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Local school districts collaborate to host second annual ‘Connections Summit’

Local school districts collaborate to host second annual ‘Connections Summit’

March 18, 2025

The second annual Connections Summit – a community event open to families, staff and residents of the Affton, Bayless, Hancock Place and Mehlville School districts – will be held Saturday, March 29...

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Affton, Bayless communities celebrate Bosnian Independence Day

March 5, 2025

The Affton and Bayless school districts partnered to celebrate Bosnian Independence Day with two community events celebrating culture, sports and film. The first day of celebration – featuring...

The Bayless Performing Arts team and Selma Jugovic before the 2025 Missouri All-State Choir performance. From left, Band Director Jeff Martini, theatre teacher Katy Glass, Jugovic, Vocal Music Director Tamara Simmons and Band Director Stephen Elford. Photo courtesy of Tamara Simmons, Bayless School District’s vocal music director.

First Bayless High School student in school history performs in All-State Choir

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor February 27, 2025

Bayless High School senior Selma Jugovic recently broke school history, becoming the first Bayless student to be accepted in and perform with the Missouri All-State Choir.  “It’s a big honor,”...

The Bayless Performing Arts team and Selma Jugovic before the 2025 Missouri All-State Choir performance. From left, Band Director Jeff Martini, theatre teacher Katy Glass, Jugovic, Vocal Music Director Tamara Simmons and Band Director Stephen Elford. Photo courtesy of Tamara Simmons, Bayless School District’s vocal music director.

Bayless senior selected to perform in All-State Choir, first in school history

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor February 19, 2025

Bayless High School senior Selma Jugovic recently broke school history, becoming the first Bayless student to be accepted in and perform with the Missouri All-State Choir.  “It’s a big honor,”...

South County schools recognized as 2025 Missouri School of Character honorees

South County schools recognized as 2025 Missouri School of Character honorees

February 13, 2025

CharacterPlus®, the longest-running character education initiative in the country, recently announced its 2025 Missouri Schools of Character. Of the 16 schools from the area recognized this year, three...

Competitive races set across South County for April election

Competitive races set across South County for April election

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor January 23, 2025

Candidate filing closed Dec. 31 for municipal offices and school board positions across south St. Louis County for the April 8 election.  Up for election this year are municipal seats in Crestwood,...

Emerson presents 35th annual Excellence in Teaching Awards

Emerson presents 35th annual Excellence in Teaching Awards

November 20, 2024

Emerson Electric honored over 100 educators – from kindergarten teachers to college professors – in the St. Louis metropolitan area for its 35th annual Excellence in Teaching Awards program. Each...

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