St. Peters Keeps City Sales Tax During Holiday Weekend

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.

2010-11 MAP Test Scores By District

Patch has a breakdown of district performance on state tests in communication arts and math.

MAP Scores Force Sanctions on Two Francis Howell Schools

Central Elementary and Harvest Ridge will undergo regulations to combat low scores.

Francis Howell School District MAP Test Results

District scores continue to improve, however, many schools fail to meet benchmarks.

Francis Howell Board to Meet Thursday

The Francis Howell Board of Education will meet just days before the start of school. The meeting starts at 7 p.m.

Castlio Funding Approved, New Policies Rejected in First Meeting of 2011-12 School Year

Clocking in at nearly four hours, the Francis Howell Board of Education approved several things in the first meeting of the new school year.

Fort Zumwalt Board Reviews Year-End Reports, Makes Minor Change to ID Policy

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.

High Schoolers, Robots Swarm Community College Center

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.

Fort Zumwalt School District Board of Education Receives 2011-12 Draft Budget

School officials say cutting positions through attrition will help balance the $217.8 million 2011-12 budget.

SCC Board of Trustees Approves 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.

Summer School in Full Swing for Fort Zumwalt Students

Fort Zumwalt's Jackie Floyd and Mike Neill talk motivating students to learn in June.

Looking Ahead: Francis Howell Board Approves Budget for Next Year

District will be operating at a deficit for the 2011-12 school year.

Francis Howell BOE Meeting On Tap for Thursday

Board of Education will meet for last time in 2010-11 school year.

Francis Howell North Class of 2011 Celebrates Achievement

Class president Chris Zerr tells graduates to keep writing their stories.

Francis Howell Board Makes Quick Work of Lengthy Agenda

Board of Education approves contracts, schedule for 2011-12 school year.

Francis Howell Board of Education to Meet Thursday

BOE will meet at 7 p.m. tonight.

Code of Conduct Reviews Sparks Debate

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.

Francis Howell BOE Meeting Set for Tonight

Board of Education meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the district administrative offices.

SCC Student Newspaper Students Honored

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.

Fairmount Elementary Celebrates History Day

Students learn about history in interactive events.

Board of Education Approves New Tennis Courts for Howell North and Howell Central

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.

Francis Howell BOE to Meet Tonight

Board of Education to debate tennis court project at Thursday meeting.

Going Wireless: Francis Howell BOE Approves New Wi-Fi Project

All schools in the district will be able to have wireless capabilities with implementation of new project.

Fort Zumwalt School Board Welcomes New Members, Sets 2011 Graduation Dates

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.

SCC Narrows Field In Search for New President

Board of Trustees names four finalists for St. Charles Community College President.

Whiz Kids: J.R. Alexander Signs With Quincy University

Fort Zumwalt South football star commits to play college ball next fall.

Continuity Key for Francis Howell Board of Education

After voters elected all three incumbents, the school board chose to keep the same Board president, vice president and treasurer.

Francis Howell BOE Approve Staff Reductions, 13 Teachers Being Reduced

District forced to make cuts to reduce budget deficit.

Fort Zumwalt Student Enrollment Stays Consistent

Fort Zumwalt student numbers are steady as the district prepares to cut around 40 staff positions through attrition this year.

Fort Zumwalt Announces Lower Staff Numbers for Next Year, Changes to 2011 Summer School Program

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.

Put On Your Dancing Shoes: Dance Classes Coming to SCC

Social dance classes will be at St. Charles Community College beginning April 10.

Lutheran Schools Celebrate With Service Projects, Cultural Studies, Sumo Wrestling

Lutheran Schools Week provides fun, learning and an opportunity to serve others.

Proposition 1: Fort Zumwalt Asks Voters to Approve Bond Issue in April

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.

Senior-Heavy Lions Ready to Make Noise In Conference Play

Fort Zumwalt East baseball team will rely on 12 seniors in 2011.

Four Lutheran Basketball Players Make All-Conference Teams

Three Lady Cougars, one Cougar make Archdiocesan Athletic Association All-Conference team.

Whiz Kids: Allison Gugla Excels at Science

Fort Zumwalt East student scored a 35 in the science section of her ACT.

Francis Howell School Board Candidates Talk Money, Other Issues at Forum

Candidates for open seats on the Francis Howell Board of Education met for a Meet the Candidates event Thursday night.

Fort Zumwalt Maintains Emphasis Suicide Prevention

Kids Walking for Kids fundraiser raises money for depression and suicide research.

Metro St. Louis Cinderella Project Dresses Go On Sale to the Public

More than 2,000 dresses are available for $25 each starting Saturday.

Partners for Progress Honors Students for Science, Technology Accomplishment

STEM breakfast speakers emphasize importance of science, technology, engineering, math studies