As the robotics season ramps up, teams across the globe are fine-tuning their robots and sharpening strategies for each level of competition. This year’s game, Reefscape, places high school students...

After nearly two decades in special education classrooms across the country, Karen Francis is retiring from her role as a Special School District (SSD) teacher.  “I was into programming, and then...

After nearly three decades of service, Physics teacher Gabe de la Paz is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of dynamic teaching and mentorship, plus an active presence in and beyond the classroom. Throughout...

“I want to share with you something,” a past student of Chinese teacher Hongling Zhang said at his house party commemorating his move away from St. Louis to be a politician. “My first Chinese teacher...

Social media constantly shapes language, and new phrases have popped up and died away throughout the years, constantly enabled by an evolving internet culture. One prevalent phrase currently circulating...

Deadly tornadoes left a trail of destruction across the St. Louis area Friday afternoon, damaging thousands of properties and causing power outages. The storm left a majority of Clayton residents without...

Clayton’s ongoing challenges with poor WiFi connectivity and unreliable cell service are not isolated incidents, nor are they unique to our district alone. Across the region, including in neighboring...

Clayton’s recent WiFi troubles have raised questions regarding where these issues originated. The cause for the decline is unclear, but according to staff, the firewall utilized for security purposes...

In a school celebrated for its cutting-edge learning environment, the weakest link has emerged: unreliable WiFi. As students and teachers battle connectivity issues, their educational efforts come to a...

After three decades of inspiring students to say 'bonjour' to new cultures, Elizabeth Caspari, the French teacher and head of the World Languages department, is bidding adieu to the school year with a...

Rep. Ian Mackey (D) represents the 99th district in the Missouri House of Representatives. The district includes Clayton, Ladue, Warson Woods and a piece of Kirkwood. Currently, he is in his seventh year...