Kirkwood High School Celebrates 36 Student Athletes

During a school ceremony on Thursday, February 2, Kirkwood High School (KHS) recognized student athletes for having either verbally committed or a signed National Letter of Intent to participate in inter-collegiate athletics after graduating from KHS. 

KSD Elementary Math Teams Take Top Spots in Third and Fifth Grade Divisions

On Saturday, January 28, KSD students participated in the annual University City Equations Open. The Keysor 3rd and 5th grade teams took the top spot.

Nipher Student Artwork Selected as Winner in Annual Calendar Contest Promoting Healthy Living

Nipher Middle School student Lluvia Matlalcuatzi-Munoz was announced as a winner in the annual St. Louis County Department of Public Health (DPH) Healthy Living 2023 Calendar winner. Her design was one of 13 winners announced from the 254 creative poster submissions from students across the St. Louis area.

KSD Announces New Principal of Kirkwood High School

At the regularly scheduled Kirkwood School District Board of Education meeting on Monday, January 23, the board approved the recommendation for the hire of Dr. Seth Harrell as the new principal for Kirkwood High School effective July 1, 2023. at the start of the 2023-23 school year. Dr. Harrell will succeed Dr. Mike Havener, who will be retiring after serving the Kirkwood School District for the last 29 years.

Kirkwood School District Kicks Off Kindergarten Registration in January

To register, visit the District’s website at https://www.kirkwoodschools.org/register. For online registration, it is recommended that a laptop computer, desktop computer or tablet device be used to complete your child's registration. Registration using a smartphone is not recommended.

Three Candidates File for Three Open Seats on Kirkwood Board of Education

The Kirkwood School District will not be required to hold a Board of Education election in April because three candidates filed for three open seats on the board. Candidate filing closed on Dec. 27, 2022 at 5 p.m.

KSD Teachers Earn National Board Certification and Renewal

Kirkwood High School Students Receive Awards at Statewide Art Exhibition

Kirkwood High School art students received awards at the Missouri State University’s Virtual Juried Exhibition for High School Art and Design Students.

KHS Coach Receives Distinguished Coach Award from the Missouri Track Cross Country Coaches Association Award

KHS assistant Track and Field Coach Chris Scott received the Distinguished Coach Award from the Missouri Track Cross Country Coaches Association (MTCCCA) this past weekend at the annual clinic in Columbia. This award is presented annually to outstanding assistant coaches.

Kirkwood High School Student Selected as Honorable Mention in New York Times Writing Contest

Kirkwood High School junior Emery Bowman was one of 46 students across the country announced with an Honorable Mention Award in the New York Times 100-Word Personal Narrative Contest for her story “Closet.”

Construction Begins at North Kirkwood Middle School

KSD officially broke ground on construction work at North Kirkwood Middle School. Construction will result in eight new classrooms, an enclosed connection corridor to increase safety and security, converting existing space to dedicated space for instrumental music learning, and relocating a new main office.

Katie Meyers Named Emerson Excellence Teaching Award Recipient

KHS teacher Katie Meyers has been named an Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award recipient. She is one of 86 teachers from across the St. Louis metropolitan area who are being recognized this year through the Emerson program as examples of truly outstanding educational excellence.

Kirkwood School District Benefits from Multiple Donations by Rotary Club of Kirkwood

Rotary of Kirkwood recently supported the Kirkwood School District (KSD) with multiple donations that will directly benefit students. Three separate donations totaling $6,000 will support needs throughout the district. 

KHS Journalism Students Attend National Conference and are Recognized with Multiple Awards

Members of the Kirkwood High School (KHS) journalism programs were recognized for their work during their attendance at the Journalism Education Association (JEA)/National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) Fall National High School Journalism Convention held in St. Louis November 10-13.

North Kirkwood Middle School Student Shows “How To” Design Kindness Bags

NKMS 7th grader Ruby Slotkin showed her classmates “How To” make Kindness Bags for those in need. Ruby provided the materials including socks, mints, toothbrush, bandaids, and a granola bar and went through a discussion of these essential things one might want if they were in need and without shelter.

Kirkwood High School Gaming Team Levels Up at State Competition

Members of the KHS esports team placed in the MOSEF state varsity finals for Super Smash Brothers Ultimate singles during an online tournament in early November. KHS senior Charley Crews placed 7th, and junior Carter Monroe placed 17th out of 200 students from some 60 high schools across the state.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Kirkwood Early Childhood Center in the Kirkwood School District

KSD held a ribbon cutting ceremony at KECC. Recently completed construction at the Kirkwood Early Childhood Center includes a new secure, ADA accessible vestibule to improve visitor management, accessibility and safety improvements..

Kirkwood School District Board of Education Updates Candidate Filing Process

Filing for the April 4, 2023 election will open on Dec. 6, 2022.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Keysor Elementary School

On Thursday, Oct. 27, the Kirkwood School District (KSD) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Keysor Elementary School. In attendance were KSD school board members, school and district staff, Keysor students and parents, and community members.

Kirkwood School District Recognizes National Merit Students

KSD recognized 11 seniors who were named National Merit Semifinalists and National Merit Commended Students.