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Downloadable Releases:

• March 22, 2023: University City Superintendent Honored By School Administrators Association - MASA (PDF)
• January 5, 2023: Lawndale Thomas Named Athletic Director (PDF)
• August 19, 2022: Darren Brooks Named New University City High School Girls Varsity Basketball Coach (PDF)

2021-2022 school year

• April 25, 2022: U.S. Secretary of Education Names The School District of University City a 2022 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Awardee (PDF)
• March 1, 2022: Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley Selected as Annie E. Casey Foundation Children and Family Fellow (PDF)
• Feb. 18, 2022: Justin Davis Hired as New Principal of Brittany Woods Middle School (PDF)
• Feb. 4, 2022: Derrick Colquitt, UCHS Class of 2022, Hired as Head Coach of Lions Football Team. (PDF)
• Nov. 12, 2021: Pershing Elementary's New Believe Project Literacy Lab Opens to Students on Monday, November 15 - Media Advisory (PDF)
• Nov. 8, 2021: Pershing Elementary's New Believe Project Literacy Lab Opens to Students on Monday, November 15 (PDF)
• Sept. 16, 2021 - Sneakers With Soul to Provide All U. City Schools Kindergarten Students with a Pair of Adidas Sneakers (PDF)
• July 6, 2021 - Danny DuMaine Named University City’s Returning Artist for 2021 (PDF)

2020-2021 school year

• June 22, 2021 - All Nations Church Gives Away 50 Bikes to U. City Children (PDF)
• June 18, 2021 - Dorlita Adams Hired as New Principal of Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School (PDF)
• June 7, 2021 - University City High School to Induct 11 New Members Into Prestigious Hall of Fame (PDF)
• May 13, 2021 - Kashina Bell Named Deputy Superintendent; Candice Wayne, Samuel Martin Move Into New Positions; Lawndale Thomas Joins the District (PDF)
• April 27, 2021 - U. City Schools Awarded $95,000 Grant From the St. Louis Community Foundation for Student Mental Health and Wellness Supports Amid COVID-19 (PDF)
• April 15, 2021 - U. City Schools Announces New SSD Director (PDF)
• Feb. 9, 2021 - Vicia Restaurant, St. Louis Community Foundation Team-up with U. City Schools to Deliver Delicious Meals to 60 District Families (PDF)
• Jan. 12, 2021 - Dr. Natalie Parks, UCHS Class of ‘95, Named the 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Spirit Award Winner by the University City Board of Education (PDF)
• Nov. 30, 2020 - ASAA Release: SDUC Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley Honored for Earning AASA National Superintendent Certification® (PDF)
• Nov. 16, 2020 - All Nations Church to Give Away 100 Turkeys in Coordination with The School District of University City (PDF)
• Oct. 29, 2020 - Four SDUC Teachers Awarded Prestigious  Apple For The Teacher Awards (PDF)
• Sept. 24, 2020 - Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley to be honored with the 2020 Stellar Performer in Education Award by the St. Louis American Foundation (PDF)

