Francis Howell North High journalism staffs earned numerous awards this past weekend during the virtual Spring National High School Journalism Convention.

About 200 instrumental and vocal musicians were recognized at the State Solo and Small Ensemble contest, earning Gold, Silver and Bronze awards.

A group of eighth grade students from Christian Middle in O’Fallon recently paid a visit to The Sparrow’s Nest Maternity Home. While there, students received a tour of the operation and provided assistance for the home by doing yard work.

The Lutheran High Art Department launched their virtual art gallery last year as a creative and socially distant way to share the works of students with friends, family members and other art enthusiasts. The gallery has been updated once again.

nspired by her studies of the Corporal Works of Mercy in religion class at Academy of the Sacred Heart, fifth grade student Vivian was inspired to make Blessing Bags for those in need.

This spring, St. Dominic High sponsored its 39th annual Math Festival with 10 elementary schools competing for awards. Assumption School in O’Fallon had 14 students from seventh and eighth grade in the competition.

Locals Rachel Locke and Lily Duvenick are among the 8% of Scouts on average who achieve Eagle. Both are members of Scouts BSA Troop 911, chartered by the Lions Club of Harvester in St. Charles. Their first patrol was aptly named “Trailblazers.”

As people have been spending more time at home, many design trends have emerged about mindful decor that supports healthy living for family members of all ages.

The kindergarten class at Andrews Academy Lake Saint Louis collaborated to create an interactive musical feature to enhance the experience of visitors and students when visiting the campus’ pollinator garden.

The Staenberg Group is advancing closer to the first openings in The District in Chesterfield Valley this year.