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South St. Louis County News

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Former Lindbergh principal provides scholarship endowment

Former Lindbergh principal provides scholarship endowment

August 30, 2023

Three university students from the South County area each received $5,000 scholarships thanks to the generosity of a former Lindbergh Schools principal. Dr. Mary Louise Zieger, a former principal in the...

One goal of Prop R was to make the old and new facilities feel cohesive.

New Lindbergh High School makes its debut

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter August 29, 2023

The new Lindbergh High School, the first fully rebuilt high school in St. Louis County in decades, made its debut to the student body on the first day of school last week on Aug. 22. As community members...

Community feedback will shape the next phase of Lindbergh Schools’ strategic plan

Community feedback will shape the next phase of Lindbergh Schools’ strategic plan

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter August 23, 2023

Before its regular meeting Aug. 15, the Lindbergh Board of Education held a workshop to discuss the district’s upcoming five-year strategic plan. Dr. Todd White, a representative of EGL Association,...

The Missouri State Board of Education approves the Success Ready Students Networks request for an innovation waiver Tuesday, Aug. 15. Photo by Annelise Hanshaw of the Missouri Independent.

Missouri education board approves ‘innovation waivers’ for districts to opt out of state tests

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent August 18, 2023

The Missouri State Board of Education unanimously approved an exemption Aug. 15 for 19 districts and one charter school to measure student achievement using alternative assessments instead of the state’s...

Hidden harmony unearthed

Hidden harmony unearthed

August 8, 2023

During demolition of Lindbergh High School’s orchestra room Aug. 1, the mural pictured above was uncovered after the room was completely demolished. It is unknown how long the mural was on the original...

Lindbergh Schools Superintendent Tony Lake check in with new kindergarten students at Long Elementary School on the first day of school in 2020.

Lindbergh BOE holding workshop on next phase of district’s strategic plan

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter August 8, 2023

Lindbergh Schools is preparing for the next iteration of the district’s five-year strategic plan and will use community engagement to shape what the next phase will look like. Lindbergh Schools Superintendent...

Lindbergh Schools, one of the districts sued in the first suit, implemented masks mandates at various points throughout the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years depending on COVID-19 infection rates in district buildings.

Time runs out for Missouri AG to appeal ruling in school mask mandate lawsuit

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent July 19, 2023

Time has run out for Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey to appeal a judge’s decision limiting his authority over school districts and clarifying that school boards can establish disease mitigation...

The Green Park Aldi, 11185 South Towne Square, pictured in December 2020.

New Aldi among petitions to be heard by Planning Commission

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 12, 2023

A proposed Aldi grocery store in South County is one of the public hearings scheduled to be heard by the St. Louis County Planning Commission this month. The Planning Commission will meet Monday, July...

Lindbergh sets ‘23-24 meal prices

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter June 28, 2023

The Lindbergh Schools Board of Education voted in favor of increasing meal prices for the 2023-2024 school year at its June 15 meeting. Breakfast for elementary and secondary students is now $1.85, increasing...

Lindbergh accepting applications for board advisory committees

Lindbergh accepting applications for board advisory committees

June 20, 2023

The Lindbergh Schools Board of Education is currently accepting applications for new members for board advisory committees. Applications are open to all district residents and close June 30. Board advisory...

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