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Crestwood Elementary named 2024 Green School

Crestwood Elementary named 2024 Green School

October 18, 2024

Crestwood Elementary School was recently named a 2024 Missouri Green School honoree for its commitment to improving health, lowering environmental impact and providing place-based education for students. “At...

Crestwood Elementary School's new book vending machine, funded by the PTO, offers students a unique way to earn books for certain achievements. The $10,000 project aims to encourage reading, with the PTO pledging $1,000 annually to keep the machine stocked. Photo courtesy of Crestwood Elementary.

Crestwood Elementary School PTO donates book vending machine

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor October 17, 2024

When one thinks of a vending machine, candy, chips and soda may come to mind. While not incorrect, students at Crestwood Elementary School are finding out that vending machines can hold much more than...

Photo provided by Lindbergh Schools.

Lindbergh Schools partners with local farmers for fresh produce

October 16, 2024

Lindbergh Schools foodservice provider, SFE, is partnering with local farmers this year to present a farmers market at each elementary school. Recently, the farmers market visited Concord Elementary...

Oakville midfielder Tyler Maddock (3) and Lindbergh backfield Arnes Dakic (13) jump in unison, each attempting to head the ball and take possession. Lindbergh players Grant Evans (17) and Kenan Jakupovic (5) tensely watch from the background.

Lindbergh boys soccer beats Oakville 1-0

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call October 16, 2024

It’s always a hard-fought contest when Lindbergh and Oakville meet on the soccer field, but the Flyers came out on top this time with a 1-0 win on Oct. 8. The win moved the Flyers' unbeaten streak...

The Lindbergh Schools community held its 14th annual Sunday Night Lights event on Oct. 8, 2023, giving heroes – children and individuals battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses – the chance to experience and participate in a high school football game under the lights. Above, two Lindbergh High School cheerleaders goof around with a young hero who chose to be a cheerleader for the night. “To see that friendship that just happens between a high schooler and a buddy … that’s really, really cool,” Lori Krueger, president of Sunday Night Lights, said.

LHS hosts 15th annual Sunday Night Lights, still seeking volunteers for event

October 9, 2024

Lindbergh High School is hosting the 15th annual Sunday Night Lights this weekend. The event pairs children facing life-altering illnesses, such as cancer, with students from the football team, marching...

The Lindbergh High School football team.

Mistakes cost Flyers game against Summit

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call September 25, 2024

Lindbergh’s inability to convert on opportunities, as well as costly turnovers, caused the Flyers to fall to Rockwood Summit, 21-17 on Sept. 6 in Week 2 of the high school football season. The loss...

Lindbergh Schools, local chamber and newspaper partner for community job fair

Lindbergh Schools, local chamber and newspaper partner for community job fair

September 24, 2024

Call Newspapers, along with Lindbergh Schools and the Southwest Chamber of Commerce, will host a Community Job Fair in October, open to all job seekers in South County and surrounding areas. The event...

Lindbergh Schools reviews 2024 tax rates at special meeting

Lindbergh Schools reviews 2024 tax rates at special meeting

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter September 24, 2024

The Lindbergh Board of Education held its annual tax rate hearing at a special meeting on Sept. 17 featuring a presentation on the district’s estimated 2024 tax rates by Joël Scheible, chief financial...

Lindbergh students meet first responders for Patriot Day recognition

Lindbergh students meet first responders for Patriot Day recognition

September 18, 2024

Students from Crestwood Elementary and Kennerly Elementary were able to meet with first responders such as St. Louis County police officers, fire fighters and paramedics, who visited each school to...

The Lindbergh High School football team opened the season with a close 24-21 win against Oakville on Aug. 30, putting the Flyers up 1-0 for an undefeated season start. A fourth-quarter interception by Carter Holmes sealed the Flyers’ victory.

Lindbergh Flyers triumph over Oakville Tigers with late touchdown in thrilling season opener

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call September 10, 2024

Lindbergh High School edged Oakville 24-21 on the Tigers’ home turf in a thrilling season opener on Aug. 30, giving local high school football fans an exciting start to the year. The win moved the Flyers...

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