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Webster Groves School District 2017 Directory
Webster Groves School District 2017 Directory
DIRECTORY
A special publication of the
Webster-Kirkwood Times
August 2017
INDEX
SCHOOLS
Avery Elementary School............... 18
Bristol Elementary School.............. 19
Clark Elementary School............... 20
Edgar Road Elementary
School..................................................21
Hixson Middle School........................15
Hudson Elementary School...........22
Statesmen Preschool..........................11
Steger Sixth Grade Center............. 16
Walter Ambrose Family
Center.................................................23
WG Elementary Computer
School..................................................17
WG High School................................. 10
INFORMATION
2017 High School Wall of Fame
Inductees...........................................27
Adventure Club................................. 29
Asbestos Regulations..................... 30
Calendar..............................................8-9
Communications
Survey Results............................... 26
Did You Know?.....................................4
District Map......................................... 30
District Phone Numbers.................... 5
Earthquake Safety............................ 24
Family and Community
Engagement Program................. 29
Howard A. Latta Scholarship..........6
Lunch & Breakfast Programs....... 30
Mission & Vision....................................6
Parent Rights on Student Surveys .
and Exams.......................................... 7
Parents Right to Know...................... 7
Programs for Homeless
Students........................................... 28
School Enrollment Process.............. 7
Special Education Resources.......... 7
Statewide Assessments....................6
VICC Provision................................... 28
Volunteer for Oasis.............................11
WGHSSports Schedule..............12-14
Winter Weather Information...........6
WGSD Foundation........................... 28
www.webster.k12.mo.us..................25
ADMINISTRATION
Board of Education.............................4
District Administration......................6
Welcome From
Superintendent................................. 3
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FOR CHILDREN
note that members of the outstanding class of 2017
earned more than 650 scholarships worth $25.9 million;
the WGHS boys basketball team won a state championship
and the WGHS girls soccer team won its first state title;
music students excelled in state competition; and members
of the districts outstanding faculty continued to provide
innovative opportunities for learning in our classrooms.
AND ADULTS
Its an exciting time to be in this district!
Id also like to thank the Times for publishing this
directory as well as all of the businesses and individuals
who support it with advertising. We appreciate this
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Amy Clendennen Emerson Smith Steven Loher David Addison Jo Doll Arnold Stricker Jean Dugan
President Vice-President Director Director Director Director Director
SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS BUILDING LIAISONS
Each board member acts as a liaison for a group of buildings
Regular School Board meetings are held from September in the district:
through June at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month at Avery Edgar Road WGHS
the Districts Central Office, 400 E. Lockwood Ave. David Addison Emerson Smith Steven Loher
Jean Dugan David Addison Jo Doll
Board workshops are held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of Bristol Hixson Walter Ambrose
the month from August through June, with the exception of Jo Doll David Addison Family Center
November and December. Clark Arnold Stricker Arnold Stricker
David Addison Hudson Steven Loher
Amy Clendennen Steven Loher
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Jean Dugan Emerson Smith
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DID YOU KNOW?
The districts Board of Education has received the Missouri The High School boys Basketball Team and the girls
School Boards Association 2017 Governance Team Soccer Team were state champions last school year.
Award. Only 24 boards in the state received the honor. Twenty High School students received gold or silver
Two hundred forty-five students in the Class of 2017 medals in the annual National Latin Exam this spring,
were offered more than 650 scholarships, with a placing them among the top Latin students in the nation.
cumulative total of $25.9 million. High School students received top honors at last years
Seventeen students in the class of 17 received National St. Louis Area Physics Teachers High School Physics
Merit Scholarship competition honors. Competition at Washington University: WGHS brought
home a team first place for the mechanics division and a
Webster Groves High School is listed among the top
second in the comprehensive division. In addition, Ben
high schools in Missouri and the nation in U.S. News and
Gossow got first place individual finish in mechanics.
World Reports 2017 best high schools ranking. WGHS
earned a silver medal this year and ranked 16th out of 517 High School seniors Donovan Smith and Michael
schools in the state. McPherson were chosen for the 2017 Missouri Scholars
100, a statewide honor for 100 of Missouris top students
The 2017 Niche ranking for best schools in the country
place the district at number 7 in the state. in the class of 2017.
