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The student news source of St. Charles High School

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SCHS Now

Seniors yelling for class chants during Turkey Tip-off Assembly.

Early Senior Exit

by Michael Lewis, Copy Editor May 5, 2026

The administration at St. Charles High School has announced a shift in the academic calendar for the Class of 2026. Seniors will be taking their final exams earlier than in previous years, and graduation...

 Austin Forney's first game at Hawaii Hilo University against CHUO University of Japan. This team won college world series of Japan. (courtesy Austin Forney)

From Hawaii to the Hallways

by Guadalupe Sanchez, Journalism Staff April 29, 2026

When most people think of college, they picture nearby local campuses like Lindenwood, Mizzou, Wash U, etc. but for math teacher Austin Forney, his college journey took an unexpected turn that led him...

Aaron Tinker and Connor Murray adjust camera equipment.

Clyde Discovers The Cove

by Caiden Rushworth, Journalism Staff April 17, 2026

Some students in St. Charles High may remember the Jolly Roger show which was run by business teacher Andrew Lawrence previously. The show is returning under the name “The Cove” and is now run by...

Brittany O'Keefe got her Masters degree from Lindenwood in May 2025.

O’Keefe Gets Her Masters

by Benjamin Clemons, Journalism Staff April 17, 2026

English teacher and Yearbook advisor Brittany O'Keefe got her masters degree in counseling from Lindenwood in May 2025. After years of studying, she finally got to walk across the stage and get handed...

Kaden McMullen stands for a picture

New Paraprofessional Kaden McMullen

by Shavon Kyem, Staff Writer April 15, 2026

Kaden McMullen has recently joined the staff for the rest of the school as our new paraprofessional. He is from O'Fallon, Missouri and graduated from Missouri State University with a marketing degree.  He...

A picture from the 2008 SCHS yearbook during one of their assemblies. (Emma Price)

What’s A Pirate Without Pride?

by Emma Price, Journalism Staff April 2, 2026

Is it possible for the Pirates to be losing their passion? In the past, St. Charles High School has had many students bursting with excitement and pride to be a Pirate. However, in more recent years, students...

Isaac Hodge working in his office.

New Computer Tech

by Shavon Kyem, Staff Writer March 20, 2026

Issac Hodge has recently joined the staff as our new computer tech. He arrived at SCHS after previously working at Monroe Elementary.  This means that our former computer tech, Josh Hagler, who previously...

New attendance secretary Danielle Uskiwich smiling at the camera from behind the attendance office desk.

New Attendance Secretary

by Vinny Howard, Staff Writer March 18, 2026

Students arriving late to school may notice an unfamiliar face sitting behind the desk when walking into the attendance office. Well, that shining new face is SCHS's new attendance secretary Danielle Uskiwich....

Courtney Gibson is sitting at her piano taking notes.

Gibson Takes on SCHS Full Time

by Marcella Sheils, Staff Writer March 2, 2026

In the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, Courtney Gibson, the current choir director, will be taking over the theater classes at St. Charles High. Currently she directs Madrigal, Treble, Concert and Mixed...

Max Sheils reads his essay for the DAR Good Citizens Award. (Courtesy Jennifer Sheils)

St. Charles Sends Sheils

by Michael Lewis, Copy Editor February 25, 2026

Senior Max Sheils was recently recognized by the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Scholarship Program, an honor awarded to one senior from each participating high school. Selected by school...

FACS teacher Elizabeth Laley helps sophomore Aubreigh Eagen on the sewing machine.

The New Black Student Union Leadership

by Elyse Boesch, Staff Writer February 23, 2026

The Black Student Union has a brand new sponsor for this semester. Many students participating in this club are eager to work with the FACS teacher, Elizabeth Laley, in bringing the club together as a...

A picture of Angie Southard with her Teacher of the Year Award.

2026 Teacher of the Year

by Monica Ferguson, Social Media Manager February 12, 2026

Every year the St. Charles High School staff votes to determine who will win the Teacher of The Year award. This year the winner was Angie Southard, a longtime math teacher at the school.   Southard...

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