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University City High School's growing agriculture program just grew some more with the installation of its new Smart Farm System!
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Our talented middle and high school choir students had the opportunity to perform alongside the renowned St. Louis Chamber Chorus in the world premiere of Old Roots, Fresh Blooms, a powerful new work by composer Kerensa Briggs.
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ST. LOUIS — Enrollment in most St. Louis area school districts has continued to plummet five years after the pandemic sparked an exodus of students, according to newly released state data.
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The University City Municipal Commission on Arts & Letters has named Grammy-nominated musician Christopher J. Thomas as the Returning Artist for 2024-25
Each year, a University City High School (UCHS) graduate who has achieved acclaim in the arts is invited back to the school, and Thomas is a 1988 alum of the high school.
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Grammy-nominated musician Christopher J. Thomas has been named University City’s 2024-25 Returning Artist and has been making the rounds of giving back to the community.
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The School District of University City's new agriculture program is the first of its kind in the St. Louis area - and it's in high demand.
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2024-2025 School Year
- March 28, 2025: Flynn Park Elementary Says Together We CAN! (PDF)
- November 6, 2024: U. City Schools' STEAM EXPO to Feature New Brittany Brand Products (PDF)
- November 4, 2024: Grammy-Nominated Musician Christopher Thomas Honored as University City's 2024 Returning Artist (PDF)
- October 25, 2024: Flynn Park Elementary Students Kickoff 2 Million Cans Recycling Effort (PDF)
- October 24, 2024: It's Time for YOUTH VOTE 2024! (PDF)