High School student Thomas Hotaling was chosen for
Webster Groves High School teacher Jeanette Hencken
the 2017 Missouri Award for Outstanding Achievement
was honored as Educator Associate by the American
in Citizenship. This award is presented to only 15 high
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school seniors in the state of Missouri.
The state of Missouri honored Avery School as an Exemplary
Professional Learning Community School this year.
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DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
John Simpson Kristin Denbow Bruce Ellerman Sandy Wiley John M. Thomas Cathy Vespereny
Superintendent Assistant Interim Chief Assistant Director of Director of
Superintendent Financial/ Superintendent, Student Services Community
for Learning Operating Officer Human Resources Relations
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES INFORMATION Administrative Offices Building History:
Address: Located directly adjacent to the high school campus, the Central Office
400 E. Lockwood Ave. houses the majority of district administrative offices.
Webster Groves, MO 63119 The current building was constructed in 1958, and is connected to the original
Phone Number: school district office building on Selma Avenue. The older building now houses the
314-961-1233 districts business office.
Website: In the 1980s, the building was expanded again, with the addition of a board
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7 Band Small Ensemble Program 7-9 p.m. WGHS 8 3rd Gr. Concert 7-8 p.m. Avery 5-7 Spring Play 7 p.m. WGHS
8 Choir Tour 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hixson 10 ACT Testing WGHS 6 Fun First First Friday Coffee 8-9 a.m. Avery
FaCE Event 10:15-11:30 p.m. AFC 13 FaCE Event 10:15-11:15 a.m AFC FaCE Event 10:15-11:30 a.m. AFC
A Cappella Concert 7-9 p.m. WGHS PTO Meeting 7-8 p.m. Avery 10 PTO Meeting 7-8 p.m. Avery
9 SAT Testing WGHS Orchestra POPS Concert 7-8:30 p.m. WGHS 11 FaCE Event 5:30-7 p.m. AFC
School Play 6:30-7:30 p.m. Hixson 14 Valentines Parties 1-2 p.m. CS 12 1st Gr. Concert 6:30-7:30 p.m. Clark
11 FaCE Event 5:30-6:45 p.m. AFC Valentines Day Parties 1:30-3 p.m. Avery 14 ACT Testing WGHS
PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. Steger Valentine Parties 1:45-2:45 p.m. Bristol Prom 8-11 p.m. WGHS
13 Sounds of Hixson 6:30-7:30 p.m. Hixson Valentine Party 2-2:45 p.m. Hudson 16-19 Book Fair ER
14 3-5 Music Concert 6-7 p.m. CS Valentines Day Parties 2:15-2:55 p.m. Clark 16 Fine Arts Festival 6-7:30 p.m. Hixson
Soaring Singers Concert 6:30-7:30 p.m. Clark Jazz Band Concert 7-9 p.m. WGHS Band Awards 6-8 p.m. WGHS
3-5 Music Concert 6:30-7:30 p.m. Hudson 15 Valentines Parties 2-3 p.m. ER PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. Steger
20 End of First Semester Incoming 7th Gr. 19 Band Concerts 6-7 p.m. Hixson
Winter Parties 9:30-9:30 p.m. Bristol Parent Orientation 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hixson Classroom Parent Evening 6:30-7:30 p.m. AFC
Winter Parties & Singalong 1-2:15 p.m. CS 16 Professional Day No School 20 Zumbathon 7-8 p.m. ER
Winter Parties 1:30-3 p.m. Avery 19 Presidents Day No School 24 2018-19 Kdg Preview Night 4-5 p.m. Bristol
Winter Parties 2-3 p.m. ER 21 Muffins with Mom 7:45-8:45 a.m. Hudson 25 Choir/Orchestra Concert 6-7 p.m. Steger
Winter Parties 2:15-2:55 p.m. Clark PTO Meeting 8:30-9:30 a.m. Hudson PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. Hudson
Winter Holiday Party 2:15-2:45 p.m. Hudson 22 Dodgeball for Heart 9:30-10:30 a.m. Steger Jazz Band Concert 7-9 p.m. WGHS
