Shoppers in St. Peters won't have to pay state or county sales tax, but will still have to pay the city tax this weekend.
Patch has a breakdown of district performance on state tests in communication arts and math.
Central Elementary and Harvest Ridge will undergo regulations to combat low scores.
District scores continue to improve, however, many schools fail to meet benchmarks.
The Francis Howell Board of Education will meet just days before the start of school. The meeting starts at 7 p.m.
Clocking in at nearly four hours, the Francis Howell Board of Education approved several things in the first meeting of the new school year.
Less than a month before the start of the new school year, the Fort Zumwalt Board of Education was given summary reports of the past year from it's administrative leaders, but made no major changes to its recently discussed student ID policy.
Representatives and teams from the FIRST Robotics Competition took over the gymnasium at St. Charles Community College to spread the word about the design contest for young, technically minded students.
School officials say cutting positions through attrition will help balance the $217.8 million 2011-12 budget.
While facing shortfalls in state funding and declining property taxes, a small tuition hike helped the St. Charles Community College board pass a budget reflecting a 4.7-percent increase over last year’s.
Fort Zumwalt's Jackie Floyd and Mike Neill talk motivating students to learn in June.
District will be operating at a deficit for the 2011-12 school year.
Board of Education will meet for last time in 2010-11 school year.
Class president Chris Zerr tells graduates to keep writing their stories.
Board of Education approves contracts, schedule for 2011-12 school year.
BOE will meet at 7 p.m. tonight.
The Francis Howell Board of Education's discussion of a revised code of conduct for the next school year was met with back and forth debate from Board members and administration.
Board of Education meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the district administrative offices.
The SCCougar more than doubled the number of awards won the previous year, with 12 SCCougar staff members receiving 21 awards for their work, and three students receiving first-place awards.
Students learn about history in interactive events.
With a 4-3 vote, the Francis Howell Board of Education agrees to replace the existing courts at Francis Howell North and Francis Howell Central with new post-tension concrete courts.
Board of Education to debate tennis court project at Thursday meeting.
All schools in the district will be able to have wireless capabilities with implementation of new project.
The Fort Zumwalt Board of Education added two new members to its ranks as long-time President Mike Swaringim lost his reelection campaign. Mike Price, formerly board VP, was reelected and named the new President.
Board of Trustees names four finalists for St. Charles Community College President.
Fort Zumwalt South football star commits to play college ball next fall.
After voters elected all three incumbents, the school board chose to keep the same Board president, vice president and treasurer.
District forced to make cuts to reduce budget deficit.
Fort Zumwalt student numbers are steady as the district prepares to cut around 40 staff positions through attrition this year.
District officials said around 20 certified staff positions would be eliminated through attrition next year and physical education classes will be cut from the 2011 summer school program.
Social dance classes will be at St. Charles Community College beginning April 10.
Lutheran Schools Week provides fun, learning and an opportunity to serve others.
District officials say a no-tax increase general obligation bond will help lower the district’s deficit and save money in the general operating fund.
Fort Zumwalt East baseball team will rely on 12 seniors in 2011.
Three Lady Cougars, one Cougar make Archdiocesan Athletic Association All-Conference team.
Fort Zumwalt East student scored a 35 in the science section of her ACT.
Candidates for open seats on the Francis Howell Board of Education met for a Meet the Candidates event Thursday night.
Kids Walking for Kids fundraiser raises money for depression and suicide research.
More than 2,000 dresses are available for $25 each starting Saturday.
STEM breakfast speakers emphasize importance of science, technology, engineering, math studies