An ongoing series of in-depth stories on the people, partnerships and programs that contribute to Learning Reimagined in The School District of University City

Meet Joe Lion - A Crusader for Health and Wellness

Meet Joe Lion. He stands proud, over 6 feet tall on his back paws, and embraces all of the members of The School District of University City community as a part of his Pride. (Click the headline to read more.)

Grab and Go Program Tops 325,00 Meal Served

Nurturing families was a top priority this summer for The School District of University City and community, which distributed more than 375,000 meals to District families as part of its Grab & Go Meal Program. The District created the curbside meal pickup when schools closed in mid-March and continued serving families throughout the summer. (Click headline to learn more.)

District Begins School Year with Health of a Lion

The School District of University City welcomed students back to school through distance learning on Monday, August 24, but not before students in nearly all grades were celebrated with yard signs, drive-thru welcomes, technology deliveries and more. (Click the headline to read more.)

How ‘Trauma-Informed’ Practices are Returning Joy to BWMS

Educators today hear a lot about attending to students’ social-emotional needs and implementing “trauma-informed” practices. For some, I’m sure this sounds like jargon, but that’s not the case in the U.City school district. Here, we have embraced the goal of “humanizing” school and returning joy to our classrooms. (Click headline to read more)

Early College Experience Graduates First Class

Eleven University City High School seniors graduated in June with two degrees – a high school diploma and an Associate’s Degree from St. Louis Community College. The students were the first group to graduate from the Early College Experience Program in The School District of University City. Six others graduated with 42 college credits that they can transfer to any four-year school in Missouri. (Click headline to read more.)

UCHS Athletes Connect with Police at Beyond the Badge Event

Football players and police in University City gathered this summer at University City High School for a frank conversation about the relationship between young Black men and law enforcement. The July 24 Beyond the Badge event connected youths and police officers in a relaxed setting to engage in real conversations. (Click the headline to read more.)

UCHS AP Students Publish Projects on Racism and St. Louis History

While schools were closed due to COVID-19, UCHS AP English Language and Composition students worked on final projects that grappled with racism across the region and across generations. Student articles were published in a regional journalism newsmagazine. Click headline to read more.

The Show Must Go On! High School Actors Perform Shakespeare's Twelfth Night on Zoom

The University City High School's spring 2020 Shakespeare play Twelfth Night never got to the stage because of COVID-19. Never mind, the cast took it to Zoom, because, after all, "the whole world is a stage." Click headline to read more and watch the play.

Powering Through With Love: SDUC Fosters Relationships and Connections in the Season of COVID-19

When it comes to learning, relationships and connections are crucial - even in a time of social distancing. Learn how the District is connecting to families and students in meaningful ways. Click headline to read more.

Seniorific! UCHS PTO Conducts Car Parade for the Class of 2020

More than 100 supporters took part in the car parade to honor our seniors on Monday, May 11. The Class of 2020 was originally scheduled to graduate that night at Chaifetz Arena, but the ceremony has been postponed due to COVID-19. Click headline to read more.

District Grab & Go Program Serves 65,000 Meals, Donations Reach $30K

The School District of University City continues to provide about 1,100 meals a day to students during the COVID-19 epidemic as the regional community rallies to raise money to support our families over the summer with care packages of fresh produce and household essentials. It's all part of the District's ongoing vision of well well-being. - Click headline to read more.

From Bullied to Celebrated: Meet UCHS 'Warrior' Nathan Turner

Get a sneak peek of UCHS junior Nathan Turner on the cable reality show Ink Master: Turf War and learn the uplifting story of how UCHS stopped bullying in its tracks. Click headline to read more.

University City High School Wins Big at the 2020 State Journalism Awards

Once again, our University City High School journalists raked in the state awards. This year's count: 32 awards! Click headline to read more.

Student Restorative Leaders Conduct Landmark Restorative Practices Day at UCHS

On Friday, Feb. 7 students in University City High School help facilitate a marathon day of restorative circles in every class period in the high school. It was a landmark event for the high school and the students in a new Restorative Justice class. Click headline to read more.

High School Launches Unique Restorative Justice Class

One of the first of its kind in the region, the University City High School Class helps students learn social science techniques to build and restore relationships within the entire school community. The class is a natural extension of the District's commitment to using Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices as part of its effort to build well-being and joy in its students and staff. - Click headline to read more.

Entrepreneurial Students Open Uniquely U Store in UCHS

Need some school swag? How about a snack? Look no further than the new Uniquely U shop in University City High School. The new store is run entirely by students, and sales are already brisk. Click headline to read more.

A Letter From Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley To Mark the Start of the School Year

Welcome to the 2019-20 school year. Here is a reprint of a letter sent by Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley to families and staff on Monday, Aug. 12 in anticipation of the first day of school. Click headline to read more.

Going Authentic: University City’s Elementary Schools Get Real with Early Reading and Writing

Elementary school literacy instruction has come a long way from the mundane days of reading Dick and Jane. Click headline to read more.

School District Featured In National Media Campaign

America's Promise Alliance, a national youth empowerment organization, is highlighting videos featuring The School District of University City in a national media campaign that emphasizes the need for health and well-being in school, the importance of student voice, and a social-emotional approach to learning. Click headline to read more.