KIRKWOOD

SCHOOL DISTRICT
2017-18 DIRECTORY
A special publication of the Webster-Kirkwood Times August 2017

INDEX
SCHOOLS
Keysor Elementary................................ 17
Kirkwood Early Childhood
Center.................................................... 22
Kirkwood High................................... 10-11
Nipher Middle.......................................... 15
North Glendale Elementary............... 18
North Kirkwood Middle.......................16
Robinson Elementary...........................19
Tillman Elementary..............................20
Westchester Elementary.................... 21
VISTA Program.......................................14
INFORMATION
Athletic Event Admission.................... 11
District Calendar..................................... 6
District Map............................................. 23
Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA)......................... 8
Non-Discrimination Statement.......... 9
Online Resources.................................... 6
Performing Arts Schedule................... 6
Preparing for the School Year............7
Protection of Pupil Rights
Amendment (PPRA).......................... 9
School Board Meetings.........................5
Sports Calendar.................................12-13
SSD Public Notice................................... 8
Telephone Directory.............................. 4
Voluntary Transfer Program................7
Winter Weather Information............ 23
ADMINISTRATION
Board of Education.................................5
Welcome from Superintendent.........3
ORGANIZATIONS &
SERVICES
Golden Pass Program
for Residents......................................... 11
Kirkwood School District
Foundation.............................................7
KARSEA.................................................... 23
Special Education Parent
Advisory Council................................. 9
Volunteer & Community Mentor
Programs.............................................. 23

From left: Tien Do, Addie Campbell,

Kevin Washington and Lila Wessels
in the garden at Tillman Elementary.

photo by Diana Linsley

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Save the Date for upcoming

events to benefit all Kirkwood Schools
Kirkwood School District Foundations Chili Bowl
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 5:308 p.m.
Turkey Day Game
Thursday, Nov. 23, @ Noon (Kirkwood - E.L. Lyons Field)

New Patients Kirkwood School District Foundations Spring Fling

Friday, April 27, 2018

Are Always KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION

The Kirkwood School District Foundation is a public, not-for-profit organization

WELCOME!
established in 1989 for the purpose of encouraging and financially supporting the best
educational opportunities for all students and staff in the Kirkwood School District.
While operating independently of the school board and administration, the
foundation works closely with both to support academic programs, staff enrichment,
special projects, scholarships and other needs that cannot be met through traditional
public funding sources. The Foundation fulfills its mission through private and corpo-
rate tax-deductible donations. All funds raised by the Foundation are used to benefit
students and teachers.
For more information about the Foundation and to find out how you can help,

Joseph S. Grimaud, D.D.S

please call (314) 213-6123 or email: [email protected]. Foundation
updates can also be found on Facebook: Kirkwood School District Foundation, or on
Twitter: @KSDFgives.
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WELCOME
FROM THE INTERIM
SUPERINTENDENT
Dear Kirkwood School District Community
Members:

We are grateful to our generous

community for supporting our work through
projects such as this school directory,
produced in partnership with the Webster-
Kirkwood Times. We hope you find the information
provided a helpful tool for this school year.
Whether it is the Greentree Festival, Turkey Day or a
Kirkwood School District event, our students and our
community grow when we work, learn and play together.
Our local schools are a great source of pride, and we invite
you to participate and get involved.
SPECIALIZED CARE
FOR CHILDREN
We are very proud of our tradition of excellence. Our
schools continually rank among the top 10 on academic
performance standards, and third-party organizations

AND ADULTS
consistently rank our schools among the best in Missouri.
Because of your strong support, we continue to maintain
a quality-learning environment for our students.
A special thank you to our community for the passage
of Prop K in April 2017. We hired additional teachers and
class support positions to address class size concerns. We

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also allocated funds to our schools for classroom and
curriculum materials. Please see the ad in this publication
for more detailed information regarding Prop K.
We encourage you to attend one of our many events D.M.D., M.S.
including our award-winning music and performing arts

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programs or one of our many athletic events. If you are a
senior citizen, please contact us at 314-213-6123 to ask
about our Golden Pass. The Golden Pass is for
residents over 60 years of age and allows recipients to D.D.S., M.S.
attend most events free of charge.
I look forward to the start of a busy and exciting new Practice Limited to Orthodontics
school year! Thank you for the privilege to serve your
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KSD TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 2017-18

The Kirkwood School District phone and voicemail system is part of the overall technology network. Callers are asked
to listen to a menu of options directing them to individual schools or district offices. Each classroom has a telephone and
extension number. Parents can phone a classroom directly to hear homework assignments or to leave messages for the
teacher. This directory includes the more frequently requested numbers. Please note, the designation vm refers to voice
mail extensions that only allow the caller to hear or leave a message.
DISTRICT OFFICE Custodial Services KSD Foundation
314-213-6100 Andy Nelson, Day Manager 314-213-6123
Fax: 314-984-0002 Steve Schwer, Night Supervisor/Trainer www.kirkwoodfoundation.org
Website: www.kirkwoodschools.org 314-213-6100, Ext. 8502/8507
Network/Technology Services
Facebook: Search Kirkwood School District
Early Childhood Education (KECC) Alison Toth, Director
Twitter: @kwoodschools
Melissa Sandbothe, Principal 314-213-6100, Ext. 3939
Adventure Club: Before/After School Program 314-213-6100, Ext. 3635
OASIS (Older Adults Intergenerational
at Elementary Schools
Enrollment Statistics Tutoring)
Administered through KECC
Diane Huwer, Executive Secretary Judy Kamper, 314-213-6100, Ext. 7818
314-213-6136
314-213-6100, Ext. 7814
Parents As Teachers
Alumni Association
Facility Use and Rental Kathy Krus, Coordinator
314-213-6123
Building, Field & Gym Rentals 213-6100, Ext. 3640
www.khsalumni.org
Andy Nelson/ Dawn Rawlins
Safety & Security Coordinator
Attendance Boundaries 314-213-6100, Ext. 8502 or Ext: 8510
LeVaughn Smart
Diane Huwer, Executive Secretary Chris Bond, KHS Keating Ctr. Rental
314-213-6100, Ext. 1400
314-213-6100, Ext. 7814 314-213-6100, Ext. 1085
Special Education
Board of Education Meetings/Agendas Food Services/Lunch Program
Melissa Sandbothe, Interim Executive Director
Leslie Kittles, Executive Assistant Audrey Westrich, Chartwells Manager
314-213-6100, Ext. 7819
314-213-6100, Ext. 7801 314-213-6100, Ext. 1351
SSD Parent Advisory Council Reps
Building and Grounds Gifted Education (REACH)
TBD, 314-213-6100, Ext. 7819
Jim Wall, Director Melissa Sandbothe, Interim Executive
314-213-6100, Ext. 8501 Director Special Programs
314-213-6100, Ext. 7819 Melissa Sandbothe, Interim Executive Director
Bus Transportation VTS & Kirkwood
314-213-6100, Ext. 7819
Diane Huwer, Executive Secretary Golden Passes for Senior Citizens
314-213-6100, Ext. 7814 Community Relations & Development Student Services
314-213-6123 Shonda Ambers-Phillips, Executive Director
Business/Finance and Operations Office
314-213-6100, Ext. 7814
Mike Romay, CFO Human Resources
314-213-6100, Ext. 7825 Cindi Nelson, Interim Director of HR Student Transcripts
314-213-6100, Ext. 7806 (less than 10 years since graduation)
Community Relations and Development Office
Fax: 314-213-6190 314-213-6100, Ext. 1140
Ginger Cayce, CCO
(10 or more years since graduation)
314-213-6102 Human Resources - Benefits
314-213-6100, Ext. 7814
Marianne Ross, Manager
Community Mentor Program
314-213-6100, Ext. 7809 Student Work Permits (under age 16)
Kim Grega, Coordinator
KHS Guidance Department
314-213-6100, Ext. 8043 KHS Athletic Office
314-213-6100, Ext. 1047/1048
Corey Nesslage, Athletic Director
Copy Center
314-213-6100, Ext. 1311 Superintendents Office
Bill Diehl, Supervisor
Michele Condon,
314-213-6100, Ext. 7835 KHS General Activities Line
Interim Superintendent of Schools
314-213-6100, Ext. 1049 (vm)
Curriculum and Instruction 314-213-6100, Ext. 7801
Bryan Painter, Assistant Superintendent
314-213-6100, Ext. 7812
For individual schools, see phone listings on school pages following.

Stay Connected. Stay Informed.

ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Stay connected and informed on Facebook and Twitter. Learn of
road closings and upcoming events. Read shared posts from MoDOT and St. Louis County.
Get sanitation reminders and updates on power outages and water main breaks. See photos taken in and
around Kirkwood. Get news and updates on information you need.
Not on Facebook or Twitter? Check out the Citys new Instagram page @kirkwoodcity.
ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE: Report potholes, street lights out, and other concerns on your phone,
using KirkwoodKonnect, the Citys free mobile app.
IN YOUR INBOX: Sign up for the e-newsletter, which includes the monthly Arts Calendar and Trash Talk.
To sign up, send an email to [email protected].
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KIRKWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION 2017-18

Darnel Frost Marie Kelly Julie Backer Bret Heinrich Angie Bernardi Chad Kavanaugh Jennifer
President Vice-President Secretary Director Director Director Pangborn
Director
ABOUT THE SCHOOL BOARD Residents may also express their views by writing to the
The Kirkwood School District Board of Education, the teaching Kirkwood Board of Education, 11289 Manchester Road, Mo. 63122-
and support staffs, parents and community share responsibility for 1197. Board members can also be reached through email on the
creating successful schools. As elected representatives, the seven- districts website: www.kirkwoodschools.org. Copies of materials
member board of education serves as the governing body for the submitted will be provided to all board members.
communitys public school system. The school board sets district
policies, selects the superintendent of schools, adopts the annual 2017 Board Meetings 2018 Board Meetings
budget and determines the tax rate. Community participation at July 17 January 16 (Tues.)
board meetings is encouraged, and a forum for public comment is August 21 February 5 Plan/Work Session*
provided at the beginning of each meeting. September 11 February 12
The annual school board election is held in April. Board Plan/Work Session* March 5
members serve three-year, overlapping terms with two or three September 18 April 2
members elected each year. School board members, who receive Tax Rate Hearing** April 16
no salary, are committed and concerned citizens who devote September 25 May 7
countless hours working on behalf of children and the educational October 9 May 21
interests of Kirkwood School District residents. November 6 June 4 Plan/Work Session*
SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS November 20 June 11
School board meetings are generally held the first and third December 4
Monday of each month during the school year and monthly during Plan/Work Session*
the summer. Meetings are held in the conference room of the December 18
districts Administrative Services Center, 11289 Manchester Road
at 7 p.m. District residents are encouraged to attend and may Regular meetings are held at 7 p.m.
* Plan/Work Session will be held if needed and may begin at 5 p.m.
share their views with the board during time allotted at the **Tax Rate Hearing will be held at 6 p.m.
beginning of regular meetings.

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DISTRICT CALENDAR PERFORMING ARTS

2017-18 SCHEDULE
AUGUST KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL NIPHER MIDDLE SCHOOL
14 KHS Freshman Day OCTOBER NOVEMBER
16 First Day of School 5-7 Fall Play You Cant 16-17 Fall Play 7pm @ Nipher
Take It With You DECEMBER
SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER 6 Orchestra Concert
1 Staff Development - Early Dismissal 1 Fall Choral Concert 7pm @ Nipher
9-11 Fall Play 11 Band Concert
4 Labor Day - District Closed Student One-Acts 7pm @ KHS Keating
16 Vocal Jazz Fall Concert 12 Choir Concert 7pm @ Nipher
OCTOBER DECEMBER FEBRUARY
2 Staff Development - Early Dismissal 5 Bandemonium Concert 20 Festival of Bands
13 End of 1st Quarter 7 Orchestra Concert 7:30pm @ KHS Gym
14 Winter Choral Concert 21 Festival of Strings
16 Records Day - No School JANUARY 7:30pm @ KHS Gym
17 Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School 25-27 Black Box Show APRIL
The Arsonists 6 Film Festival 6pm @ Nipher
NOVEMBER FEBRUARY MAY
3 Staff Development - Early Dismissal 9 Best of Broadway / 1 Orchestra Concert
A Taste of Jazz 7pm @ Nipher
22 No School 20 Festival of Bands 15 Choir Concert 7pm @ Nipher
23-24 Thanksgiving - District Closed 21 Festival of Strings 16 Band Concert
22 Winter Band Concert 7pm @ KHS Keating
DECEMBER APRIL
4 Staff Development - Early Dismissal 12-24 Musical NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
21 End of 1st Semester The Drowsy Chaperone
19 Vocal Jazz Spring Concert OCTOBER
22-Jan. 2 Winter Break - District Closed 26 Night of Percussion 5-7 Fall Play 7pm @ NKMS
30 Spring Band Concert DECEMBER
JANUARY MAY 12 Band Concert
3 Records Day - No School 3 Symphonic & Orchestra 7pm @ KHS Keating
4 School Resumes Concert 13 Orchestra/Vocal Concert
7 Spring Choral Finale 7pm @ KNMS
15 Martin Luther King Day - District Closed Concert FEBRUARY
26 Staff Development - Early Dismissal 10 KHS Jazz Festival Concert 20 Festival of Bands
7:30pm @ KHS Gym
FEBRUARY All KHS events are in the Keating 21 Festival of Strings
16 Staff Development - No School Theatre at 7 p.m. Further information 7:30pm @ KHS Gym
regarding Performing Arts can be MARCH
19 Presidents Day - District Closed found on the website: tinyurl.com/ 2-4 Spring Play Beauty
khsarts & the Beast 7pm @ NKMS
MARCH MAY
2 Staff Development - Early Dismissal 2 Orchestra Concert
9 End of 3rd Quarter 7pm @ NKMS
15 Band Concert
19-23 Spring Break - District Closed 7pm @ KHS Keating
26 No School
27 School Resumes ONLINE RESOURCES
APRIL Website:
4 School Board Election Twitter:
www.kirkwoodschools.org
@KwoodSchools
6 Staff Development - Early Dismissal
20 Parent/Teacher - No School
YouTube:
Mobile App:
MAY Search KSD
Search Kirkwood School
District Channel
12 Kirkwood High School Graduation
23 Last Day of School Facebook:
Peachjar (E-flyers):
Search Kirkwood
On school websites
Calendar items are subject to change. Please check School District
individual school calendars on school website or on the Alumni Information can be found at: www.khsalumni.org or on Facebook:
District Mobile App. (Kirkwood High School Alumni).

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PREPARING FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT: All students new to the Kirkwood FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES THESE
School District enroll at their individual schools. If you do not know which
school your child will attend, please call the Office of Student Services at
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New students will be asked to furnish the following items at the time of
enrollment: an official copy of birth certificate, social security number, a Pioneer Sponsors
completed physical examination form with immunization record, and two
documents showing proof of residency in the school district. Proof of
residency documents include utility bill, real estate deed, lease agreement,
and personal property tax receipt.

IMMUNIZATION: Missouri legislation requires every student to have

documented evidence of immunizations meeting all state requirements on
file at their school. No student will be allowed to begin school on Aug. 16
unless all immunizations are up-to-date and documented. Parents who
have questions concerning immunization requirements may call the Office Booster Sponsors
of Student Services, 314-213-6105.

BUS TRANSPORTATION: To be eligible for free bus transportation to

and from school, a student must live one mile or more from an elementary
school, one and one-half miles or more from middle school, or two miles or
more from the high school. Students who do not qualify for free
transportation may purchase a pass for $510 for the school year if space is
available on an existing route. Students who qualify for the free or reduced
priced meals may purchase a bus pass at the rate of $133 a year.
First Student, Inc., 544 Clark in Kirkwood, has computerized all bus
routes for eligible students living in the Kirkwood School District. Information
regarding bus transportation was mailed directly to students homes in
August. If you did not receive transportation information, or have questions, Gold K Sponsors
please call First Student at 314-965-6130, or the Office of Student Services,
314-213-6105.
Students who participate in the Voluntary Transfer Program should
contact Diane Huwer in the Office of Student Services, 314-213-6105, with
questions regarding transportation from the city of St. Louis.

SCHOOL LUNCH & BREAKFAST PROGRAM: The districts school lunch

and breakfast program provides students with well-balanced meals that
meet state and federal guidelines. Prices are kept as reasonable as possible.
For the 2017-18 school year, the High School will offer two enhanced lunch
options as well as the regular base lunch. Menu enhancement examples
include: whole white muscle chicken patties (breaded and spicy), grilled
chicken, specialty pasta and Italian selections, and increased variety of
seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables.

Lunch Prices for 2017-18: Breakfast Prices for 2017-18:

Elementary Students: $2.85 Students: $2.10 VOLUNTARY TRANSFER PROGRAM
Middle Students: $3.00
High School Students: Base: $3.00 ATTENDANCE AREA THREE
Tier 1: $3.50 Siblings of eligible students who live in the city of St. Louis in Area Three
Tier 2: $4.00 may enroll in the Kirkwood School District through the Voluntary Transfer
Program. For more information, contact the Voluntary Interdistrict
Family income criteria are calculated annually by the National School Coordinating Corporation (VICC) at 314-721-8422.
Lunch and Breakfast programs of the federal government for a reduced- Area Three Starting at the intersection of Interstate 64 (Hwy. 40) and
price meal program. All children in district schools are given an application the west city boundary; east on Interstate 64 to the Mississippi River; south
in the fall. Additional applications can be printed from the District website along the river to the south boundary of the city; north on the city west
or are available in all principals offices. Applications should be filled out by boundary to the starting point at Interstate 64.
families who would like to try to qualify for the program. Letters from the Area 3 paired with Affton, Bayless, Hancock Place, Kirkwood, Mehlville
District will then be sent out informing the families of their application (Oakville High feeder pattern), Parkway (South High feeder pattern)
status. Applications can be submitted and/or resubmitted at any time Rockwood (Summit & Eureka High feeder patterns) and Webster Groves.
during the school year if an eligible family experiences an increase in family For more information, call the VICC, 314-721-8422 or the KSD Office of
size or reduction in income. Student Services at 314-213-6105.

