Crestwood Elementary Principal Named Leader in Education

The school has been a National School of Character and National Blue Ribbon School under Principal Scott Taylor, a 2012-2013 Peabody Energy Leader in Education.

Lindbergh Schools Superintendent Weighs In on Extending the School Year

Although academic benefits could be a result, cost often is a factor on adding days to the school calendar.

Lindbergh High Teacher Receives "Today" Show Makeover

Business teacher Judy Girard got a surprise "Ambush Makeover" while accompanying students on a trip to New York City last week. Check out the big reveal!

South Technical High Students Receive Boeing Grant for Electronics, Robotics Engineering

The funds will allow the students to compete in the national FIRST Robotics competition.

Frank Albenesius Introduces His Hair to Jay Leno Tonight

The Lindbergh schools alumnus will appear on the late night talk show to show off hair tricks from his viral video, "Frank's Hair."

Sappington Elementary Nominated as Blue Ribbon School

If Sappington is named a Blue Ribbon School next year, it will be the third Lindbergh school in three years to achieve the honor.

Lindbergh School District Details Safety Procedures

In light of the tragedy in Newtown, CT, Superintendent Dr. Jim Simpson highlights some of the district's practices, including intruder drills. There is an increased presence from school resource officers and St. Louis County Police this week.

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.

Lindbergh High Principal Shows Off School's Blue Ribbon Award

LHS is one of only four high schools in Missouri to earn national honor for exceptional achievement. Principal Dr. Ron Helms thanked the Board of Education for their support at their Dec. 11 meeting.

Updated: Lindbergh School District Responds to Sandy Hook School Shooting

Schools are implementing additional safety measures at Lindbergh schools.

Rotary Club Names December Students of the Month

Lindbergh High School student Missy Costa and Sperreng eighth grader Amanda Aiken were recognized Dec. 12 by the Rotary Club of Crestwood-Sunset Hills.

Updated: Four Candidates in 2013 Lindbergh School Board Election

When the first day of filing closed Tuesday evening, three officially registered their candidacies with Lindbergh schools. A fourth candidate filed Jan. 10.

Parent Volunteer, Crestwood Elementary Principal Among 2013 Lindbergh Leaders

Eight Lindbergh Leaders were recognized for their service to the Lindbergh school district as well as the community. See who will be honored at the 2013 recognition dinner on Feb. 22.

Lindbergh High School Student Recognized by Crestwood-Sunset Hills Chamber

Stephanie Lake was named the Chamber's November Student of the Month.

Enter Patch's “Deck the House” Contest For a Chance to Win $100,000

Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!

Lindbergh Administrators Host Local Clergy at Annual Breakfast

Board of Education members met with representatives from local churches on Nov. 28.

Mehlville Optimists Honor Lindbergh High Students

Lindbergh High School seniors Ananya Benegal and Lauren Dierkes were recognized Nov. 14 at the Mehlville Optimist Club Youth Appreciation Breakfast.

UMSL Honors Lindbergh High School Student Artist

Lindbergh High School junior Adelynn Hubbard was recently awarded the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Fine Arts and Communication Dean’s Award for Creative Achievement in the Arts.

Lindbergh Early Childhood Education Earns National Design Award

Also: LEAP decorates a mural for St. Catherine Laboure School, Lindbergh mathletes win, and Sunday Night Lights success is shared with local charities.

Lindbergh Athletes Sign on for College Play

It'll be a whole new game for Lindbergh seniors Jordan Harmon, Kaitlin Keltner, Elanor Lorenz, and Allison Schneider.

Lindbergh Schools Earns Another Perfect Audit

For 22 years in a row now, Lindbergh has received the best audit opinion a school district can get.

Two Lindbergh High Seniors Earn Perfect SAT Scores

Tiffany Lee and Zach Nowlis earned 2400's on their SATs.

Lindbergh Board Candidate Filing Opens Dec. 11

The last day to file a petition for the two seats open in 2013 is Jan. 15.

Sperreng Middle School Collecting Holiday Lights for Recycling

The Sperreng Middle School Environmental Club is offering the community a great way to reduce waste and spread cheer this holiday season by donating your broken or unwanted holiday lights to St. Louis Green’s 2012 Holiday Light Recycling Drive.

Lindbergh Mothers Club Sets Annual Holiday House Tour and Craft Boutique

Tickets go on sale Nov. 12 for the 37th annual event.

Lindbergh Students Connect With International Facebook Friends

Students from Bogor, Indonesia, were in St. Louis last month.

Help Lindbergh High School Win Upgrades to Exercise Equipment

Community members can cast their votes daily to help win the school a $45,000 cardio room makeover.

Don't Forget: No School for Lindbergh Students Monday, Tuesday

How will you be keeping your students busy on their days off?

Crestwood Elementary Principal Loses Giant(s) Bet

Scott Taylor hoped the St. Louis Cardinals would advance to the 2013 World Series--and was forced to wear San Francisco Giants gear to school when he lost a bet to a California principal.

Lindbergh Schools Students Learn Hazards of Drugs, Alcohol During Red Ribbon Week

See what Concord, Sperreng, and Truman students were up to this past week.

Concord Students Incorporate Halloween Fun Into Phys. Ed. Class

Students created a spooky spiderweb with yarn and danced to Michael Jackson's "Thriller."

Lindbergh Senior Completes Rock 'n' Roll Marathon

Mitchell Soden completed the marathon as part of a team that raised more than $300,000 for Team Activities for Special Kids (TASK).

Flyerettes Cheer on Rock 'n' Roll Marathoners

View a gallery of the girls at last weekend's marathon on Facebook.

Lindbergh Senior Chosen for Federal Reserve Bank’s Student Board of Directors

Stephanie Fei is one of 12 students participating on the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis' student board.

Sperreng Teacher Inducted Into Alma Mater's Athletic Hall of Fame

Lindbergh schools health and fitness teacher Kim Onder was inducted into Elmhurst College's Athletic Hall of Fame on Oct. 12.

Lindbergh High School Students Made Summer Reading Strides

Students read more than 3,300 books this past summer. A winner from each class was selected for a Barnes & Noble gift card.

Ask the Patch Pro: Experts Answer Your College Prep Questions

Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to offer advice to help high school students and parents prepare for college.

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.

Lindbergh Senior Offers ACT Tips

Lindbergh High School's student publication talks to Tiffany Lee, who earned a perfect score on her ACT.

Volunteer Efforts Abound at Lindbergh Schools

Click through the photos to find out about student efforts in the community, Sperreng fiddlers, and Lindbergh High School cheerleaders.