Kirkwood Educators Recognized at Iota Phi Lambda Sorority’s 42nd Annual Apple for the Teacher Ceremony

Dr. Bryan Painter Named as Principal of Tillman Elementary School

Today, the Kirkwood School District announced that Dr. Bryan Painter will serve as  permanent principal of Tillman Elementary School. Last year, Dr. Painter was appointed as interim principal for the 2023-24 school year.

Best Buddies at Nipher Middle School Delighted by Special Visit from Miss Missouri

The Best Buddies group at Nipher Middle School enjoyed lunch and a read-aloud session with Miss Missouri, Hayley Leach. The occasion featured a reading of the children's book "Frankie and Finn," co-authored by Hayley and her brother Matthew, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of two.

Broadway Star Nicholas Rodriguez Inspires Kirkwood High School Choir Students with Exclusive Visit

Broadway star Nicholas Rodriguez works with KHS senior Lucy Seibert during an audition workshop during her Vocal Jazz class at KHS.

Kirkwood School District Board of Education Candidate Filing Opens on Dec. 5

Filing for the April 2, 2024, Kirkwood Board of Education election will open on Dec. 5, 2023. Two director positions on the Kirkwood School Board will be decided on the April 2 ballot. The two board members whose terms expire in 2024 are Jean Marie Andrews and Angie Bernardi.

KHS Girls Cross Country Finishes 4th in State

Our Girls Cross Country Team finished 4th in the MSHSAA Class 5 Cross Country State Championships last weekend in Columbia, MO. It’s the first time the girls took the podium in 23 years.

Kirkwood High School Journalism Students Receive Awards at National Convention

Members of The Kirkwood Call (TKC) won several awards at the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA)/Journalism Education Administration (JEA) National High School Convention in Boston, Nov. 2-5.

Ferrel Pounds to be Recommended as the Head Varsity Boys Volleyball Coach

The Nov. 20 Board of Education meeting will include a recommendation for the appointment of Ferrel Pounds as the Head Varsity Boys Volleyball Coach

Kirkwood High School's Environmental Awareness Club Takes Action in River Des Peres Trash Bash

Students in the KHS Environmental Awareness Club demonstrated their commitment to environmental stewardship in our community by participating in the River Des Peres Trash Bash on Saturday, October 28th.

Update on Boundary Adjustments

Due to updated enrollment projections, we will no longer pursue efforts to adjust boundaries in our district for the foreseeable future. Fall 2023 enrollment projections indicate an unexpected decline in enrollment due to lowering birth rates.

Kirkwood High School Seniors Host Inaugural Hispanic Heritage Celebration

The KHS Class of 2024 hosted an inaugural Hispanic Heritage Celebration. The event answered a call to action by KHS senior class principal Dr. Josh Flores. He challenged the class at the beginning of the school year to “leave a legacy.” Students proposed a cultural event that highlighted Hispanic Heritage during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks Completion of Prop R Construction at Westchester Elementary School in the Kirkwood School District

On Saturday, October 7, the Kirkwood School District (KSD) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Westchester Elementary School. In attendance were KSD school board members, school and district staff, Westchester students and parents, and community members.

Kirkwood School Board to Review Tax Rates at Public Hearing on Sept. 18

At a meeting on Monday, September 18 at 6 p.m. at Robinson Elementary School, the Kirkwood School District Board of Education will hold a hearing for informational purposes on proposed tax rates for 2023, which is a reassessment year. The tax rates will be brought forward for approval by the Board of Education at a virtual meeting of the Board of Education on Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Kirkwood School District Board of Education Recognizes Key Contributors

On September 11, the Kirkwood Board of Education acknowledged the Kirkwood School District (KSD) Key Contributors for 2023-24. The Key Contributor award recognizes support staff colleagues who support our schools, administrators, teachers, fellow staff members, and students. The winners were nominated by colleagues and then chosen by the selection committee as the Key Contributor for their respective category.

Kirkwood High School Students and Staff Member Selected to St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra

Four Kirkwood High School students and one staff member were chosen to participate in the 54th season of the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra. Senior Mallory Mihm, viola; senior Elizabeth Myers, bassoon; sophomore Althea Althauser, trombone alternate; and senior Jamie Decker, keyboard instruments. Teaching assistant Ariana Coan was also selected to play trumpet.

Kirkwood Student Musicians Selected to Webster Community Music School

Congratulations to our 46 KSD student musicians selected to participate in Webster Community Music School Young People's Concert and Symphonic Orchestras. The students were selected from over 200+ students who auditioned from across the Metropolitan Area including parts of Illinois.Congratulations to our 46 KSD student musicians selected to participate in Webster Community Music School Young People's Concert and Symphonic Orchestras. The students were selected from over 200+ students who auditioned from across the Metropolitan Area including parts of Illinois.

Kirkwood School District Staff Members Earn Grants to Support Projects Benefitting Students and Staff

Kirkwood School District staff members Patty Goeke and Tashia Nelson recently received two grants, $500 each, from the Missouri Retired Teachers Association Foundation (MRTF).

Kirkwood High School Journalism Students Earn National Award Recognition

The National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) has recognized three members of last year’s staff of The Kirkwood Call for their work and have named them finalists in the 2023 National Scholastic Press Association Individual Awards. The 2023 NSPA Individual Award Finalists from Kirkwood High School are: Morgan Hooker, 2023 graduate, Portfolio of the Year, Design Khadijia Khan, senior and current Editor-in-Chief of TKC, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, “A Walk in Her Shoes” Caroline Steidley, 2023 graduate, Story of the Year, “Former KHS student set to be executed”

Kirkwood High School Ranked #5 in the State by US News and World Report

U.S. News & World Report released its 2023-24 "Best High Schools" Rankings list this week. Kirkwood High School was named a "2023-24 U.S. News Best High School" and was ranked number five best Missouri High School.

Kirkwood Football Game Moved to 8 pm Due to Weather Forecast

In order to ensure the safety of athletes, students, families, and guests, the start time for the football game at Kirkwood High School on Friday night will be 8 p.m.