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FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) Annual Notification/Student Records
The protection of student rights has always been a top priority of the Kirkwood of the office that administers FERPA is the Family Policy Compliance Office U.S.
School District. This document is distributed annually to all parents and students in order Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605.
to comply with state and federal requirements to notify the parents/guardians and 5. Directory Information may be released by school officials. This includes print and
eligible students of their rights with respect to the students educational records. electronic publications of the school district that, if disclosed, would not be considered
In general, a students educational record includes any information maintained by as determined by the Kirkwood School District as harmful or an invasion of privacy. This
the school district, which contains information directly related to a student. A major information may be released without prior written consent to parent and student
exception would be a personal record kept by a staff member if it is kept in the sole organizations for marketing purposes; such as for buzz books produced in the fall, and
possession of the maker of the record and is not accessible or revealed to any other to outside organizations including, but not limited to, companies that manufacture class
person except a temporary substitute for the maker of the record. rings or publish yearbooks in the spring. In addition two federal laws require local
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary
students over 18 years of age certain rights with respect to the students education Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three
records. These rights are: directory information categories names addresses and telephone listings unless
1. The right to inspect and review the students education records. Parents or eligible parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their students information
students should submit to the school principal a written request that identifies, as disclosed without their prior written consent. If a parent, guardian, person acting as a
precisely as possible, the record(s) they wish to inspect. The school official will make students parent in absence of a parent or guardian, or the student (if 18 or older), does
arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place not want the district to release the information listed below, they must notify the district
where the records may be inspected. in writing within 10 days of receiving this notification of the information they do not
2. The right to request the amendment of the students education records that the want released.
parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible The following Directory Information may be released without obtaining parental
students may ask the school to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or consent:
misleading or in violation of the students privacy. They should write the principal or Students name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, grade level,
appropriate official, clearly identify the part of the record they want to change and major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports,
specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record photographs, weight and height of members of the athletic teams, dates of attendance,
as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school will notify the parent or degrees, honors, awards received, most recent school attended.
eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the The district has determined that the Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corporation
request for amendment. (VICC) and its officers, employees and agents are school officials with legitimate
3. The right to consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained educational interests because they act for and on behalf of the district with respect to
in the students education records except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure transfer students and the transfer program, and because they seek to advance the
without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure interest of both. A transfer students attendance records and other educational records
to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person relevant to the students participation in the program or to the program itself may
employed by the school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff accordingly be disclosed to VICC without obtaining written consent from the parent/
member; a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the guardian or eligible student.
school has contracted to perform a special task; or a parent or student serving on an The Executive Director of Student Services has district-wide responsibility for
official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another student educational records and, as such, is the custodian of the records. Anyone
school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate having questions regarding school policy relating to student records is welcome to
educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill contact the Executive Director of Student Services at:
his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the school discloses education Address: 11289 Manchester Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122
records without consent to officials of another student district in which a student seeks Phone: 314-213-6105
or intends to enroll. E-mail: [email protected]
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning REF: Federal Register 6/17/76 Privacy Rights of Parents and Students-Final Rule on
alleged failures by the school with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address Educational Records. Revised 2/2003

SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SSD) PUBLIC NOTICE

All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children The Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD) and the Kirkwood School
with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity District assure that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by
of the disability, including children attending private schools, children who live outside the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of
the district but are attending a private school within the district, highly mobile children, FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/
such as migrant and homeless children, children who are wards of the state, and children guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the
who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or
they are advancing from grade to grade. The Kirkwood School District assures that it will other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S.
provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary
disabilities between the ages of 3 and 5 under its jurisdiction. The Special School District Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the
of St. Louis County (SSD) assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
(FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 5 and 21 under its The Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD) and the Kirkwood School
jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing District have developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State
impairment and deafness, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This plan contains
impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language the agencys policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties,
impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agencys
developmental delay. assurances that services are provided in compliance with the General Education
The Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD) and the Kirkwood School Provision Act (GEPA). These plans may be reviewed at the Special School District of St.
District assure that they will provide information and referral services necessary to assist Louis County (SSD) or the Kirkwood Central Office during regular school hours on days
the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers school is in session.
eligible for the Missouri First Steps program. This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.

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NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Kirkwood School District does not discriminate on the basis of
sex, race, religion, age, national origin, handicap, or disability in
admissions or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs
and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Districts
compliance with Title IX, Section 504 for student issues should
contact Melissa Sandbothe, Interim Executive Director of Special
Programs, at (314) 213-6106 and for employee issues, should contact
Cindi Nelson, Interim Director of Human Resources, by calling (314)
213-6103.

PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT

(PPRA)
The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) (20 U.S.C.
1232h; 34 CFR Part 98) applies to programs that receive funding from
the U.S. Department of Education (ED). PPRA is intended to protect
the rights of parents and students in two ways:
It seeks to ensure that schools and contractors make instructional
materials available for inspection by parents if those materials will
be used in connection with an ED-funded survey, analysis, or
evaluation in which their children participate; and
It seeks to ensure that schools and contractors obtain written
parental consent before minor students are required to participate
in any ED-funded survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals
information concerning:
1. Political affiliations;
2. Mental and psychological problems potentially embarrassing to
the student and his/her family;
3. Sex behavior and attitudes;
4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating and demeaning behavior;
5. Critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents
have close family relationships;
6. Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as
those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers;
7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or
students parent; or,
8. Income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for
participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance
under such program).
Parents or students who believe their rights under PPRA may have
been violated may file a complaint with ED by writing the Family
Policy Compliance Office. Complaints must contain specific allegations
of fact giving reasonable cause to believe that a violation of PPRA
occurred.
For additional information or technical assistance, you may call
1-800-872-5327 (voice). Individuals who use TDD may call the
Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339. Or you may
contact us at the following address:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-8520

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY

COUNCIL
The Kirkwood Special Education Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
was developed to provide professional and supportive connections
among parents and school staff who share an interest in promoting
the education of children with disabilities. Each school has several
parents who represent their school on the district-level PAC. These
parents also work with their schools to support families of students
with special needs. Kirkwoods district-level PAC meets several times
each year to share information and seek input from parents on
district planning for special education and related supports for
students. These meetings are open to everyone and are listed on the
Kirkwood Special Education Facebook page, Special Programs
Website and in the Parent Handbook and Buzz Book each year.
10 2017-18 Kirkwood School District Directory

KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Dr. Michael
Havener
Principal

Mike Wade
Associate Principal
Grade 12
SCHOOL INFORMATION CONTACTS Counselors:
Address: Executive Secretary: Rachel Cosic: Grade 9
801 W. Essex Ave. Jackie Ravenscraft Joe Fisch: Grade 10
Kirkwood, MO 63122 Grade 9 Secretary: Patti Wehmeyer Kim Sweesy: Grade 11
Phone Numbers: Grade 10 Secretary: Amber Kapral: Grade 12
314-213-6110 Diana Schwalbert College Counselors:
314-984-4412 (fax) Grade 11 Secretary: Julie Constant Josh Jaworowski: A-L
School Hours: 7:50 a.m. 2:50 p.m. Grade 12 Secretary: Stacy Denton Abby Peterson: M-Z
Website: www.kirkwoodschools.org Athletic Office Secretary: Resource Officer: Bob Johler
Facebook: Kirkwood High School Lynn Kavanaugh
Twitter: @KirkwoodHS Nurses: Julie Tadros, R.N. & TBD ABOUT KIRKWOOD HIGH
More Twitter Feeds: @khspioneers, PPO President: Hope Johnson Grades: 9-12
@KHTV, @TheKirkwoodCall, PPO Meetings: Quarterly Present School Built: 1955
@KHPlayers, @khsPioneerYbook, 2014-15 Enrollment: 1,785
@PioneerBandKHS, @KirkwoodFB, 2015-16 Enrollment: 1,779
@WoodPepNation 2016-17 Enrollment: 1,748

Jessica Vehlewald Jeff Townsend Romona Miller Corey Nesslage Brad Sutterer
Assistant Principal, Assistant Principal, Assistant Principal, Athletic Director Asst. Athletic
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Director

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PROGRAMS SCHOOL HISTORY Band & Atlas classroom spaces

