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St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Group hopes University City public art project will liven up Olive Boulevard

Artist Byron Rogers teamed up with University City High School students to help brighten up University City with a mural on the Winco Window Company building. This project by Murals on Olive will be the first of many. Read more in this St. Louis Post-Dispatch story by Katie Kull.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch: University City, Rosati-Kain join forces to form United Field Hockey

The University City High School Girls Field Hockey Team has a regal history that stretches back to 1928. A merger with Rosati-Kain will ensure its legacy continues for years to come. Read more in this St. Louis Post-Dispatch story by Ben Vessa.

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The Weather Channel: University City High School student helps save the life of a young flood victim.

University City High School sophomore John Trotter was recognized by The Weather Channel for his actions during the devastating flooding that took place in University City. Watch the video to learn more about his heroic efforts.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Pioneering parents share fundraising across University City schools

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch highlighted our unique PTO structure, One U City, in this August 1, 2022 front page article.

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WUSTL McKelvey School of Engineering: Student organization brings water education to elementary school students

Washington University in St. Louis' Environmental Engineering Students Association provided hands-on lessons about water to U. City students. Click headline to read more.

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Fox-2 News, The Pulse of St. Louis - Special assignment: University City students to take care of mental health

Jasmine Huda, the host of Fox 2's The Pulse of St. Louis, spoke with motivational speaker Koran Bolden, U. City Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley, and UCHS rising senior Michael Simmons about self-care and mental health, and what it means to “Be The Change.” Click headline to view this powerful May 31 broadcast about the District's efforts to address student mental health over the summer months.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Students at University City High learn carpentry, build their futures

This spring, University City High School's construction technology students partnered with a local nonprofit and union carpenters to rebuild a condemned deck for a local U. City homeowner. Click headline to read this great front page story by Blythe Bernhard in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 2022 Scholar Athlete spotlight: Scharff's love for nature makes impact at University City

Emma Scharff, UCHS Class of 2022, was selected by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as a 2022 High School Scholar Athlete. Go Emma! Click headline to read more.

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St. Louis Jewish Light: 50th reunion for U City’s Class of ’70 finally happens two years after the fact

After being twice delayed by COVID-19, the UCHS Class of 1970 finally held its 50-year reunion on April 20, 2022. The St. Louis Jewish Light did a great job on checking in with the class. Click headline to read more.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch: JROTC teacher helps students realize their dreams

Congratulations to UCHS AFJROTC instructor Colonel Rob Jakcsy, USAF (Ret.), who was named the April 2022 Teacher of the Month by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Click headline to read more.

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