With racing hearts and sweaty palms, nine KHS students arrive at Principia High School (PHS) on Aug. 23 to take the SAT. After weeks of study and preparation, the students feel nervous but ready for what’s...

Photo courtesy of Brigid DiGiusto.

Workin’ nine to five

Megan Snyder, web editor August 26, 2025

Summer: the days spent relaxing under the scorching sun, ice-cold drink in hand and coconut tanning oil slathered over your skin. Or perhaps, long mornings and late nights of trudging around the park and...

Senior profile: Bridget Feltmann

Senior profile: Bridget Feltmann

Megan Snyder, features writer May 2, 2025

College: University of Missouri, Kansas City Major: Dance  As Bridget Feltmann, senior, runs to center stage, bright lights illuminate her tutu and reflect her tiara’s rhinestones, making them...

The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics reported the most commonly used method among teens remained the condom (97% of teen females), followed by withdrawal (60%) and the pill (56%).

Busting the myth

Megan Snyder, features writer April 15, 2025

“Don’t have sex, or you will get pregnant and die. Just don’t do it. Promise?” Coach Carr says, standing in front of a chalkboard reading “Safe Sex.” A moment later he reaches down, grabbing...

Spencer's Grill has reopened after a brief closing.

KHS takes on Spencer’s grill

Megan Snyder, features writer March 3, 2025

With the reopening of Spencer’s Grill under the ownership of Meredith Shadwick, KHS alumna, and Micheal Shadwick, KHS students and staff are responding differently to the various changes made. While...

The clock on the Spencer's Grill sign is a Route 66 historical landmark, according to the City of Kirkwood.

Back in business

Megan Snyder, features writer February 2, 2025

A counter top once deserted now bustles with eager customers awaiting their coffee and breakfast. The atmosphere, once still and lonesome, comes alive with the buzz of business and filled with the aroma...

A depiction of Gracie Abrams' "The Secret of Us" album cover.

A (not-so) secret of ours

Megan Snyder, features writer January 14, 2025

It’s no secret that everyone, even if they prefer to deny it, needs a good cry at some point. Whether you’ve just failed a test, broken up with your significant other or feel depressed for no reason,...

The girls' volleyball team works hard at the gym in preparation for the upcoming season.

Blood, sweat and cheers: The summer road to success

Megan Snyder, features writer September 11, 2024

The roar of cheering and praise are familiar to every high school athlete, regardless of the sport they play. However, this reward often comes with a price. Any skill, including the mastery of a sport,...

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