Freshman Opening Day: Kirkwood High School (KHS) has a including updated technology and
August 14, 7:50 a.m. 12:30 p.m. long, rich history that dates back to additional square footage.
PPOOpen House: the founding of the Kirkwood School With support from citizens and
August 24, 7 p.m. District in 1865. High school and private donors through the Kirkwood
Senior Information Night: elementary students attended school School District Foundation, a new
September 11, 7 p.m. together in a temporary building, track and synthetic turf were installed
Junior Information Night: which opened in the fall of 1866, and in KHS E.L. Lyons Memorial Stadium in
September 14, 7 p.m. later in the Jefferson Avenue school, 2010. In spring 2012, the new track
Sophomore Information Night: the Districts first formal school built in was dedicated as the Alvin Miller Track
September 18, 7 p.m. 1869. African-American students in honor of the 1983 KHS graduate,
Freshman Information Night: attended the Booker T. Washington who is regarded as the best athlete in
September 21, 7 p.m. School, which opened in 1869 on school history. In the fall of 2014,
Adams near Geyer Road. In 1888, the renovations to the stadium bleachers
KHS INFO
district built the Adams Avenue were completed; the renovations
Mascot: KHS Pioneers
School next to the Jefferson School include accessibility for the physically
Colors: Red and White
and offered a two-year high school challenged, new restrooms, concession
First Graduating Class: 1897,
program for students completing the and broadcast center.
10 students
elementary grades. In 1896, Kirkwood The Walker Natatorium, which was
KHS Class of 2017: 467
offered the first four-year high school funded by a grant from the Earl E. and
Valedictorian: Holden Foreman
program in St. Louis County; 10 Myrtle E. Walker Foundation, opened
Salutatorian: Kara Steele
students were members of the first in the fall of 2015 on the KHS campus.
2017 National Merit Finalists: 6
graduating class in the spring of 1897. For the first time in school history,
2017 National Merit Commended
In 1922, a new high school was built on KHS students have the opportunity to
Students: 9
Kirkwood Road, the site of Nipher learn to swim as part of the physical
2017 Missouri Bright Flight
Middle School today. education curriculum, and our aquatic
Scholarships: 76
The present Kirkwood High School teams have a home where they can
Members of the KHS class of 2017
on Essex Ave. was built in 1955 on a practice and compete. The Kirkwood
received more than $31 million in
43-acre campus. Both white and School District Foundation launched a
scholarship offers.
African-American students were campaign to raise $3 million to
enrolled to attend high school together establish a Legacy Fund and use the
REGISTRATION for the first time. The present day interest earned from the fund for
All Kirkwood High School students, campus includes the Thomas N. general operational costs for the pool
whether new or returning, must Keating Performance Center, the Earl such as utilities, water testing and
register for classes before school and Myrtle Walker Science Center, a balancing and equipment inspections.
begins. Please call the guidance office physical education and sports center, To date, more than $1 million has been
at 314-213-6118 to schedule an which features two competitive gyms raised. In future years, the funds may
appointment to register. (Denver Miller Gym and the David be used for equipment repairs and
Freshman orientation day and Holley Assembly Hall), the David replacement.
orientation day for new students is Damerall Fitness Center, a dance KHS welcomes the incoming Class
August 14, 2017. studio, health classrooms, and a of 2021 to an exciting learning
wrestling room. Also, recent updates community of committed students
have been made to the Journalism, and staff. Go Pioneers!

GOLDEN PASS PROGRAM 2017-18 ATHLETIC EVENT ADMISSION

FOR RESIDENTS STADIUM EVENTS
The District invites residents of the Varsity Football $5
Kirkwood School District (KSD), age Junior Varsity/Freshman Double Header Football $3
60 or older, to carry the KSD Golden Varsity Soccer $5
Pass. As valued members of the KSD Varsity Track Meets $5
community, older adults are encour- Lower Level Track Meets $3
aged to visit the schools often and
enjoy the variety of sports, theatrical INDOOR EVENTS
and musical events performed by stu- Junior Varsity/Varsity Basketball - $5
dents. Junior Varsity/Varsity Wrestling - $5
Please call the Office of Community Junior Varsity/Varsity Volleyball - $5
Relations and Development, 314-213-
6123, to obtain a pass. Guidelines
Admission prices listed are for KHS regular season/hosted events ONLY.
KHS tournament prices may vary.
Conference tournaments/events and MSHSAA events admission prices may
vary.
Children under 6 are free for all KHS regular season events.
KHS Student Pass cards are accepted for admission at all KHS regular
season events.
Admission prices are subject to change.
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KHS FALL 2017 SPORTS SCHEDULE PLEASE NOTE: CALENDAR DATES

ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME SITE DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME SITE
VARSITY BOYS CROSS COUNTRY VARSITY GIRLS GOLF
Sat 8/26 Jackson Meet 9 a.m. Away Tue 8/22 Webster Groves @ Sunset Hills 3:30 p.m.
Sat 9/9 Northwest HS - Stan Nelson Meet 9 a.m. Away Thu 8/24 Parkway West @ TBA 3:30 p.m.
Thu 9/14 Parkway Central Meet 4 p.m. Away Fri 8/25 Webster Groves Scramble @ Sunset Hills 8 a.m.
Sat 9/23 Hancock Meet 12 p.m. Away Tue 8/29 Rockwood Summit @ Crescent Farms 3:30 p.m.
Mon 9/25 Bio-Pop Meet 4 p.m. Home Wed 8/30 Rockwood Summit @ Crescent Farms 8 a.m.
Sat 9/30 Parkway West Meet 10:10 a.m. Away Thu 8/31 Parkway Central @ Four Seasons 3:15 p.m.
Sat 10/7 Suburban Conference Meet 9 a.m. Away Tue 9/5 Farmington @ Crowne Pointe 3:15 p.m.
Sat 10/14 Borgia Meet 8:30 a.m. Away Wed 9/6 Lindbergh Tournament @ Links of Dardenne 8 a.m.
Sat 10/21 Districts TBA Away Mon 9/11 Pattonville @ Crystal Springs Quarry 3:30 p.m.
Sat 10/28 Sectionals 10 a.m. Away Thu 9/14 Clayton @ Highlands 3:15 p.m.
Sat 11/4 State Meet 10:40 a.m. Away Mon 9/18 Parkway North @ Crystal Springs Quarry 3:15 p.m.
VARSITY GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Tue 9/19 Tri-Match Ladue & Ritenour @ St. Ann 3:30 p.m.
Sat 8/26 Jackson Meet 9 a.m. Away Wed 9/20 Suburban XII Conference @ Emerald Greens 8 a.m.
Thu 8/31 Webster Groves Meet 4 p.m. Away Mon 9/25 District Tournament @ Crescent Farms 8 a.m.
Sat 9/9 Northwest HS - Stan Nelson Meet 9:30 a.m. Away VARSITY BOYS SOCCER
Sat 9/16 Paul Enke Meet 9:30 a.m. Away Tue 8/22 Parkway South 4:15 p.m. Away
Sat 9/23 Hancock Meet 11:30 a.m. Away Wed 8/23 Mehlville 7 p.m. Away
Sat 9/30 Parkway West Meet 10:40 a.m. Away Fri 8/25 Collinsville Tournament TBA Away
Sat 10/7 Suburban Conference Meet 9:30 a.m. Away Sat 8/25 Collinsville Tournament TBA Away
Wed 10/11 FINNDAWG Meet 4 p.m. Home Tue 8/29 McCluer North 4:15 p.m. Home
Sat 10/21 Districts TBA Away Wed 8/30 Ladue 4 p.m. Home
Sat 10/28 Sectionals 11 a.m. Away Fri 9/8 Clayton 4:15 p.m. Away
Sat 11/4 State Meet 9:30 a.m. Away Mon 9/11 Eureka 4:15 p.m. Home
VARSITY GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY Wed 9/13 Seckman 4:15 p.m. Away
Wed 8/23 Webster Groves 4:15 p.m. Home Mon 9/18 CYC Tournament TBA Away
Fri 8/25 Edwardsville 4 p.m. Home Tue 9/19 CYC Tournament TBA Away
Mon 8/28 Villa Duchesne 4 p.m. Away Wed 9/20 CYC Tournament TBA Away
Thu 8/31 Cor Jesu 4:15 p.m. Home Thu 9/21 CYC Tournament TBA Away
Tue 9/5 Parkway South 4:15 p.m. Away Fri 9/22 CYC Tournament TBA Away
Thu 9/7 MICDS 4:15 p.m. Home Sat 9/23 CYC Tournament TBA Away
Tue 9/12 Parkway West 4:15 p.m. Away Mon 9/25 Lindbergh 5:30 p.m. Home
Thu 9/14 Marquette 4:15 p.m. Home Wed 9/27 Webster Groves 4:15 p.m. Home
Wed 9/20 Nerinx 4 p.m. Away Fri 9/29 Rockbridge Tournament TBA Away
Thu 9/21 St. Josephs 4:15 p.m. Home Sat 9/30 Rockbridge Tournament TBA Away
Mon 9/25 Visitation Academy 4 p.m. Away Tue 10/3 Parkway North 4:15 p.m. Away
Wed 9/27 Ladue 4:15 p.m. Home Wed 10/3 Ritenour 4:15 p.m. Away
Mon 10/2 Lafayette 4:15 p.m. Away Mon 10/9 Hazelwood Central 4:15 p.m. Away
Mon 10/9 Ursuline 4:15 p.m. Home Thu 10/12 Rockwood Summit 6 p.m. Away
Tue 10/10 Rosati-Kain 4 p.m. Away Fri 10/13 MICDS 4:15 p.m. Away
Tue 10/17 John Burroughs 4:15 p.m. Home Tue 10/17 Fox 6 p.m. Home
Wed 10/18 Pattonville 4:15 p.m. Home
VARSITY FOOTBALL Sat 10/21 Districts TBA Away
Fri 8/18 Chaminade 7 p.m. Away Sat 10/21 Districts TBA Away
Fri 8/25 Jefferson City 7 p.m. Home Mon 10/23 Districts TBA Away
Fri 9/1 Lafayette 7 p.m. Away Tue 10/24 Districts TBA Away
Fri 9/8 Pattonville 7 p.m. Away Wed 10/25 Districts TBA Away
Fri 9/15 Parkway North 7 p.m. Away Thu 10/26 Districts TBA Away
Fri 9/29 Parkway South 7 p.m. Home Fri 10/27 Districts TBA Away
Fri 10/6 Rockwood Summit 7 p.m. Home Sat 10/28 Districts TBA Away
Fri 10/13 Ritenour 7 p.m. Away Tue 10/31 Sectionals TBA Away
Fri 10/20 1st Round Districts 7 p.m. Away Sat 11/4 Quarterfinals TBA Away
Fri 10/27 2nd Round Districts 7 p.m. Away Fri 11/10 State Semifinals TBA Away
Fri 11/3 District Championship 7 p.m. Away Fri 11/10 State Semifinals TBA Away
Fri 11/10 Semifinals 7 p.m. Away
Fri 11/17 Class 6 State Championship TBA Away VARSITY SOFTBALL
Thu 11/23 Webster Groves 12 p.m. Home Mon 8/21 Parkway Tournament TBA Away
Tue 8/22 Parkway Tournament TBA Away
Wed 8/23 Parkway Tournament TBA Away
Tue 8/29 Fox 4:15 p.m. Away