21-Jan. 2 Winter Recess FaCE Event 5:30-7 p.m. AFC 26 Kindergarten Concert 6:30-7:30 p.m. Clark
Pizza and Bingo 6-7:30 p.m. CS 30 Symphonic Band/Wind Symphony 7-9 p.m. WGHS
JANUARY 2018 Symphonic Band Concert 6-7:30 p.m. WGHS
3 Professional Day No School Wind Symphony Concert 7:30-9 p.m. WGHS MAY
4 School Resumes 25 All Write Festival WGHS 1 7th & 8th Gr. Orchestra 5:30-6:30 p.m. Hixson
Second Semester Begins Hixson 26 PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. Steger 2 FaCE Event 10:15-11:30 a.m. AFC
3rd Quarter Bus Pass required Hixson 27 Jumprope for Heart 9:30-10:30 a.m. CS 7th & 8th Gr. Choir Concert 6:30-7:30 p.m. Hixson
5 Fun First Friday Coffee 8-9 a.m. Avery 3 Steger Band 6-7 p.m. Steger
7 Community Engagement with MARCH PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. ER
the Board at Bread Co. 12:30-2:30 p.m. 1 Family Chats 3:30-8:30 p.m. AFC Senior Awards Night 7-9 p.m. WGHS
8 PTO Meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Clark K-2 Music Concert 6-7 pm. CS 4 Fun First Friday Coffee 8-9 a.m. Avery
PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. CS Strings Solo/Ensemble Recital 7-8:30 p.m. WGHS Oasis Picnic 8-9 a.m. ER
9 PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. AFC 2 Scholastic Book Fair Begins Hixson Blacktop Ball 5:30-7 p.m. Bristol
PTO Meeting 7-8 p.m. Avery All Write and Poetry Event Steger 5 17th Annual Jim Schoemehl Run for ALS WGHS
Sophomore Parent Night 7-8:30 p.m. WGHS Fun First Friday Coffee 8-9 a.m. Avery School Tour 8:30-9:45 a.m. AFC
10 FaCE Event 10:15-11:30 a.m. AFC PTO Trivia Event 6:30-10:30 p.m. Hudson 6 Community Engagement with
Arts & Expo Night 6-7:30 p.m. Steger 3 PSAT 10 8-11 a.m. WGHS the Board at Bread Co. 12:30-2:30 p.m.
PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. Hudson School Tour 8:30-9:45 a.m. AFC 7 PTO Meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Clark
Parents Club Meeting 7-9 p.m. WGHS Trivia Night 6-11 p.m. ER PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. CS
11 Jazz Event WGHS 4 Community Engagement with Orchestra Concert 7-9 p.m. WGHS
PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. ER the Board at Bread Co. 12:30-2:30 p.m. 8 PTO E.B. Appreciation 6:30-7:30 p.m. AFC
15 Martin Luther King Day No School 5 4th Quarter Begins Hixson Choir Concert 7-9 p.m. WGHS
16 ArtFest 6-7:30 p.m. Bristol Kindergarten Lottery 6-6:30 p.m. CS PTO Meeting 7:30-8:30 p.m. Avery
17 Class of 2022 Info Night 7-8:45 p.m. WGHS PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. CS 9 STUCO Banquet 6:30-8:30 p.m. WGHS
18 FaCE Event 5:30-7 p.m. AFC 6 Camp Wyman Info Meeting 6-7 p.m. Senior One Act Festival 7-8:30 p.m. WGHS
Reading Night 5:30-6:30 p.m. Hudson Human Growth/Dev. Preview 7-8 p.m. Steger 10 Statesmen Sports Awards 7-8:30 p.m. WGHS
19 School Tour 8:30-9:45 a.m. AFC 7 FaCE Event 10:15-11:30 a.m. AFC 11 Early Dismissal K-8 Professional Day
8th Gr. Band & Orchestra Tour 8:30-3 Hixson 8 K-2 Music Concert 6-6:30 p.m. Hudson Field Day Clark
20 Winter Dance 7-10 p.m. WGHS 5th Gr. Concert 6:30-7:30 p.m. Clark Field Day Hudson
22 PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. Steger 12 Parent/Teacher Conferences 3-7 p.m. CS Field Day 8:45-11:45 a.m. Hixson
23 College Search (Jrs/Parents) 7-8:30 p.m. WGHS PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. Steger Spring Picnic 5-7 p.m. Hudson
24 Classroom Parent Evening 6:30-7:30 p.m. AFC 13 PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. AFC WG A Capella Extravaganza 7-9 p.m. WGHS
25 Kindergarten Orientation 6-7 p.m. Avery Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8 p.m. Hixson 12 5K Run ER
