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Thank you to all of those who joined us at our annual State of the District address on February 10!
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Looking for summer opportunities? Join us Saturday, March 1 at 11:00 am at University City High School for our Summer Showcase!
Whether you’re seeking jobs, internships, camps, or other programs, our Summer Showcase will feature local organizations offering a variety of options for students and families. Come explore the possibilities!
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More than 75 community members, partners, students and educators from across the region attended our District's annual Community Book Study Kickoff!
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Every year, the nonprofit University City Education Foundation provides grants to staff and schools to fund special projects that enhance education, enrichment and the learning environment for students.
On December 9, the group celebrated its 2024–25 grantees at a special reception in the Brittany Woods Middle School library. Click to read more about the projects!
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The STL International Film Festival & Brittany Woods Middle School presented a special screening of Farming While Black at the Brown School at Washington University.
Farming While Black is a feature film about the rising generation of young black farmers, based on the book by Leah Penniman. The film was followed by a panel held in the Hillman Hall's Clark-Fox Forum.
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The University City Municipal Commission on Arts & Letters has named Grammy-nominated musician Christopher J. Thomas, Returning Artist for 2024-25. Thomas is a UCHS Class of 1988 alum!
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