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The student news source of St. Charles High School

SCHS Now

The student news source of St. Charles High School

SCHS Now

The front of the St. Charles County Courthouse.

Saubers Sentenced

by Virgil Eaton, Art Director March 31, 2026

On March 12, at approximately 11 a.m., former SCHS drama teacher Louis (Nick) Saubers entered courtroom 515 in the St. Charles County Courthouse. Within two hours he was sentenced to four years in prison....

Lucas Skeen screams excitingly during his game against rival St. Charles West. (Connor Murray)

Turkey Tip Off

by Addie Blair, Staff Writer December 17, 2025

JV girls started off the long night of Nov. 25. After a very long battle in regulation, Brynn Genenbacher hit a game tying shot with just seconds left. Coming out stronger in overtime, they still fell...

Picture of BSU/Student Council Final Exemption Movies list including 1A Home Alone 2, 2A The Polar Express, 4A Mean Girls, 5A up, 1B Zootopia

BSU Carries On

by Michael Lewis, Copy Editor December 16, 2025

For years, St. Charles High School’s Black Student Union has taken responsibility for managing movies shown to students who are not taking finals. The tradition has served as both a service to the student...

Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Guide

by Lana Usery, Co Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2025

This is a collection of various curated gift guides that are perfect for the holidays. I'm sure there is something for everyone! Marshmallow Jellycat Kendra Scott Necklace Rhode Lip Treatment Sweet...

Emma Barnes smiling at the camera.

The Unseen People That Aid Others

by Elyse Boesch, Staff Writer December 16, 2025

The search for new teachers never ends. With more people coming into the building everyday, one of them is none other than the new special education paraprofessional, Emma Barnes. Barnes is not only brand...

Boat illustration titled Drifting together.

Drifting Together

by Violet Lewis, CoEditor-in-Chief December 10, 2025

St. Charles High School and St. Charles West have combined their winter guard teams to create one united district team. Creating a larger team will allow the group to compete one class higher compared...

Canva Graphic of the Democrat Donkey.

Editorial: The Democratic Spark is Back

by Maria Linhoff, Photo Editor December 10, 2025

On Nov. 4, general elections were held in many states across the US. The result of this election was a major sweep by the Democrats. Not only are there going to be new democratic elected officials in office...

Miss Hunter and her husband in the Crooked Tree.

The Hunter Family Business

by Shavon Kyem, Staff Writer December 10, 2025

For more than two decades, Special Education teacher Julie Hunter has been teaching at St. Charles High School as well as working in the warm, community centered atmosphere of the Crooked Tree, the coffee...

Clipart of canned food on an orange background with the words "StuCo Canned Food Drive" above the canned food

StuCo Canned Food Drive

by Elyse Boesch, Staff Writer December 4, 2025

It’s that time of year again where families across the country are coming together to give thanks for each other, and the common necessities that are granted to them in everyday life. It’s also that...

Marching band performs on Oct. 27.

A Great Honor

by Vinny Howard, Staff Writer November 25, 2025

Many SCHS Pirates had the great honor of participating in the Greater St. Louis Honors Band on Nov. 8: Eric Kelley (Alto Saxophone) Carter Doyle (Alto Saxophone) Connor Marvin (Baritone Saxophone)...

Danceline performs for the first time this year.

Balancing Acts

by Addie Blair, Staff Writer November 25, 2025

There are a handful of winter sports, and some Danceline members are choosing to double up this winter season by joining wrestling. Dance competition season is nearing while freshmen Mia Brown, Lilith...

2025 Thanksgiving Graphic (via canva.com)

Thanksgiving at SCHS!

by Lana Usery, Co Editor-in-Chief November 25, 2025

Thanksgiving is more than just a break from school or a day filled with good food, it’s a chance for students to pause their busy lives and reflect on the little things that might get overlooked. Taking...

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