Kdg Orientation/Open House 6-7:30 p.m. Bristol Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8 p.m. WGHS 14 PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. Steger
Kindergarten Orientation 6-7 p.m. Clark FaCE Event 5:30-7 p.m. AFC 15 Crossover Day 8:30-9:30 a.m. Bristol
Kindergarten Orientation 6-7 p.m. Hudson Family Literacy Night 6-7 p.m. Bristol 16 Hudstock Festival Hudson
Experiential Learning 14 Scholastic Book Fair Ends Hixson Art and Expo 6-7:30 p.m. Steger
Parent Meeting 7-8:30 p.m. WGHS Activities Fair 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Hixson 17 Volunteer Breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m. ER
26 Student Trivia Activity 2:30-4 p.m. Steger Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:50-2:45 WGHS 18 Field Day Bristol
Talent Show 5-8 p.m. ER Parent/Teacher Conferences 3-7 p.m. Steger Field Day ER
29 2018-19 Kdg Registration Begins PTO Meeting 7-8 p.m. Hixson FaCE Event 10:15-11:30 a.m. AFC
30 Choir Concert at Cathedral 7-8 p.m. WGHS 15 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8 p.m. Hixson Graduation 6:30-8:30 p.m. WGHS
16 No School Pre.K-12 21 Field Day 8:30-10:30 a.m. CS
FEBRUARY 19-23 Spring Break No School Field Day 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Steger
1 4th Gr. Concert 6:30-7:30 p.m. Clark 22 5th Gr. to Park Hudson
PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. ER APRIL POPS Concert 6-7 p.m. Hixson
2 Fun First Friday Coffee 8-9 a.m. Avery 1 Community Engagement with 23 5th Gr. Fun Day Hudson
4 Community Engagement with the Board at Bread Co. 12:30-2:30 p.m. 5th Gr. Graduation 9:30-10:30 a.m. CS
the Board at Bread Co. 12:30-2:30 p.m. 2-6 Human Growth & Development Week Steger 7th & 8th Gr. Six Flags Trip 9:30-5 Hixson
5 PTO Meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Clark 2 PTO Meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Clark Celebrate Joy Day 4:30-6:30 p.m. AFC
PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. CS PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. CS 24 Last Day K-12 Early Dismissal
6 Incoming 6th Gr. Parent Night 6-7 p.m. Steger 3 Choir Preview Concert 7-8:30 p.m. WGHS Blacktop Ball Avery
7 Science Fair Viewing 3-8 p.m. Bristol 4 Learning Night/Makerspace 5:30-6:45 p.m. Hudson 5th Gr. Breakfast 8:30-9:30 a.m. Hudson
2nd Gr. Concert 6:30-7:30 p.m. Bristol NHS Induction Ceremony 7-9 p.m. WGHS End of the Year Party 9-11:30 a.m. Steger
3rd Gr. Concert 7:30-8:30 p.m. Bristol 5 Spotlight Singers Concert 6-7 p.m. Avery Talent Show 9:30-11 a.m. CS
8 2nd Gr. Concert 6-7 p.m. Avery PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. ER 25 K-12 Teacher Record Day
John Raimondo Dwight Kirksey John E. Thomas Dr. Shiree Dr. Angela
Associate Principal Administrative Assistant Principal Yeggins-Campbell Thompson
Intern Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
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Howard Fields
Interim Principal
Jeff Atterberry
Assistant Principal
SCHOOL INFORMATION CONTACTS ABOUT STEGER
Address: Administrative Assistant: Grade: 6
701 N. Rock Hill Road Beverly Brooks Jan. 2017 Enrollment: 340
Rock Hill, MO 63119 Nurse: Mindy Bielik School Hours: 7:50 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
Phone Numbers: Counselors: Number of Teachers: 29
314-963-6460 Lynne Reif
314-963-6471 (Fax) Todd Weston, Social Worker EVENTS
Website: Steger PTO President: Jump Start Conferences:
www.webster.k12.mo.us Christy Purvey, August 23 & 29, 3-7 p.m.
cpurvey84@gmail.com PTO Meetings:
All meetings are at 6:30 p.m.
