• Welcome to Nipher Middle School. Home of the Nipher Knights! 

    700 South Kirkwood Road
    Kirkwood, MO 63122

    Main Office: (314) 213-6180 

    Attendance Line: (314) 213-6100 ext. 8125

    Nipher Administrators, Counselors & Support Staff for 2022-2023:

    • Dr. Laura Havener - Principal (7th Grade) ext. 8301
    • Dr. Kelly Dickinson - Assistant Principal (8th Grade) ext. 8303
    • Mr. Nathan Alwood - Assistant Principal (6th Grade) ext. 8303

     

    • Ms. Carmon Griffin - Guidance Counselor (7th Grade) ext. 8040
    • Mr. Nelson Taylor - Guidance Counselor (8th Grade) ext. 8043
    • Ms. Lauren Wallace - Guidance Counselor (6th Grade) ext. 8041
    • Ms. Tonya Ampey-Elong - Social Worker (All Grades) ext. 8060

     

    • Ms. Jennifer Glasgow -  Main Office Assistant ext. 8000
    • Ms. Kim Hessler - Main Office Assistant ext. 8000  
    • Ms. Aimee Moore - Administrative Assistant ext. 8301
    • Ms. Rachel Walther - Administrative Assistant ext. 8303

     

    • Mr. Dan McCune - School SRO - ext. 8021
    • Ms. Meghan Stemmermann - School Nurse ext. 8030

     How do I enroll my student?

    • Contact Mrs. Stephanie Smith - Counseling Administrative Assistant/Registrar:
      314-213-6100 ext. 8042
    • Complete our online enrollment process. It can be found here

    KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT R-7 MISSION STATEMENT: To equip students with the skills, knowledge and understanding to be empathetic, successful, and to value all people.

    NIPHER MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT: To equip students with the skills, knowledge and understanding to be empathetic, successful, and to value all people.

    The KSD strategic plan is rooted in the vision, “Every student – engaged, empowered, and ready for success.” Each year of the plan, specific and measurable action steps will be developed, and the District will focus on four priority goal areas:

    • Relevant and Rigorous Curriculum, Instruction and Programs
    • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
    • Student and Staff Social, Emotional and Mental Health
    • Communication and Engagement