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Thanks to everyone who attended on March 2. Additional information can be found under Family Resources, then Legislative Updates.
Dr. Kevin Beckner Named New Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance
Effective July 1, 2026, Dr. Beckner will assume the role of Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance as Dr. Geoff Macy prepares to become the district's new Superintendent following the retirement of Dr. Jim Wipke on June 29.
Dr. Thomas Hadfield Appointed as Principal at Ladue Fifth Grade Center
Effective July 1, 2026, Dr. Thomas Hadfield will succeed Dr. Patricia Wilson as Principal of the Ladue Fifth Grade Center.
West Campus Athletic Field Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | March 24
Join us on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. on the West Campus' newly renovated baseball/soccer field for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. The field is located behind our Ladue Early Childhood Center and Fifth Grade Center campuses at 10900 Ladue Road, St. Louis, Missouri, 63141.
Meet the Board Candidates on Monday, March 30 at 6 p.m.
The entire community is invited to attend and hear from our Board of Education candidates before election day. Learn more under About Us > School Board.
National Signing Day at LHWHS
On Feb. 4, 2026, National Signing Day, 12 student-athletes from Ladue Horton Watkins High School proudly committed to continuing their academic pursuits while on an athletic scholarship.
Dr. Geoff Macy Named New Superintendent
Effective July 1, 2026, Dr. Macy will succeed Dr. Jim Wipke, who announced his retirement earlier this fall after a distinguished career serving the Ladue Schools community.
Inaugural Hall of Fame Event
The 2005 Girls Track Team and coaches accept their awards at the Inaugural Hall of Fame Event on Oct. 16.
No Place for Hate Initiative
News & Events
District News
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Join us on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. to officially open the newly renovated West Campus (10900 Ladue Road, 63141) athletic field and tennis courts.
Take a moment to watch the breathtaking video below, captured by our Catalyst intern, Vincent Hsiao, who works in our Communications department.
![Sophie's artwork entitled "Thương"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773332162/ladueschoolsnet/kfshydw8h3pzuc85kmiw/LHWHSStudentArtwork.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773332162/ladueschoolsnet/kfshydw8h3pzuc85kmiw/LHWHSStudentArtwork.png","width":512}])
Ladue Schools is thrilled to announce that Ladue Horton Watkins High School sophomore Khue “Sophie” Tran has been selected to showcase her artwork at the Saint Louis Art Museum.
![Kevin, Alice, Oishi, and Audrey with Dr. Shayer-McCleod posing their trophies]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773325202/ladueschoolsnet/bakkmpotpxzxbygzcluj/LMSMathletes1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773325202/ladueschoolsnet/bakkmpotpxzxbygzcluj/LMSMathletes1.png","width":512}])
Ladue Schools is proud to celebrate the incredible achievement of our Ladue Middle School (LMS) math students at the State MATHCOUNTS Competition held on March 7.
![Photos of Fourth grader Tudor Vazquez Guillamet from Reed Elementary and eighth grader Kevin Shi from Ladue Middle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773255398/ladueschoolsnet/butp1dmydlokyhqa3cx0/SpellingBee.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773255398/ladueschoolsnet/butp1dmydlokyhqa3cx0/SpellingBee.png","width":512}])
Fourth grader Tudor Vazquez Guillamet from Reed Elementary and eighth grader Kevin Shi from Ladue Middle School showed remarkable focus and determination on one of the region's most competitive stages.
![Kathryn Ward with BOE President Marissa Rosen and Dr. Jim Wipke]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773156030/ladueschoolsnet/dzltbtz7uobod8eolbwx/KathrynWardwithMarissaRosenandDrWipke.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773156030/ladueschoolsnet/dzltbtz7uobod8eolbwx/KathrynWardwithMarissaRosenandDrWipke.png","width":512}])
Congratulations to Kathryn Ward, a 4th-grade teacher at Conway Elementary, who received the district's Excellence in Education Award for March 2026 at the Board of Education meeting on March 9.
![Dr. Macy and BOE President Marissa Rosen talk to senior, Vincent Hsaio]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772817143/ladueschoolsnet/c64punitppwalp84ko7x/DrMacyandMarissaRosen.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772817143/ladueschoolsnet/c64punitppwalp84ko7x/DrMacyandMarissaRosen.png","width":512}])
In this video, Board President Marissa Rosen shares the rigorous process—including community surveys and listening sessions—that led to Dr. Macy's appointment. Hear directly from Dr. Macy as he discusses his vision for a culture of connection, innovation, and open communication. Join the entire Ladue community in welcoming him to this new role as he officially begins his tenure on July 1, 2026.
![Dr. Derrick Wallace professional district photo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772816014/ladueschoolsnet/fdfhdcjumuramzb82us0/DrWallace.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772816014/ladueschoolsnet/fdfhdcjumuramzb82us0/DrWallace.png","width":512}])
Ladue Schools is proud to share that Dr. Derrick Wallace, Assistant Superintendent for Student & Community Services, recently served as a featured panelist at The School Superintendents Association (AASA) National Conference on Education.
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For the second consecutive year, a Ladue Horton Watkins High School (LHWHS) student has been named the top student journalist in the state. Senior Vincent Hsiao was recently announced as the 2026 Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association (MIJA) Student Journalist of the Year.
![We Are Hiring Graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765550689/ladueschoolsnet/b3xygmsuwovvyyf1i0cr/WeAreHiring.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765550689/ladueschoolsnet/b3xygmsuwovvyyf1i0cr/WeAreHiring.png","width":512}])
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact every day? Ladue Schools is hiring for the 2026-27 school year!
![Students pose with their trophies at the St. Louis Area Brain Bee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772212043/ladueschoolsnet/mw9l9wfzt9cwrx6ydb5s/SLABBStudents.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772212043/ladueschoolsnet/mw9l9wfzt9cwrx6ydb5s/SLABBStudents.png","width":512}])
Ladue Schools is proud to celebrate four outstanding Ladue Horton Watkins High School (LHWHS) students who placed in the top 10 at the recent St. Louis Area Brain Bee.