August 28
September 25
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Located on 18 acres, Steger opened The building has also been used as November 13
as a junior high school in 1960. an elementary school and currently December 11
The architects designed a solar houses the Elementary Computer January 22
screen to control light, reduce street School on its lower level. February 26
noise distractions and provide exteri- Steger has received a Bronze March 12
or protection to the building. Award for its use of Positive Behavioral April 10
Named for Leonard Steger, former Interventions and Support. May 14
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Jeff Atterberry
Assistant Principal
SCHOOL INFORMATION CONTACTS ABOUT THE COMPUTER SCHOOL
Address: Administrative Assistant: Grades: K-5
701 N. Rock Hill Road Beverly Brooks Jan. 2017 Enrollment: 122
Rock Hill, MO 63119 Nurse: Mindy Bielik School Hours: 7:50 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
Phone Numbers: Counselor: Patti BouSamra Number of Teachers: 6
314-963-6460 Computer School PTO President: Mascot: Dolphin
314-963-6471 (Fax) Laura Robbins, 314-604-2728
Website: EVENTS
www.webster.k12.mo.us Open House: August 24, 6 p.m.
PTO Meetings:
All meetings are at 6:30 p.m.
August 21
September 11
October 2
Located on the lower level of its kind in the country its focus was November 6
Steger Sixth Grade Center, Webster on using computers across the December 4
Groves Elementary Computer School curriculum. January 8
operates as a magnet school for the The school has also served the February 5
district, enrolling children from district by testing and evaluating March 5
throughout the district chosen by a software programs. April 2
lottery. The Computer School has received May 7
When it was established in 1983 a Bronze Award for its use of Positive
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Known in its early years as Tuxedo served as the school until 1915, when Avery, a Missouri Gold Star School, is
School, the building was named for the first six rooms of the present proud of its excellent staff and its
the Avery family in 1916. The Averys school were built. From 1916 to 1920, students high level of academic
were early settlers in the community both the new and old brick buildings achievement.
and it is likely that the school sits on were used. Avery was named a Missouri
what used to be part of the Avery Avery is noted for its strong Exemplary Professional Learning
farm. community support, high level of Communities School in 2017. It also
A four-room frame school was built parent involvement, high quality received a Bronze Award for its use of
on the present site in 1890. About reading and writing instruction, Positive Behavioral Interventions and
1902, a four-room brick building was before- and after-school clubs and Support.
added to the frame structure. This variety of learning-style options.
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SCHOOL INFORMATION CONTACTS ABOUT BRISTOL ELEMENTARY
Address: Administrative Assistant: Grades: K-5
20 Gray Ave. Lori Medlin Jan. 2017 Enrollment: 461
Webster Groves, MO 63119 Nurse: Casey Ann Merriman School Hours: 8:20 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Phone Numbers: Counselors: Number of Teachers: 42
314-963-6433 Shawn Crecelius
314-963-6438 (Fax) Deidre Townsend, Social Worker EVENTS
Website: Bristol PTO Co-Presidents: Back to School Picnic:
www.webster.k12.mo.us Deborah Nobis, 314-322-7766 August 20, 4 p.m., Larson Park
Jamie Baley, 314-308-2560 Open Houses:
Kindergarten August 9, 6 p.m.
Grades 1-5 August 24, 6 p.m.
Known originally as the Webster School, renovated for a new library, office and
Bristol was organized in 1868. classroom space. PTO Meetings:
As the school grew in its early years, it Bristol Elementary is noted for its September 7, 7 p.m.
had to rent space in three other buildings strong staff and programs (both curricular October 5, 7 p.m.
in town, including the Congregational and extra-curricular), its high level of November 3, 8:45 a.m.
Church. The school was named for Dr. family involvement, and a nurturing school January 11, 7 p.m.
Bennet J. Bristol in 1916, a physician and environment that celebrates the February 24, Trivia/Auction
long-time member of the Board of uniqueness of each child. Differentiated March 2, 8:45 a.m.
Education. instruction and interventions help all April 5, 6 p.m.
Wings for the original frame building on students succeed. Bristols 2012 PBIS
May 3, 7 p.m.
