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SLU joins list of universities requiring COVID-19 vaccine this fall

Friday, June 11, 2021 - 10:40am

JEFFERSON CITY — St. Louis University has joined the growing list of higher education institutions requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students, faculty and staff returning to campus this fall.

Ladue approves addition for Litzsinger School

Friday, June 11, 2021 - 10:40am

LADUE — The City Council on Monday approved construction of a new entry for Litzsinger School.

The addition will allow the relocation of the audiology department of Special School District of St. Louis County. That department now has locations at the Hazelwood and Ladue Early Childhood Centers.

Litzsinger School, part of the Special School District, sits on 10.3 acres at Litzsinger Road and South Lindbergh Boulevard.

Teacher spends own money, gives time for Metro East community garden

Friday, June 11, 2021 - 10:40am

WASHINGTON PARK — Derissa Davis’ energy seemed to know no bounds as she pursued her community’s vision of turning an abandoned lot into a vegetable garden that will serve families in the surrounding food desert.

“Everything we grow, we’ll give away,” said Davis, a fourth grade reading teacher at James Avant Elementary School in the East St. Louis School District.

Three STL high-schoolers named as Presidential Scholars

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 8:55am

Three STL high-school students, out of a field of more than 6,000 eligible students, have been named as U.S. Presidential Scholars.

The praiseworthy pupils are Janvi Huria of Marquette High, Sri Jaladi of Parkway West and Rohith K Ryali of Lafayette High.

The scholars are selected on the basis of academics essays, school evaluations and transcripts and community service.

Two other Missouri students were named to the field: Justin David Eddy of Rocheport and Sydney Marie Stundebeck of Salisbury.

Forsyth School teacher wins science center's best-teacher prize

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 8:55am

When it comes to teaching math and science, the gold star goes to Susan Zareh of Forsyth School.

Zareh, a sixth-grade teacher, was named Thursday as the 2021 winner of the Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Prize, the St. Louis Science Center reported.

The award, which recognizes excellence in the teaching of math and science, is presented annually by the science center.

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