SLPS Spotlight Weekly News

Local Bank Takes Special Interest in Sumner High School

Reliance Bank located throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan area has donated 15 computers, 16 monitors and seven printers to Sumner High School. Reliance has a special interest in Sumner because of its unique courses that are being offered at the historic high school. Principal Randolph Spencer says the computers will be used in classrooms and administrative offices.

Open House for St. Louis Magnet Schools

The St. Louis Public School District will hold an open house for its 20 magnet schools on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Parents who are interested in sending their child to a magnet school will have an opportunity to talk to administrators, ask questions regarding the specialty programs, and receive informational materials and applications. For more information about the magnet school program, call Recruitment and Counseling Center at 633-5200.

Wallace Foundation Leadership Conference to be held in St. Louis

The Wallace Foundation Leadership for Learning Conference will be held in St. Louis at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel from Oct. 25 through 28. The conference will feature a wide array of national leaders in the area of educational curriculum, leadership and education renewal. The St. Louis Public Schools will play a significant role in the conference. Superintendent Diana Bourisaw will make opening remarks on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 9 a.m.

Special Jazz event at Central VPA

Parents, staff and students will enjoy smooth jazz sounds at Central Visual and Performing Arts on Oct. 16 starting at 7:30 p.m. Some of St. Louis’ finest musicians will be featured including the school’s jazz show choir, the Bosman Twins, Denise Thimes and others. The school is located at 3125 South Kingshighway. Central VPA enjoys a reputation for providing exceptional programs in visual and performing arts.

SLPS students receive special discount to attend Cirque du Soleil

Get ready to experience “Quidam,” the spectacular touring show from Cirque du Soleil! “Quidam” will be in town under the Blue and Yellow Tent at the UMB Bank Pavilion from Sept. 28 through Oct. 22. In celebration, Cirque du Soleil is proud to offer students an amazing 50% discount on all performances through October 15. For more information, or to take advantage of this great discount, log on to: http://www.theatremama.com/cirquedusoleil/stlouis/quidam_students

Eighth grade student from McKinley attends Wash U

Kaylin Horn, an 8th grade student from McKinley Classical and Junior Academy, will soon be attending Washington University for a special class, “Moving and Shaking: An Introduction to Engineering.” The class, which runs Oct. 7 until Nov. 11, will be taught on campus by Washington University faculty. Kaylin was selected to receive a scholarship to attend this program from the Gifted Resource Council after she submitted an essay about her interest in engineering. She is one of two students who received this scholarship for 6-8 grade girls.