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KHS FALL 2017 SPORTS SCHEDULE

DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME SITE DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME SITE
Wed 8/30 Northwest 4:15 p.m. Away Wed 9/20 Webster Groves 4 p.m. Home
Thu 8/31 Webster Groves 4:15 p.m. Home Mon 9/25 Team Districts 3:30 p.m. Away
Fri 9/1 Oakville 4:15 p.m. Home Tue 9/26 Team Districts 3:30 p.m. Away
Tue 9/5 Suburban Tournament TBA Away Wed 9/27 Team Districts 3:30 p.m. Away
Wed 9/6 Suburban Tournament TBA Away Thu 9/28 Team Districts 3:30 p.m. Away
Thu 9/7 Suburban Tournament TBA Away Fri 9/29 Team Districts 3:30 p.m. Away
Mon 9/11 Ritenour 4:15 p.m. Away Sat 9/30 Individual Districts TBA Away
Tue 9/12 Seckman 4:15 p.m. Home Mon 10/2 Individual Sectionals 4 p.m. Away
Thu 9/14 Parkway North 4:15 p.m. Home Tue 10/3 Individual Sectionals 4 p.m. Away
Mon 9/18 Rockwood Summit 4:15 p.m. Away Wed 10/4 Individual Sectionals 3:30 p.m. Away
Tue 9/19 Mehlville 4:15 p.m. Home Sat 10/7 Team Sectionals TBA Away
Thu 9/21 Pattonville 4:15 p.m. Away Thu 10/12 Team State TBA Away
Fri 9/22 Parkway West 4:15 p.m. Away Fri 10/13 Individual State TBA Away
Mon 9/25 Nerinx Hall 4:15 p.m. Home Sat 10/14 Individual State TBA Away
Tue 9/26 Lafayette 4:15 p.m. Home VARSITY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Wed 9/27 Parkway Central 4:15 p.m. Home Mon 8/14 Jamboree 5 p.m. Away
Mon 10/2 Lindbergh 4:15 p.m. Away Mon 8/21 Parkway South 5:30 p.m. Home
Wed 10/4 Districts TBA Away Wed 8/23 Marquette 5:30 p.m. Away
Thu 10/5 Districts TBA Away Sat 8/26 Borgia Tournament 8:30 a.m. Away
Fri 10/6 Districts TBA Away Mon 8/28 Parkway Central 5:30 p.m. Away
Sat 10/7 Districts TBA Away Tue 8/29 Oakville 5:30 p.m. Home
Wed 10/11 Sectionals TBA Away Thu 8/31 Ursuline 5:15 p.m. Away
Sat 10/14 Quarterfinals TBA Away Wed 9/6 Lafayette 5:30 p.m. Away
Fri 10/20 State TBA Away Thu 9/7 Parkway West 5:30 p.m. Home
Sat 10/21 State TBA Away Tue 9/12 Parkway North 5:30 p.m. Away
VARSITY BOYS SWIMMING Wed 9/13 Gateway Tournament TBA Away
Wed 8/23 Mehlville 4:30 p.m. Home Thu 9/14 Gateway Tournament TBA Away
Tue 8/29 Eureka 4:30 p.m. Away Fri 9/15 Gateway Tournament TBA Away
Thu 8/31 Lindbergh 4:30 p.m. Away Sat 9/16 Gateway Tournament TBA Away
Thu 9/7 Parkway Central 4:30 p.m. Away Wed 9/20 Hazelwood Central 5:30 p.m. Away
Thu 9/14 Parkway South 4:30 p.m. Home Thu 9/21 Webster Groves 5:30 p.m. Home
Tue 9/19 Rockwood Summit 4:30 p.m. Home Sat 9/23 Troy Tournament TBA Away
Fri 9/22 Parkway West 4:30 p.m. Home Tue 9/26 Rockwood Summit 5:30 p.m. Away
Thu 9/28 Parkway North 4:30 p.m. Away Wed 9/27 Nerinx Hall 5:30 p.m. Home
Thu 10/5 Pattonville 4 p.m. Away Mon 10/2 Francis Howell 6 p.m. Away
Tue 10/10 Webster Groves 4:30 p.m. Home Wed 10/4 Ritenour 5:30 p.m. Home
Sat 10/14 Lindbergh Invite TBA Away Mon 10/9 Lindbergh 5:30 p.m. Home
Tue 10/17 Ritenour 4:30 p.m. Away Thu 10/12 Pattonville 5:30 p.m. Home
Wed 10/25 Suburban XII Conference Meet 4:30 p.m. Away Mon 10/16 Districts TBA Away
Thu 10/26 Suburban XII Conference Meet TBA Away Tue 10/17 Districts TBA Away
Fri 11/3 State Meet TBA Away Wed 10/18 Districts TBA Away
Sat 11/4 State Meet TBA Away Thu 10/19 Districts TBA Away
VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS Fri 10/20 Districts TBA Away
Tue 8/22 Marquette 4:15 p.m. Home Sat 10/21 Sectionals TBA Away
Wed 8/23 Clayton 4 p.m. Away Fri 10/27 State TBA Away
Fri 8/25 Parkway Central 4 p.m. Away Sat 10/28 State TBA Away
Mon 8/28 Eureka 4 p.m. Away
Tue 8/29 Pattonville 4 p.m. Home
Thu 8/31 Parkway North 4 p.m. Away
Fri 9/1 Lafayette 4:15 p.m. Home
Tue 9/5 Parkway West Doubles 3:30 p.m. Away
Wed 9/6 Parkway West Doubles 3:30 p.m. Away Pioneer Athletic Schedules Online: Dates and events are subject
Thu 9/7 Parkway West Doubles 3:30 p.m. Away to change. For current listings of sporting events and directions
Mon 9/11 Parkway West 4 p.m. Away to opposing schools, please visit www.pioneerathletics.org.
Tue 9/12 Ritenour 4 p.m. Away
Select the season, then sport to view schedule. Changes made
Wed 9/13 Cor Jesu 4 p.m. Home
Fri 9/15 St. Josephs 4 p.m. Away throughout the day are reflected online immediately, so check
Mon 9/18 Nerinx Hall 4:30 p.m. Home often for the most up-to-date information. The main athletics
Tue 9/19 Rockwood Summit 4 p.m. Home Twitter feed is: @khspioneers.
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VISTA Program

Julie
Redington
Principal
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Address:
Hough Community Learning Center
106 N. Sappington Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Phone Number:
314-213-6142
In August 2010, the Kirkwood of every student. VISTA serves each student at the center of all
School District partnered with the approximately 125 high school decisions.
Webster Groves School District to students from Kirkwood and Webster Students are accepted into VISTA
provide VISTA, a new student Groves each year. by a referral process beginning at the
program offered in the Hough Not all students attain full success students home school. Referrals are
Learning Center. at their home schools. It is the districts made for a variety of reasons that
VISTA provides a productive, goal to provide all students the may include credit recovery,
consistent and safe non-traditional academic and/or social and emotional individualized instruction, alternative
community for high school students. support they need in order to succeed. setting, social or emotional concerns,
Given the unique needs of our The VISTA staff members take pride school to work transition or diploma
students, VISTA is relationship based in knowing every student on a completion. The goal of VISTA is that
programming with individual learning personal level, valuing and treating students will return to their home
experiences that develop the potential each one as an individual, and placing school as soon as possible.