2019-2020 school year

• May 14, 2020 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Allows for All Nonpublic Schools to Receive Equitable Services (PDF)
• May 11, 2020 - UCHS PTO to Celebrate 2020 Seniors with a Car Parade (PDF)
• May 6, 2020 - UCHS Teachers & Administrators to Recognize the 2020 Valedictorian and Salutatorian (PDF)
• May 5, 2020 - UCEF is Awarded a $10,000 Grant to Help Feed Families During COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF)
• April 21, 2020 - SDUC Launches Summer Meal Appeal for U. City Families (PDF)
• April 6, 2020 - SDUC to Implement New Schedule for Grab & Go Meals (PDF)
• March 26, 2020 - UCHS Music Teacher to Host Fundraiser at Sheldon Concert Hall (PDF)
• March 18, 2020 - Spotlight on Literacy Expo and Other Events Canceled due to COVID-19 coronavirus (PDF)
• March 6, 2020 - Award-Winning St. Louis Storyteller to Headline Spotlight on Literacy Expo (PDF)  
• March 5, 2020 - UCHS Students to compete for $6K in prize money at The Big Pitch (PDF) 
• Jan. 29, 2020 - Are You a Match? District Speed-Networking Event - Feb. 12, 2020 (PDF)
• Jan. 28, 2020 - District Names Co-Principals, Creates an Innovative Leadership Model at Pershing Elementary (PDF)
• Jan. 9, 2020 - UCHS to host 34th annual Dr. MLK celebration on Jan. 16, 2020 (PDF)
• Nov. 22, 2019 - Nominations for Dr. MLK Jr. Spirit Award is quickly approaching PDF
• Nov. 18, 2019 - U. City partners with local church to give away 100 Thanksgiving meals PDF
• Nov. 11, 2019 - Julia Goldstein Early Childhood Education Center Recognized as a Model Professional Learning Community at Work™: One of About 200 Schools and Districts in the US and Canada to Receive Honor (PDF)
• Nov. 11, 2019 - University City Returning Artist Reception This Wednesday, Nov. 13: Chris Watkins, UCHS Class of ’88 to be Honored (PDF)
• Sept. 26, 2019 - University City High School to Induct 15 Alumni Into Hall of Fame (PDF)
• Aug. 27, 2019 - Bayer Funds Awards University City Schools $24,700 for STEM Education (PDF) 
• Aug. 22, 2019 - UCHS is working to curb cell phone use in class during 2019-20 school year (PDF)
• Aug. 6, 2019 - Officials with UCHS to roll out the Red Carpet to Help Welcome Students Back-to-School (PDF)
• July 23, 2019 - U. City welcomes 12-Year-Old Singer, Author and Anti-Bullying Activist Jhala Angelique (PDF)

