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For media inquiries contact: CarolAnn Cole, Communications Specialist, at 314-290-4019 ccole@u-city.k12.mo.us Kelly McClendon, Communications & Media Services Secretary, at 314-290-4001 kmcclendon@u-city.k12.mo.us Faxes may be sent to 314-725-7846 read more
The UCHS Jazz Band, under the direction of Stanley Coleman, won Outstanding Musician Award for the Big Band and the Jazz Combo during the Feb. 5-6 UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance’s 2010 George Salisbury Jazz Festival. All five of the . . . read more
On November 16, Eighth grader Jahmahl Jennings and seventh grader Walter Deitzler, representing the Brittany Woods Middle School’s Soaring Eagles, FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Lego League team, . . . read more
University City High School's Latin students took the newly-established Classical Literacy Exam in February. Gold certificates were awarded to Ethan Farber, Daniel Politte and Elliot Wilson. Silver certificates were . . . read more
Amanda Verbeck, curator of the “Interface” exhibit in COCA’s Millstone gallery, has been working with printmaking students at University City High School. An exhibition opening of student work and Verbeck residency . . . read more
Students, parents and other supporters will be heading to Busch Stadium on Sunday, May 2, for “U City Day at the Ball Park.” The St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Cincinnati Red at 1:15 p.m. A limited number of specially . . . read more
A $5.000 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant from the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation was awarded to Brittany Woods Middle School for “Learning Spaces, Growing Places: Brittany Woods Updates.” As the school . . . read more
Joylynn Wilson, Superintendent of Schools, invites the community to an informal "Conversations with the Superintendent" opportunity. This event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, in the University City High School . . . read more
The School District of University City presents our annual Music In Our Schools Month celebration. The theme for 2010 is “Music: Just Imagine.” Performances at at 7 p.m. in the University City High School Auditorium, located at . . . read more
School District of University City’s “Fired Up for Kindergarten” is scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in all six public elementary schools. This event gives University City parents with pre-school aged . . . read more
Community members are invited to help support the University City Education Foundation (UCEF) through its Progressive Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, March 6. Cocktails and dinner begin at various area locations at 6:30 p.m. and the . . . read more
University City High School (UCHS) Jazz Band was awarded the Outstanding Musician Award for the Big Band and the Jazz Combo during the Feb. 5-6 University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC) Conservatory of Music and Dance’s 2010 George . . . read more
Attention Trivia buffs: Come out for a night of fun and support D-H classroom libraries at the same time! The St. Louis Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club is hosting its third annual TRIVIA NIGHT on Sat., FEBRUARY 6, 2010 at The Heights, 8001 . . . read more
The UCHS Step Team will be exhibiting their talents on Friday, January 22 beginning at 6 p.m. in the University City High School (UCHS) Auditorium, located at 8136 Groby Road (63130). Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for students . . . read more
>>> Margaret Williams 1/6/2010 11:03 PM >>> Hello Everyone, I was just notified that the videos created by the 2009 Teachers of the Year (representing all of the states and some territories) was just put on line . . . read more
Equations tournament helps students improve math skills The 13th annual U-City Equations Open Tournament will be held Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. in the University City High School gymnasium, located at 7401 Balson . . . read more
2010 Returning Artist Traci Moore Clay visits classrooms in February In partnership with the University City Municipal Commission on Arts and Letters, the School District of University City will be hosting Traci Moore Clay, UCHS class of . . . read more
The members of the University City Adult Education and Literacy Program invite the community to attend their Open House in their new facility at New City Fellowship, located at 1483 82nd Street (63132). The facility will be open . . . read more
Community volunteer Nicole Adewale will receive the University City Board of Education’s 2010 MLK Spirit award at the district’s 24th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration on Sunday, January 17. The event entitled, . . . read more
Note: The University City Family Engagement Committee (formerly Parent Involvement Committee) meeting scheduled for Monday, January 25, following the PTO Council meeting, has been been postponed. It will be rescheduled pending the hiring of . . . read more
Mark your calendar for the “Show Me Brittany” parent night. Brittany Woods Middle School (BWMS) will host its annual “Show Me Brittany” Open House Parent Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 21. All University . . . read more
University City High School has been invited to be one of two area high schools to host the FAFSA Frenzy on Sunday, February 21, 2010. The event will begin at 2 p.m. with state financial aid professionals available to assist families with the . . . read more
Everyday Math is the curriculum used in grades K-5. On Monday, January 11, the School District of University City will host its second Everyday Math parent workshop at 6 p.m. in the McNair Boardroom. During the first workshop in . . . read more
University City High School cordially invites UCHS Juniors, Seniors and their families to the annual College Financial Aid Workshop on Wednesday, January 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the UCHS Cafeteria, located at 7401 Balson Avenue (63130). . . . read more
