Tag Archives: District Recognition

St. Louis Public Radio Features Ladue Schools Family on College Selection

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The following story appeared on news.stlpublicradio.org with a link to the story aired on Friday, June 14, 2013.  2013 graduate Alex Patershuk and her mother, Diane Patershuk, are featured in the online and on-air interviews, both reported by Erin Williams.

Achievement, Outcome – What Dictates A Student’s Success?

School system performance is paramount for any family looking to move and start a family, as it was for Rob and Diane Pattershuk, when they moved to Ladue 20 years ago. 

Newsweek Ranks LHWHS #1 in Missouri

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Each year, Newsweek ranks America’s Best High Schools.  This year, Ladue Horton Watkins High School (LHWHS) took the top spot in Missouri, having been ranked fourth last year, and third the year before.  LHWHS placed 18 in the midwest, and 166 in the nation, rising from 188 in the nation in 2012.

1998 Ladue Schools Alumni To Appear on “The Tonight Show”

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As reported on Patch.com on March 27,2013…

The last time he appeared as a guest on The Tonight ShowJustin Willman performed a magic trick that involved a cup of soda over the head of Oscar nominee Hugh Jackman in December.

Now, just a few months later, Willman, host of Cupcake Wars on the Food Network as well as a touring magician/entertainer with a thing for the sleight of hand, will be back on the program Wednesday.

Old Bonhomme Recognized as Missouri State School of Character

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Old Bonhomme Elementary School is one of only 15 schools in Missouri to receive the State School of Character designation.  The program is conducted by CHARACTERplus®, a division of Cooperating School Districts, and is the most rigorous award process in the field of character education.

See video created by Old Bonhomme Physical Education teacher Connie Jander at Old Bonhomme’s School of Character banner presentation on May 16, 2013.

Award Presented for LECC Construction Best Practices

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The Ladue School District’s early childhood center was recognized for best practices in the construction industry by the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers (SLCCC) during its annual awards on December 13, 2012 at the Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet, St. Louis, MO.

“iAm Ladue” Breaking Records on HEC-TV

The latest edition of “iAm Ladue” is now available on HEC-TV’s website.  The curiosity factor for this program has kicked in.  It is the only amateur shown on HEC-TV’s schedule, and it is currently the third most often downloaded program, and the number one collection for HEC-TV on iTunesU.

http://www.hectv.org/programs/series/i-am-ladue/1929/best-of-show/

iAm Ladue Rises Quickly on the HEC-TV Charts

With only two editions completed, iAm Ladue is the #1 Top Collection of all HEC-TV shows.  In addition, the second show submitted has become the second-most downloaded shown on HEC-TV.

Each month, two of the Ladue Broadcast Technology department’s televisions shows, the student-produced Ladue View and the district communications program Ladue Schools Today, are combined into a one-hour television show called iAm Ladue.  See the first edition of iAm Ladue.

“iAm Ladue” Featured on HEC-TV

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The Ladue Broadcast Technology department has entered into a new joint venture with HEC-TV. An Emmy award winning station of excellence, HEC-TV is St. Louis’ leading producer of education, arts, and cultural television.

Each month, two of the Ladue Broadcast Technology departments televisions shows, the student-produced Ladue View and the district communications program Ladue Schools Today, will be combined into a one-hour television show called iAm Ladue.  See the first edition of iAm Ladue.