Gray Avenue were built in 1909 and 1913. (Positive Behavioral Interventions and
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Betsy Moppert
Educational
Leader Intern
SCHOOL INFORMATION CONTACTS ABOUT EDGAR ROAD
Address: Administrative Assistant: Grades: K-5
1131 Edgar Road Lisa Eckert Jan. 2017 Enrollment: 393
Webster Groves, MO 63119 Nurse: Cathy Hausel School Hours: 8:30 a.m. 3:10 p.m.
Phone Numbers: Counselor: Sara Luesse Number of Teachers: 20
314-963-6472 Edgar Road PTO President: Mascot: Jaguar
314-963-6477 (Fax) Teresa Herrell, 314-607-0957 Colors: Orange & Black
Website: or erswgpto@gmail.com
www.webster.k12.mo.us EVENTS
Meet the Teacher & Picnic:
August 10, 3-5 p.m.
Jumpstart Conferences:
August 28 and 30
PTO Meetings:
The district built Edgar Road The Edgar Road School mission is September 7
School during a period of expansion based on the belief that every child October 5
in the 1950s. It opened in 1951, with has a right to learn in a safe, support- November 2
nine rooms. As enrollment grew, more ing environment that encourages col- January 11
rooms and a gymnasium were added. laboration of staff, students, parents February 1
The original building cost $325,822 in and community for the benefit of the March 1
1951. individual learner, as well as the cele- April 5
Funds from the 2006 Proposition V bration of everyones achievements. May 3
bond issue provided improvements Excellence in teaching and learning,
and renovations for Edgar Road along with a supportive community,
School that enhance curriculum and lead to success for everyone at Edgar
provide an excellent learning and Road School.
teaching environment.
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Lisa Hilpert
Principal
SCHOOL INFORMATION CONTACTS ABOUT HUDSON
Address: Administrative Assistant: Grades: K-5
9825 Hudson Ave. Pat Pingel Jan. 2017 Enrollment: 220
Rock Hill, MO 63119 Nurse: TBA School Hours: 8:20 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Phone Numbers: Counselor: Claire Diemler Number of Teachers: 26
314-963-6466 Hudson PTO President:
314-963-6478 (Fax) Elizabeth Lock, 314-966-3476 EVENTS
Website: PTO Meetings:
www.webster.k12.mo.us August 22, 7 p.m.
October 4, 8:30 a.m.
November 8, 6:30 p.m.
Hudson was built in 1945 with a serves as an outdoor classroom. January 10, 6:30 p.m.
total of seven rooms, originally as part Children, families and school staff February 21, 8:30 a.m.
of the Rock Hill School District. That nurture the garden through the year. April 25, 6:30 p.m.
district merged with the Webster Hudson has received a Bronze
Groves School District three years Award for its use of Positive Behavioral
later. Interventions and Support.
In the 1950s, the district added Hudsons school mission serves as
more classrooms, a gymnasium, a the guide for all that the school does:
cafeteria and other rooms to the The Hudson School community is
building. committed to assisting students to
The school is named after the achieve their personal and academic
street on which it is located. best by providing them with a diverse
With assistance from the Missouri education in a positive, child-centered
Botanical Garden, Hudson has environment that promotes
developed a Youth Garden, which responsibility, respect and excellence.
Marty Baker
Director
SCHOOL INFORMATION CONTACTS ABOUT THE AMBROSE FAMILY
Address: Program Assistant: Aniccia Jordan CENTER PRESCHOOL:
222 W. Cedar Ave. Nurse: Sarah Biffar Serving: 2-5 years
Webster Groves, MO 63119 Social Worker: Angie Spatola School Hours:
Phone Number: Bookkeeper: Chris Stuckel Full-day program: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
314-963-6440 Receptionists: Liz Paris Half-day program: 8:30-11:30 a.m. or
Website: PTO President: Matt Barbieri 12:15-3:15 p.m.
www.webster.k12.mo.us PTO MEETINGS
Meetings are from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 28, Jan. 9,
Feb. 13, March 13, April 10 others as
needed
History: and inclusive opportunities for all families families based on income qualifications
Known for over 50 years as Bristol regardless of ethnicity, race, education, through a partnership with Head Start and
Primary, the Walter Ambrose Family Center nationality, family structure, abilities, and the Department of Social Services Child Care
(WAFC) was renamed in June 2011 to reflect income. Assistance program.
