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On Saturday, Nov. 15, the annual Adoption Day event was held at the St. Louis County Courthouse. The juvenile division of the courthouse was reserved for entirely child adoptions all morning to help bring attention to children in foster care.
Adoption Saturday
Foster families participated in Adoption Saturday proceedings, establishing permanency for the children.
Kate Lorenz, Avery Ehrhart, and Vihaan Madhavan • November 24, 2025
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Benjamin Schrum, junior, sits in the library and reads during class time. On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Missouri court overturned Senate Bill 775 that banned books with sexually explicit images.
Judge Overturns Missouri Book Ban Law
Annanya Sethi and Siya Taneja • November 19, 2025
Dani Hume, junior, studies for her AP Biology class during Mod 1 of Ac Lab on Monday, Nov. 17. Hume usually comes to school around 7 a.m. to get extra work done, but next year she and other students will not be able to have this opportunity, as MHS will be open to students after 7:45 a.m.
Entrance Times Pushed Back for Next School Year
Gwyn Mathus and Samantha Perz • November 17, 2025
Juniors Ananya Biradar and Ananya Sakhuja conduct an experiment in their fifth hour AP Science Research class. It's not uncommon for students in this course to complete research internships. Research funding across the U.S. was cut in June, causing many grants to cut funding, resulting in some students losing research opportunities
Federal Funding Cuts Affect Science Research
Annanya Sethi, Features Editor • November 13, 2025
Shay Roofing is now starting construction on the roof of the G-Wing, bringing in trucks and ladders. On Wednesday, Nov. 12, the noises from the construction tools are causing distraction in classes,
Construction Interrupts Classes in G-Wing
Kate Lorenz and Lillian Brine • November 12, 2025
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Dani Hume, junior, studies for her AP Biology class during Mod 1 of Ac Lab on Monday, Nov. 17. Hume usually comes to school around 7 a.m. to get extra work done, but next year she and other students will not be able to have this opportunity, as MHS will be open to students after 7:45 a.m.

Entrance Times Pushed Back for Next School Year

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Benjamin Schrum, junior, sits in the library and reads during class time. On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Missouri court overturned Senate Bill 775 that banned books with sexually explicit images.

Judge Overturns Missouri Book Ban Law

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On Saturday, Nov. 15, the annual Adoption Day event was held at the St. Louis County Courthouse. The juvenile division of the courthouse was reserved for entirely child adoptions all morning to help bring attention to children in foster care.

Adoption Saturday

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Toward the end of Zero Hour on Friday, Dec. 5, AP Chemistry students Anjali Gottumukkala, senior, and Daya Rao, junior, talk to Ed Bolton, science teacher, as he asks for feedback about zero hour for the next year. Zero hour is currently set to be cut by the district, impacting many AP science classes at MHS.

District Cuts Zero Hour for 2026-2027

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There are many activities and fundraisers being hosted before winter break. To encourage more school and winter spirit the two school weeks leading up to winter break will be spirit days.

Activities and Fundraisers Promote Winter Spirit

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Reid Buer, senior, stands with his MSHSAA State Championship medal. Buer has been diving since freshman year and he came back after a major spinal injury to compete in the State finals, winning eighth place.
Diver Pushes Past Injury, Earns State Rating

Grayson Bowen, opinions editor | 1 day ago

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The Pledge of Allegiance is recited every day at MHS as a part of the morning announcements. Students have the choice to sit or stand during this pledge.
Opinion: Daily Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance is Outdated
Siya Taneja, A&E Editor • 6 days ago
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Democrats and Republicans can be represented with the colors blue and red. In the 21st century, the parties struggle to find a middle ground, making the two-party system more obvious. As American citizens, we can still work to foster thoughtful conversations with those who differ from us.
Editorial: Parties Need to Debate Respectfully
November 25, 2025
The MHS Library offers a variety of print and digital resources to students and staff. Now, there are more ways to access literature using the internet, yet physical libraries are still imperative.
Opinion: Libraries will not lose relevance in a digital age
Grayson Bowen, Opinions Editor • November 21, 2025
Local businesses such as Straub's specialty grocery store in Town & Country are essential to the culture of the community. These businesses not only provide comfort, but they are also important to local economy by selling local products.
Opinion: Become a Tourist in your Local Community
Grayson Bowen, Opinions Editor • October 17, 2025
Freshmen Marcella Lievanos and Anna Martin integrate brain rot into their lunch conversations. Brain rot can be destructive in many ways.
Opinion: Brain Rot is Destructive
Lucy Gillian, Staff Reporter • October 13, 2025
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