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Fort Zumwalt School District’s “students of the stage” recently earned achievements at the annual State Thespian Conference, and Technical Director Lorie O’Leary from North High earned the Debbie Corbin Service Award.

These talented teens will now compete in the semifinals on March 25!

Thanks to generous donations from the community, more than $6,000 has been raised since the program started in December 2017.

The latest in health and lifestyle news.

In January, Francis Howell High hosted its first annual Swishes for Wishes Night to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and one special guest had his wish granted – thanks to the charitable efforts of students and the community.

Lucas T. Sproull of Troop 968, Dardenne Prairie, Boone Trails District, of the Boy Scouts of America Greater St. Louis Area Council, has earned scouting’s highest rank – Eagle Scout.

The Fort Zumwalt West High varsity dance team are the new National Hip Hop Champions.

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This week, we introduce “Random Thoughts: A Community Conversation.” This new feature fills the space, though not the void, created by the retirement of columnist Thomas Sowell in 2016.

Do you know a teacher who has made a positive difference in the lives of many students or made all the difference in the life of a single student? Nominate your favorite teacher now for the Mid Rivers Newsmagazine Teacher of the Year Award.