the programming of the Early Years Education Preschool: Vision and Beliefs:
Programs in the school district. Mr. Ambrose Ambrose Preschool is a social The Walter Ambrose Family Center staff
served on the Board of Education for three constructivist, Reggio influenced, award are committed to the shared vision and
terms including one as president of the board winning, innovative, and joyful place of beliefs: Children Transforming Their World.
and was an early supporter of children and learning for young children. We are committed Children first.
family services. to letting children lead both the design of the Children are curious and playful by
Services: learning and the spaces they will transform. nature.
The Walter Ambrose Family Center offers Children may attend for a part day or full day Childrens understandings cannot be
a parenting support/education program experience based on family needs. hurried.
(FaCE see page 29), the before and after Our preschool is nationally accredited, Children guide our learning.
school program at all elementary schools state licensed, and was honored as the Children show and share their
(Adventure Club - see page 29), and the Number One Preschool in the state by the understandings in many ways.
award winning Ambrose Family Center Missouri School Board Association in the Children need deep human connections.
Preschool. Families throughout the district inaugural year of this award. A partnership Please inquire to learn more about
may choose to participate in all or some of with Special School District (SSD) supports availability for your child in this very special
these programs based on their needs and the special rights of all children and embraces place of learning.
availability within the programs. All of the an inclusive educational philosophy. Quality
WAFC programs strive to create welcoming preschool services are made accessible to
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1. How closely do you follow whats happening in the Webster 7. How well informed are you of the districts financial
Groves School District? situation?
Somewhat closely............................................................................. 54.1% Somewhat informed........................................................................ 57.9%
Very closely......................................................................................... 40.4% Not very informed............................................................................ 32.1%
Not very closely................................................................................ 5.5% Very informed.................................................................................... 10%
2. What are the best ways for the Webster Groves School 8. How efficiently do you think the Webster Groves School
District to get information about the schools to you?* District spends your tax dollars?
WGSD website................................................................................... 328 Somewhat efficiently....................................................................... 46.5%
Webster-Kirkwood Times.............................................................. 314 Dont know.......................................................................................... 25.8%
Twitter................................................................................................... 313 Very efficiently................................................................................... 20.2%
Email...................................................................................................... 188 Not very efficiently.......................................................................... 7.5%
Other...................................................................................................... 63
9. Where do you think WGSD should focus its tax dollars and
3. What are the best ways for the Webster Groves School efforts to continually improve the quality of education for
District to gather information from you regarding matters students?*
related to the school district?* Teachers............................................................................................... 20
Surveys................................................................................................. 591 Technology.......................................................................................... 8
Email...................................................................................................... 538 Curriculum........................................................................................... 4
Social Media........................................................................................ 222 Other...................................................................................................... 344
Meetings............................................................................................... 150
Other...................................................................................................... 353 10. Please rate the districts overall performance using a scale
of 1 to 5, with 5 being the top rating.*
4. Do you feel there are adequate opportunities for you to 1................................................................................................................ 4
express your concerns and opinions about important issues 2............................................................................................................... 12
affecting our schools? 3............................................................................................................... 97
Agree..................................................................................................... 60.7% 4............................................................................................................... 425
Strongly agree................................................................................... 14.5% 5............................................................................................................... 170
Dont know.......................................................................................... 11.7%
Disagree................................................................................................ 10.6% 11. Which best describes you?*
Strongly disagree.............................................................................. 2.5% I have/will have children attending WGSD............................ 596
I had children who attended WGSD......................................... 91
5. Do you feel there are adequate opportunities for you to I have/will have children in private schools........................... 28
contribute to decisions being made? I had children who attended private schools........................ 23
Agree..................................................................................................... 50% None of the above........................................................................... 19
Dont know.......................................................................................... 19.6%
Disagree................................................................................................ 18.4% 12. Home city of survey participants:*
Strongly agree................................................................................... 7.3% Webster Groves................................................................................ 541
Strongly disagree.............................................................................. 4.7% Rock Hill................................................................................................ 70
Shrewsbury ........................................................................................ 38
6. What information are you most interested in receiving from Warson Woods.................................................................................. 24
the district?* Glendale................................................................................................ 19
Curriculum/program information............................................... 531 St. Louis................................................................................................ 15
Rationale for decisions made by district leadership.......... 475 Other...................................................................................................... 7
Budget/tax/funding/finance updates...................................... 430
District performance compared to other districts.............. 406 Please visit the district website at www.webster.k12.mo.us
Features about students and teachers.................................... 403 for more detailed survey responses.