KSD SPOTLIGHTSupporting Students Through Prop K

THANK YOU for supporting our students and investing in our school community!
Our principals and staff members identified critical areas of need. As a result,
in the 2017-18* school year, we will:
Invest in the future of our schools by replenishing the operating fund balance. The operating fund balance
provides the District with the financial stability to maintain current staffing and school supply budget levels
as well as the ability to add up to three teachers per year if enrollment increases.** $3.3M
Add up to 18 teachers and class support positions to improve class sizes and meet students needs. $1.2M
Increase school and department budgets for classroom and curriculum materials and professional learning.
Due to
at the Federal level, wecuts at the Federal
increased fundinglevel, we increased
to maintain readingfunding to maintain
specialists reading specialists in our schools. $700K
in our schools.
Support current teachers and staff with a 1.5 percent salary package increase to ensure we retain quality staff members,
which contributes to a stable learning environment for students. $600K
*The dollar amounts shown are as of July 2017 and may fluctuate based on enrollment.
**The District projects the fund balance to be $16M at the end of the fiscal year (June 2018)
which ensures compliance with Board Policy. The operating fund balance is used to cover
operating costs until St. Louis County releases property tax revenue in December.
M represents millions. K represents thousands.
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NIPHER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Dr. Laura Havener

Principal

Dr. Kelly Dickinson

Assistant Principal
SCHOOL INFORMATION CONTACTS ABOUT NIPHER
Address: Secretaries: Brigget Kolb, Grades: 6-8
700 S. Kirkwood Road Aimee Moore, & Margaret Lyons 2014-15 Enrollment: 626
Kirkwood, MO 63122 Nurse: Meghan Albert, R.N. 2015-16 Enrollment: 659
Phone Numbers: Counselors: 2016-17 Enrollment: 674
314-213-6180 Nelson Taylor - 6th
314-213-6178 (fax) Leslie Johnson - 7th PROGRAMS
New student registration: 314-213-6180 Carmon Griffon - 8th Gr. 6 Curriculum Night:
School Hours: 8:13 a.m. 2:55 p.m. Educational Support Counselor: August 23, 6-7 p.m.
Website: www.kirkwoodschools.org Kim Grega Gr. 7 & 8 Curriculum Night:
Facebook: Nipher Middle School Resource Officer: Don Douglas August 30, 6-7:30 p.m.
Twitter: @NipherMiddle PTO Co-Presidents: 6th & 7th Gr. Parent Coffee:
Doreen Scarfino & Julia Lasater January 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
MISSOURI GOLD STAR SCHOOL PTO Meetings: 9/6, 11/1, 2/7, 4/4 8th Gr. Parent Coffee:
January 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

The Nipher Middle School building was During reorganization in 1976, Nipher competitions that include: Robotics,
built in 1921 and officially opened in Junior High School became Nipher Middle Equations Club, Battle of the Books and
September 1922 as Kirkwood High School, School to house Grades 6 through 8 with musical competitions. The dedicated staff
the communitys new high school. A few Grade 9 moving to Kirkwood High School. is committed to character education and
years after KHS opened on Kirkwood The Nipher building is a designated to helping all students develop a sense of
Road, a separate south building was built historical landmark and its recent additions belonging in the Nipher learning
in 1929 to house seventh and eighth grade continue to reflect the original design of community. In addition to providing
students in a junior high school. This school William B. Ittner, renowned school rigorous learning experiences, the school
was named in honor of Dr. Francis E. architect. These additions and other school offers opportunities for students to explore
Nipher, who had been a distinguished renovations occurred in 1993, 2005, 2010 a variety of interests through plays,
educator and professor at Washington and 2013. musicals, choirs, bands, orchestra, fencing,
University in St. Louis. The north building Designated as a Missouri Gold Star archery, weight lifting, wall-climbing,
housed Kirkwood High School until its School, Nipher is proud of its students and intramurals and a wide variety of clubs.
move in 1954 to its present location on their achievements. Nipher students
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NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Dr. Tim Cochran

Principal

Dana Liberton
Assistant Principal
SCHOOL INFORMATION CONTACTS ABOUT NORTH KIRKWOOD
Address: Secretaries: Angela Pillman, Grades: 6-8
11287 Manchester Road Melissa Dillon & Carolyn Pierce 2014-15 Enrollment: 624
Kirkwood, MO 63122 Nurse: Justin Caputa, R.N. BSN 2015-16 Enrollment: 656
Phone Numbers: Counselors: 2016-17 Enrollment: 675
314-213-6170 Lisa Owen
314-213-6177 (fax) Justin Jansen For new student registration
School Hours: 8:13 a.m. 2:55 p.m. Michelle Fink call 314-213-6100 ext. 7303.
Website: www.kirkwoodschools.org Education Support Counselor:
Facebook: North Kirkwood Middle School Nancy Long
Twitter: @NorthKirkwoodMiddleSchool Resource Officer: Larry Nilges
PTO President: Trish Harrison
NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL PTO Meetings, 7 p.m.:
MISSOURI GOLD STAR SCHOOL 9/6, 10/18, 12/8, 1/24, 4/11

North Kirkwood Middle School (NKMS) been named a Champions for Character writing, communication, problem finding/
was built in 1957 as a junior high school for award winner and was a recipient of the PBIS solving and critical thinking skills and
students in Grades 7, 8 and 9. In 1976, the Bronze Level award for incorporating service strategies in every classroom. It is our goal to
district began a reorganization and the junior learning and positive behavior reward make sure students are not only prepared to
high school became a middle school for systems throughout our school. live in our world today, but that we help
Grades 6 through 8. The building has been In an effort to communicate effectively engrain the skills they will need for a future
expanded and renovated in 1993, 2005, and with our parent/guardian community, NKMS we cannot yet imagine. Through endeavors
2010. is also on Facebook. Follow NKMS on like Pursuit Week, where students delve into
NKMS is proud of its students and Facebook by searching North Kirkwood a self-selected topic for one full week of
dedicated staff who, with incredible parent Middle School (look for the Bulldog). Other school, and programs such as Project Lead
and community involvement and support, forms of communication include: The NKMS the Way and Girls on the Run, we strive to
have created an exceptional learning website, electronic phone, & twitter messages. connect all students to their learning and to
community. Our school is nationally North Kirkwood Middle School has a understanding their value in this global world.
recognized as a Blue Ribbon School and a school-wide focus on literacy in all content We are looking forward to our continued
Missouri Gold Star School. NKMS has also areas by embedding effective reading, growth and another fantastic school year!!!

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KEYSOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dr. Troy S. Hogg

