The violist, senior Katherine Nguyen, joined the National Youth Orchestra this summer for a global tour with the nation's top youth musicians. During the tour, Nguyen was one of two students representing...

Globe: Where did you go to high school? Lauran DeRigne, Librarian: I went to high school in Monet, Missouri. I graduated from Monet High School in 1992. Globe: Describe how your high school experience...

For Elliott Leong, walking into the high school this fall feels like stepping into a time machine, except this time, he is the one at the front of the classroom. A 2016 Clayton graduate and the son of...

After teaching high school biology and Spanish in Texas, Jenni Todd became a counselor at Glenridge Elementary, where she pursued her passion for building strong student relationships. She now brings that...

After years of substituting, teaching and connecting with the community, Baoqing Sun is beginning her permanent role as Chinese teacher. “My daughter actually graduated here three years ago. Before...

“Change is a scary thing, but I embrace [it]. I think that [change] helps with learning,” CTE teacher Jason Zenser said. Zenser left his job teaching science and engineering classes at Crestview Middle...

Travelling the world to visit 80 countries would take countless years, extreme effort and a lot of money. However, with the Festival of Nations, you can experience a plethora of cultures just down the...

With growing mental health concerns nationwide, Clayton is bringing in a new position to the district, Director of Student Support, Michael Siebe. Siebe has spent the past three years as the Mental Health...

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...