Building renovation updates........................................................ 339
Opportunities for community to be involved....................... 323 * Number of responses.
Other...................................................................................................... 26
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ADVENTURE CLUB
Adventure Club is a self-supporting nationally known through 6th grade. Opportunities include student-led
school-age program administered by the Webster Groves learning innovations, swimming, field trips, technology
School District as a service to residents of the district. The and film, guest speakers, performing art groups, picnics
program is now in its 33rd year of operation, serving 500- and a variety of other activities.
plus children. Adventure Club provides a wide variety of experiences
Adventure Club operates year round and services are and opportunities to the children of the Webster Groves
provided before and after the regular school day, early School District that have a positive and long-lasting
dismissal days and some teacher professional development influence during their formative years. For additional
days. The school year program is available from 7 a.m. information, please call Ambrose Family Center at 314-
until school starts, and from the time school ends until 6 963-6440 or contact Brittany Koke, Adventure Club
p.m. coordinator, koke.brittany@wgmail.org.
A summer program is offered to district children in 1st
DISTRICT MAP
LITZSINGER 1. Central Office
400 E. Lockwood Ave. 961-1233
McKNIGHT
OLD WARSON 2. Webster Groves High School
KORTWRIGHT
100 Selma Ave. 963-6400
DES PERES
MANCHES
ROCK TER
11
HILL 3. H
ixson Middle School
630 S. Elm Ave. 963-6450
ND
WOODLAWN
HUDSON
WARSON
BIG BE
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CHE
WOODS MAN
MARSHA
LL 4. Steger Sixth Grade Center
5
4 701 N. Rock Hill Rd. 963-6460
AM
KH
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5. Avery Elementary
ROCK HILL
NEWPORT
44 909 Bompart Ave. 963-6425
GLENDALE WEBSTER
RT
GROVES 6. Bristol Elementary
PA
LANSDOWNE
20 Gray Ave. 963-6433
BOM
LOCKWOO MURDOCH
SAPPINGTON
D
BERRY
7 6 WEIL
1 7. Walter Ambrose Family Center
SELMA
2
SHREWSBURY 222 W. Cedar 963-6440
GORE
GRAY
ELM
GARDEN
44
N 8. Clark Elementary
9130 Big Bend Blvd. 963-6444
STATIO
9. Computer School
EDGAR
3
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ELM
BEND
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ASBESTOS REGULATIONS
The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act and the environment. Therefore, the prevention of
(AHERA, Public Law 99-5190), enacted in October 1986, exposure to asbestos fibers at any level is a matter of
required the Environmental Protection Agency to develop concern to the district and the school community, requiring
regulations that provide a comprehensive framework for the implementation of a carefully planned and thorough
addressing asbestos problems in schools. On Oct. 30, program to safeguard school children and personnel. This
1987, the EPA published the Asbestos-Containing Materials includes assessment of the potential hazard; application of
in Schools Rule (40 CFR Part 763 Subpart E). This rule precautions designed to prevent exposure to asbestos
required all public and private schools to inspect for fibers and systematic abatement of asbestos-containing
friable and non-friable asbestos, develop asbestos materials.
management plans that address asbestos hazards in A reinspection of all district school buildings is
school buildings and implement response actions in a performed periodically to comply with the rules and
timely fashion. regulations of the United States Environmental Protection
The Webster Groves School District recognizes that the Agency. A report on the condition of each building and
presence of asbestos-containing building materials in the location of asbestos-containing material is available at
schools constitutes a potential hazard to human health each building site.
Sore throats Ear infections Cuts & scrapes Sprains & broken bones
Coughs Urinary tract infections Eye injuries Animal & insect bites
Rashes Immunizations (see website) Rashes & burns Cold & flu symptoms
Flu shots and sports physicals are also available. Flu shots and sports physicals are also available.
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