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Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary is a collaborative community committed to ensuring equity and high levels of learning for all.
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![Meet Dr. Sam Smith]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744658808/websterk12mous/tq4yr6urhjqpyaprb3kk/SamSmith-2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744658808/websterk12mous/tq4yr6urhjqpyaprb3kk/SamSmith-2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744658808/websterk12mous/tq4yr6urhjqpyaprb3kk/SamSmith-2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744658808/websterk12mous/tq4yr6urhjqpyaprb3kk/SamSmith-2.png","width":1080}])
Dr. Smith brings more than 20 years of experience in education, with a strong background in teaching, coaching and school leadership.
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Fran Petruso and Allen Todd officially began new three-year terms of service on the board following their recent election.
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Join us on April 29 at Hixson Middle School from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for an evening designed for families who are doing their best to stay grounded in a fast-moving world.
![Celebrating 100 years of music education]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744048598/websterk12mous/oyiqt5cixqq6swpxclci/100yearsmusic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744048598/websterk12mous/oyiqt5cixqq6swpxclci/100yearsmusic.jpg","width":373}])
For 100 years, generations of students have found their voice, rhythm, and passion through the school’s vibrant music programs.
![Pictured left to right: Amy Vogt (Webster), Derec Guilstorf (Parkway), Valerie Kamhi (Parkway), Shenita Mayes (Webster), Jon Schultz (Francis Howell), Ben Flunker (Webster), Stephanie Berry (Webster), Mike Hazelton (Webster).]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743726781/websterk12mous/kasxuzxoizmu2tzubs7w/ShenitaMayes.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743726781/websterk12mous/kasxuzxoizmu2tzubs7w/ShenitaMayes.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743726781/websterk12mous/kasxuzxoizmu2tzubs7w/ShenitaMayes.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743726781/websterk12mous/kasxuzxoizmu2tzubs7w/ShenitaMayes.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743726781/websterk12mous/kasxuzxoizmu2tzubs7w/ShenitaMayes.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1743726781/websterk12mous/kasxuzxoizmu2tzubs7w/ShenitaMayes.jpg","width":2200}])
Dr. Shenita Mayes, principal of Hixson Middle School, was surprised today with the news that she has been selected as the St. Louis Association of Secondary School Principals (SASSP) Middle School Principal of the Year for 2024-25
Congratulations to the 30 Webster Groves School District employees and community volunteers who have been nominated for our WGSD Inspires award
![Patrick Dempsey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740756435/websterk12mous/ibcygj9y9yez8pmcnmje/dempseyphoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740756435/websterk12mous/ibcygj9y9yez8pmcnmje/dempseyphoto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740756435/websterk12mous/ibcygj9y9yez8pmcnmje/dempseyphoto.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740756435/websterk12mous/ibcygj9y9yez8pmcnmje/dempseyphoto.jpg","width":1069}])
The Webster Groves School District is pleased to announce that Dr. Patrick Dempsey has been selected as the next principal of Bristol Elementary School, effective July 1
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The Webster Groves High School Jazz Band has been selected to open for The United States Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note during their Spring Tour on Wednesday, April 30, at 7:00 p.m. at the Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis.
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