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Should you Homeschool?
The Homeschooling Option: Lots of Things to Consider During Pandemic By Sandra Olmsted The problems of managing COVID transmission and the beginning of the new school year has driven many…
Local School District issues solidarity statement on systemic racism
The Independent News & flovalleynews.com are running the following statement from the Hazelwood School District verbatim We don’t normally run such lengthy statements from elected boards or public corporation, but…
Back-to-School Drive-thru Day Set
Hazelwood School District Back to School Drive-Thru Fairs set for August 8 (FLORISSANT, Mo) – Hazelwood School District will host Back to School Drive-Thru Fairs on Saturday, August 8…
The New Abnormal School Day
School Days, School Dazed...What’s Going On? By Tom Anselm About this time most years, the television, radio and mailboxes are flooded with ads for sales, sales and more sales. It…
All Hazelwood District Students to Begin Year in 100% Virtual Model
Virtual and in-school option for future considered The Hazelwood Board of Education has approved on Tuesday the district ‘s Reopening and Pandemic Plan 2020-2021 School Year. The district intends…
Ferguson-Florissant Resumes Food Distribution
Food Distribution Returned Monday in District Ferguson-Florissant School District resumed meal distribution on Monday, April 20. Meal distribution was suspended for two weeks to develop a revised plan to ensure…
Valley Industries Thrift Store is located at 143 James S. McDonnell Blvd. in Hazelwood.
Valley Industries’ Thrift Shop Is Hidden Gem In Hazelwood
Story and Photos by Nichole Richardson In 2020's world of online shopping and immediate gratification, many local and nationwide brick-and-mortar stores have had to close their doors because…
Parker Road Principal Renews
National Board Certification
Parker Road Principal Renews National Board Certification
Malinda Ice, principal of Parker Road Elementary School in the Ferguson-Florissant School District, is among 4,768 teachers nationwide to renew their certification as a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT). National…
Joel Crenshaw (right) with Supt. Nettie Collins-Hart.
Hazelwood School District 2019-2020 Teachers of the Year are Announced
Hazelwood School District 2019-2020 Teachers of the Year are Announced The Hazelwood School District names a Teacher of the Year at each school, after which an overall District Teacher of…
Christian Hospital Foundation Presents Awards at MLK Celebration Luncheon
The Christian Hospital Foundation hosted its third annual “Embracing the Dream” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon on Friday, Jan. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The presenting…