st. louis language immersion school | The school was recently awarded the prestigious LabelFrancEducation by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The honor is given to exceptional dual-language French immersion programs, and less than 100 schools in the U.S. have the designation. The LabelFrancEducation also provides schools with curriculum and professional learning support.
ladue school district
Congratulations to the district! For the third year in a row, it was named the top school district in Missouri in Niche’s 2025 Best School Districts in America rankings. It also ranked 14th in the nation. “It’s the result of dedicated students, amazing teachers and staff, strong parent partnerships and the unwavering support of our entire community—
all working together for the success of our kids,” superintendent Jim Wipke, Ed.D., says.
keysor elementary school
Students and staff kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink and forming a human ribbon. The visual tribute was done in honor of IDEA Lab teacher Traci Jansen, who is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. The school also launched its grade-level Coins for Care drive, a friendly competition where students collect donations to benefit St. Luke’s Women’s Healthcare Center.
whitfield school
Student Jason Chien has become a registered iris hybridizer with the American Iris Society. Chien has cultivated his own named registered iris, Chili Cheese Dip. He began growing iriseswhen he was only 8 years old and has won many honors, including the Stanley Goodman Awardand the international Clarke Cosgrove Memorial Award for Youth Achievement.Chili Cheese Dip will be displayed at the 2027 American Iris Society national convention in Oklahoma and introduced to the market later that year.
robinson elementary school
Principal La’Kendra Garrett, Ed.D., was recognized by her alma mater, South Carolina State University, as one of its Forty Under 40 Alumni Achievement Award honorees. The program highlights outstanding graduates who represent excellence in a variety of fields.