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Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson represented Governor Parson at Reed Elementary School on March 14. During a student gathering, Parson presented a proclamation from Governor Parson and a National Blue Ribbon certificate to school administrators. A building tour of the 85-year-old school followed the presentations. During the tour, Parson had an opportunity to visit the new 10,700 sq ft. gymnasium, a part of the district's $126 million Prop L construction project.
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Get a head start on your school supply shopping for the 2025-26 school year. The new school year begins on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.
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The Ladue School District today announced that Superintendent Jim Wipke, Ed.D., plans to retire at the close of the 2025-26 school year, effective June 30, 2026.
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In response to the recent tornado that caused significant damage across the St. Louis region, the Ladue School District community united to support relief efforts through a districtwide fundraising campaign. Over $10,000 was raised for the American Red Cross-St. Louis Relief Fund in just two days.
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Ladue Schools Announces Inaugural Class of the 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame
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In response to the recent tornado that impacted our region this past Friday, the Ladue Schools community is coming together to support our neighbors across the St. Louis area.
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During the May 14 Board of Education meeting, our Superintendent and Board of Education honored eight Volunteers of the Year selected by each building and one District-level Volunteer of the Year for demonstrating extraordinary voluntary service and commitment to the mission of our school community.
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In the latest installment of our Fail Forward. Learn Forward. Live Forward. Love Forward. video series, we're proud to spotlight how Ladue Middle School students are Learning Forward in dynamic and inspiring ways.
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In this inspiring episode of the See. Serve. Connect. Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke welcomes the voices—and stories—of Viva Voce, Ladue Horton Watkins High School’s all-female a cappella group, along with their dedicated director, Leah Alrutz.