ladue school district | Following the EF3 tornado that devastated St. Louis this spring, the district raised more than $10,000 for the American Red Cross to support the nonprofit’s relief fund. The idea for the fundraiser was first presented by Jennifer Hadfield, a fourth-grade teacher at Reed Elementary, and the initiative included the entire district. The funds were raised in just two days thanks to the support of students, staff and families.
st. louis language immersion school
This fall, the school is expanding its pre-K program to include Chinese language immersion. The expansion is possible thanks to a $380,000 grant from The Opportunity Trust’s Charter School Program, and it will include the addition of a French pre-K program in 2026. St. Louis Language Immersion School recently welcomed Ziyuan Wen to serve as the Chinese teacher for its youngest learners.
principia school
The school has welcomed Terry Grigsby as its new head of school. A Principia alumnus, Grigsby is a retired U.S. Navy Commander and brings more than 20 years of experience to the position. He most recently served as Principia’s Assistant Head of School for Enrollment Management & Residential Life. “I’m honored to lead our remarkable community of day and boarding students, faculty and staff,” Grigsby says. “Our applied learning model connects classroom knowledge to real-world purpose—helping students uncover their God-given strengths and develop the confidence to be leaders in an ever-changing world.”
kirkwood school district
The district’s board of education hired Brian Rich as the new Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Rich has more than 16 years of experience in administrative roles, having worked in the Francis Howell, Ritenour and University City school districts. He most recently served as Director of Human Resources for the Francis Howell School District.