Sunday, August 26, 2012
With students back in school, St. Louis County police are adding patrols around schools and bus stops.
The St. Louis County Police Department issued the details of the increased patrols in a news release Friday. Authorities stated that patrols will be increased in areas around schools, bus stops and in speed zones. Officers will also be watching for drivers not obeying the stop arms on buses. Police stated that it's all part of the St. Louis County Police Department's Back to School Enforcement Program which focuses on the safety of students. The following information was included in the news release. "This program is designed to provide extra visibility and enforcement, especially in our neighborhoods and around school buildings," noted Chief of Police Tim Fitch. "Officers from both our Patrol and Special Operations Divisions will be out …
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Sunday, August 12, 2012
The best first day of school photo wins a $100 gift card good at Chesterfield Mall, Mid Rivers Mall, South County Center or West County Center in St. Louis!
The smell of fresh crayons, the sudden spike in jeans sales, the year of learning ahead—is there anything more exciting than the first day of school? When you’re packing your children’s backpacks with the binders, books and school supplies they’ll need for the new school year, we’re asking you to remember one very important thing: your camera. We want to see those bright, smiling faces ready for the first day of school, so we decided to start a contest: The best “It’s my first day of school!” photo wins a prize. Submit your first day of school photos by hitting the “Upload” button on this article anytime between August 13 and August 31. Patch editors will randomly select the winner from the photos submitted. And what do you win? Just a …
Saturday, August 4, 2012
"Patch" offers tips and ideas for teens and parents as they prepare for the first day of high school.
If your teen is gearing up to start his or her freshman year in high school, you’ll be glad to know that while you're both in for some big changes, you will both survive--and ideally, you'll be better for it in the end. Last year, when my oldest son started his high school journey, I was afraid that he’d be too overwhelmed by the maze of hallways on the school's large campus, the variety and location of his classes and the mix of older, adult-sized students he’d be dealing with each day. The good news is that we’ve both survived this far, and so will you. Here are a few tips I learned along the way that might make that transition a little easier for all involved. Abolish Anxieties With Information and Support If your son or daughter is …
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Before you head out to stores, check out what counts and where the tax-free holiday is taking place.
This weekend, parents and shoppers will take advantage of the sales tax holiday weekend happening across the state of Missouri. The holiday runs Aug. 3-5, and the cities of Florissant and Hazelwood have opted in for the holiday. However, there are a number of St. Louis County areas and cities not participating in the tax-free weekend, so make sure you know who’s opted out. Here’s a breakdown of what you should know for this weekend: What You’ll Save When you shop during the sales tax holiday, you can save more than you might expect. Consumers will get a break on the state sales tax of 4.225 percents as well as the local sales tax and the county sales tax. What You’ll Get Whether you need to buy school supplies or not, the tax-free …
We're giving you four things to know to prepare your kiddies to head back to class.
Monday, July 30, 2012
We're letting you know this year's requirements for school vaccinations.
As the start of the new school year nears, local parents are getting their kids ready for the next leg of their educational journey. Along with making sure they've got all the school supplies they'll need, parents have to ensure their students are properly vaccinated for the upcoming school year. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, a child who is beginning kindergarten must have all vaccinations required by the department's schedule. The department also states that current students must be "in progress" and have an “Immunization in-progress form, which includes the appointment date for needed immunizations, on file and must receive immunizations as soon as they become due.” Medical or Religious Exceptions …
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Each district will kick off the year with their own event.
With school bells ringing in just a few weeks, the Ferguson-Florissant and Hazelwood school districts have each planned their own welcome back celebrations for incoming and returning students. In Ferguson-Florissant, board members, administrators, teachers and others will be on hand to welcome students and parents back for the new school year. The event takes places Aug. 8—just one day before the start of the school year—from 3-6 p.m at the district office. According to the district, "there will be games, sports, give-a-ways, three giant inflatables, food and drink" for those attending. The event will also precede the montly board meeting, which will begins at 7 p.m. In the Hazelwood School District, parents and students will get a warm …
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
We're helping you figure out when to register your student.
School starts in less than a month in the Florissant area, and it’s important for parents to know when their child can register for the 2012-2013 school year. We’ve compiled both districts’ registration dates coming up in the next couple of weeks. Hazelwood School District Hazelwood Central High School: Aug. 8, 8 a.m. Hazelwood East High School: July 26, All Day Hazelwood Central Middle School: Aug. 1, All Day Hazelwood East Middle School: Aug. 1, All Day Hazelwood North Middle School: July 31, 4 p.m. Hazelwood Northwest Middle School: Aug. 1, All Day Hazelwood Southeast Middle School: July 30, All Day Hazelwood Central (Freshman): July 26, 2 p.m. Hazelwood Central (Sophomore): July 27, 8 a.m. Hazelwood Central (Junior): July 30, 8 a.m. …
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
After the devastating Good Friday storms, the school reopens its doors for the first day of the 2011-12 school year.
When students enter the doors of Griffith Elementary School in Ferguson Thursday morning, it will be the first time for many since the Good Friday storms. Tuesday, the school administration, wearing T-shirts saying, “We survived the tornado,” hosted a standing-room-only gym of parents and students for “Meet the Teacher” night. “We’re going to have a great year,” Principal Robin Witherspoon announced to the crowd. “I’m so happy to be home.” In April, the Good Friday storms tore through the St. Louis metro area and badly damaged areas including Ferguson, Berkeley, Maryland Heights, Bridgeton and even Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Griffith was one of the casualties, and the only school in the Ferguson-Florissant School District …
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Missouri tax-free holiday allows shoppers to save on clothing, shoes, back-to-school supplies and computers Aug. 5-7.
If you’re in the market for clothes, shoes, school supplies or computers, the first weekend in August is the time to buy. That’s when Missouri is holding its annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, saving shoppers 4.225 percent in state sales tax on certain items. It begins at midnight Friday, Aug. 5 and ends at midnight Sunday, Aug. 7. Cities and counties within the state have the choice of whether to take part in the program. St. Louis County, which has a 2.7-percent tax rate, and Florissant have both opted to waive their taxes during that weekend. Items eligible for the tax exemption include: Click here for a complete list of qualified items. Neighboring cities, including Ferguson, Bridgeton, Black Jack and Town and Country are not …
stacey
9:16 am on Sunday, August 26, 2012
This is great news, and an excellant article! I have been seeing the extra patrols near schools, and LOVE it!! Last school year, I witnessed a HORRIBLE fight where 3 girls were jumping on one punching, screaming, etc. Another man who was driving by and myself stopped to help the victim and called police. Hopefully the extra patrols make bullys weary about attacking kids at bus stops and on their … more ›