Early Childhood Center Finalist for Keystone Award
The Ladue Early Childhood Center is a finalist for Associated General Contractors of America Keystone Award. This program honors the achievements of St. Louis construction firms and their employees in building facilities that support and enhance the quality of life in Greater St. Louis. The general contractor for the Ladue Early Childhood Center, as well as for all other recent building projects int he Ladue School District is S.M. Wilson.
LHWHS Groener Named Bronfman Youth in Israel Fellow
In May, 2012, for the 26th consecutive year, The Bronfman Youth Fellowships in Israel has selected a group of 26 high school students to be Bronfman Fellows, with Ladue Horton Watkins High School junior Aitan Groener among them. The Bronfman Fellows participate in an intensive five-week program of study, travel, and extensive programming in Israel designed to develop future community leaders committed to Jewish unity. The program was founded by Edgar M. Bronfman.
LHWHS Greenberg Speaks at Habitat for Humanity Dedication
On May 10, 2012 Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis dedicated new homes in Old North St. Louis and Ladue Horton Watkins High School Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis Chapter president, Lila Greenberg was the featured speaker. The school’s faculty sponsor, Math Teacher Debra Carson, joined her at the dedication. The Chapter donated over $10,000 to Habitat as a result of being named runner-up in the Subway High School Heroes competition during the 2011-12 school year.
LMS Science Olympiad Team Places 22nd in Nation
The Ladue Middle School Science Olympiad Team improved their ranking by five positions from the year before, coming in 22nd in the nation at the National Science Olympiad Competition, held in May, 2012 in Orlando, FL. Following are the names of the 2012 Ladue Middle School Science Olympiad team members.
LHWHS Science Olympiad Team Places 19th in Nation
Spoede’s Johnson Honored as Top Teacher by Panera
Recently, Saint Louis Bread Co./Panera hosted a Top Teacher contest (www.panerabread.com/
Reed Elementary and District Recognized for Heart Association Contributions
On May 19, 2012, Reed Elementary School, and the Ladue School District were recognized for their contributions to the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association’s Heart Walk took place at Busch Stadium where a number of top companies were honored on the field. Only one school — Reed Elementary School – was included and honored for being the top school in Missouri. In addition, the Ladue School District was noted for being the top district in the state in raising donations in the Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart campaign.
LHWHS Liu to Compete for Spot on U.S. Chemistry Olympiad Team
ST. LOUIS, May 10, 2012 — National chemistry champion Runpeng Liu has qualified to compete for one of four spots on the U.S. team bound for the 44th annual International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO). A sophomore at Ladue Horton Watkins High School, he is one of only 20 students nation-wide invited to a two-week intensive study camp at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado.
