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The Kirkwood Call

The fine art department at KHS has continued to produce art during the COVID-19 pandemic. With some students now returning in-person, certain activities require new specified masks.

COVID-19 comparisons

Kate Schreiber, Molly Higgins, and Olivia Silvey January 11, 2021

We wanted to know how learning during the pandemic looked different for students across St. Louis County, and how it compares to KHS. After reaching out to several area high schools through a Google Form,...

Robinson Elementary School will be switching to e-Learning for 2 weeks due to 30% of staff members needing to quarantine from COVID-19 exposure and seven individuals testing positive.

COVID-19 cases lead to school closure at Robinson Elementary School

Lydia Cohen and Kate Schreiber November 10, 2020

Robinson Elementary School will be switching to e-Learning for two weeks, until Monday, Nov. 23. The decision to go back to a virtual model came as multiple individuals either tested positive, or were...

Fighting boredom during a pandemic

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...

Brunch

Brunch

October 6, 2020

Trying to connect with friends during a pandemic can be difficult, but brunch is a great time to get together. Since brunch is first thing in the day, you can comfortably sit six feet apart outside and...

A themed dinner spices up dinner at home in a pandemic.

Themed Dinner

September 24, 2020

Quarantine can mean more family meals at home. While this creates more family time, it also calls for more dishes to keep dinner interesting. One way to mix up your plate is to do a themed dinner night....

Start a book club or read some bestsellers to put down the screens durning quarantine.

Reading

September 24, 2020

For some people the idea of reading in an already boring season may sound ridiculous, but by cracking open a book and even starting up a reading club can give your mind a break while staying off  screens....

Photo courtesy of Bridget Krug

Campout

September 24, 2020

Going over to a friend’s house right now doesn’t follow CDC guidelines, but camping out allows you to sleep in different tents in an unenclosed space. Whether in your backyard or at a campground, camping...

Baking is the perfect boredom killer from brownies to cookies.

Baking

September 24, 2020

All this time at home means boredom snacking is inevitable, but a great way to spice it up is to bake some snacks yourself. You can even drop some off for a friend or neighbor to spread a little positivity....

A picnic is perfect for the cooler weather.

Picnic

September 24, 2020

Another way to catch up with friends outdoors is to all bring your favorite snacks and settle down on a comfy blanket outside. A picnic is the perfect way to eat while distanced, as well as enjoy the outdoors....

Working With COVID-19: A Family’s Firsthand Experience of the Virus

Working With COVID-19: A Family’s Firsthand Experience of the Virus

Sim Khanuja, Writer June 22, 2020

COVID-19 has shaken the world. Families all around are impacted by the outbreak. Whether it’s social distancing, job struggles, economic stress or loved ones’ health, COVID-19 has affected society...

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