Learn how to help your child improve communications and relationships at home and school. The University City PTO Council is partnering with the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse to present a TryPOD 2 parent workshop - Young . . . read more
September 18, 2009 Dear Parents and Guardians: This letter is to inform you that at the end of the day yesterday, September 17, we were notified that a student at Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School was diagnosed with the H1N1 . . . read more
Photos of the Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School, along with photos of the demolition work on the old school building. read more
School District of University City’s “Fired Up for Kindergarten” is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in all six public elementary schools. This event gives University City parents with . . . read more
The University City High School (UCHS) PTO is working with the UCHS Student Council to coordinate efforts to raise funds to purchase the “Roaring with Colors” lion statue currently located in the midst of the Balson Circle. The statue . . . read more
Community supports school facilities and academic reforms by passing $53.6 million zero-tax-rate increase bond issue Voters who reside in the School District of University City said "yes" to the April 7 Proposition U, a $53.6 . . . read more
(UNIVERSITY CITY, MO) - Beginning with this 2009-10 school year, the School District of University City has begun harnessing the power of Twitter, the social networking website and mobile application, to enhance its communications efforts . . . read more
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why is Barbara Jordan Elementary School being rebuilt? The existing building falls short of meeting the educational and technology needs of 21 st century students. Lighting is . . . read more
ST. LOUIS, June 5, 2009 – The School District of University City Board of Education has hired Jamie Jordan, Ed.D to serve as the new principal of Brittany Woods Middle School. Jordan is currently an assistant . . . read more
The School District of University City will host the 2009 Honorees & Retirees Reception on Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m. This year’s event will have a new venue at Brittany Woods Middle School cafeteria, 8125 Groby Road. Retirees . . . read more
ST. LOUIS, April 29, 2009 – The School District of University City has named 45-year-old Timothy R. Wernentin as the new principal of University City High School (UCHS). . . . read more
We have a wiki, blog, and podcast server to provide multimedia support for the District. For best results we recommend downloading iTunes and Quicktime for free, see the link below. Click here for the District podcast read more
For the robotics team at Brittany Woods Middle school, placing 21 st out of 37 teams that participated in the recent First Lego League Robotics competition is a good thing. The event was recently held on . . . read more
Voters who live in the School District of University City will be asked to approve a $53.6 million no-tax-rate-increase bond measure known as Proposition U during the upcoming April 7 election. The district’s . . . read more
The City and School District of University City will jointly host its 23rd Annual Martin Luther King community-wide celebration on Sunday, January 18. The theme for this year’s observance is “Celebrating the . . . read more
The School District of University City will begin a new chapter in its Destination U. City Schools community engagement program. Due to inclement weather on January 28, the first of three special meetings . . . read more
Superintendent Joylynn L. Wilson will give an update on the School District of University City during a special State of the District meeting on Wednesday, January 21. District staff will hear a preview of the address on Friday, . . . read more
Margaret Williams, a social studies teacher at University City High School and the current Missouri Teacher of the Year, led the Pledge of Allegiance during the swearing in ceremony for Governor-Elect Jay Nixon. . . . read more
Residents Encouraged to "Look Inside, Look Ahead - Make U City Schools a Destination" The School District of University City is embarking on a new community engagement program which will help define the future of its . . . read more
The 2008 graduating class of University City High School earned more than $3.6 million in scholarships to such schools as Boston College, Vanderbilt, Knox College, Marquette University, Loyola University, the University of Missouri . . . read more
First African American astronaut to walk in space helps middle school students achieve dreams Dr. Bernard Harris, the first African-American astronaut to walk in space, brought his national “Dream Tour” program to Brittany Woods . . . read more
May 4 was U City Day at the Cardinals ball game. Superintendent Joylynn Wilson threw out the first pitch. A student from each of the District's schools joined the Superintendent on the field. . . . read more
The Board of Education has voted to hire the following as new principals for Jackson Park and Delmar-Harvard Elementary Schools: Dr. Phyllis Fredericksen - Delmar-Harvard Since 2005, Dr. Fredericksen has served as the . . . read more
The School District of University City Board of Education recently approved two measures aimed at improving academic achievement and staff development. As part of its Fourth Cycle Missouri School Improvement Plan Process (MSIP), . . . read more
Recently, the School District of University City Board of Education approved the hiring and promotion of several administrators. Karl Scheidt began work in March as the district’s new operations director. He formerly worked . . . read more
With classes resuming on August 17, the School District of University City will mark the end of summer vacation for hundreds of students by sponsoring their third annual Back-to-School Rally on Saturday, August 1 on the McNair Campus. Due . . . read more
