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UCHS Senior John Tschampel is National Merit Finalist
UCHS Senior John Tschampel has moved forward from the semi-finalist stage and has been named a National Merit Finalist and now qualifies for a national scholarship award.
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Students Learning and Living Life in Italy
UCHS Latin students have been touring Italy as part of a study abroad opportunity.
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STUCO Members Visit City Hall
Members of the UCHS Student Council recently visited City Hall to observe a City Council meeting. The group, was accompanied by Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley, social studies teacher and Student Council advisor, Yul Amerson and science teacher Remy Bryant.
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Returning Artist Stan Ford Amazes Students
Acclaimed Pianist Stan Ford, UCHS C/O 1975 and Hall of Fame inductee is the 2017 Returning Artist. Ford conducted workshops with students as part of the annual residency. Ford was presented with a proclamation from Mayor Shelley Welsch and from St. Louis County at a community reception following his work with students.
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Freshmen Accepted to Competitive WUSTL College Prep Program
Washington University launched the College Prep Program in 2014 to help talented high school students from our own region succeed at the college of their choice. Participating scholars live and learn on campus, prepare for their own college career, and connect with other talented students. The program is free.
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Thank You - UCHS Class of 1966
The UCHS Class of 1966, represented by their class president, Richard Schainker, donated $3,000 to provide flexible classroom seating for the ninth-grade academy. (Click on headline for more information.)
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UCHS 2017 Hall of Fame
The tradition continues as University City High School (UCHS) Principal Susan Hill and Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley, Ph.D. PHR, announced that 11 new alumni are being added to the historic high school’s star-studded Hall of Fame (HOF). Click headline for more information.
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STEM TQ: developing STEM-capable teachers
Our very own Rubina McCadney, BW, is pictured and highlighted in a WashU Institute for School Partnership article about STEM-TQ. Nine U. City teachers attend this summer professional learning opportunity, and will continue the year-long learning. (Click headline to read the full story.)
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District team participates in STEM IQ Leadership Retreat
This summer, a team of U. City educators attended Wash. U.'s 2017 STEM IQ (Integration Quality) Leadership Retreat to learn and create STEM-based Pillar Learning Experiences using the 5E's (engage, explore, explain, elaborate and evaluate) that is specifically targed for middle school students. This year's goal is to embed one STEM-based Pillar Learning Experience into the 7th and 8th grade science curriculum each semester. (Click on headline to read more.)
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Lego's WeDo Brings Robotics to Third Graders
Teachers investigated Lego Education WeDo Robotics materials in preparation for ​use in third-grade classrooms across the District beginning in the 2017-18 school year. While WeDo introduces students to robotics, engineering and programming, it is also a useful tool for teaching STEM in general.
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Grace Deitzler UCHS C/O 2013
Grace Deitzler, UCHS C/O 2013, is profiled in Missouri S&T Magazine for her research in women's health. She is a research scientist in the Washington University in St. Louis Lewis Lab of Microbial Glycobiology and Women’s Health. Deitzler wants to be a Ph.D. scientist and physician unlocking the secrets to treating infectious diseases. Click on the headline to read more.
