Brown Elementary Principal Selected as Peabody Energy Leader

Principal Matthew Phillips is in the running for Educator of the Year.

Florissant Election: Submit Your Questions for Candidates

Patch will send questionnaires to the candidates running for office in the city and school board. What questions should we include?

North St. Louis County Schools Close for Another Snow Day

Patch is partnering with Fox2 to bring you a list of school closings as North County cleans up from Thursday's winter weather event.

North County-Area Colleges Profiled by White House

New searchable database identifies how schools perform on cost, graduation and loan defaults. See how schools such as University of Missouri-St. Louis rated.

Florissant-Native Featured on Mizzou Tigers' Athletic Website

Melanie Donaldson says her competitive nature will fit right in with the Missouri Tigers' women's soccer team.

Ferguson-Florissant Board Weighs Cuts, Costs for 2013-14 Budget

The board listened to its budget task force, which gave ideas for savings between $3 and $10 million.

Hazelwood School District Awards Small Contracts For Professional Development, Graduation Space

The contracts are less than $15,000 each.

Superintendent, After Inter-School Fight: 'Schools Cannot Alone Keep Schools Safe'

St. Charles School District Superintendent Jeff Marion says social media presents a unique challenge to schools in regards to school safety.

Ferguson-Florissant Students Pick a Fight Inside St. Charles West High School

The fight began on social media between a St. Charles West student and a student from the Ferguson-Florissant School District. Charges have not yet been filed.

Hazelwood Early Childhood Gets $5,000 Springboard Grant for Arts Education

Hazelwood Early Childhood receives a $5,000 one-year grant from Springboard

Special School District of St. Louis County to Vote on Board Candidate, Incumbent

Two board seats are up during this election season with one newcomer and one incumbent filing to take the spots.

Assessment Literacy Gives HSD Teachers New Outlook on Teaching

At Tuesdays HSD Board of Education meeting, Hazelwood School District teachers spoke about how assessment literacy is incorporated into student's every day learning.

Eight Hazelwood Central Student Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

As part of National Signing Day, athletes in basketball, soccer, baseball and softball signed their way to college.

Hazelwood School District Hosting Parent Engagement Forums on School Safety

If you are concerned about safety in Hazelwood schools, this is your opportunity hear about safety measures, to voice your concerns and have questions answered.

HSD Teacher Becomes National Board Certified

Tracy Hinds, instructional specialist at Twillman Elementary School, recently achieved National Board certification after a grueling three year process.

A Look Back: Class of '52 Opens Time Capsule at Former Ferguson Jr. High

Seven members of the eighth-grade graduating class of 1953 joined current and former students and staff for special presentation at meeting of FFSD Board of Education.

Ferg-Flor Students Go to Washington to See President Obama's Inauguration

The students and their chaperones piled into a bus and headed out earlier this week.

Incumbents Seek Re-election to Hazelwood School District Board of Education

No newcomers file to run in the April municipal election when there are two board seats up for grabs.

Whiz Kid: Hazelwood District Student Elected President of the MO Future Educators Association

In its first year at HWHS, the FEA chapter has been active in many projects including raising awareness for the North County area for Accessible Play.

McCleur High School Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Musical Theater Program

The theater department put on a special show Monday as part of a year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary.

Save the Date: Marygrove's 7th Annual Black Tie Dinner and Auction Coming Mar. 1

The evening will feature an elegant dinner in the historic Chase Park Plaza, a silent and oral auction, and live entertainment by St. Louis’ own Dr. Zhivegas--and it all benefits the children of the Florissant-based non-profit.

Hazelwood District Students Win NCUU Martin Luther King Oratory Contest

Each of the winners will receive a $100 prize, and will present their oratories at the Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley on Jan. 20.

Lockdown: Newtown Shooting Prompts HSD Safety Measure Revamp

Hazelwood officials are consulting with area police departments on adopting a program called Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate.

Hazelwood District's Facilities Director Honored For Supporting Minority Businesses

Tom Mangogna is Buyer/Coordinator of the Year an area St. Louis organization minority council. The district was also nominated for Institution of the Year.

Florissant Police Take School Security Seriously After Connecticut Shooting

The department plans to meet with officials from public, private and parochial schools throughout the city Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss school security.

St. Louis County Police Chief Wants to Arm School Officials With Guns

In the wake of the Newtown, CT school massacre, St. Louis County Police Chief Tim Fitch will visit schools this week to discuss increasing security, including putting guns in elementary schools.

Ferguson-Florissant District Asks for Opinions on Next Year's Budget

The district is asking residents to complete a Budget Priority Survey to help decide how it will spend its 2013-2014 budget. We've got the details on how and where you can chime in.

St. Louis Rams to Teach Brown Elementary Students Good Eating, Activity Habits

Two St. Louis Rams players will visit students at Brown Elementary on Tuesday to offer tips, advice and hands-on lessons about eating healthy and staying active.

Florissant Mayor, Students Join Forces to Feed Hungry Kids in Jamaica

Mayor Schneider and more than 300 North County Christian students helped send more than 10,000 meals across the ocean.

Love to Read? Be a Mentor or Tutor in St. Louis

A gold medal Olympian and a player for the Rams helped the United Way kick off its new Education Express program, matching children with mentors and tutors.

Hazelwood School District Reaches Payment Agreement with Former Superintendent

Steve Price will continue his salary until he finds new employment.

Hazelwood District Names Grayling Tobias New Superintendent

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education also names an associate superintendent. Are you pleased with its superintendent selection?

Proposition S: Special School District Pushes For Operating Tax Levy

The district has proposed a $.19 increase on the November ballot to fund technology upgrades, teacher salaries and building improvements.

Ferguson-Florissant Board Approves Early Incentive Retirement Program

The new program will allow retirees to have health insurance costs covered for up to three years and could potentially save the district $1 million.

Hazelwood Interim Superintendent Commits to Schools, Community Excellence

North County native Grayling Tobias has set in motion a number of plans to get the district on the right track.

Ferguson-Florissant Board Approves Changes to 2012-13 Budget

The board of education approved amendments for grants and spending for this year's budget, which was approved in June.

Parents, Community Members Invited to Meet Hazelwood Superintendent

Hazelwood School District Superintendent Grayling Tobias will host three "Meet the Superintendent" nights.

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