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The Kirkwood Call

In early September 2025, Kehoe called a special session of the Missouri legislature to Jefferson City to pass a bill creating new maps for Missouri’s eight congressional districts.

Show-Me signatures

Desmond O’Connor, political editor 19 hours ago

On a Sunday afternoon in late September, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe sits at his desk surrounded by the dark wooden walls of the governor’s office. Sitting in front of him is a leather portfolio holding...

The Gateway Arch and soon to be demolished Millennium Hotel building.

The reinvention of downtown St. Louis

Ella Campbell, news writer November 4, 2025

When visiting downtown St. Louis, it’s hard not to notice the decline of formerly iconic buildings of the gateway city’s skyline. However, the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, along with several private...

The downfall of recess

Olive Donaldson, news writer October 3, 2025

A Kirkwood mom and son spoke to me about the change in the district, but they asked to be anonymous. The mom will be referred to as Jane, and the son as John. Hours into the day, stomach growling and...

School’s on, cell phones gone

School’s on, cell phones gone

Kiley Huang, editor-in-chief August 26, 2025

KHS has tried many times over the years to decrease the use of cell phones in the classroom. From last year’s cell phone boxes, to the signs taped around campus declaring “Off and Away Wins the Day,”...

Students cooking in the kitchen during a FACS food class.

KHS gets practical

Will Schwalb, News writer February 26, 2025

During the first month of the new year in 2025, there were many events, including a short-lived TikTok ban, a presidential inauguration, and snow days. However, at KHS, the main event was the course selections....

Picture of Delaney Ruyle doing her homework in class.

From chaos to calm

Vivian Weitzel, entertainment writer February 26, 2025

The first semester was filled with chaos for many, from time consuming assignments, having missed deadlines and late night practices from sports. Students around KHS share ways they cope with school work,...

Mark Boyko standing in front of KSD sign at a board meeting.

From the school board to the state house: Mark Boykos path to victory in district 90

Will Schwalb, news writer January 14, 2025

In the aftermath of the United States 2024 Election, the Democrats emerged with few victories. President-elect Donald Trump took command of the presidency, while the Republican party won the U.S. Senate...

A series of pro-choice and pro-life signs in Missouri before the passage of Amendment 3.

Round two: Reproductive rights versus Missouri

Mackenzie Harris, news writer January 14, 2025

The name “Joe” is used to protect the identity of a pro-life source.  “Stop sex trafficking! Vote NO on Amendment 3,” “YES on 3, end Missouri's abortion ban,” “Vote NO on 3 protect girls,...

A photo of the WiFi connection error on Felix Dickinson's, junior, laptop.

Lagging behind

Kiley Huang, web design editor December 19, 2024

Piles of study guides, multiple open tabs and three or four energy drinks are commonplace at a KHS student’s desks in the first few weeks of December. As the approaching winter break glitters moments...

A laptop with the infinite campus responsive scheduling tab open.

Responsive scheduling: A homeroom improvement or a mistake?

Will Schwalb, news writer October 30, 2024

As the vibrant autumn leaves fall to the ground in the early months of the 2024 school year, the topic of responsive scheduling remains at the forefront of conversation for students and teachers. They...

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