Principal

Dr. Alyssa Taylor

Administrative
Intern
SCHOOL INFORMATION CONTACTS PROGRAMS
Address: Secretary: Kelly Eschenroeder Parent Information Night:
725 N. Geyer Road Nurse: Kari Kopp, R.N. August 29, 6:15-8 p.m.
Kirkwood, MO 63122 Counselor: Jill Gatcombe Parent-Teacher Conferences:
Phone Numbers: Resource Officer: TJ Stemmler September 6 & 14, 4-8:30 p.m.,
314-213-6120 PTO President: Ryan Morgan January 17 & 25, 4-8:30 p.m.
314-213-6172 (fax) PTO President-Elect: First Fridays (Reading/Math
School Hours: 8:40 a.m. 3:35 p.m. Stephanie Schmidt Celebrations): 9/1, 10/6, 11/3, 12/1,
Website: www.kirkwoodschools.org PTO Vice President: Nikki Karcher 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4
Facebook: Keysor Elementary School PTO Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the (8:25 9 a.m.)
Twitter: @keysorpride Month, 6:30 p.m. Keysor Cubs - For Future Keysor
Kids Ages 3-5 Storytime:
MISSOURI GOLD STAR SCHOOL ABOUT KEYSOR 10/10 6:15 p.m., 12/12 6:15 p.m.
NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL Grades: K-5 Music & Movement: 1/9 6:15 p.m.,
2014-15 Enrollment: 543 4/17 6:15 p.m.
2015-16 Enrollment: 521
2016-17 Enrollment: 513
Vision: Community Character On May 28, 2013, Keysor officially dedicated achievement. Keysor received the National Blue
Achievement Impact Project IDEA, an outdoor landscape for learning Ribbon School of Excellence in 2013 and the
Mission: The Keysor community works and play space on roughly 1.5 acres on the west Missouri Gold Star School in both 2011 and 2013.
together to support all learners on their journeys side of campus. Project IDEA, which stands for Students and staff adhere to Keysor Pride
as empathetic, creative and critical thinkers who Imagination, Discovery, Exploration and expectations being responsible, respectful and
actively impact our world. Adventure, is an inclusive space with various safe. Through various efforts, Keysor is
Keysor Elementary School first welcomed play structures plus a walking path, garden lab, intentionally working to develop in students a
children in September 1930. The school was soccer field, stage area, other features that sense of connectedness to nature and a
named for Judge William Winchester Keysor, a support creative learning and a respect for the responsibility to impact in positive ways our
prominent Kirkwood citizen and president of the environment. Designed with students and community and a global society. In partnership
school board in the early 1900s. Designed by community members in mind, the project was with families, Keysor works each day to develop
renowned school architect William B. Ittner, the funded with support of the Keysor PTO, private children of character who are good students and
building has been expanded and renovated donors, and community foundations and grants. good people.
several times in 1938, 1949, 1954, 1987, 1993, Keysor is proud of its students and staff for
2005, and 2010. their consistent focus on learning and

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NORTH GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dr. Todd Benben

Principal

Dr. Masa Massenburg

Administrative Intern
SCHOOL INFORMATION CONTACTS ABOUT NORTH GLENDALE
Address: Office: Michelle Faust & Traci Kuhn Grades: K-5
765 N. Sappington Road Nurse: Pam Duesenberg, R.N. 2014-15 Enrollment: 569
Glendale, MO 63122 Counselor: Keith Leonard, M.A. LPC 2015-16 Enrollment: 586
Phone Numbers: Resource Officer: TJ Stemmler 2016-17 Enrollment: 579
314-213-6130 PTO Co-Presidents: Motto: Learn Like A Champion Today
314-213-6173 (fax) Brandi Forinash & Erin Quigley Nickname: Superstars
School Hours: 8:39 a.m. 3:35 p.m. PTO Meetings:
Website: http://northglendale. 1st Tuesday of the month
kirkwoodschools.org
Facebook: North Glendale Elementary

MISSOURI GOLD STAR SCHOOL

NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL

North Glendale Elementary School opened for renovation/modernization. behavior expectations for all. At North
in the fall of 1938. In spring 2008, the school The school often serves as a community Glendale, students and staff honor this school
dedicated an outdoor learning pavilion in focus for its namesake city of Glendale. The pledge daily: As a learner at North Glendale
honor of Tom Waltz, former principal who school and the city have established a strong I will be: cooperative, respectful, responsible,
retired in 2006. The pavilion was made partnership for the purpose of combining honest, and I will persevere. Through the
possible through a grant submitted by the resources to benefit children and instruction. efforts of a supportive PTO and the many
city of Glendale, Kirkwood School District, In 2010, the Kirkwood School District, North parents, university practicum students, high
and North Glendale PTO. Glendale PTO, and the city of Glendale school students and senior citizens who
North Glendale School has been renovated collaborated to build the school playground regularly volunteer, North Glendale has
and/or expanded in 1964, 1993, 2005, and and to create a school/community park area. established a nurturing, welcoming learning
2010. In 2013, a Library Media Center was Another partnership has formed to create an community in which all children can learn and
created in the old gymnasium area, and the additional play area in the summer of 2016. grow.
former library was converted into North Glendale School is proud to be a The state of Missouri recognized North
approximately 2300 square foot of additional school where teachers and support staff are Glendale as a Gold Star School in 2014
classroom space. This project won an dedicated to doing what is best for students. followed by the U.S. Department of Education
architectural award for outstanding design The school has set high academic and recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School.

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ROBINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jennifer Sisul
Principal

Dr. Christina
Wilson
Administrative
Intern
SCHOOL INFORMATION CONTACTS ABOUT ROBINSON
Address: Secretary: Lynn Frierdich Grades: K-5
803 Couch Ave. Nurses: Kim Garland, R.N. Pre-K: 20
Kirkwood, MO 63122 & Tamara Gierse, R.N. 2014-15 Enrollment: 467
Phone Numbers: Counselor: Julie Cohen 2015-16 Enrollment: 491
314-213-6140 Resource Officer: TJ Stemmler 2016-17 Enrollment: 527
314-213-6174 (fax) PTO Co-Presidents:
School Hours: 8:44 a.m. 3:40 p.m. Jennifer Pangborn & Ashley Smith
Website: www.kirkwoodschools.org PTO Meetings:
Facebook: 7-8 p.m. (with childcare provided)
Robinson Elementary School 9/12, 10/10, 11/7, 1/9, 2/6,
Twitter: @RobinsonElem 3/13 (All school Art Show!), 4/10

Robinson Elementary School was difference in their communities and staff of Robinson is committed to
built in 1929 and officially welcomed their lives by acting with habits of grit preparing students for their role in an
children in the fall of 1930. The school and problem solving. To that end, we increasingly digital world, while also
was formally named the George R. believe our responsibilities span teaching them the importance of
Robinson Elementary School to honor beyond our walls. Thanks to the maintaining a balance between the
a prominent community member. Mr. fundraising efforts of our families, traditional and technological.
Robinson, a co-founder of the Ralston children at Robinson learn indoors We are a welcoming and inclusive
Danforth Commission Co., is and outdoors, making use of our community with a focus on high
remembered for his philanthropic wooded areas, trails and outdoor academic standards for all of our
contributions and for establishing classroom amphitheater. We also students, pre-school through fifth
youth organizations in the Kirkwood responsibly connect with the larger grade. Together, with our active and
community. Robinson School has world by thoughtfully integrating supportive families, the Robinson
expanded through building additions technology into our instruction, giving community works tirelessly and
in 1937, 1949, 1953, 1987, and 2010. our students a chance to make enthusiastically to promote the
The mission of our school states meaningful connections around the success of all students.
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TILLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dr. Maria Stobbe

Principal

Adam Crnko
Administrative
Intern
SCHOOL INFORMATION CONTACTS ABOUT TILLMAN
Address: Secretaries: Kate Austin, Grades: K-5
230 Quan Ave. Amanda Campbell Mascot: Tillman Trailblazers
Kirkwood, MO 63122 & Claire Mitchener 2014-15 Enrollment: 520
Phone Numbers: Nurse: TBD 2015-16 Enrollment: 511
314-213-6150 Counselor: Amber Sidwell 2016-17 Enrollment: 516
314-213-6175 (fax) Resource Officer: TJ Stemmler
School Hours: 8:45 a.m. 3:40 p.m PTO Co-Presidents: PROGRAMS
Website: www.kirkwoodschools.org Jessica Arp & Debbie Dillon Grades 1-5 Parent Meeting:
Facebook: Tillman Elementary PTO Meetings: 6:30-7:30 p.m. August 22, 6:30-8 p.m.
School 8/29; 9/19; 10/24; 1/30; 3/6; 4/17 Junior Trailblazer Storytime
Twitter: @TillmanSchool (for future Tillman students):
10/11 - 9:30-10:30 a.m.; 2/1 6:30-
7:30 p.m.; 4/10 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Opened in the fall of 1956, Tillman program. Also, Tillman received two individualized instruction and support.
Elementary School was named in Promising Practices from the Parents are highly engaged and
honor of Frank P. Tillman, Kirkwood Character Education Partnership, partner with the school staff in
Superintendent of Schools from 1924- recognizing the schools Celebrating promoting success for all students,
47. Building additions and renovations You Abilities Awareness Assembly helping to make Tillman a joyful place
occurring in 1951, 1964, 1987, 1993, and the Character Council. to learn and grow.
2005, and 2013 have allowed for As Tillman Trailblazers, our We encourage community
enrollment growth and kept the students and staff explore new members to visit our web page and
building up to date. opportunities. Our motto is Together follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
The school is proud to have Everyone Achieves More, and we are This will give you the opportunity to
achieved Gold Level recognition by focused on building relationships of learn about our sustainability efforts,
the Missouri Department of mutual respect among all members of technology initiatives, special events
Elementary and Secondary Education the learning community. Our and learning experiences.
for its implementation of the school- committed staff focuses on fostering
wide Positive Behavior Support success for each student through

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WESTCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dr. Robert
Bo Ricker
Principal