2018-2019 school year

• June 12, 2019 - University City High School to Induct 15 Alumni Into Hall of Fame (PDF)
• June 11, 2019 - U. City Schools Panel Discussion on Diversity & Inclusion to be held at library (PDF)
• May 29, 2019 - Debbie Chase Hired as District Liaison to the University City Education Foundation (PDF) 
• May 28, 2019 - District Welcomes New St. Louis County Special School District Coordinators, Announces Staff Change at Lieberman Learning Center (PDF)
• May 16, 2019 - UCHS is highlighting our cafeteria workers; brings back U. City Steak for one day only (PDF)
• May 14, 2019 - Three 2019 UCHS graduates awarded scholarships to attend Mizzou (PDF)
• April 16, 2019 - UCHS to host award-winning middle school & young adult author Jason Reynolds (PDF)
• April 10, 2019 - UCHS Students Take Part in College "Signing Day" at STLCC-Forest Park (PDF)
• April 2, 2019 - UCHS Basketball Coach Works to Turn the Team Around On and Off the Court (PDF)
• March 27, 2019 - Brittany Woods is opening its “Brittany Boutique” to provide clothing and other items to Students in Need (PDF)
• March 6, 2019 - U. City BOE Passes Landmark Resolution on Social-Emotional Learning and Restorative Practices (PDF)  
• Feb. 28, 2019 - Sharonica Hardin-Bartley to receive New Superintendent Award on March 27th (PDF)
• Feb. 27, 2019 - Student-led newscast in U. City expands; Donated Shirts and Neckties available to Aspiring Journalists (PDF)
• Feb. 26, 2019 - University City schools celebrate Digital Learning Day; Elementary students to Receive Smart Panels in all Classrooms (PDF)
• Feb. 21, 2019 - Middle and high school students can earn school credit through online learning program “Launch” (PDF)
• Feb. 19, 2019 - UCHS hosts Ubuntu "I am because We are" community circle on March 5th (PDF)
• Feb. 14, 2019 - UCHS students organize silent march to remember school shooting victims (PDF)
• Feb. 13, 2019 - School District of University City makes two important new hires (PDF)
• Jan. 24, 2019 - Julia Goldstein Early Childhood Education Center honored for sustaining Exemplary Designation (Facebook article) 
• Dec. 20, 2018 - Unique Mentoring Event Friday at University City High School (PDF)
• Dec. 10, 2018 - University City High School Launches New Academy Structure for 2019-20 School Year (PDF) (District News Article)
• Nov. 28, 2018 - STEM Expo Set for Nov. 28 in University City (PDF) (District News Article)
• Nov. 20, 2018 - School District of University City Launches Student Newscast (PDF) (Website)
• Nov. 13, 2018 - University City High School Students Featured in New COCA Exhibit (PDF)
• Nov. 7, 2018 - Musician Jeffrey Anderson is University City’s Fall 2018 Returning Artist (PDF)
• Nov. 5, 2018 - University City Schools Hosting Nov. 10 Hiring Fair (PDF) (Website)
• Nov. 1, 2018 - University City Schools Ready for ‘See Our Schools Week’ (PDF) (Website)
• Oct. 30, 2018 - University City High School Alumni to be enshrined in Missouri Sports Hall of Fame (PDF) (District News)
• Oct. 23, 2018 - University City High School Students to Attend Prestigious Lecture (PDF) (School News w/Photos)
• Oct. 19, 2018 - School Board Commends Student Accomplishments (PDF) (District News w/Photos) (Patch)
• Oct. 16, 2018 - UCHS Students Receive Academic Letters (PDF) (District News w/Photos) (KMOV)
• Oct. 11, 2018 - UCHS Hosts "Marvel-ous" Homecoming 2018 (PDF) (District News w/Photos) (Patch)
• Sept. 12, 2018 - Four-Star Celebration of General Pershing’s Birthday (PDF) (School News w/Photos) (Patch)
• Sept. 5, 2018 - Jacqueline Woodson Visit Sept. 9-10, 2018 (PDF) (School News w/Photos)
• Aug. 20, 2018 - Darren’s Lions2Tigers Golf Tournament Sept. 21, 2018 (PDF) (Alumni News) (District News - Board Recognition) (Patch)
• Aug. 7, 2018 - National Night Out & Back-to-School Rally with 2017 photos (PDF) (District News w/Photos)

2017-2018 school year

• May 2, 2018 - UCHS Names Michael Peoples New High School Principal (PDF) (Patch)
• April 11, 2018 - Thorburn and “Blues for Kids” Score Big for Flynn Park Teacher (PDF)
• April 10, 2018 - UCHS Students to Take a History Lesson from Hamilton at the Fox (PDF)
• March 28, 2018 - UCHS Women’s Choir Performs Major Works with The Saint Louis Chamber Chorus (PDF)
• March 26, 2018 - UCHS Cadet Receives U.S. Air Force Academy Appointment (PDF)
• March 12, 2018 - CAN'd Aid Foundation Surprises U. City First Graders with New Bikes (& Bike Build Event) (PDF)
• March 12, 2018 - Teacher Recruitment Takes a Tip from Speed Dating March 21, 2018 (PDF) (Patch)
• Feb. 1, 2018 - Children’s Author Raquel Hunter is U. City’s 2018 Returning Artist (PDF)
• Jan 12, 2018 - U City Announces MLK Spirit Awardee (PDF)
• Oct. 13, 2017 - US Ambassador Palmer to visit UCHS prior to Hall of Fame Dinner (PDF)
• Aug. 3, 2017 - Oscar-Winning Disney Animator Marlon West to Deliver Keynote at Hall of Fame (PDF)
• June 20, 2017 - Valeriote Foundation Helps Students Attending Mizzou - July 31 Golf Toruny (PDF)
• June 6, 2017 - Air Force CyberCamp for Kids - June 12-16 (PDF)