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The Kirkwood Call

A laptop with the infinite campus responsive scheduling tab open.

Responsive scheduling: a homeroom improvement or a mistake?

Will Schwalb, news writer October 30, 2024

As the vibrant autumn leaves fall to the ground in the early months of the 2024 school year, the topic of responsive scheduling remains at the forefront of conversation for students and teachers. They...

Ellen Kraichely (left) and Jordan Wienke (right) in the KHS main office.

The unknown heroes of the main office

Will Schwalb, news writer October 14, 2024

When we think of superheroes, we imagine Superman, Batman, Spiderman or Wonder Woman. Many of these heroes are flashy, displaying their skills and feats. However, at KHS, many heroes go unshown, as they...

The KHS nurses can be found in the Welcome Center in their new offices

The supernurses trio

Kiley Huang, web design editor October 10, 2024

As you step into the welcome center, an open door to your right invites you, letting you into the office of KSD’s head nurse. A desk with a gifted flower basket greets you as you arrive,  hiding glass...

Getting involved at KHS

Millie Reithel, news writer December 15, 2023

You’ve heard it time and time again, having good grades and a high GPA just isn’t enough anymore. They want you to be involved.  But, on top of the piles of homework sitting neglected on your desk...

Pioneer Pete representing both sides of Kirkwood, those who have pep and those who don't.

The downfall of school spirit

Mia Intagliata, Opinions Editor November 24, 2023

KHS, get it together. We’re the Pioneers, so start acting like it. Football season is in full effect, yet we could not be more disappointed. Not in the football players, who no doubt “tried their best”....

A computer experiences a malfunction with the classic Chrome Dinosaur Game in the background

VPN: KHS’s war on circumvention

Mason Heller, Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2023

*The name Brian has been used to protect the identity of interviewees in the following article. Hacking doesn’t look anything like the movies. There’s no frantic typing on an obnoxiously loud keyboard...

While KHS exemplifies good culture on the surface, there is much more behind having the most optimal learning environment for students.

Breaking down KHS’ culture

Sophia Webb, features + in-depth editor November 9, 2023

According to the Harvard Graduate School of Education, there are five elements that, when woven together, create an optimal learning environment for students. Fundamental beliefs, assumptions, shared values,...

Solis Maldonado, sophomore, and Carmen Fort, junior, high five as Solis comes up to bat.

Photo Gallery: Kirkwood varsity softball vs. Lindbergh Sept. 14, 2023

Claire Krob, photographer September 20, 2023

Kirkwood varsity softball battled off with Lindbergh on Sept. 14th 2023. Unfortunately, it resulted in a loss: 16-0 after three innings. Annie Hoffmeiser, junior and team manager, shares her thoughts about...

Here is an updated map of KHS after recent renovations, drawn by Bo Maney

A tour of KHS

Mia Intagliata, opinions writer September 19, 2023

Congratulations, you’ve made it to high school. Whether you’re nervous or excited, you’ll probably still end up getting lost on your first day, so let me help you try to figure out the building....

Carolyn Vandagriff is involved in the drama department and band

Meet the Freshmen

Kiley Huang, features writer August 30, 2023

Jace Heigham moved from Nagoya, Japan to Missouri last August, and this will be his first year attending a school in the KSD. His family made the 6,507 mile move so he could have an education from...

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