Top five news stories of 2019
December 28, 2019
TKC has reported on both hard hitting national news as well as news that is relevant to the student body of KHS. TKC's news writers have shown their skill at producing well researched journalism. They provided the community with news that matters and allowed the voices of KHS to be heard. From abortion...
Be home soon
Kate Schreiber, features writer
November 1, 2019
While distracted driving has declined since 2016, there is still a problem. Missouri is one of two states that has not completely banned texting and driving.
Friendship Dance ticket troubles
Lydia Cohen, social media managing editor
October 30, 2019
KHS ran out of tickets for the Nov. 2 Friendship Dance, Oct. 30. Webster Groves High School (WGHS) and KHS each originally had 1,000 tickets, with 100 of those designated as guest tickets. When the dance is held at KHS, every other year, more tickets are available than when at WGHS since their gym is s...
KSD updates visitor management system
Kate Schreiber, features writer
September 15, 2019
The Raptor Visitor Management System was implemented throughout KSD Sept. 3. The system will now require visitors to present a state issued ID when signing in.
No more summer homework for KHS
Amara Harper, features writer
March 1, 2019
Recently, at a KHS staff meeting, Dr. Michael Havener, KHS principal, made the decision that summer homework for any class will no longer be required. This rule applies to regular classes as well as AP and honors level courses, according to Havener. “It's on the same lines as no homework we...
BOBTOJ concert postponed until March 13
Maddie Hawes, associate editor
February 7, 2019
The Best of Broadway a Taste of Jazz concert originally scheduled for Friday, Feb. 1, is rescheduled for Wednesday, March 13 due to inclement weather. The concert is still set to start at 7 p.m., and tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults and they can be bought in advance here. If you already p...
Top five news stories of 2018
December 23, 2018
A concluded search: welcome Dr. Jeff Arnett - Megan Cleveland Seeking help: what’s next - Izzy Colón The Kirkwood wellness dilemma - Grace Klebe Issues: Human trafficking - Amelia Hurley What’s on the MO ballot this midterm election? - Izzy Colón...
Update to “disturbing message” left in girls’ bathroom
December 3, 2018
KHS Principal Dr. Mike Havener sent an email to KHS parents concluding the investigation into the recent “disturbing message” written in the girls’ bathroom in the commons. The email said: “The investigation regarding the disturbing message written on the restroom walls in the school is now comp...
No room for justice
Emma Lingo, news-features writer
April 10, 2018
*names changed for anonymity When Sam*, KHS student, was raped he did not tell the police. He did not tell his parents. In fact, he told no one. During the last months of his eighth grade year, when most students were getting excited for the upcoming spring break, Sam was raped by his girlfriend while they were on a date. After ...
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