Stefanie Limpert
Administrative Intern
SCHOOL INFORMATION CONTACTS ABOUT WESTCHESTER
Address: Secretary: Diana Brockman Grades: K-5
1416 Woodgate Ave. Counselor: Courtney Wilson 2014-15 Enrollment: 464
Kirkwood, MO 63122 Educational Support Counselor: 2015-16 Enrollment: 485
Phone Numbers: Amy Frey 2016-17 Enrollment: 480
314-213-6160 Resource Officer: TJ Stemmler
314-213-6176 (fax) PTO President: Kelly Hobbs PROGRAMS
School Hours: 8:44 a.m. 3:40 p.m. PTO Meetings: Curriculum Nights:
Website: www.kirkwoodschools.org 2nd Tues. of the month Kindergarten August 24, 6 p.m.,
Facebook: (no meetings in Dec. or Mar.) 1st grade August 24, 6:30 p.m.,
Westchester Elementary School 2nd grade August 24, 7 p.m.,
Twitter: @WestchesterKSD 3rd grade August 17, 6 p.m.,
4th grade August 17, 6:30 p.m.,
NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL 5th grade August 17, 7 p.m.,
MISSOURI GOLD STAR SCHOOL

The original Westchester Westchester chickens. Various Blue Ribbon School and Missouri Gold
Elementary School building was building additions and renovations in Star recognition in 2007 for achieving
completed for the opening of the the years 1958, 1964, 1933, 2005, and academic excellence. For the past
1956-57 school year with a starting 2013 have allowed for enrollment ten years, Westchester has been
enrollment of 149 students. The growth and kept the building up to recognized by the Missouri
school is located near Des Peres on date. Department of Elementary and
approximately 10 acres and includes a Westchester is proud to be the Secondary Education as a Gold
wooded wildlife area on the east home of the Westchester Wildcats. Level school for its implementation
boundary. This beautiful outdoor Westchester celebrated its 60th of the school-wide Positive Behavior
space is home to a low ropes course, Anniversary in 2016-17. The school Support program, in conjunction with
native plants and our very own was named a No Child Left Behind its Character Education program.

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KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (KECC)

Melissa
Sandbothe
Principal

Dr. Mandy Rose

Assistant Principal

SCHOOL INFORMATION KECC CONTACTS ABOUT KECC

Address: KECC Secretaries: Kelly Graham, Preschool/Childcare: Age 2 until
100 N. Sappington Road Marsha Harper & Nicole Timlin start of kindergarten
Kirkwood, MO 63122 PAT Secretary: Michelle Boldt PAT: Prenatal until start of
Phone Numbers: Nurse: Mike Wilhite, R.N., BSN kindergarten
314-213-6136 (Main Office) KECC/PAT PTO President: Licensed Capacity: 399
314-213-6137 (PAT) Colleen Dietrich
314-213-6138 (fax) KECC/PAT PTO Meetings: 7 p.m. PROGRAMS
School Hours: 6:30 a.m. 6 p.m. 3rd Wednesday of every month Half Day Preschool Meet the
PAT Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Teacher Night:
Websites: KECC PROGRAMS August 12, 5-6 p.m.
www.kirkwoodschools.org Full Day Preschool Program
www.kirkwoodpat.com Half Day Preschool Program
Facebook: Kirkwood Early Parents as Teachers (PAT)
Childhood Center Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
Robinson Preschool
Adventure Club
Summer Adventure

Kirkwood Early Childhood Center the adventure of learning. This includes KECC also offers, on a limited basis, a
(KECC) is a licensed and fully accredited cognitive development in math, science, sliding fee scale for reduced tuition.
early education center serving children pre-reading, art, and social studies; There typically is a long waiting list, so it
and families prenatal until the start of social/emotional development; is recommended to call well in advance
kindergarten. KECC is open year round, language development; music and to reserve a spot on the list. You can
6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through movement; field sports, water play, and also find us on Facebook!
Friday. gross motor/gym activities. Educational The Parents as Teachers (PAT)
KECC opened in 1991 with 70 children assessments and developmental program offers information about early
and was housed in the former Hough checklists are administered every fall childhood development and support for
Elementary School. In 2002, KECC and spring based on observations of expectant parents and parents of
moved into a new, larger and improved developmental milestones. The results children from birth until kindergarten
facility next door to Hough. are shared with parents during parent- eligibility age. PAT is free and voluntary
KECC provides several options and a teacher conferences. Services for and open to all parents in the Kirkwood
variety of programs for early childhood students with developmental disabilities School District. In 2016-17, PAT provided
education. These programs include a or delays are readily available and services to approximately 585 Kirkwood
full-day preschool program, half-day provided by an outstanding staff of families.
preschool, Parents as Teachers, and special educators located within the The PAT program offers a variety of
Early Childhood Special Education building. This staff also provides services designed to help all children
programs. In addition, a Summer outreach services to our community receive the best possible start in life.
Adventure program is available for preschools. These programs include home visits
children who have completed KECC has received recognition for conducted by an early childhood
kindergarten through 5th grade. KECC being a Positive Behavior Support specialist; group connections on
offers Adventure Club before- and award-winning school. The center is a childhood topics such as discipline,
after-school programs at all five member of the St. Louis Association for toilet teaching, sleep issues and sibling
Kirkwood elementary school locations. Education of Young Children (SLYAEC), rivalry; community resources for parents
The curriculum in KECC classrooms is the Child Day Care Association, Missouri and children; and screenings for hearing,
developed to allow each child and Board of Voluntary Accreditation and a vision, health, and overall development.
family to become personally involved in participant in the USDA Food Program.
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DISTRICT MAP

GEYER

LINDBERGH BLVD.
1. Administrative Services Center
11289 Manchester Road TOWN FRONTENAC
& DES
2. Dept. of Buildings & Grounds COUNTRY PERES

WOODLAWN
200Thomas Ave. WARSON
DELC WOODS
3. Hough Community Learning Center HEST
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(KECC) TER

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100 N.SappingtonRoad 1 8
4. Keysor Elementary School 270

BALLAS
DES PERES RD.
725 N. Geyer Road QUAN KIRKHAM
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5. Kirkwood High School

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801 W.Essex Ave. FE

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6. Nipher Middle School HE

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700 S. Kirkwood Road
7. North Glendale Elementary School

GEYER
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KIRKWOOD
765 N.SappingtonRoad ADAMS LOCKWOOD
8. North Kirkwood Middle School ARGONNE
11
3
11287 Manchester Road

KIRKWOOD RD.

SAPPINGTON
SC
9. Robinson Elementary School OT OAKLAND

FILLMORE
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COUCH
803 Couch Ave.
44

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10. Tillman Elementary School WOODBINE
230 Quan Ave. 6
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11. Vista Program CRA

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106 N.SappingtonRoad
12. Westchester Elementary School BIG BEND
1416 Woodgate Ave.

270
44 District Boundary
Municipal Boundary

VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY MENTOR KARSEA

PROGRAMS KARSEA (Kirkwood Area Retired School Employees
Kirkwood School District parents and community Association) is open to all Kirkwood Area Retired School
volunteers have long contributed to making Kirkwood Employees, their spouses and to retired school employees
schools the best learning environments for children by who worked in other districts but now reside in the
donating their time and talents in a variety of ways. Kirkwood School District. For additional information,
In addition to the committed volunteers from each contact Mike Holdinghaus, KARSEA president, at (314)
schools PTO, other adults impact students lives through 477-1119 or [email protected]
mentor/role model programs. Kirkwood Community KARSEA events this year include; a picnic in Kirkwood
Mentors seeks adults who will serve as role models to Park to welcome new retirees on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017
students at all grade levels. For more information, please at 11:30 a.m. in Kirkwood Park; General Meetings on Oct.
contact Kim Grega at 314-213-6100, ext. 8043. 11th, Mar. 14th and May 7th; and a Holiday Luncheon on
The OASIS tutoring program trains older adults to serve December 13th, 2017 at Surf & Sirloin. Details on each event
as language arts tutors in Kirkwood elementary schools. An will be sent to all KARSEA members.
OASIS training session for new tutors occurs annually at the
beginning of each school year, with monthly sharing and
training sessions occurring as well. To learn more about
OASIS volunteer opportunities, please call the Office of
Curriculum & Instruction at 314-213-6104.

It is important for parents to provide their childs

WINTER WEATHER INFORMATION school with current home and work contact
ELECTRONIC MESSAGING SYSTEM: information.
Parents/guardians will receive a phone call, text
message or e-mail through the districts electronic SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION IS ALSO
messaging system. This system enables school AVAILABLE:
personnel to notify all households and parents by Internet: www.kirkwoodschools.org
phone, text message or e-mail in the event of a school TV: channels 2, 4, & 5
cancellation, late start or emergency. The phone calls Radio: 1120 AM
automatically deliver a recorded message to all listed KSD Mobile App: Search KSD in the Google Play Store or
phone numbers on the districts parent contact lists. the App Store
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