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Have a great summer!
We will see you back on the first day of school (Monday, Aug. 24).
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
We’re throwing it back a few weeks to the incredible whirlwind of emotions, traditions, and milestones that marked the culmination of an unforgettable journey for our newest graduates!
Reed and Spoede Honored with Inaugural "Louie Awards" for Academic Growth
On Feb. 20, the Gateway to Success Foundation honored Reed and Spoede Elementary Schools with its prestigious Louie Awards. Learn more about this recognition.
A Great Day for Growth!
National Green Ribbon School 2026
Celebrating LHWHS’s achievement in sustainability and our vibrant new Pollinator Garden.
Legislative Update Community Forum
Thanks to everyone who attended on March 2. Learn more about the topics that could have a tremendous impact on the Ladue Schools community.
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
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![Ladue Schools Communication Award Badges]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781198716/ladueschoolsnet/el893ecpggia2sxcpxab/LadueSchoolsCommunication.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781198716/ladueschoolsnet/el893ecpggia2sxcpxab/LadueSchoolsCommunication.png","width":512}])
Three of our district’s publications from the 2025–26 school year have officially been honored by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) in their annual Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards.
![Class of 2026 hat toss]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780601999/ladueschoolsnet/qrnar6csg5na9zwsls6h/LadueGraduationHatToss.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780601999/ladueschoolsnet/qrnar6csg5na9zwsls6h/LadueGraduationHatToss.png","width":512}])
Celebrate the incredible milestones and final traditions of the Ladue Horton Watkins High School Class of 2026!
This video captures the emotional and joyful journey of our seniors during their final weeks as Ladue students. Look back at the entire celebration, including graduation rehearsal preparations, the traditional Senior Walk, and the big day itself.
![Ladue Middle School and Ladue Horton Watkins High School Science Olympiad teams with their banners at Nationals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780335759/ladueschoolsnet/i5rv1rvkbp2ticarky4q/LadueScienceOlympiad.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780335759/ladueschoolsnet/i5rv1rvkbp2ticarky4q/LadueScienceOlympiad.png","width":512}])
The Ladue Schools community has much to celebrate after a historic showing at the Science Olympiad National Tournament at the University of Southern California, May 22-23.
![Student and Staff from the Cultural Celebration Circles at FGC]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779309928/ladueschoolsnet/poryis1m169rre3pdjhp/PromisingPractice.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779309928/ladueschoolsnet/poryis1m169rre3pdjhp/PromisingPractice.png","width":512}])
Ladue Schools is proud to announce that Character.org, a leading advocate for cultivating character development throughout American society and worldwide, today certified Conway Elementary School and the Ladue Fifth Grade Center among 290 character-centered Promising Practices that have been implemented in schools and organizations throughout the U.S.
![Jason Shi's school photo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779308378/ladueschoolsnet/lefwnpo8f2nlhmpqv6np/JasonShi.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779308378/ladueschoolsnet/lefwnpo8f2nlhmpqv6np/JasonShi.png","width":512}])
Ladue Schools is proud to announce that senior Jason Shi has been selected as a semifinalist for the prestigious 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
![Dr. Haydee Taylor-Arnold professional photo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779124092/ladueschoolsnet/njudheb1ficca5mjmghh/DrHaydeeTaylor-Arnold.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779124092/ladueschoolsnet/njudheb1ficca5mjmghh/DrHaydeeTaylor-Arnold.png","width":512}])
Ladue Schools is proud to announce that Dr. Haydee Taylor-Arnold, a Spanish teacher at Ladue Horton Watkins High School (LHWHS), has been selected by the Foreign Language Association of Missouri (FLAM) as the recipient of the Distinguished World Language Educator Award.
![Graphic of 2025 Graduation with link to 2026 Graduation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778876505/ladueschoolsnet/hqo67ntdghi4q3au4vu0/LiveStream.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778876505/ladueschoolsnet/hqo67ntdghi4q3au4vu0/LiveStream.png","width":512}])
If you cannot attend the Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony in person to cheer on our graduates, please use this link to the LiveStream from Chaifetz Arena on Sunday, May 17 at 2 p.m.
![Nethmi Amarakone poses with medal for Missouri Wrestling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778876016/ladueschoolsnet/ouxq8g77ch5ogrhgeqvx/NethmiAmarakone.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778876016/ladueschoolsnet/ouxq8g77ch5ogrhgeqvx/NethmiAmarakone.png","width":512}])
Ladue Horton Watkins High School (LHWHS) senior Nethmi Amarakone will take her talents to the national stage, representing our state at the 2026 U.S. Marine Corps Junior & Senior Nationals in Nevada.
![Ben Reiser emceeing at the VEX World Championships in St. Louis]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778871679/ladueschoolsnet/jbgofflpml5m3hy75hnb/BenReiserVEX.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778871679/ladueschoolsnet/jbgofflpml5m3hy75hnb/BenReiserVEX.png","width":512}])
Ben Reiser, a senior at Ladue Horton Watkins High School, achieved the ultimate "hometown hero" milestone: being selected as one of only 20 emcees worldwide for the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship.
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Congratulations to Lynda Guthrie, a Reading/Writing/Social Studies teacher at the Fifth Grade Center, who received the district's final Excellence in Education Award for 2025-2026 at the Board of Education meeting on May 13.